Insecurity: Nkanga bemoans FG’s stance on Boko Haram
By Chioma Onuegbu A former military administrator of Akwa Ibom State, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga retd, has bemoaned the Nigeria Government for refusing to accept that Boko Haram is a terrorist group in spite of the killings perpetrated by the insurgents. Nkanga spoke weekend in Uyo while reacting to a recent statement by the United […]
Enlisting repentant terrorists into security agencies dangerous ― Ex-AIGP Ugomuoh
…Attributes ambushing of troops, sabotage to policy …Urges synergy amongst security agencies By Chris Ochayi ABUJA: A former Assistant Inspector of Police, AIGP, (retd), Dr. Charles Ugomuoh, Friday, condemned the government policy, which allows repentant Boko Haram terrorists to be enlisted into the security agencies, noting the practice was worrisome and dangerous. Dr. Ugomuoh, who […]
Zulum: Passion should be matched with strategic action, Borno citizen writes governor on how to end Boko Haram
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has been urged to match his passion and emotions with strategic action if at all he wants a lasting end to the Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorism.
Lack of political collaboration, not military sabotage responsible for resurgence of Boko Haram, Says ex-Senate President
Third Republic Senate President, Senator Ameh Ebute, says a lack of political collaboration and not sabotage on the military’s part is behind renewed Boko Haram/ISWAP activities in the country. Also read: People Talk: On amnesty, reintegration of repentant Boko Haram members The elder statesman made this known in an open letter to the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) […]
Boko Haram: Nigerians vow to champion mass campaign, public awareness against insurgency to complement military’s efforts
A group of well-meaning Nigerians, under the aegis of Initiative for One Nigeria (ION), have vowed to hold massive campaigns to create awareness in support of the military’s efforts in the war against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, Secretary-General, Comrade Ohene Dominic Ejembi, said there is need for active participation by all […]
How smuggling, politics fuel Boko Haram in Borno
Terrorist activities in Borno State has refused to abate due to the flourishing but illegal business of smuggling in some local councils in the state as well due to the interests of some politicians who benefit from the lingering crisis, our investigations have revealed.
