National leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said terror and banditry must be defeated in the country in the aftermath of terrorists attack on Abuja-Kaduna train. …
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Breaking: DSS invites Bishop Kukah for criticizing Buhari on banditry
The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah for questioning for criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to curb nationwide…
JUST IN: Okorocha, Uche Nwosu named as sponsors of banditry in Imo
The Imo government says Rochas Okorocha, senator representing Imo west, and Uche Nwosu, former governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA), have been named by suspects as sponsors of kidnapping and banditry…
Let’s Bomb Forests To Tackle Banditry – El-Rufai Declares
Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai has stated that security operatives should “carpet bomb the forests” to wipe out bandits. This was stated by the governor in a chat with Arise TV…
El-Rufai Is Struggling Hard To Export Banditry To The South – Gov Akeredolu Alleges
The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has berated Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State for his attack on governors within the…
Sokoto Govt Shuts Down Telecom Services In 14 LGAs Over Banditry
Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal have announced the shut down of telecommunication services in 14 out of the 23 local government areas of the state. On Monday September 20, during an…
Buhari Issues Fresh Directives To Northern Governors Over Banditry Attack That Has Become Incessant In Their Region
VAM news has gathered that President Muhammadu Buhari has given new directives to seven of the Northern governors to eliminate insurgency that keeps prevailing in their region. …
Paying Ransom Can Never Be The Solution To Kidnapping – Uba Sani
Uba Sani a senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district have stated categorically that paying ransom to bandits can never be the solution to stop kidnapping. The senator…
Gov. Matawalle Set To Employ Digital Emergency Call Centres To Tackle Insecurity In Zamfara
Zamfara State Governor, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle has expressed determination that his administration will utilise the three digital emergency call centres provided by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital…
BREAKING: SSS Summons Sheikh Gumi
VAM news has learnt that SSS summoned Sheikh Gumi and he has honoured their invitation. The VOA Hausa reported that the invitation came after a controversy between Mr Gumi and…