The Igbos in Nigeria Movement (INM) has welcomed the launch of the Nigerian Army’s Exercise Crocodile Smile VI, describing it as the best thing to happen to the South-East. In a statement on Wednesday, the INM expressed confidence that the operation would be a massive success just like others previously held in the zone due to the professionalism […]
Category archives: Security
Lekki Shooting: Apologise to Nigerian Army now, Lagos group tells Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos Observers Group (LOG) says Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, must apologise to the Nigerian Army for misleading the general public on the EndSARS protests. The group said this has become paramount after reviewing circumstances that led to the escalation of violence in the state during the protest while analysing the Army’s testimony as well as […]
Yoruba Group Lauds Nigerian Army’s Testimony at Lagos Panel
The Coalition of Oduduwa Decedents has lauded the testimony of the Nigerian Army at the resumed hearing of the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution which held recently in Lagos state. According to a statement by the group, the testimony of the Nigerian Army is an indication that the Nigerian Army has nothing to […]
Arrest Alarm: Group alleges Sowore is depressed, suicidal
The Coalition Against Fake Activists (CAFA) has described the alarm of arrest raised by Omoyele Sowore, the Sahara Reporters publisher as a sign of “depression which could lead to suicide”. CAFA demanded that Sowore be urgently placed under suicide watch due to the “underlying mental and psychological conditions that can no longer be ignored”. The group said “this […]
Boko Haram: CATE to mobilize Nigerians fish out wanted terrorists
The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has pledged to support the Nigerian Army and the Borno State government in accelerating the capture of the 86 terrorists listed on the most wanted list released on Wednesday. CATE, while briefing select newsmen on the published list, in Maiduguri expressed the desire for the Army to speed […]
#EndSARS: Group endorses FG’s actions against sponsors, promoters of violence
The Citizens Against Fake Activists (CAFA) has thrown its weight behind the move by the Federal Government to prosecute sponsors and promoters of violence during the EndSARS protests. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Executive Director, Bamidele Johnson urged relevant authorities to resist blackmail and intimidation attempts by fake activists. The CAFA also said it […]
Group says #EndSARS protesters planning another mayhem on Abuja, Lagos
Some well-meaning Nigerians, under the aegis of March4Nigeria, say some purported EndSARS protesters are mobilising hoodlums to wreak havoc in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and Lagos. According to the group, these extremist elements will relaunch violent uprisings under the guise that their members are being hounded. The group said they will also blame the routine law […]
Group blames EndSARS chaos on Covid-19 Alliance, crisis merchants, absolves Army
A special report by the Centre for Human Rights and Crisis Management (CHRCM) has blamed Femi Falana-led Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond for the escalation of violence in the aftermath of the shooting at Lekki toll gate in Lagos State. In the report signed by its special rapporteur, Dr Thomas Uzah, on Friday, the centre exonerated the […]
Group hails Army over rescue of kidnapped nursing mothers, children
The Arewa Citizens for Good Governance (ACGG) has commended the Nigerian Army’s Operation Sahel Sanity for rescuing nursing mothers and children kidnapped by bandits in Diskuru village in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Aminu Abubakar, on Wednesday, the group said it is “impressed” by this feat, especially as […]
Lekki Shootings: GAW, others petition Lagos panel, seek sanction for fake news
Some human rights groups have approached the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution seeking the indictment of several Nigerian celebrities and international non-governmental organisations accused of inciting violence through fake news. According to the groups, these Nigerians and NGOs must be punished for what it called gross misinformation which triggered the near-breakdown of […]