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Niger Govt is doing its best to end security challenges- CoS

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The Chief of Staff (CoS) to Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, Alh. Ibrahim Balarabe has disclosed that the state government was doing all it can to end security challenges bedevilling parts of the state. Balarabe made this known at an event in his honour, organized by youth groups in Minna, through the office of the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Political Mobilization, Comrade Faruk Musa Muhammad. The CoS said that the size of the state and shortage of manpower has been the major problem hindering efforts towards ending…

Eidul-Fitri : MMPN charges FG to address security challenges

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Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN has urged as a matter of urgency the Federal Government to address the security challenges that are threatening the unity of the country. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi in commemoration of this year’s Eidul-Fitri. Alhaji Fasasi noted that the Federal Government needed to intensify efforts and embrace proactive mechanisms as the security lapses were the basis for agitations for break up of the country. He enjoined secessionists to have a rethink and…

EID-EL-FITR: IGP orders water tight security nationwide ​ …… says nation’s security challenges not insurmountable

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  The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered a nationwide deployment of Police officers and other operational assets of the Force for water-tight security ahead of the 2021 Eid-el-Fitr celebration and beyond. The IGP’s order was contained in a directive to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), Commissioners of Police (CPs) and other strategic commanders of the Force as part of efforts by the Police leadership toward stabilizing security, improving public safety and making the country a safer place for all citizens.   The IGP who noted that…

Renewed zeal among security agents ‘ll soon end security challenges in Niger state – Gov Sani Bello

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Niger state Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has said with the renewed zeal amongst the security agencies in the country and the support of the Federal Government, the security challenges in the state will soon be over. Governor Sani Bello made this known in an interview after a special prayer session for God’s intervention to bring an end to the insecurity that has bedevilled parts of the country ,held at the Minna Central Mosque. He urged everyone to remain calm as the state has received tremendous support adding that with the…

We need more security personnel to tackle security challenges – Niger Governor

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Niger State Governor,Abubakar Sani Bello of has called on the National Assembly and the Federal Government to expedite actions on recruitment of more security personnel. Governor Sani Bello made the call when he received the Niger State caucus in the National Assembly on a visit to commiserate with the Government over rising cases of banditry in the State. The Governor expressed concern with the insecurity in the State in particular and the country in general despite concerted efforts to stop it, pointed out that security agencies have been overstretched, inadequate…

Why I don’t visit Abuja for solution to security challenges – Gov Bello

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has revealed that the successes recorded in security in the state were resultant effects of communal collaboration, honesty alongside synergy between government, security agencies and the community. He added that it was not in his character to visit the Federal Government to demand for solutions to concerns in area of security but rather, his government was constantly in tune with the people of the state down to the grassroots. Governor Bello made this known on Thursday while appearing on Channels Television Sunrise Daily to bare…

Niger Govt reaffirms commitment to end security challenges ….. As forum of secretaries to 19 Northern States Govt meets in Kaduna

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Niger State Government has reaffirmed that it will not relent its effort in addressing security challenges in the State. This was disclosed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane at the meeting of Forum of Secretaries of the 19 Northern States Government held at Gen. Hassan Usman Katsina House, Kaduna. The SSG reiterated the commitment of the present administration led by Governor Abubakar Sani Bello to ensure lasting peace and security in all the communities affected by the activities of bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements.…

Soyinka Tasks FG To Address Nigeria’s Growing Security Challenges

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Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has asked the Federal Government to take decisive action against Boko Haram, armed herdsmen, and the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP). He stated this at a meeting with Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Tuesday at the Government House in Makurdi, the state capital. Professor Soyinka, who visited some displaced persons at their camp in the Abagana area of the state, noted that the insurgents and others were terrorising Nigerians. According to him, the security situation in the country requires the immediate…

Gov Sani-Bello Advocates For Fresh Strategies To Tackle Security Challenges

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The Niger State Governor ,Abubakar Sani-Bello has emphasised the need for stakeholders in security management to continue to evolve new strategies in their bid to find a lasting solution to the security challenges in the country. The Governor who stated this when he interacted with the state legislators explained that this has become imperative in view of the challenges confronting the country. He urged the lawmakers to facilitate rapid passage of bills to address the security situation. Governor Abubakar also decried the use of motorcycles and the articulated vehicles without…