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The Zamfara Concerned Citizens group has condemned Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state and the state’s chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for politicizing the insecurity in the state. According …
Group condemns Gov. Dauda, PDP for politicizing Zamfara insecurity Read More
In a demonstration of the federal government’s commitment to enhancing national security, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, and the Governor of Sokoto state, Alh. Ahmed …
Insecurity: Matawalle, Sokoto gov inspect ongoing NAF 119 Composite Group project Read More
Director General of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (CPG), the state-owned security outfit Retired General Lawal B. Muhammad has been shot by bandits. Blueprint gathered that he was shot …
Bandits shoot ex-general heading Zamfara state-owned security outfit, abduct scores Read More
A group, the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development have commended the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, for his strategic efforts to combat banditry …
Group thumbs up Matawalle over efforts to combat banditry in Sokoto Read More
A prominent civil rights coalition, the Yoruba Peoples’ Group (YPG), has commended the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, for his pivotal role in the nation’s ongoing security …
Yoruba group lauds Matawalle’s leadership role in fight against insecurity Read More
The Minister of State Defense, Dr Bello Matawalle, has reopened the Marnona-Gundumi-Isa road closed for 8 years as a result of insecurity. He also said three military formations will be …
Banditry: FG reopens road closed for 8 years, to establish 3 military formations Read More
The Isa and Sabon Birni Elders Movement in Sokoto state has praised the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for his role in curbing violence and insecurity in the …
Sokoto elders laud defence minister Matawalle for reduction in banditry Read More
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday responded to threats by ex-militant leader Asari Dokubo, challenging him to come to the battlefield and witness the capabilities of the military. Dokubo had …
Military to Asari Dokubo: Come to battlefield, witness our might Read More
The concerned citizens of six geopolitical zone have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to retain the current Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, amidst growing speculation of …
Cabinet reshuffle: Concerns citizen urges Tinubu to retain defence minister Matawalle Read More
In light of the glaring security challenges confronting the nation there is a dire need for holistic harmonisation of intelligence gathering, intelligence dissemination and intelligence co-ordination among the various security …
Harmonisation of intelligence as tool for fighting threats to national security Read MoreThe Coalition of Good Governance in North West Development has dismissed recent political criticism of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, labeling it as an unnecessary distraction in …
Political attacks on Matawalle unnecessary distractions in fight against banditry – Coalition Read More
The Northern Youth Assembly Bauchi chapter has defended the Senator, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District in the national assembly, Shehu Buba. Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed had accused Buba of …
Northern youths defend Senator Buba against banditry allegations Read MoreA leading Islamic scholar, Sheikh Abdurrahman Azzamfari, has condemned attempts to sabotage the efforts of the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, in addressing the growing insecurity …
Cleric condemns efforts to undermine Matawalle’s fight against insecurity Read More
An attack on Saturday night at the hometown of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has resulted in the killing of two persons and the abduction of about …
Zamfara: Bandits kill 2, kidnap 40 at defence minister’s hometown Read More
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin has tasked graduants of special operation forces to stay humble and hungry for success. A statement Monday by Director Defence Information …
CDS tasks DHQ Special Operation Forces to go after ‘bad guys’ Read More
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has called on the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to conduct extensive investigation into a leaked memo alleged …
Zamfara: Ohanaeze youths implore ONSA to investigate leaked memo Read More
Sokoto erupted in jubilation following the news of the demise of notorious bandit, Kachallah Buzu, who was gunned down by gallant troops in Zamfara state. The residents jubilate, praised the …
Jubilation in Sokoto over killing of notorious bandit Buzu Read More
The Nigerian military says it has neutralized a notorious bandits kingpin popularly known as Kachalla Halilu during gun battle along Sokoto -Gusau federal highway on Friday. This was made known …
Troops neutralize bandits kingpin Kachalla Halilu, over 100 others in Zamfara Read More
It has become evident that insecurity, especially in Northern Nigeria, has become an instrument and a malevolent playbook for political actors. Events in the preceding weeks painted gory pictures of …
Insecurity: Where are our $495m Tucano fighter jets? Read More
To start with, it is apt to state that the news of resorting to self-defence or self help by the people of Matusgi village in Zamfara state which led to …
Banditry and the Hobbesian state of nature Read More
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has vowed the military will do everything within it power to ensure that the notorious terrorist and bandit leader, Bello Turji …
Bello Turji’s capture imminent, CDS vows Read More
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, has emphasized the critical role Nigerian youths can play in national defence, security, and development. According to a statement Monday by Director Information …
Youths can drive national security, devt – Badaru Read More
The Kaduna-Abuja highway is one of the most critical routes connecting Nigeria’s southern and northern states. It is heavily used by businessmen and women as well as commuters who regularly …
Abuja-Kaduna Expressway: Between bad roads and bandits Read More
…Apprehend 2 female ransom negotiators The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Friday says troops deployed to various theatres of operations neutralised 152 terrorists and arrested 109 others in the last one week. …
Troops eliminate 152 terrorists, arrest 109 one week Read More
Gunmen on Tuesday, attacked Kwatas and Daffo communities of Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau and killed seven persons. Retired Brig.-Gen. Gakji Shipi, the Special Adviser to Gov. Caleb …
Gunmen attack 2 Plateau communities, kill 7 Read More