Self-Acclaimed Yoruba Freedom Fighter, Sunday Igboho Nabbed In Cotonou

Self-proclaimed Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, better known as Sunday Igboho, has been arrested on Monday night in Cotonou, Benin Republic by security operatives. Igboho was arrested at an airport in Cotonou while attempting to flee to Germany. The Department of State Services (DSS) declared him wanted for allegedly stockpiling arms, a few weeks ago. Earlier, at a press conference where weapons found in Igboho’s house were displayed, the DSS vowed that the vocal separatist would be apprehended. Dr. Peter Afunanya, the DSS spokesman, said Igboho may run and hide as long as he wants, “the end of his shenanigans” was certain.

INSECURITY: Former President Goodluck Suggests Use Of Technology To Tackle Insecurity

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said bullets and other forces of arms alone cannot stop armed robbery, banditry, and other forms of criminality in the country. He said this on Sunday in Abuja at the 50th birthday reception of a former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) and Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka. He said: With the level of armed robbery and other crimes going on, it shows clearly that bullets alone cannot solve them. “It requires top-quality programmes of government. It requires technology, it requires a lot to stop armed robbery and all forms of crimes, including corruption that we talk about every day. “Because it is difficult to stake a rule and think that that would solve the problems.”

NAF Confirms Jet Crash, Rescue Of Pilot

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has finally confirmed the crash of an Alpha Jet that reportedly occurred on Sunday. A NAF pilot Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo, has been rescued following a successful mission that led to the elimination of more than 120 bandits in multiple airstrikes executed at Sububu forest in Zamfara on July 12. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, NAF Director of Information, confirmed the above in a statement issued on Monday. Gabkwet said Dairo was returning from a successful air interdiction mission between the boundaries of Zamfara and Kaduna states when the aircraft came under attack and crashed. He stated that Dairo escaped when he ejected from the aircraft before it crashed, adding that when he landed, the armed bandits gave him a hot chase. Gabkwet said, “On July 18, 2021, around 12.45 pm, a Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet aircraft, returning from a successful air interdiction mission between the boundaries of Zamfara and Kaduna states, came under intense enemy fire which led to its crash in Zamfara State. “Luckily, the gallant pilot of the aircraft, Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo, successfully ejected from the aircraft. Using his survival instincts, the pilot, who came under intense ground fire from the bandits, was able to evade them and sought refuge in nearby settlements awaiting sunset.

NAF Says Six Super Tucano Jets en route Nigeria From The US

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday revealed that six of its 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft are expected to arrive in the country from the United States, U. S by the end of the month. According to NAF Spokesperson, Edward Gabkwet, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, the aircrafts departed the U.S on Wednesday and will journey through five countries before reaching Nigeria. “The first batch of 6 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft have departed the United States of America on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, en route Nigeria,” the statement reads.