Tag: Banditry

Gunmen Abduct Edo Customary Court President 
January 10, 2023 No Responses

Gunmen Abduct Edo Customary Court President 

The President of Igueben Area Customary Court, Mrs Precious Aigbonoga, was on Monday abducted by gunmen, around Ugoneki axis, on her way to Court in Igueben Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo.  The Chairman of the Lion Bar, Chief Nosa...
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NRC Confirms Attack On Abuja-Kaduna Train 
March 29, 2022 No Responses

NRC Confirms Attack On Abuja-Kaduna Train 

The Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr Fidet Okhiria, has confirmed attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train by suspected bandits on Monday night.  Okhiria however told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that ”information concerning the atta...
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Nigerian Army Gets New Spokesperson
June 11, 2021 No Responses

Nigerian Army Gets New Spokesperson

The Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has approved the appointment of Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwaxhukwu as the Director of Army Public Relations, insider sources have disclosed.  Nwachukwu takes over from Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, who assumed duty...
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Pope Prays For 317 Kidnapped Nigerian Students
March 1, 2021 No Responses

Pope Prays For 317 Kidnapped Nigerian Students

Pope Francis on Sunday decried the kidnapping of 317 students from their boarding school in northwest Nigeria and prayed for the girls’ quick release. Addressing the public in St. Peter’s Square, Francis said he was adding his voice to others...
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Buhari Reiterates Commitment To Defeat Banditry
April 7, 2019 No Responses

Buhari Reiterates Commitment To Defeat Banditry

President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians that ending banditry remains a key priority of his administration and he would do whatever it takes to ensure the country’s security system confronts these public enemies with merciless determination. Reacti...
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