Insecurity: NSA Assured Nigerians Of Peaceful Transition In 2023

The National Security Adviser, NSA, Babagana Monguno has assured Nigerians that despite skirmishes of insecurity in the land, the security agencies are on top of their game and elections will be conducted peacefully as planned. The NSA made this known yesterday during a Ministerial Media Briefing organized by Presidential Communication Team at the state house. He said for the assailants that attack INEC offices, especially in the southeastern part of the country, securities are already on a manhunt for the criminals and they will be served with justice.

Four Killed As Governor Fintiri's Convoy Crashes

Four persons have been reported dead from an auto crash involving the convoy of the Governor of Adamawa State Ahmed Fintiri, while on his way to Mubi for campaign engagement. It was stated that the accident occurred around Fadamareke, in Hong Local Government Area of the state, where a Toyota Hilux conveying a detachment of vigilantes crashed and is being linked to overspeeding while trying to maneuver a bend. Three lifeless bodies of occupants in the van that includes Bako Kaura, head of PDP’s informal security arm, and another victim identified as Adamu, Kaura’s biological son have been deposited at the mortuary of Hong Federal Medical Centre.

2023: Police To Deploy 10,000 Newly Trained Officers

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba has said that 10,000 additional officers currently being trained in police colleges nationwide would be deployed for the 2023 general elections. According to him, the newly trained police officers would graduate from the police colleges at the end of December and would be deployed to compliment the police strength already available for the upcoming elections.

Aisha Buhari: NANS Set Monday 5th December For Nationwide Protest

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS headquarters has declared Monday, 5th December 2022 as a day they will stage a nationwide protest demanding the release of one of them, Aminu Mohammed, a student from Federal University Dutse who was arrested and sent to prison by Aisha Buhari, the wife of President Buhari over cyberbullying. NANS President, Usman Barambu, made this known today in a statement made available to the press, saying the protest will last until Mohammed is released from detention.