Rapper Vector has stated that gang clashes have always been stupid. The rapper who averred that the killings of the youth by the youth is a horrible idea, added that “leaders of freedom” are ignoring their responsibility of sharing orientation of their true purpose. Addressing those who belong to gangs, Vector stressed that killing each other doesn’t make them harder or rugged. According to him, it only makes such people “destroyer of life and purpose”. He wrote; …
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Governor Nasir El-Rufai has commented on the widespread killings and insecurity witnessed across the country. In an interview on Channels Television on Monday November 30, the Kaduna state Governor disclosed that he and other Governors are frustrated with the current security architecture. El-Rufai who noted that the governors are only called chief security officers in name, stated that they have no control over the police. He also disclosed that he doesn’t have a say in who gets posted …
Awkuzu SARS is currently trending on Twitter after a woman shared a photo of a police officer who works with the division and accused him of being responsible for her brother’s disappearance and boasting about killing hundreds of youth. The Twitter user named Obianuju said CSP James Nwafor put her family through hell and she went into details (read here). After she shared her story, other Twitter users began sharing their experiences with Awkuzu SARS. Some were based on hearsay …
The Oyo state police command has arrested a ritualist linked to the serial killings in Akinyele Local Government Area(LGA) of the state. Confirming the arrest to newsmen on Wednesday July 8, the spokesperson of the state police command, Olugbenga Fadeyi, said “Yes, we have arrested some suspects in connection with Akinyele killings; we will brief the press soon please” he said Fatal Owoseni, the Special Adviser on Security Affairs to Gov. Seyi Makinde, also confirmed the arrest of the …
The National Security Adviser, Babagana Mongunu, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Muhammed Adamu, the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Yusuf Magaji on Wednesday June 17 visited Katsina over increased attacks by bandits in communities in the state. The security team were led by the Commissioner of Police in the state, Sanusi Buba to General Muhammadu Buhari Government House where they held a closed-door meeting with Governor Aminu Masari over the recent wave of banditry and other crimes in …
The United States Government has condemned the killings of civilians in northern Nigeria. In a statement published on the Department of States website on Tuesday, June 16, the U.S. urged the Buhari-led administration to intensify efforts in protecting Nigerians as well as bringing those responsible for the killings to book. The statement signed by Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, reads: “We condemn the recent senseless and brazen killings of civilians in northern Nigeria. “In recent …