Tag: Killings
-
What we are doing to stop killings in Kaduna, others – Minister
The Federal Government is mapping out strategies to halt the incessant killings in Birnin-Gwari in Kaduna State, Interior Minister Abdulrahaman Dambazzau said on Tuesday. “The Federal Government is worried over continuous killings, kidnappings and cattle rustling by armed bandits in Birnin-Gwari and is already mapping out strategies to nab the bandits responsible,” Dambazzau said at…
-
Killings: Again, Taraba Govt blasts FG, Military, says ‘We’ve lost confidence in you’
The Taraba State Government on Friday reiterated losing confidence in the Federal Government’s security apparatus in the state, particularly the military to curtail the recent killings by Fulani herdsmen in the state. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Bala Abu in an interview with The Punch said that the…
-
Killings: I didn’t abandon Benue during herdsmen, farmers clashes – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he didn’t abandon Benue State during the herdsmen and farmers clashes that claimed 73 lives. The president also said that government was deeply worried about the incessant attacks on Benue’s rural communities, and vowed to end the menace “very soon”. The president said this on Monday when he visited…
-
Killings: I’m shocked IG spent less than 24hrs in Benue after directing him to relocate – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday expressed shock that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris spent less than twenty-four hours (24hrs) in troubled Benue after initially directing him to relocate to the state and remain until peace was restored. The president also said that government was deeply worried about the incessant attacks on Benue’s…
-
Killings: IGP cautions on anti-grazing laws, to mop up illegal arms
The Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris on Wednesday advised state governors to prioritise the establishment of cattle ranches before enacting anti-grazing laws, to avert conflict between farmers and herdsmen. The IGP gave the advice at the Northern States Stakeholders Security Summit, with the theme, `National Building: Security Challenges and the Need for Inclusive Approach’,…
-
Northern Elders Forum appoints new leaders; seeks immediate end to killings
The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has appointed new leaders and approved a new structure proposed by its special “Think Thank” Committee. A statement issued on Thursday by the chairman of the implementation committee of the forum, Mohammed Kirfi, said the new appointments were made at a meeting which held on Wednesday in Abuja. The statement…
-
Police arrest three suspects in connection with killings in Zamfara
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Sunday arrested three suspects in connection with the recent killings in Birance village in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The suspects are : Halilu Garba, 45, alias Mabushi, Zubairu Marafa, 45, alias Wakili and Nafi’u Badamasi, 40, alias Zakiru. Recall that the bandits, suspected to be…
-
Killings: IGP orders deployment of three additional mobile units to Zamfara
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has said that three additional mobile police units would be deployed to Zamfara to beef up security. Idris made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen on Saturday in Gusau after a condolence visit over Thursday’s attack in Birane village, Zurmi Local Government area in which over 40…
-
Benue killings: Fayose visits graveyard of 73 victims, says Buhari ruling with double standard
The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday called on the Federal Government to stop ruling the country with double standard. Fayose made the call during his visit to Benue State to commiserate with the people of the state over the loss of 73 people to herdsmen attacks. He said, “Those who committed less offence…
-
Herdsmen killings: I’m not sitting in air-conditioned office doing nothing – Buhari
As concerns continue to grow over planned grazing colonies by the Federal Government, President Muhammadu Buhari has explained that the policy as proposed by Federal Government is not meant to colonize any part of the country. Receiving the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) led by Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama at the Presidential Villa on Thursday…