Insecurity: Nigerian Troops Impose Strict Measures After Boko Haram Attack In Yobe Military Base

Nigerian Troops have restricted movement along Damaturu-Damboa-Biu Road following attacks by members of ISWAP/Boko Haram on a Kumuya military base in Yobe State.

CDS Irabor, Reiterates Shoot-At-Sight Order Against Those Illegally Possessing Firearms

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, yesterday, reiterated that there was no going back on the presidential directive to shoot-at-sight anyone found bearing AK-47. Irabor disclosed this at Asaba while addressing journalists after a courtesy visit to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa at the Government House. While noting that Nigeria as a country forbade illegal bearing of arms, he cautioned that anyone found with such weapons was an enemy of the state and would be treated as such. Irabor said: “The mandate of the President for dealing with everyone holding AK-47 illegally is a mandate that must be enforced because we are a state that does not condone illegal bearing of arms.

Police Commandeer Venue Of Yoruba Self-Determination Rally In Ibadan

Thousands of youths, women, and leaders of Yoruba race are currently occupying some streets in Ibadan in a self-determination awareness rally organised by Banki Akintoye, leader of Ilana Odua and a former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The rally to demand for Oduduwa Republic has reportedly suffered setback as armed policemen and armour personnel carrier from the state command have taken over the venue of the rally, Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital There are more than 20 police vehicles including patrol vans in Mapo Area.

Insecurity: Service Chiefs Know What They Are Doing – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has yesterday said, his services Chiefs are doing their best to keep the country safe amidst the insecurity that is troubling the country. Buhari stated this while speaking to Journalist shortly after he arrived from his London Medical trip that lasted for two weeks, where he also gave insight on issues surrounding the appointment of the new Inspector general of Police (IGP).