Ex-Security Chief Blames S’West Governors Over FG Refusal Of Amotekun To Carry Ak-47
Former Deputy Chief of Defence Administration, C’mdre Kunle Olawunmi(retd) has asked people of the South West Nigeria not to blame President Muhammadu Buhari but the six governors of the geopolitical zone for denying the Amotekun Security Network the use of AK-47. He gave this position as a guest speaker at an online platform, Boiling Point Arena […]
2023: Gunmen Kidnapped a Nigerian Senatorial Candidate(See Details)
A Senatorial aspirant on the platform of the Labour Party, Dr. Linus Abaa Okorie has reportedly been kidnapped by gunmen alleged to be members of the Ebubeagu Security Outfit. Okorie, who is currently contesting for the Ebonyi South Senatorial seat, was last heard from on Sunday. A statement issued by his aide, David Ogbonna reads […]
Arming Amotekun Is The Simplistic Way Of Tackling Banditry – Gov. El-Rufai
Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir el-Rufai as said that local security outfits and vigilantes do not possess the necessary firearms to fight bandits. The governor said security outfits such as the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, “are not up to scratch” to face bandits. On September 22, Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, notified the […]
State Police Must Be Establish to End Insecurity, says Ekiti Monarch
The Olukere of Odo Oja Ikere, Oba Ayodele Obasoyin, on Monday harped on the need to domesticate Nigeria’s security apparatus to resolve the current security challenges. The Olukere-in-Council advised the Federal Government that state police is needed now more than ever to strengthen the country’s security system and end the scourge of kidnappings, banditry and […]
Lagos PPRO Disguises, Policeman Asks Him ‘Anything For Us’
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, carried out a social experiment by disguising as a civilian driving at about 11:50pm through police checkpoints. Hundeyin said he passed through the first and second checkpoints, adding that his “papers weren’t even asked for.” Hundeyin attempted to stress how to relate with police officers on […]
2023: IGP Orders Arrest Of Amotekun, Other Operatives Involved in Campaign
As campaigns for 2023 general elections commence on 28th September 2022, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the Commissioners of Police to arrest operatives of quasi-security agencies such as Amotekun, Hisbah, Ebubeagu, Benue State Community Volunteer Guards (BSCVG, Civilian Joint Taskforce and others established by state and local governments who involve […]
Akeredolu Fumes As FG Denies Amotekun Firearms Licence
Governor of Ondo State, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has accused the Federal Government of bias in refusing to allow the Western Nigeria Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, to carry sophisticated firearms. In response to the Federal Government’s approval of the Katsina State Security Outfit, which is equivalent to Amotekun Corps, to carry sophisticated […]
JUST IN: Makinde Donates Another Operational Vehicles to Nigeria Police Force
As part of efforts to further strengthen the security architecture of Oyo State, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, presented 10 Operational Vehicles to 10 Police Area Commands in the state. The governor, while presenting the JAC Pick-up vehicles to the State Police Command, during an interactive programme held at the frontage of the Presidential Lodge, […]
We Will Adopt The Use Of Bees, Poisonous Snakes To Defend Oyo State From Bandits — Amotekun Chairman
We Will Adopt The Use Of Bees, Poisonous Snakes To Defend Oyo State From Bandits — Amotekun Chairman |Segun AKINLABI| The Board Chairman of Oyo State Western Nigerian Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, General Kunle Togun (retd) has revealed how they plan to fight insurgents invading the state. He made this statement while granting an interview […]
BREAKING: Security Personnel ‘Take Over’ Buhari House (DETAILS)
Wednesday morning reports vindicate that there has been a heavy deployment of security and intelligence personnel at the Buhari House national secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC following the expected visit of the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima to the secretariat. Both men are […]