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  • Bandits: Anyone who comes to attack you, kill him – Bala Mohammed blows hot

    Bandits: Anyone who comes to attack you, kill him – Bala Mohammed blows hot

    Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has urged residents of the state to defend themselves in any form against bandits.

    Mohammed disclosed during his condolence visit to  Duguri, Alkaleri Local Government Area where bandits killed 20 people in Rimi Village recently.

    Many of the residents were said to have been wounded by the bandits in what appeared to be a reprisal.

    The attack come after the Police, in collaboration with vigilance group members, killed 12 suspected bandits in a forest in the district.

    Sounding very angry, Mohammed said:  ”I know you people to be warriors, including your women. That is the way it should be.

    “We should defend ourselves from any form of banditry and criminal activities. What you did was the right thing.

    ”From now on, anyone who comes to attack or kill you, defend yourselves. Attack and kill him; they can’t stop us from living in peace.

    “All these communities have been existing for over 500 years, we will not allow these Zamfarawa (bandits) to chase us away from our ancestral land.”

    “You are known to be warriors.  You should not allow bad elements to subdue you; defend your land and liberate yourselves,”

  • Attacks on INEC offices may affect 2023 general elections – Chairman

    Attacks on INEC offices may affect 2023 general elections – Chairman

    The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu has revealed the effect of attacks on its offices ahead of the 2023 general election.

    Mahmod warned that the attacks on its facilities may affect the commission’s preparation for the 2023 election and it will be very difficult for INEC to recover from it.

    He issued the warning while addressing the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee Investigating the Attacks on Offices and Facilities of INEC in Abuja yesterday.

    Yakubu, however, vowed that INEC would continue its preparation for the 2023 general elections despite attacks on its facilities.

    According to Yakubu: “However, should such attacks continue at the pace at which they are happening at the moment, the Commission may find it increasingly difficult to recover in good time for the election.

    “If it is about stopping the attacks, yes we can recover, but if the attacks continue, it would be very difficult for the Commission to recover.

    “The attacks have far-reaching implications on preparation for the general elections. First, the facilities that are destroyed, especially offices, would take time to rebuild.”

    Lately, hoodlums have attacked INEC offices in States like Imo, Enugu, Osun, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Ogun, Lagos, Ondo, and Bayelsa States.

  • INEC releases statement on Imo office attack

    INEC releases statement on Imo office attack

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that no critical election material was destroyed in the attack on its headquarters in Imo.

    INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Festus Okoye disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

    Okoye said the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Imo State, Prof. Sylvia Uchenna Agu, reported that INEC State Headquarters office in Owerri was attacked by unknown gunmen, at about 3 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 12.

    “The attack affected the part of the building occupied by the Election and Party Monitoring (EPM) Department and one official utility vehicle (a Toyota Hilux pickup van) was burnt.

    “The response of the security and emergency services (the Fire Service) curtailed further damage to the building and other assets of the commission.

    “No critical election materials were destroyed. There were also no casualties involving staff of the commission.”

    Okoye said the attack was the third on the commission’s facilities in Imo in less than two weeks,  following the earlier attacks on its Orlu LGA office on Thursday, Dec. 1 and Oru West LGA office on Sunday, Dec. 4.

    “Our Imo headquarters is located in the centre of  Owerri, the state capital, between a court and the state secretariat.

    “This is therefore, yet another systematic attack targetted at the commission’s assets across the country, more so on the day that the collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) began nationwide ahead of the 2023 general elections,” Okoye said.

  • YPP condemns alleged attack of National Chairman

    YPP condemns alleged attack of National Chairman

    The Young Progressives Party (YPP), has condemned the attack of Mr Bishop Amakiri, YPP National Chairman, at his Abuja Residence and calls for a thorough investigation.

    Mr Wale Martins, YPP National Publicity Secretary, condemned the act in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, saying “The attack is despicable.”

    “The state of insecurity is deteriorating by the day with no solution in sight.

    “We call on the Nigeria Police to thoroughly investigate and bring the culprits to justice,” he said.

    Martins appealed to the party members, supporters and followers to remain calm while security agencies take the necessary steps to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book.

  • Just In: Unknown gunmen attack Rivers PDP Campaign Chairman’s residence (Photos)

    Just In: Unknown gunmen attack Rivers PDP Campaign Chairman’s residence (Photos)

    Unknown gunmen suspected to be political hoodlums early on Thursday morning invaded the residence of Senator Lee Maeba in the GRA, Phase 3 axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

    Maeba is the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Council in Rivers State.

    A source said that the hoodlums came from a nearby street, shot sporadically at his entrance, and eventually broke into the former Senator’s compound.

    They reportedly destroyed about five cars, including a jeep, while three persons in the compound, including Senator Maeba’s relative scampered for safety.

    At about 10:50am, a team of operatives of the Department of State Services and policemen along with the Senator were seen driving into the residence.

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    More shortly….

  • Navy officers attacks police, leaves 1 dead, 3 others injured in Lagos

    Navy officers attacks police, leaves 1 dead, 3 others injured in Lagos

    An anti-robbery police patrol team, have allegedly been attacked by four Navy officers in the Satellite town area of Lagos state, stabbing one of the police officers identified as ASP Abion Hezikel to death on Saturday, December 3.

    According to police sources who confirmed this incident, the four Naval officers were riding on a motorcycle when they accosted a team of police officers on anti-robbery patrol within the Oluti area in Satellite town.

    It is however not clear what led to their disagreement. The naval officers who have been identified as S/NO. 20507 Onyekachi Egwumian, 27, S/NO. 16933 Ebube Growth, 28, and two others who are currently at large allegedly attacked the officers and in the process stabbed ASP Hezikel in his chest with a jackknife as well as injured three others who tried to mediate during the disagreement.

    The Divisional Police Officer for Satellite town was immediately alerted and he mobilized for the injured officer and the three others to be rushed to the Adeyemi Private hospital in Satellite town where the officer was confirmed dead. The other injured persons were treated and discharged.

    Police sources say two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident and their motorcycles recovered. The military authorities have been contacted while the corpse has been deposited at the IDH morgue Yaba.

  • Police repel attack on INEC office in Imo

    Police repel attack on INEC office in Imo

    Imo Police Command says it repelled an attack on the building of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) located in Orlu LGA in Imo by the suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

    The command further disclosed that the hoodlums, who attacked the INEC facility, later retreated with bullet wounds after they suffered huge defeat from the tactical team of the command.

    Police Public Relations Officer CSP Mike Abatam disclosed the foiled attack in a statement signed on behalf of the CP Mohammed Barde on Thursday.

    He said minimal damage was sustained as a result of the explosive device the hoodlums used to attack the office.

    “On 02/12/ 2022 at about 04:30 hours, gunmen suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) came in their numbers to the Independent National Electoral Commission office Orlu in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State.

    ” They threw Improvised Explosive Devices( IEDs) into the office from outside the fence and shooting sporadically, fighting their way into the office but were repelled by the ever gallant Imo Police Command’s Tactical Teams.

    “The police operatives who positioned themselves strategically and professionally, engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel and in the process, they were suppressed, having suffered a huge defeat, with a number of them sustaining various bullet wounds, they retreated,

    “In the course of the foiled attack, no life was lost and no arms or ammunition was carted away.

    “The INEC main building was not affected by the explosives only minor damage was done on the security post affected by the fire from the explosives which were put off immediately by the police operatives.

    “Meanwhile, Investigation is ongoing and efforts are on top gear to arrest the fleeing suspects since they cannot go far because of the volume of blood stains that were seen on the ground after their escape.

    He said the CP commended the officers and men for their gallantry and urged them not to relent in their efforts until all criminal elements and their partners were apprehended and made to face the full wrath of the law.

    The CP also appealed to the general public for their continuous support and collaboration by giving security agencies, especially the Police, credible and timely information about the activities of hoodlums.

  • No attack on Kaduna-Abuja highway – KDSG

    No attack on Kaduna-Abuja highway – KDSG

    The Kaduna State Government on Thursday debunked reports of an attack on the Kaduna-Abuja highway.

    The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, in a statement issued in Kaduna, dismissed the report as mischievous, fake and unfounded.

    “The attention of the Kaduna state government has been drawn to a widely circulated message raising alarm on an alleged blockade of the Kaduna-Abuja road by bandits.

    “The Kaduna state government wishes to firmly debunk this message and advises citizens to completely disregard the mischievous circulation,” he added.

    Aruwan said that the government has been in constant touch with security agencies in the general area and fully abreast of the security situation along the road and other locations.

    He condemned the purveyors of the fake news, saying their action was very unfortunate and deliberately concocted to undermine the sacrifices of security agencies and government.

  • Gunmen attack soldiers in Imo community

    Gunmen attack soldiers in Imo community

    The 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Obinze, Owerri, says gunmen on Monday, attacked its officers on patrol at Izombe community, Oguta council area of Imo.

    The Brigade’s Spokesperson, Capt. Joseph Akubo, confirmed this while speaking with newsmen in Owerri on Monday.

    Akubo said that the incident happened after soldiers were drafted to the oil-rich community to checkmate youth restiveness and other crimes in the area.

    He explained that some unidentified persons on Saturday attacked and killed a truck driver, prompting increased patrol by the soldiers.

    “The soldiers were on routine patrol in the area when they came under attack by armed youths.

    “Two days ago, a truck driver was killed; coupled with other criminal activities which had necessitated increased patrol.

    “The oldiers were on normal patrol when they came under attack,” he said.

    Akubo however said he had yet to confirm the casualty figure as the youths were still engaging the soldiers in fierce battle.

    “I cannot tell you the casualty figure because the armed youths are still attacking our men who are taking cover in the buildings in the neighbourhood”, he said.

  • Police reacts to report of bombs planted in FCT

    Police reacts to report of bombs planted in FCT

    The Police on Saturday in Abuja dismissed reports in some sections of the media that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was saturated with explosive bombs.

    A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the report was fake and urged Nigerians to disregard it.

    “It is surprising and disheartening to read in the news and on social media that bombs are being planted in every area of the FCT.

    “It is unfortunate that the report is even coming from some individuals who are presumed to be peace ambassadors and patriotic agents of national unity.

    “I don’t think it will do our country any good to continually spread such fearful rumours to further create more panic to citizens and residents of the FCT and Nigeria at large,” he said.

    According to him, FCT is safe and there is no imminent threat, neither is the FCT being saturated with bombs as speculated in the news.

    He, therefore, urged FCT residents and Nigerians at large to disregard the news as fake.

    Adejobi said the news was purportedly sponsored to create fear in people and heat up the polity.

    He said the police would continue to adopt all effective operational strategies to decimate the activities of non-state actors and other criminal elements in the country.