terrorism
In a significant move to address the pressing issue of terrorism in Africa, a coalition of African leaders, including Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Defence, National Security Advisors, and representatives of regional organizations and the United Nations, have ratified the Abuja Declaration. The declaration, formulated after the High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting held in […]
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has strongly denounced the rising menace of kidnapping across the nation, calling for the perpetrators to be classified and treated as terrorists. Speaking at a Ramadan dinner with federal judiciary members led by Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, President Tinubu reaffirmed the government’s commitment to combating banditry. He […]
The Defence Headquarters has announced that 97 individuals are wanted for their involvement in violent crimes across the country. This list includes terrorists, insurgents, and other criminals. Notably, Simon Ekpa, a factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is among those declared wanted. Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media […]
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