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A former Special Adviser to a former Bello Masari on Security Matters, Ibrahim Ahmad, has said that the bandits launching attacks in Katsina State may be taking advantage of the mindset of the residents.

He stated this on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, where he also said that the bandits were interfering with the peaceful co-existence in the state.

“What we are facing in Katsina is actually community banditry that needs a whole society approach to understand the dynamics of the problem, because the way things are going now, it appears as if these bandits have understood the psychology of the people and are cashing in on that and have now crossed all the boundaries of our peaceful co-existence.

” These bandits are from the affected communities. That’s one thing we should understand. They are known by members of the communities, and from the information we are getting, it appears it was a reprisal, “said Ahmad.

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The former aide, who noted that the security agents were overwhelmed, said the situation required a roundtable discussion to get to the root of the problem and tackle it squarely.

Ahmad said”, So I think what we need to do is to understand the dynamic of the threat, involve the communities who are concerned in addressing this problem because one, the security forces, as I understood, are overwhelmed.

“They’re trying their best to see that they overcome this situation, but unfortunately, you know, the number of security forces is not enough. And you know, the dynamics of the crime are widening by the day.

” So we need a whole society approach. Let members of the communities be involved, especially in what the state government is doing now by enhancing community policing, involving community watch, and using members of the communities to assist in fighting this crime and criminality.

“And above all, I think some of the local governments have started reaching out to the bandits, dialoguing with them to understand what the actual factors responsible for this are, because I think if we continue to fight this problem without understanding the factors responsible, we’ll be moving in reverse gear”.

Gunmen had reportedly stormed a mosque in the Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday during the early morning (Fajr) prayers and opened fire on the worshippers.

On Wednesday, the state government said that the&nbsp, death toll&nbsp, from the attack had risen to 32.

In the Ebonyi Local Government’s Ikwo Local Government area, two kidnapped students have been saved from harm by the police.

Following a wise report, which led the Ikwo police division’s officers to storm a finished building where the students were being held, the students were saved.

The Ebonyi State Police Command’s CP Anthonia Uche-Anya, the commissioner of police, made this disclosure on Wednesday while speaking to journalists at the state’s capital, Abakaliki, at the time.

She added that three suspects have been detained and are still being held by police as the investigations progress. She added that the victims have been saved and are not hurt.

The police boss noted that 52 suspects have already been charged in court as other suspects who will soon be arraigned are still being investigated while highlighting the accomplishments of the command. A total of 131 suspects were detained for various offences between July and mid-August 2025.

The Command also dug up several criminal hideouts across the state, removing six vehicles, 15 different firearms, and 50 rounds of ammunition of various calibres.

Being primarily agrarian, Ebonyi State frequently experiences land disputes and boundary disputes during the farming season, which are brought on by the struggle for arable land, according to CP Uche-Anya.

The Command has deployed early warning systems to quickly spot and resolve brewing disputes in order to address these issues. We have also chosen a non-kinetic strategy, working closely with interested parties to resolve disputes through peaceful negotiation rather than violence.

We are keeping tabs on flashpoints that have land and boundary issues, and the Command is keeping track of them while keeping an eye on the safety of our citizens.

Following the Ekoli Eda crisis, which led to the murder of one Udu Nnachi on September 7, 2025. Amarachi Ude, Idika Ama Okoro, and Sunday Ama Olughu, the suspects, were arrested after a lengthy investigation by SWAT-related operatives.

Acting on credible intelligence, members of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit stormed the hideout of hoodlums terrorizing Umuogodo-Akpu Ngbo, Ohaukwu local government area on July 28, 2025.

One AK-47 rifle, one Dakota vehicle, and a Lexus 330 SUV were recovered following the operation, which did not have a registration number.

Other notable accomplishments include the 14/08/2025 arrest of a crisis initiator in the Ihie/Ezza Ekembe local government area. Agboti Kingsley, the suspect, was hired by mercenaries to start a crisis in the Ekembe community and is currently assisting the police with pertinent information.

Residents of Ebonyi State continue to support and cooperate with the Police, which under CP Uche-Anya’s leadership, assuring that the command continues to be steadfast in its duty to safeguard lives and property and maintain the state’s peace and security.

Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede, the chief of the army, has reiterated his commitment to improving the welfare of all army personnel.

Under his leadership, he believes that the safety of soldiers and their families is still top of mind.

Oluyede assured reporters that this assurance would be provided when he finished his three-day operational visit to the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The Army Chief stated that the tour’s primary goal was to meet with troops and important stakeholders in the Niger Delta region to assess the operational readiness of the division’s formations as well as to communicate with them.

He claimed that the visit gave him a firsthand understanding of the difficulties soldiers face while performing their duties.

He believes that maintaining high morale and effectiveness in the conduct of military operations requires ensuring their welfare.

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Because I am very particular about the well-being of my soldiers and their families, I want to examine the level of my soldiers’ welfare particularly.

And so, I am going to address the challenges within the scope of resources that the army leader has available. I promise my soldiers that I’ll do everything in my power to improve their lives thanks to the Federal Government. He said, “I think my purpose was accomplished because of this,” and he said, “I think my purpose has been realized.”

The Chief of Army Staff also commissioned a number of projects during the tour, including the renovated 29 Battalion Quarter Guard, the newly renovated 6 Division Administration Building, a Filling Station, Python Harmony House, the 6 Division Guard Room, two blocks of Corporal Below Quarters, and the newly renovated 6 Division Administration Building.

Additionally, he added some amenities to the Elele Barracks.

Taofik Coker, the Republic of Cameroon’s consular general, has passed away.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed in a statement that Ker passed away on August 16, 2025, after a brief illness.

He served in Nigeria’s Conakry, Guinea, and Shanghai, China before taking the position of Consul-General of Nigeria in Buea.

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Coker was a hardworking and dedicated career diplomat who distinguished Nigeria with distinction, commitment, and professionalism in various capacities, according to the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, in a statement signed by his spokesperson.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced with a heartfelt statement that Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, the Consul General of Nigeria in Buea, Republic of Cameroon, had passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2025 after a brief illness.

A hardworking and devoted career diplomat who distinguished Nigeria with distinction, commitment, and professionalism in a variety of capacities, Ambassador Coker said. Therefore, the diplomatic community and the country as a whole are devastated by his sudden death.

He served Nigeria meritorily in our missions in Conakry, Guinea, and Shanghai, China, before taking his position as the Consul-General of Nigeria in Buea.

The female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who was sexually assaulted and stripped naked by local security guards in Anambra State has pleaded for their perpetrators to be brought to justice.

According to Onu, who made the request during an interview with The Morning Brief on Channels Television, the security personnel should be brought to court and be compensated for the harm caused.

We have written petitions to the Anambra government, the Federation’s attorney general, and the Anambra government to demand that these individuals be charged and ordered to pay compensatory damages. It is permitted by the law, and we provided a timeline.

After that, we’ll take all the necessary steps, both civil and criminal, to make sure that these individuals are charged and compensated by the security organization and the governor of Anambra State, who will be the executive governor.

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The attorney argued that “we are demanding compensatory damages for these people, not just criminal prosecutions.”

According to him, forcing the perpetrators to pay the victim’s damages is the only way to make them feel the consequences of their actions.

We want them to do that, they say. When the government realizes that misbehavior and disobeying their authority will result in a lot of money, the lawyer added, “perhaps everyone will just check themselves” once they begin to pay,” the lawyer added.

Onu also confirmed that plans are being made and that work is being done to arrest those security personnel and bring justice to the victim of the NYSC.

He said, “We will reach out to them as of yesterday [Tuesday], and we will of course do so, and we will be in Anambra this week, and we will follow up on this matter to make sure that they do this prosecution.”

A female corps member was sexually assaulted and stripped naked by some armed members of a local security organization in Anambra State, according to a viral video.

Nigerians reacted negatively to the incident, which condensed the operation’s scope.

However, the state government claimed that those responsible had been suspended while the police claimed the matter was being looked into.

They are suspended because of the arrest and police hand over offenders when a case is brought against them.

Gbenga Daniel, a former state governor, is being requested by the state government within two weeks by the Ogun High Court sitting in Sagamu. &nbsp,

Justice O. S. Oloyede ordered Senator Daniel to turn in his papers to the government on Tuesday, as requested by him and other local residents.

In response to Daniel’s motion, O. T. Olaotan, the government’s solicitor general and permanent secretary, along with R. B. Kadiri (DCL), A. E. Odukoya, and W. A. Onawole, served on the claimants’ attorneys.

The attorney argued that the case was not ready for hearing and that the court was also reluctant to accept the application.

However, A. O. Kotoye (SAN), along with O. T. Are and A. O. Adeniyi, represented the claimants, requested that the court extend the interim order that was previously granted, which will cease after seven days.

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The defense argued that the court should order the claimants/applicants to use the government’s two-week extension and provide the necessary documents to the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning, which other parties served with the same notices have been delivering.

After that, Justice Oloyede instructed the parties to carry on the current situation. He also urged them to think about settlement options.

He further instructed the applicants/claimants to profit from the extension and provide the government agency with the necessary paperwork as requested.

Both the defendants’ and the claimants’ attorneys both agreed that the proceedings should be postponed until October 13th, 2025.