BRITISH High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has expressed concern over the worsening security situation in the country, pledging that, her country, the United Kingdom (UK) government was eager to help the Nigerian government wins its fight against insecurity.
A Nigerian Air Force jet while on a mission of bombarding Boko Haram in a counter-insurgency operation in Borno state goes missing in action.
The Niger Police have shot and killed a bandit and recovered one AK-47 rifle from him in Tashan – Barau village of Rafi Local Government Area of the state. Mr. Adamu Usman, Commissioner of Police in the state stated.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has cautioned detractors against fanning embers of disunity among Nigerians. VP Osinbajo gave the warning, yesterday, during a courtesy visit at the palace of Abubakar Shehu III, the Emir of Gombe. He expressed optimism that Nigeria will remain one indivisible entity no matter the agitation for a breakup just as he assured that the fervent prayers of those wishing Nigeria well will definitely triumph over those wishing for the country’s breakup. The Vice President also said those wishing the country well were more than those wishing for the country’s breakup. He added that chances are that God will hear the wishes of those praying for the country’s survival.
The Kaduna based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has disclosed that he is not a negotiator for bandits. The cleric stated this when he received, Senator Shehu Sani, a former senator representing Kaduna central in the 8th Assembly.
Service Chiefs have agreed to subordinate themselves under the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, in line with universal best practices. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal OladayoAmao, stated that Commanders of all ongoing military operations will henceforth report directly to Irabor, as obtained in military organizations across the world. The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, informed that the Service Chiefs took the decision to strengthen efforts to check the security challenges in the country.
