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Lutheran General Church council decries worsening Nigeria’s insecurity

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Archbishop of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria LCCN most Rev Musa Panti Flibus has decried the worsening cases of school abductions and church attacks in Nigeria

Speaking during the 200th general Church council of the Lutheran Church in Numan, Adamawa State, the Church leader observed that is going through one of its worst security moments and called on the federal government to rise to the challenge

It is the 200th General Church Council of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria holding in Numan, Adamawa state Northeast Nigeria

The event which drew delegates from across the country and beyond. became a platform where several concerns about the growing insecurity in Nigeria were raised

In his keynote message, the Archbishop of the LCCN, Most Reverend Musa Panti Filibus, expressed deep worry over what he described as the worsening security crisis in the country

He lamented the recent abduction of church members in Kwara State and the kidnapping of students in Kebbi State, calling them heartbreaking reminders of the state of insecurity affecting both faith communities and the education sector.

Most Reverend Filibus said the Church can no longer remain silent as Nigerians live under fear of attacks, kidnappings, and violence. He called on the government to place national security at the top of its agenda and take urgent steps to protect innocent lives.

The Archbishop also reacted to the United States government’s declaration of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern”, a designation often linked to serious violations of religious freedom. He described the label as troubling but warned that dismissing it would be a mistake.

He said the declaration should serve as a wake-up call for Nigerian authorities to address threats to religious liberty, ensure justice for victims of violence, and restore public confidence in security agencies.

Participants at the council prayed for peace in Nigeria and reaffirmed the Church’s commitment to promoting unity, dialogue, and support for communities affected by insecurity.

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Police must pay transport fares, says AIG

” No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police(AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, speaking with transporters at Obalende garage, Lagos State, on Wednesday.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that officers must pay fares before boarding commercial vehicles, warning against abuse of authority.

Jimoh spoke on Wednesday at Obalende garage during a sensitisation meeting with drivers and transport workers marking National Police Day 2026.

He stressed that relations between police and the public must be based on partnership, not coercion, urging both sides to support each other voluntarily.

“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

Jimoh called for stronger cooperation to maintain safety and order on roads, insisting there was no conflict between officers and transport unions.

“I don’t collect money from officers. We don’t arrest people arbitrarily. If you have issues with any officer, report directly to me,” he said.

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Tinubu scurries to Jos after Mutfwang’s security brief

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave for Jos tomorrow to commiserate with the state government and residents over recent deadly gun attacks that lefts dozens dead.

This was following Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s security briefing to the President on the recent violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State.

During the meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Abuja, Governor Caleb Mutfwang told Mr President that although security forces have restored calm after fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that left more than a dozen dead and many others injured.

He said that investigations are continuing to determine the identities or motives of the attackers who are yet to be apprehended .

Presidency source said that President Tinubu was initially scheduled for a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport on Thursday.

From Jos, the President will travel to Lagos to observe Good Friday.

On Saturday, April 4, he will visit Ogun State to commission projects including the cargo airport.

He will then return to Lagos during the Easter holiday to commission several state infrastructure projects, including the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge.

Before heading back to Abuja, the president will visit Bayelsa State on April 10 to commission projects completed under Governor Duoye Diri.

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JUST IN: Tinubu Heads to Jos Tomorrow, Postpones Ogun Trip for 5-State Visits

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tomorrow embark on a visit to Jos, Plateau State, as the first leg of a five-state tour across the country.

The Presidency announced that the President has postponed his scheduled trip to Ogun State to enable him to commence the series of official visits.

Details of the remaining four states in the tour are expected to be released by the Presidency in due course.

The development comes as President Tinubu continues nationwide engagements aimed at assessing development projects, interacting with stakeholders, and addressing key national issues in the respective states.

Further updates on the itinerary will be communicated as the visits progress.

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