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Police Released Armed Fulani Militia We Arrested & Gave Their AK-47s Back To Them. - Gov Udom.

“We arrested persons with fake army uniforms carrying 18 AK-47 rifles and handed them over to the police.

However, the police hierarchy gave express order that those persons should be released and their guns handed back to them.
We want to let the world know that if there is a break down of law and order tomorrow, the police should be held responsible.

All attempts to speak with the top hierarchy of the police in the zone and at Abuja were rebuffed".
~~ Gov. Emmanuel Udom
Akwa Ibom State.

The United States has said there is no plan to relocate its Africa Command from its current base in Germany to Nigeria or any other part of Africa despite the worsening state of insecurity in the region.

The US gave the response barely two weeks after the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), appealed to the US government to consider relocating AFRICOM to Africa to assist Nigeria and other adjoining countries to combat worsening terrorism, banditry and other security crises.

The President made the plea in a virtual meeting with the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on April 27.

Germany-based Africa Command (AFRICOM) is the US military headquarters that oversees its operations in Africa.

Buhari’s request followed a series of recent military casualties in Nigeria’s decade-long fight against Boko Haram terrorists, fresh expansion of the insurgents’ bases to Niger and Nasarawa States, and heavy waves of abductions and killings by bandits in the North.

Buhari said, “The security challenges in Nigeria remain of great concern to us and impacted more negatively, by existing complex negative pressures in the Sahel, Central and West Africa, as well as the Lake Chad Region.

Compounded as the situation remains, Nigeria and her security forces remain resolutely committed to containing them and addressing their root causes.

“The support of important and strategic partners like the United States cannot be overstated as the consequences of insecurity will affect all nations, hence the imperative for concerted cooperation and collaboration of all nations to overcome these challenges.

“In this connection, and considering the growing security challenges in West and Central Africa, Gulf of Guinea, Lake Chad region and the Sahel, weighing heavily on Africa, it underscores the need for the United States to consider relocating AFRICOM headquarters from Stuttgart, Germany to Africa and near the Theatre of Operation.”

However, the US government on Thursday ruled out any plan to relocate AFRICOM from its current base in Germany to Nigeria or any part of Africa.

According to the United States Department of Defence’ Pentagon, previous studies have shown that the cost of relocating AFRICOM from Germany to Africa is very huge.

In an emailed response to Saturday PUNCH, the Pentagon said although it would continue to value Nigeria and other countries in Africa as important partners, the American government would not consider relocating AFRICOM to any part of the African continent at the moment.

This newspaper had asked if the US would consider Nigeria’s request to relocate AFRICOM to the continent

“It would be inappropriate to speculate on any future actions. However, at this time, moving this headquarters (AFRICOM HQ) to Africa is not part of any plans, but USAFRICOM’s commitment to their mission, our African and other partners, remains as strong today as when we launched this command more than a decade ago,” US Pentagon spokesperson, Ms Cindi King, said.

King also ruled out any plan to consider Buhari’s request in an ongoing global US defence review.

She said, “Although there is an ongoing Global Posture Review, the relocation of Combatant Command headquarters is outside the scope of its assessment. In the case of AFRICOM, previous studies have concluded that the cost associated with the relocation of this headquarters is significant and likely to incur the expense of other engagement opportunities and activities that more directly benefit our valued African partners.

“We greatly value the partnership with Nigeria and appreciate President Buhari’s recognition of the United States’ positive contribution to African peace and security, as well as other regional partners that have made similar past pronouncements. The United States remains committed to continuing our close partnership with African countries and organisations to promote security and stability.”

It’s ‘near impossible’ for America to accept Buhari’s invitation –Campbell, ex-US ambassador

Meanwhile, a former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell, has listed reasons why it is “unlikely or near impossible” for the US government to relocate AFRICOM from Stuttgart in Germany to Nigeria or any part of the continent.

He said aside from the fact that the cost of doing so is very huge, the Nigerian military had proved to be a difficult partner for the US over the years.

In an emailed interview with Saturday PUNCH, Campbell, who is the Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, a Washington, DC-based think-tank, said, “From an American perspective, moving AFRICOM’s headquarters after 14 years in Stuttgart would be a major undertaking.

“However, should the AFRICOM headquarters move, it is unlikely – if not impossible – that it would be to Africa, with its logistical challenges. Some in the US Congress support moving AFRICOM’s headquarters to the United States as a cost-effective alternative. For example, South Carolina’s senators, both Republican, have advocated moving it to Charleston, the site of large US military installations.

“It is mostly a matter of money. Moving AFRICOM to Africa would require the construction of a sophisticated installation in areas where the basic infrastructure may not yet have been developed. Moving it to the United States would mean making use of already existing but underused installation (e.g., perhaps Charleston) that could be quickly and more cheaply expanded, if necessary.”

The ex-envoy, however, said Buhari’s request marked a reversal of Nigeria’s official opposition to AFRICOM plans to move it to the continent 14 years ago.

“The shift likely reflects the conclusion that the security situation in West Africa and Nigeria is out of control, spurring a willingness to consider options hitherto unacceptable. Buhari argued that AFRICOM’s headquarters should be closer to the theatre of operations. He also seemed to imply greater US involvement in West African security, including a kinetic dimension in the context of greater Western support for West Africa’s response to its security threats.”

He recalled that when President George W Bush established AFRICOM in 2007, a military-civilian hybrid command in support of Africa, African official reaction was largely hostile, seeing the effort as “neo-colonialist.”

Campbell said, “The Nigerian government took the lead in persuading or strong-arming other African states against accepting the AFRICOM headquarters, which was thereupon established at Stuttgart, Germany, already the headquarters of the European Command.

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Stop tagging me to one useless propaganda...

November1857:
FUNAM claims responsibility for attack on Gov Ortom


By Peter Duru, Makurdi

The Fulani Nationality Movement, FUNAM, has allegedly claimed responsibility for Saturday’s attack on Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state.

Governor Ortom Saturday morning narrowly escaped death when suspected armed herders attacked him in his farm at Tyo-Mu community in the outskirts of Makurdi town, along Makurdi-Gboko road.

FUNAM in a statement, signed by one Umar Amir Shehu and published by an online news platforms on Sunday with the title “why we attacked Ortom” claimed the group acted on behalf of millions of Fulanis in 15 countries.

The statement read, “our attention has been drawn to media reports today speculating about who attacked the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom.

Yes. Yes We did. The Fulani Nationality Movement, ( FUNAM) carried out the attack. We have genuine reasons. We acted on behalf of Millions of Fulani people in 15 countries.

“It’s a case of veangeance against an infidel who has used his his time and money, deployed in destroying the Fulani values and inheritance.

“Our courageous fighters carried out this historic attack to send a great message to Ortom and his collaborators: Where ever you are, once you are against Fulani long term interest, we shall get you down. This is a clear warning. We hope those who take us for granted will get the indisputable message.

Our intention is unequivocal: TO KILL HIM. That mission will one day be fulfilled and very soon too.

“Eleven of FUNAM operatives were involved in the attack. Ortom excaped today because of a slight technical communication error. Next time, he will not be lucky. We can assure him and his supporters.

“Ortom has been leading the campaign against Fulani interests in the North. We have our operatives in all Southern States. Each will face our sword soon.

We warn collaborators working against Fulani people across Nigeria: WE SHALL GET YOU irrespective of your hidden place.

“We state clearly, any state or individual that opposes RUGA will be confronted. Any State or individial that opposes ranching, we shall get you. Speak against ranching and RUGA even on the internet: Our Noiseless fighters shall find and fix you.

“In the next few months, FUNAM will carry out attacks on strategic human and material assets of States and Non State groups or individuals known for their anti-Fulani campaigns.

We shall hunt you down in your houses, in your work places, in your car, in your streets. It’s a matter of time.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/03/funam-claims-responsibility-for-attack-on-gov-ortom/

NgeneUkwenu:
FAKE News, Planted and Written By The Very Useless IPOB Online Urchins and copied the equally Useless Vanguard News...Take a look at the wordings.....

Only a fool and Nnamdi Kanu Urine Drinker will swallow the Fake nonsense...

myright:
By Nwanosike Onu, Awka

Another number of policemen have been feared killed by gunmen in Ekwulobia Aguata local government area of Anambra State.

But the attempt to set the police station ablaze was repelled by the policemen on duty at 4am on Friday.

The attack came barely 12 hours after the hoodlums killed some policemen at Neni and three naval ratings at Awkuzu on Thursday evening in a similar style.

The attack on Ekwulobia Station was confirmed to THE NATION by Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu

However, he said efforts to burn down the rebuilt police station by the hoodlums were repelled by the gallant men on duty.

On the number of policemen killed by the assailants, he said nobody was sure if there were any killings, adding Command was still expecting further reports.

The NATION gathered the suspected gunmen were allegedly members of the newly formed Eastern Security Network (ESN) powered by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

myright:
By Nwanosike Onu, Awka

Another number of policemen have been feared killed by gunmen in Ekwulobia Aguata local government area of Anambra State.

But the attempt to set the police station ablaze was repelled by the policemen on duty at 4am on Friday.

The attack came barely 12 hours after the hoodlums killed some policemen at Neni and three naval ratings at Awkuzu on Thursday evening in a similar style.

The attack on Ekwulobia Station was confirmed to THE NATION by Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu

However, he said efforts to burn down the rebuilt police station by the hoodlums were repelled by the gallant men on duty.

On the number of policemen killed by the assailants, he said nobody was sure if there were any killings, adding Command was still expecting further reports.

The NATION gathered the suspected gunmen were allegedly members of the newly formed Eastern Security Network (ESN) powered by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

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ajimotoke:
So, how does that have impact on the current situation of the country, oga leave dead man alone let him rest jeje. Buhari needs deliverance maybe you should invite him over.

VaselineCrew:
Have you seen your president at all this month?

Any interviews with reporters?

The president/presidency that no one ever sees, chai