The Senate on Wednesday has resolved to earmark N10billion in the 2019 budget to carter for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and other Nigerians affected by the banditry activities in Zamfara state. The resolution was reached sequel to deliberation on a motion sponsored by Kabiru Marafa (APC Zamfara central).

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has debunked the news going around that there were casualties in the fire incident that occurred at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, on Monday. According to the General Manager, FAAN’s Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, while briefing the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

There was mild drama at the Sam Mbakwe international cargo airport in Owerri, Imo State on Monday following reports of a fire outbreak at the arrival section of the airport. Tho no report of any casualties yet but it was reported that equipment and infrastructure were said to have been damaged.

 The Federal Government of Nigeria on Sunday has ordered all foreign miners to vacate mining sites in Zamfara state and its environs this is done in a bid to curb the growing cases of banditry in the state and the North West region of  Nigeria.

The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Sunday stated that five persons were killed and 30 others wounded in a suicide bomb attack in the outskirts of Maiduguri.

Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has launched a joint operation code-named Operation Puff Adder to check kidnapping and banditry in five states. Adamu stated that the operation is part of measures taken to curb the excesses of criminal activities. This would be carried out in collaboration with the Armed Forces and Department of State Security (DSS).

He said the operation involves massive deployment of well-trained, well-equipped and well-motivated personnel and combined operational assets from the various security agencies aimed at curbing the menace of kidnapping and banditry in the country, especially along Kaduna – Abuja Expressway and in Kogi, Katsina, Niger, and Zamfara states.

The IGP called for the full support and cooperation of Nigerians, particularly traditional and religious leaders, youth associations, market bodies, cultural associations and professionals among others.