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NAF airstrikes kill ‘scores of terrorists’ in Niger state

    NAF airstrikes kill ‘scores of terrorists’ in Niger state

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says many terrorists were killed during airstrikes conducted in Allawa village, Shiroro LGA of Niger state. In a statement on Sunday, Edward Gabkwet, NAF spokesperson,

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Dikko Radda: Bandits buy guns freely — civilians should be allowed to bear arms

    Dikko Radda: Bandits buy guns freely — civilians should be allowed to bear arms

Dikko Radda, governor of Katsina state, says the federal government should reform its laws to allow civilians to purchase arms for protection against bandits and terrorists. According to Channels Television,

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DSS busts ‘criminal gang’ in Kogi, arrests retired colonel

    DSS busts ‘criminal gang’ in Kogi, arrests retired colonel

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a retired soldier and five other suspected criminals operating along the Lokoja-Abuja highway. In a statement on Sunday, Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesperson,

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Oyetola: Amotekun effective in Osun — but I believe they should bear arms

    Oyetola: Amotekun effective in Osun — but I believe they should bear arms

Adegboyega Oyetola, governor of Osun, says he believes operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, should carry arms. Oyetola, who is contesting for a second term as governor,

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Matawalle lacks power to direct Zamfara CP to issue gun licences, says Irabor

  Matawalle lacks power to direct Zamfara CP to issue gun licences, says Irabor

Lucky Irabor, chief of defence staff, has faulted the directive of Bello Matawalle, governor of Zamfara, asking residents of the

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Ortom signs amended law to allow volunteer guards bear arms

  Ortom signs amended law to allow volunteer guards bear arms

Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, on Tuesday, assented to the amended Community Volunteer Guards law of the state. The new

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Report: US lawmakers stop $875m arms sale to Nigeria over human rights record

  Report: US lawmakers stop $875m arms sale to Nigeria over human rights record

Some United States lawmakers have stopped a proposed sale of $875 million worth of arms to Nigeria over concerns about

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Abdulsalami: Proliferation of weapons contributing to rising insecurity

  Abdulsalami: Proliferation of weapons contributing to rising insecurity

Abdulsalami Abubakar, former head of state, has bemoaned the proliferation of weapons in the country, saying there are over six

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Gumi: Bandits won’t surrender if they don’t feel safe — give them amnesty

  Gumi: Bandits won’t surrender if they don’t feel safe — give them amnesty

Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic cleric, says if bandits are not assured of their safety and rehabilitation, they will not let

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‘Bandits aren’t ghosts’ — Fayemi urges investment in technology to secure schools

  ‘Bandits aren’t ghosts’ — Fayemi urges investment in technology to secure schools

Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti, has called for serious investment in technology to secure schools across the country. Schools in

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