Tag: Self-defence
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#ProtectHer: Groups to train girls, women on self-defence
In the wake of prevalent physical and sexual abuse of girls and women across Nigeria, ProtectHer and Target Search Global Nigeria have announced plans to train hundreds of girls and women on self-defence and general safety. A statement by Founder, iSafe and Co-founder, ProtectHer, Clare Henshaw, noted that the partnership will train girls and women…
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Self defence call: We’ll make reports on Danjuma’s allegations public – Buratai
The Nigerian army has promised to make public the findings of the panel it set up to investigate the allegations levelled against it by retired Gen. T.Y. Danjuma. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, made the promise on Wednesday when the panel led by its President, Maj.-Gen. John Nimyel, submitted its report. Recall…
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Herdsmen: Danjuma right on call for self-defence – Falana
Lawyer cum human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN) has said the recent advice by the former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd) calling on Nigerians to pick up arms for their self defense against killer herdsmen in the country was in order. Falana said the Constitution recognises the right to protect one’s self…