Crime
President Tinubu Orders Army Deployment to Kaiama Following Deadly Terrorist Attack
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area in Kwara State in response to a brutal overnight terrorist attack on the Worro community that claimed numerous lives.
The assault, attributed to Boko Haram terrorists, targeted defenseless villagers who reportedly resisted attempts at extremist indoctrination.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu condemned the incident as a “cowardly and beastly” act, describing the perpetrators as heartless for deliberately selecting soft civilian targets in their failing terror campaign.
The President highlighted the victims’ refusal to embrace a violent and extreme ideology, praising the community predominantly Muslim for upholding a peaceful practice of Islam that prioritizes peace and dialogue over coercion and bloodshed.
“It’s commendable that the community members, even though Muslims, refused to be conscripted into a weird belief that promoted violence over peace and dialogue,” the statement quoted the President as saying.
00To counter the threat and safeguard vulnerable populations, the newly deployed military unit will lead Operation Savannah Shield, aimed at neutralizing the terrorists, preventing further incursions, and restoring security in the affected areas.
President Tinubu expressed deep outrage over the killings and called for enhanced coordination between federal and state authorities to deliver immediate relief to survivors, support affected families, and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice without delay.
The President offered prayers for the repose of the souls of the deceased and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the people of Worro, Kaiama, and Kwara State as a whole, as well as the state government.
The attack on Worro and nearby Nuku communities has been widely reported as one of the deadliest in the region recently, with varying accounts of the casualty figures ranging from dozens to over 160, amid ongoing security challenges in Nigeria’s north-central zone.
Crime
Three Killed, One Injured in Fresh Jos Attack (Video)
The attack comes 48 Hours After Bola Tinubu Visit.
Three people have been killed and one injured in a fresh attack in Nyamgo Gyel, Jos South LGA of Plateau State, raising fresh concerns over insecurity in the area.
The attack occurred just 48 hours after President Tinubu’s visit to Plateau, where he met stakeholders on security.
The victims, Luka Sandu Pam (36), Samuel Davou (38), and Deme Saidu (36) were ambushed around 7 p.m. on Friday while returning from Gero on a motorbike.
They were part of a group of about 15 youths heading home from a mining site. Eyewitnesses say the group was attacked by suspected armed herdsmen, forcing others to flee.
Gyel Youth Leader, Dung Davou, confirmed the incident, while Chairman of the Berom Youth Moulders.
Association, Barrister Solomon Dalyop, described the killings as a sign of worsening insecurity. He noted the victims had gone to observe Good Friday before the attack.
Police spokesperson SP Alfred Alabo could not be reached for comment as of press time.
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Ebonyi: Gunmen Assasinate Another Traditional Ruler
The latest incident brings to five the number of traditional rulers killed in Ebonyi in recent times, deepening concerns over rising insecurity and targeted attacks on community leaders.
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Gunmen have assassinated another traditional ruler in Ebonyi State, in what residents describe as a brazen and targeted attacks.
The victim, HRH Eze Jehoshaphat Ikegwu of Ishinkwor community in Onicha Local Government Area, was reportedly shot dead at his private residence after the assailants gained access under the cover of darkness.
Eyewitnesses said that the attackers fired through a window before forcing their way into the building, and killed the monarch in his bedroom in the presence of his wife.
The Chairman of Onicha LGA, Ikechukwu Ogbofia, has condemned the killing as barbaric, confirming that security agencies have launched an investigation.
Police spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, also said that the command has commenced a full probe.
The latest incident brings to five the number of traditional rulers killed in Ebonyi in recent times, deepening concerns over rising insecurity and targeted attacks on community leaders.
Crime
Tinubu Briefed on Jos Attack, Approves Extra Security – Mutfwang
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received a detailed briefing on the recent deadly attack in Jos, Plateau State, and approved additional security measures to restore lasting peace in the affected areas.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State disclosed this after meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday.
The governor described the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, which claimed over a dozen lives and left many injured, as “an act of terrorism.”
He said security forces have since restored calm following fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning.
“Additional security measures have been approved by the President in conjunction with state security architecture, while investigations continue to unravel the identities and motives of the attackers, who are yet to be fully apprehended,” Governor Mutfwang stated.
The governor also revealed that President Tinubu may visit Plateau State soon to commiserate with victims and affected families.
The meeting followed President Tinubu’s earlier high-level session with top security and intelligence chiefs to review the situation and chart a coordinated response to the violence.
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