Tag: #CommunitySafety
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OSUN AMOTEKUN COMMANDER ESCAPES ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT IN OSOGBO
Adekunle Omoyele survives deadly ambush as gunmen target local security chief. Adekunle Omoyele, Commander of Osun Amotekun Corps, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Monday night on Ikirun Road, Osogbo. Gunmen opened fire on his vehicle riddled with bullets, and masked assailants also reportedly stormed his residence. Omoyele sustained gunshot injuries and is receiving treatment…
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NBMA WARNS NIGERIANS ON EBOLA AND BIOSECURITY THREATS
Vigilance and hygiene are key to protecting Nigeria from deadly infectious diseases. NBMA Director-General Dr. Agnes Asagbra warns of Ebola’s high fatality risk amid recent biosecurity threats including Lassa fever and avian influenza. She urges Nigerians to report symptoms quickly, practice hand hygiene, avoid contact with wild animals, and rely on verified info. Community leaders…
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ENUGU POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR KILLERS OF REV. FR. MATTHEW EYA
Intense operations underway to bring priest’s murderers to justice. Enugu State Police Commissioner Mamman Giwa has ordered a full-scale manhunt following the September 19 shooting of Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya in Nsukka. Police have detained 38 suspects after extensive raids, recovering incriminating evidence. The force vows to ensure justice for the Catholic Church and the…
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LAGOS URGES MULTI-SECTORAL PARTNERSHIP TO TACKLE SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Government and NGOs must unite to support survivors and prevent abuse across communities. Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi of Lagos DSVA called for stronger collaboration with CSOs and NGOs as first responders in combating sexual, gender-based, and domestic violence. Emphasizing survivor support and justice, the symposium highlighted the need for shared responsibility, innovation, and best practices to…
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FULANI COMMUNITY IN KWARA DEMANDS PROTECTION FROM VIGILANTE ATTACKS
Kwara Fulani urge government intervention as vigilante vigilante groups target innocent herders. The Fulani community in Kwara State, led by MACBAN chairman Alhaji Shehu Garba, appealed to authorities to stop vigilante attacks falsely targeting herders as bandits. Garba called for fair treatment, urging traditional rulers to check vigilante excesses and the government to secure forests…
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KOGI POLICE, VIGILANTES KILLED IN DEADLY AMBUSH; MANHUNT UNDERWAY
Gunmen attack checkpoint, killing 3 officers and 2 vigilantes as police launch full-scale manhunt. In Kogi’s Yagba West, gunmen ambushed police and vigilantes on patrol along Okoloke–Pategi road, killing five personnel in the early hours of Wednesday. Police Public Relations Officer SP Ovye Aya Williams called it a “painful loss,” prompting Commissioner Dantawaye to deploy…
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KWARA POLICE MAKE BIG WINS AGAINST MURDER, KIDNAPPING, FRAUD, AND ROBBERY
Major arrests and recoveries boost security as police crack down on violent crimes in Kwara. Kwara Police, led by CP Adekimi Ojo, announced key arrests in murder, kidnapping, fraud, and armed robbery cases across the state. Highlights include confessions in a woman’s brutal murder, a fraudster caught for a N300 million scam, and suspects linked…
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OYO POLICE CRACKDOWN ON SURGE IN LAND GRABBING
Rising land disputes threaten peace in Oyo, police pledge tough action against offenders. Oyo State Police warn of escalating land grabbing in Ibadan and beyond, linking it to violence and rights violations. CSP Adewale Osifeso assures collaboration with the government to enforce the law and urges residents to resolve conflicts legally. The police call for…
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MAN BEHEADED IN EBONYI AS COMMUNAL CONFLICT ESCALATES
A middle-aged man’s brutal killing deepens tension in Ebonyi’s long-standing land dispute. The Ebonyi Police confirmed the beheading of Dick Nnachi in Oso-Edda amid ongoing clashes with Amasiri community over land. DSP Joshua Ukandu condemned the act and vowed swift justice while urging residents to avoid buffer zones declared by the government to restore peace…
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KADUNA GOVT BEGINS DREDGING RIVER TO TACKLE FLOODING
Kaduna ramps up flood prevention with a new dredging project using a state-of-the-art swamp buggy to protect vulnerable communities. Kaduna State launched a 4,000-meter dredging of River Kaduna covering flood-prone zones like Barnawa and Living Faith. The government’s new swamp buggy, the state’s first flood-control tool, will clear river tributaries to boost water flow and…
