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The Department of State Services (DSS) has punctured a claim by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, that it is recruiting protesters to create disorder in Sokoto State and provide an excuse for imposing a curfew to stop the party’s campaign rally.
In a statement on its official X handle, the secret police said it was surprised that Atiku could make such a claim days after two of its operatives suffered injuries and were hospitalised while protecting the ADC governorship candidate in the state, Mannir Daniya, from a mob attack.... read more

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Sowore and drama na like 5 and 6. Uncle ! Go and do campaign and convince people to vote for you.

e go reach everyone for we country.

The election is coming up now; securities are on top gear arresting and jailing criminals. We hear you!

The claim by online publisher and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the January 16, 2027 election, Omoyele Sowore, that Igbokoda is in Ese-Odo Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State has caused a stir, with many questioning his knowledge of the geography of his home state.

n Monday, October 5, a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 military aircraft crashed into a swamp in Igbokoda, Ilaje LGA, of Ondo State, killing all 25 people on board.

In a post on X, Sowore, who hails from Ondo State, disclosed that he visited the crash site on Friday, four days after the accident.

"I took a Marine Police boat to the scene of the tragic Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State, to personally assess the situation," Sowore posted on his verified X handle @sowore.

The post by Sowore, a native of Kiribo, in Ese-Odo which borders Ilaje LGA, caused a stir on the Internet as netizens questioned his knowledge of his native Ondo State."

Responding, one X user @okorisag posted, "'Igbokoda, Ese-Odo local government.' A presidential candidate who isn't familiar with his state and local government. Is Igbokoda not in Ilaje Local Government? This shows you aren't a grassroots politician and are not really doing the necessary work to win but are just enjoying the visibility that comes with contesting."

Another X user @astracoth posted,

"He’s not even familiar with his own area LGAs but wants to govern Nigeria."

Yet another X user, @Piousab posted, "Disgraceful that a presidential candidate and acclaimed son of the soil does not know that Igbokoda is in Ilaje Local Govt and not Ese-Odo LGA. You are just a content creator/SUG president."

@WF_Sunky posted, "Igbokoda is in Ilaje. It is Igbekebo that’s in Ese-Odo LGA."

A chieftain of the National Democratic Party (NDC) accused the AAC presidential candidate of copying his own presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi.

He said, "This is what happens when you are not original, trying to copy others. Two days after the crash, Obi visited the Nigerian Air Force headquarters in Abuja to condole with the NAF leadership and sign the condolence register.

"Not to be outdone, Sowore, who is from the same Ondo State, decides to raise the bar by visiting the site in a police marine boat. The same police he has been calling 'useless'.

"Comically, Sowore posts that he visited the crash site in Igbokoda, Ese-Odo LGA, instead of Ilaje LGA. A man who studied Geography at the University of Lagos, yet doesn't understand the geography of a twin LGA in his home state, is talking about leading Nigeria, a county of 774 LGAs," declared the party chieftain, stressing, "this is a joke carried too far."

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https://vigil360.com.ng/article/ondo-born-sowore-goofs-claims-igbokoda-is-in-ese-odo-lga-mv4yh2fx

Nothing looks too insignificant for Sahara reporters and Sowore to trend. and this is a person that has a dream of ruling this country someday.

The claim by former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi that the Nigerian government is after his life has generated controversy, with critics questioning the basis of the allegation and accusing him of making statements capable of creating unnecessary fear and political tension. Obi, who has remained one of the most prominent opposition voices in Nigeria, said he feared for his safety ahead of the 2027 elections, but those opposed to his claims argue that such serious accusations require clear evidence rather than speculation.

Peter had, on 8th July while on an interview with media personality Chude Jidonwo's podcast, accused the government of plotting against his life, a weighty claim that should be supported with verifiable facts. Obi said, “Not even a candidate. I might not even be alive. I’m telling you,” he responded, alleging that the current Nigerian government has been frustrating his activities and targeting opposition figures. Critics of the NDC presidential candidate maintain that making such allegations without publicly presenting evidence could damage public confidence in democratic institutions and portray the country as more unstable than it may actually be. According to this view, political disagreements should be addressed through legal and democratic channels rather than claims that could inflame public sentiment.

Some observers have also suggested that Obi’s statement may be politically motivated, describing it as part of the wider opposition strategy ahead of the 2027 general election. They argue that raising concerns about personal safety can attract public sympathy and shift attention away from policy debates, leadership records and campaign issues. For his critics, the focus should remain on presenting solutions to Nigeria’s challenges rather than creating an atmosphere of suspicion against the government.

Supporters of the administration have rejected the allegation, insisting that President Bola Tinubu’s government has no reason to target an opposition figure. They argue that Nigeria’s democracy provides room for criticism, political competition and dissent, adding that opposition leaders have continued to express their views publicly without facing government-sponsored attacks. They have therefore challenged Obi to provide specific details that could allow relevant authorities to investigate his claims.

The controversy has further exposed the deep political divisions ahead of the next election cycle, where accusations and counter-accusations are likely to become more frequent. While concerns about the safety of public figures should not be ignored, critics believe political leaders must be careful with their words because unproven allegations can increase distrust and heighten tensions among citizens.

As the debate continues, opponents of Obi insist that leadership requires responsibility, especially when making claims involving national security and alleged threats to life. They argue that rather than presenting himself as a victim of political persecution, Obi should focus on policy alternatives and allow evidence-based discussions to shape public opinion. Until concrete proof emerges, critics maintain that the allegation remains an unsubstantiated claim rather than an established fact.

Awilo na Legend, twale sir!

they should send him to his creator. What nonsense Alhaji is he talking about? He might be hallucinating. chop off his head asap

we are in era of insecurity, bandits, Boko Haram and other affiliated terrorists, so the DSS has to suspect everyone that carries a drone until proven legitimate. I don't blame them, Sha; it's for our good.

IBB007:
Lol…drone wey be say babies dey take play for Yankee na hin we carry for head for Naija like say na reaper drone

but na for Nigeria we dey na, no be Yankee!

Sowore with his game of blackmail, now that even Boko Haram are using drones to attack military bases, you want DSS to clap for your girl while she flaunts drone at Airport abi?

Sowore has always been bitter with the DSS. Otherwise, must DSS seek for his approval before they do their normal search? I wonder o!

By Augustine Aminu
On Friday, May 15, 2026, the world was jolted by news of the killing of top commander of the Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abour Mainok and several other fighters. Also known as Abu Bilal al-Minuki, and
considered the second-in-command of ISIL (ISIS) globally, the top terrorist commander was reportedly killed during a joint Nigeria-U.S. Counter Terrorism operation in Metele, Borno State.
Ever since the elimination of al-Minuki, considered one of the biggest blows in recent times to terrorists in the world over, torrents of encomium have been pouring in for the Nigeria -U. S. joint terrorism operations.
Posting on his Truth Social handle, U. S. President Donald Trump, wrote, "Brave American forces ⁠and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield,"
Al-Minuki, added President Trump, “thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had ‌sources ⁠who kept us informed on what he was doing."
On his part, President Bola Tinubu stated that both countries had “recorded a significant example of effective collaboration in the fight against terrorism”.
Early assessments indicate that al-Minuki, along with “several of his lieutenants,” were killed during a strike on his compound in Metele, Borno State," Tinubu said....

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I read the article by Mohammed Bello Doka from Kaduna State. To be honest, it's heavy. It hurts to read because the pain is real. Mothers burying kids in Kajuru. Kids in Sokoto are too weak to stand. Fathers in Zamfara paying ransom with their last cow. If you’re from the North, you feel that in your chest.

But the story it tells is incomplete. And an incomplete story to start with, an incomplete story becomes a weapon.

Right now, it’s a weapon telling millions of northern Muslims that the only reason they suffer is because Tinubu and his administration hate them. That’s not the truth. And it won’t fix anything.

As a political commentator watching from a sideline, let's scrutinise the points Doka raised one after the other.

1. Insecurity didn’t start in 2023. But the rules of engagement changed

Bandits were taxing villages in Zamfara in 2021. Schools were shut in Kaduna in 2022. The difference now is you hear about it faster, and the military is being told, "No more deals, no more ceasefires that buy time for regrouping" for the terrorists.

Recall, between Jan and April 2026, yes, 1,100 people were abducted. Terrible. But compare that to Jan-April 2024: 1,680 abductions per SBM Intelligence data. You will notice that the trend is moving down, not up. The Woro attack in Kwara happened. So did the rescue of 89 victims in Birnin Gwari 3 weeks later. The media space amplified the attack, not the rescue. That’s not Tinubu hiding it. That’s how bad news travels 10x faster than good news.

The real shift: Security forces are now taking the fight into forests instead of waiting in barracks. That’s why you see more contact, more casualties on both sides. It’s messy. But “silent war” implies nothing is being done. The 8th Division’s Operation Fansan Yamma has cleared 14 camps in Sokoto-Zamfara axis since March 2026 alone as being dislodged of terrorists. Ask people in Shinkafi if they feel nothing changed.

2. Poverty in the North is structural, not a Tinubu invention

The UN report that 71.9% poverty is in the North-East didn’t appear in 2024. NBS data shows it’s been above 65% since 2018. Sokoto placed at 90.5%? That’s from the 2025 Multidimensional Poverty Index using data collected under Buhari last year to begin with.

What’s different now is the pain of correction hits first. Subsidy removal, Forex unification, and the fight against agricultural smuggling hurt before the investments begin to yield results. But look at what’s running parallel:

- On Agriculture: The $2.5bn Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones project broke ground in Kano and Kaduna in Q1 2026. It is targeting 1.2m jobs. Not enough, but it’s not "silence".
- On Livestock: The new Ministry of Livestock Development, headed by a northerner, is rolling out ranching pilots in Nasarawa and Niger to end the farmer-herder conflict that drives displacement.
- Meanwhile, on Education: The Almajiri Education Commission got its highest budget ever in 2026. 400,000 kids enrolled in 12 northern states since Jan 2026 for the first time ever.

Is it fast enough? No. Is it “systematically dismantling the North”? No. The data says the North was already at the bottom. The fight now is to stop it falling further while building something new.
Dissecting appointments
3. Appointments: Follow the money and the mandate, not just the name

Yes, Ganduje, Yakubu, and Badaru are out. Yes, some replacements are northern Christians. But the narrative that the “Muslim North has no power” ignores where the money and policy levers actually sit:

- Budget & Planning: Atiku Bagudu, Kebbi. He signs off on every capital project.
- Agriculture: Abubakar Kyari, Borno. Rice, wheat, and dry-season farming policy.
- Health: Muhammad Ali Pate, Bauchi. He’s running the $2.2bn healthcare financing programme.
- Transportation, Housing, women's affairs, and Livestock - all held by northerners.

The presidency argues that national security and finance were given to technocrats trusted across regions to avoid the “ethnic capture” that broke trust under Buhari. Whether you agree is fair. But calling it a purge against Muslims ignores that VP Shettima sits on every major economic council, and Nuhu Ribadu, despite claims he’s sidelined, chairs the NSA office that approves every security operation.

On El-Rufai, Malami, Mamman: they’re facing EFCC cases started under Buhari, not new cases created in 2025. Selective prosecution is a real concern. But the files were opened before Tinubu took office. If you want to call it 'selective', ask why the files moved now. The answer is messy, but it’s not “because they’re northern Muslims.”

4. The North’s elite problem is older than Tinubu

The article is right about one thing: too many northern governors and ministers live in Abuja while their states burn. But that started in 1999. The difference is social media now shows the private jets and mass graves in the same feed.

Tinubu didn’t make northern elites silent. He inherited a system where speaking up gets you labelled "anti-party". If the North wants a different deal, the pressure has to be on those governors and senators who control state budgets and security votes. Blaming only Abuja lets the governors off the hook.

5. What’s actually being asked for?

If the demand is “treat the North fairly", I’m with you. But if the demand is “give us power back without fixing why we lost it,” that’s not a plan. That’s nostalgia.

This narrative isn’t proving that “Tinubu is perfect". He’s not. Subsidy removal without a functioning transport system was brutal. The pace of agricultural investment is too slow. Communication from the presidency on northern issues is defensive rather than proactive.

The counter-narrative is the North is in a fight for survival, and the fight started long before Tinubu. He’s choosing to fight it openly instead of managing it quietly. That hurts now, but hiding it hurt more.

So what do we do with this?

1. Demand specifics, not vibes: “Why is Sokoto’s budget for primary healthcare still 3%?” That question moves governors more than “Tinubu hates us".
2. Separate anger at policy from anger at identity: You can hate subsidy removal and still admit it wasn’t targeted at Muslims.
3. Use the people who are in power: Bagudu, Kyari, and Pate are in the room. If they’re silent, make them speak. If they’re delivering, make them show it.
4. Stop letting fear set the agenda: Every time

The North doesn’t need a saviour in Aso Rock. It needs leaders in Kaduna, Sokoto, and Maiduguri who are as afraid of their people as they are of Abuja.

Tinubu’s job is to run Nigeria. The North’s job is to make sure he can’t ignore it. That only happens if we stop fighting over who hates who, and start fighting over budgets, schools, and security outcomes. And what leverage the north can take advantage of.

Abdulaziz Munir
Writing from Jigawa.

By: Zagazola Makama

The latest international media appearance by Plateau-based activist, Masara Kim Usman, has once again exposed how misinformation, emotional propaganda and outright fabrication are being weaponised to inflame Plateau’s communal crisis and falsely portray it as an “Islamic jihadist war” against Christians.
In his now-circulating interview, Masara claimed that armed Fulani jihadists attacked a burial ground during funeral rites in Barkin Ladi while mourners were burying victims of earlier attacks.

According to him, gunmen opened fire from surrounding hills, forcing locals to abandon proper burial rites and hurriedly dump corpses into shallow graves before fleeing for their lives.
He further claimed he personally witnessed someone being shot during the attack and that armed terrorists carrying sophisticated weapons and sniper rifles attempted to massacre mourners.
But there is one major problem with the entire dramatic story: absolutely nobody was killed or injured during the so-called burial attack.
Not one casualty, no one corpse, not one hospital record, not one medical or security report from multiple security agencies and not one single verified victim, except him.

The obvious question therefore remains if hundreds of armed “Fulani jihadists” attacked a crowded burial ceremony with sophisticated rifles and sniper weapons as claimed by Mr Masara, how did nobody die? How did nobody sustain injury? How does a “mass attack” end without a single casualty?

The answer is simple, because the narrative was fabricated and staged to create panic, attract sympathy and push a false genocide narrative to international audiences. Even Masara’s own videos exposed the inconsistencies.

The same man claiming he was running for his life under heavy gunfire somehow managed to hold his camera perfectly steady, maintain smooth commentary with british accent, control his breathing, avoid visible distress, remain spotless without sweat or dust, and narrate events calmly like a movie correspondent.
At different times, he claimed he ran two kilometres. Later, the distance mysteriously became five kilometres. Yet throughout the footage, there was no sign of exhaustion, panic or trauma expected from someone supposedly escaping sniper fire and a coordinated terrorist assault.

Even more damaging to the propaganda effort was what appeared in the background of the footage itself. While Masara shouted dramatically about “Fulani attackers,” some women visible in the same environment were calmly walking without panic, without taking cover and without any indication that an active attack was taking place nearby. In the same background some youths were asked to run while the documentary was being shot.

In fact, the only armed individuals clearly visible in portions of the footage were local Berom militia carrying weapons and firing toward nearby hills.

Security and community sources confirmed that before the burial commenced, armed Berom youths had already gathered around the area, allegedly mobilising for a reprisal attack on a nearby Fulani settlement following earlier killings of seven persons.

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace deployed to the area reportedly intervened to stop the retaliatory mobilisation. According to findings, while tensions were high during the burial, sporadic gunshots were fired by the same local armed youths toward nearby hills, triggering confusion and panic which Masara and others immediately transformed into a staged “Fulani terrorist attack on mourners.”

Masara also falsely claimed that while the burial was ongoing, “someone was shot” some distance away from him. Again, this claim collapsed immediately because there was no recorded casualty, no injured victim, no evacuation and no corpse connected to the supposed shooting.

Not even community leaders could identify the alleged victim he claimed to have seen fall after gunshots. In his interview Masara claimed that local vigilante at the Burial responded with dane gunz but the Fulani had superior weapons than them. This further confirmed that the shooting was actually from within

The story simply never happened.
Masara also attempted to frame Plateau’s crisis as part of a broader “Islamic jihad against Christianity” allegedly aimed at establishing an Islamic caliphate and destroying Western civilisation.
According to him, Fulani attackers were fighting Christianity because “the West brought Christianity” and therefore wanted to eliminate Christians and Western influence.
This claim is not only false but dangerously irresponsible.
The reality is that Plateau State is NOT under invasion by Boko Haram, ISWAP or any international jihadist organisation.
No terrorist organisation has claimed responsibility for attacks in Plateau.
No ISIS flags have appeared in Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Mangu or Bassa.
No evidence exists showing any coordinated jihadist structure operating in the state.
What Plateau is experiencing is a long-running communal conflict driven by reprisals, cattle rustling, farm destruction, land disputes, livestock poisoning and cycles of revenge killings between armed groups from different ethnic communities.

The killings are real.But they are happening on BOTH sides. Fulani communities have suffered attacks. Berom communities have suffered attacks. Livestock have been rustled and poisoned. Farms have been destroyed.
Villages on both sides have buried victims.

Even as this report is being compiled today 9th May 2026, fresh incidents involving attacks on livestock were again recorded in Bassa, where criminal youths reportedly shot and killed four cows, while in the night of 8th May 2026, attack was reported in Riyom where some people were killed in a cycle of reprisals that repeatedly triggers counter-attacks.

Masara conveniently ignored these incidents because acknowledging them would destroy the false “one-sided jihad” or Christian Genocide narrative being sold internationally.

He also falsely alleged that a Muslim soldier attached to Operation Enduring Peace aided attackers and was later arrested after refusing to engage the assailants.

This allegation was another blatant fabrication.
Checks revealed that the soldier in question, a naval rating, was away on an administrative assignment approved by his unit commander — who incidentally is also a Christian officer.
He was neither armed nor deployed at the attacked location during the incident.
But because the soldier was Muslim, propagandists immediately framed his absence as “evidence” that he collaborated with Fulani attackers.
This reckless weaponisation of religion is exactly what continues to poison Plateau’s fragile environment. Every incident is instantly branded “Islamic terrorism.” Every criminal becomes “Fulani jihadist.” Every reprisal attack becomes “Christian persecution.”

Meanwhile, the actual realities of criminality, communal reprisals and illegal arms proliferation are ignored. The same activists defending armed youths and illegal militias are often the loudest voices accusing security agencies of bias whenever arrests are made.
Only recently, troops uncovered illegal arms fabrication factories in Plateau and arrested suspects manufacturing AK-47 rifles and ammunition components. Instead of condemning the criminal arms operation, some individuals openly defended the suspects and justified illegal weapon production as “community self-defence.”

This dangerous normalisation of militancy or terrorism is precisely why Plateau remains trapped in endless violence. No society survives when civilians begin manufacturing assault rifles while activists celebrate them online. It is also important to note that several attacks highlighted by Masara conveniently omitted the reprisal context surrounding many incidents.

Zagazola repeatedly maintain that many retaliatory attacks follow earlier incidents involving cattle rustling, poisoning of livestock, attacks on herders or destruction of farms.

According to security source familiar with operations in Plateau: These attacks always have history behind them. Something usually happens before reprisals occur. We have repeatedly warned communities against poisoning cows, attacking herders and carrying out retaliatory raids. But propaganda often overshadows the real causes.”

The source added that illegal arms in the hands of youths across affected communities remain one of the biggest threats to peace. The truth remains that Plateau’s crisis cannot be solved through emotional manipulation, fake genocide narratives, staged videos or international propaganda tours.

The violence in Plateau is tragic and real.
But turning a complex communal conflict into fictional “Islamic conquest” propaganda only deepens mistrust, fuels retaliation and prolongs the bloodshed.

Peace will only come through accountability, disarmament, justice and honest engagement on ALL sides not through staged narratives designed to deceive the world and inflame tensions further.

anyway, you are our god junior brother, the Nigerian christians have forgiven you!

Gov Zulum on Borno Attack-The killing of Brigadier-General Oseni Braimah, was avoidable and sad indeed. Credible actionable intelligence was proactively provided- Gov Zulum
Clearly, the *Early Warning Alert* was ignored as usual. Investigation confirmed that both land and air components were alerted on the imminent mayhem when the attackers were sighted at Karnakasari village with hardware heading towards Benishiekh, precisely on 7th- two days before the attack on 9th. Same scenario in Yelwata Benue killings, kebbi with the kidnap of students, Papiri in Niger, and Kwara Church attack. This is one too many! A wake up call!..

Gov. Zullum have spill the beans that the military neglected intelligence from DSS that the Boko haram were coming to attack them 2 days before the attack that consumed Gen. O.O. Braimoh. pic.twitter.com/uoifPxpDew

— bashirbamusa (@bashirbamusa1) April 11, 2026

Following the killing of the military Gen. O.O. Bramah that happened in Maiduguri, the governor said the military ignored the intelligence shared with them by the DSS.. check the vedio in this link

Gov. Zullum have spill the beans that the military neglected intelligence from DSS that the Boko haram were coming to attack them 2 days before the attack that consumed Gen. O.O. Braimoh. pic.twitter.com/uoifPxpDew

— bashirbamusa (@bashirbamusa1) April 11, 2026

she is standing on the mandate. It doesn't matter what she know. Instead, she is practicing how to run Biafra Republic.

Don27tiky:
who carry out the act? Do they religious backing for their act? Do they do it for religion? Be sincere with your answers . Your holy book encourage you to hate Christians. No Muslim genuinely love a Christian but Christians genuinely love their Muslim friends. Even you will gladly carry out what your book says against your friend. Yes I like you but hate your religion

you have been manipulated to finish; all your claims here are lies from the pit of hell!

Botragelad:
Haha. Same pattern as always, these are the same youths and athletes the regime has been oppressing and killing for years for not obeying strict Islamic rule. Now they want to use them as human shields so that when the U.S. or Israel strikes, they can scream “genocide” for sympathy.

We all know how the Iranian regime operates. The same voices and propagandists like God1000, etc on here that stay silent now will suddenly act outraged when strikes happen, pretending they didn’t see this coming.

And if a strike does happen, it won’t be random. If you’re not involved in that, or not a terrorist, you shouldn’t be there, simple as that.

but what is the reason behind bombing Iran if you can use your brain for once?

Jangbajantis:
Not "gun men". Call them what they truly are: Islamic terrorists.

many people have lost their brain. Israel was threatening Turkey just two months ago, boom, the false flag has started.

Israeli leaders were openly saying Turkey is the next Iran. so the false flag have started.

IkeOnyia:
How many mosques have they burned down?

so you are one of them?

*Pledges continued Support to State Security Apparatus*

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commended operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) for the arrest of high-profile kidnappers and gunrunners in the state.
He gave the commendation during a visit to the Agency's State Headquarters on April 5, in Enugu.

The Governor expressed particular delight over the arrest of a high target gang leader, who has been responsible for series of attacks on security operatives and kidnapping for ransom in Enugu and its environs, noting that residents will finally be relieved of his reign of terror in the State and Southeast region. He further expressed dismay at how able-bodied individuals could abandon human decency for heinous crimes, stressing that the full weight of the law awaits the criminals.

He praised the DSS for their professionalism, discipline, and role in ensuring a peaceful Easter celebration, while urging the command to maintain this momentum, which he described as the core duty of government.

"The good people of Enugu State are grateful for the peaceful atmosphere especially around the Easter period, brought about through the efforts of the Service and other Security Agencies in the state". Expressing confidence that the criminals will finally end up behind bars with their network already disrupted, he added, 'It is your duty to sustain the tempo of security service delivery, as this remains the primary essence of Government and can never be taken for granted,' stated the Governor.

While expressing hope that the State would be rid of criminals with the sustained efforts of security agencies, the Governor also reaffirmed his commitment to making Enugu the safest hub for tourism, business, and living.

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested 25-year-old Nafisa Usman for allegedly supplying ammunition to bandits operating across several states .

Security sources revealed that Ms. Usman was nabbed at a major motor park in Kano, where she was caught with 200 rounds of newly acquired ammunition. The consignment, transported from Lafia in Nasarawa State, was headed for Kankara in Katsina State.

The source revealed that the operation followed actionable intelligence, which revealed Usman's movement and activities.

"Nafisa, a native of Zango village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, was intercepted before completing the delivery allegedly meant for bandits operating in the Kankara forest

"The suspect confessed to have been two months old in the trade of illegally shipping arms and ammunition for criminals. She revealed that the ammunition was handed her by an individual identified as 'Teso,' whom she claimed operates in collaboration with a military operative based in Lafia, Nasarawa State", disclosed the source.

The source further revealed that the suspect admitted her involvement and revealed that she has facilitated over ₦5 million in deals through Unguwa Uku motor park in Kano State for onward transportation to Katsina State.

'The supplies were intended for a bandit leader known as Mallam Haruna, said to be active in the Kankara axis. She added that she also supplies ammunition to one Buba and Abu, operating within the same forest region," revealed the source.

Nafisa also disclosed that she was introduced to the alleged bandit network by a Kano-based livestock trader identified as Sulaiman.

This operation, among many others, underscores the DSS's relentless efforts to dismantle criminal networks, disrupt illicit arms supply chains, and safeguard national security.

To be published

Unknown gunmen has been revealed today. You must rot in jail!

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), on Monday at Ivara Esu Estate in Odukpani Local Government Area, Cross River State, arrested one suspected gunrunner, Kelvin Ebikeniye Dugo.

Security sources disclosed that the arrest followed credible intelligence on Dugo's plan to buy 832 rounds of live ammunition from one Azenda Barnabas (alias Jagaban), anotger suspected gunrunner based in Aliade, Benue State.

"The operatives intercepted Dugo moments after he received the consignment, which was concealed in food items. Recovered wete 832 rounds of ammunition and two empty AK-47 magazines" noted the source.

"The DSS has intensified its pursuit of such criminals, launching sustained operations across the states of the Federation.

"This successful operation is one of many ongoing nationwide efforts, highlighting the DSS' firm commitment to dismantling gun running syndicates and curbing illegal arms proliferation," declared the source.

Enemies of Nigeria will go down one by one!

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), on Monday at Ivara Esu Estate in Odukpani Local Government Area, Cross River State, arrested one suspected gunrunner, Kelvin Ebikeniye Dugo.

Security sources disclosed that the arrest followed credible intelligence on Dugo's plan to buy 832 rounds of live ammunition from one Azenda Barnabas (alias Jagaban), another suspected gunrunner based in Aliade, Benue State.

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