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Insecurity
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Suspected Bandits Attack Security Team Linked to Sunday Igboho in Oyo Forest
A security team associated with Sunday Igboho was ambushed by suspected bandits in the Old Oyo National Park, leaving multiple members injured during a counter-kidnapping operation.
Femi Falana Argues Against State Police as Primary Solution to Nigeria’s Insecurity
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana warns that establishing state police will not fix Nigeria's security woes unless the government creates jobs and supports the poor.
Plateau lawmakers commit to fast-tracking state police legislation
The Plateau State House of Assembly has pledged to prioritize the passage of a state police bill to help combat regional insecurity, following discussions with the state advisory committee.
Kebbi State Government refutes Maidoki’s claims regarding political persecution
Kebbi State officials have formally denied Senator Garba Musa Maidoki's claims that he was politically targeted by Governor Nasir Idris after speaking out against regional insecurity.
Kwara Police Deploy to Abandoned Owa-Onire After Bandits Force Mass Exodus
Authorities have moved to secure the deserted Owa-Onire community in Kwara State after persistent bandit attacks forced all local residents to abandon their homes.
US Representative Moore Praises Nigeria’s Senate for Advancing State Police Legislation
US Congressman Riley Moore has endorsed the Nigerian Senate's approval of a bill for state-run police forces, arguing it will enhance the protection of persecuted Christians.
Suspected Herdsmen Kill One, Injure Another in Benue Attack
A dispute over cattle grazing in Guma, Benue State, has turned deadly, leaving one man dead and his brother hospitalized following an attack by suspected armed herders.
Spyro Accuses Nigerian Clerics of Profiting from National Crisis
Singer Spyro claims that religious leaders in Nigeria are exploiting the country's insecurity and economic hardship for financial gain, urging them to prioritize their congregants' welfare instead.
Atiku Abubakar labels current era under Tinubu as Nigeria’s toughest
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Tinubu administration, stating that citizens are currently enduring the most difficult period in recent history.
Middle Belt Forum Identifies Region as Primary Target of Terrorist Attacks
The Middle Belt Forum reports that its region remains the hardest hit by ongoing terrorism and banditry, calling for closer cooperation with Hausa communities to strengthen local security.