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OVER INSECURITY SAGA: New defence minister to withdraw soldiers from checkpoints
Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, on Wednesday said one of his key strategies for tackling insurgency is to withdraw soldiers from road checkpoints and redeploy them into the bush to directly confront terrorists.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Mr Musa, a retired general, said police officers and personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) would take over checkpoint duties from the military.
He said this while responding to questions during his screening at the Senate.
He was responding to a question on how he plans to enforce discipline among military officers.
“I can assure you that we’re going to address them totally. We’re going to have independent patrol teams that will go and make sure that we do, and what we want to do again is to withdraw basically all military men out of checkpoints and let the police and civil defence corps handle those aspects so that we can go into the bushes and take out these criminals wherever it is they are. It’s important,” he said.
For decades, soldiers have manned checkpoints across Nigerian roads, especially in volatile areas, to support civil authorities in maintaining security.
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Other agencies, including state-backed hunters and vigilante outfits, also maintain checkpoints in various states.
Soldiers will help farmers return to the farm
Mr Musa said the redeployment of soldiers in the bushes will play a crucial role in restoring farming activities.
“Farmers must be able to go back to their farms. That is to show that we’re achieving success because as little as that, it is very important because food security is big. If there is hunger, an angry man…as a hungry man is an angry man. And so if people can’t eat, you can imagine what will happen.
“So, for us, I think, protecting the farm, working with the civil defence corps that have the agro farmers, agro rangers, it’s very important for us to continue to work together,” he added.
Tracking terrorists through unified database
On how he plans to track terrorists, the minister said he would promote the creation of a unified national database, similar to systems used in developed countries
“If we look at first world countries, why are they succeeding? They’ve been able to put some basic things in place, something as simple as a database for all citizens. I think that’s one area that we need to be, so that we can also assist the security forces.
“And even developmentally, we need to know the number of people in particular areas so that we can know whether we have markets or schools or hospitals in those areas. I think it’s important that we must have a comprehensive database and not the database that immigration will be having, police is having something,” he said.
The defence minister-designate stressed that such a database would allow security agencies to easily trace criminals across state lines.
“No, we need a unified one that they will be able to carry so that when you commit a crime, it’s easier to track you. It’s easier to trace. That aspect that people can easily commit one crime in Sokoto and run to Maiduguri and go and stay, or run to Kano or somewhere and nobody knows them, makes it a lot easier for them.
“There are countries where you commit one offence, even your bank account is closed. Your ATM cannot work. Now with ICT we can do a lot. So, I think it’s important at this stage for us to start looking at how we can link up all those details together to have a unified one that will assist us in doing this,” he stated.
Criticising ransom payments
Mr Musa also vowed that under his leadership, the Ministry of Defence will work to eliminate ransom payments to kidnappers.
On how he intends to achieve this, the minister-designate said ransom payments can be tracked through the financial system.
“What we need to do, sir, is working together as a team in addressing…making sure that we address them within Nigeria and do not give them any freeway, any aspects that they need to do.
“We must stop ransom payments and in doing that, sir, even when ransoms are being paid, because people want to do that, we can track the monies being paid and where does the money come from? There is a lot you can do using the banking system that we can do this and track those things backwards. The use of technology is very important and like I said, sir, if we’re able to have a database and every Nigerian has a number linked to everything you have electronically, we can monitor anything,” he said.
He also highlighted security challenges in the maritime environment, including piracy, sea robbery, and cross-border crimes between Akwa Ibom State and Cameroon, noting that Operation Delta Safe has already been expanded to address these threats.
“I think those are areas that we need to look at and be able to address. Again, the issue of the maritime environment, very, very challenging environment that is there, again, linking with the border, especially Akwa-Ibom to Cameroon and those other areas. We know there’s less increase. Normally, when the pressure is on in the South-south, we go back to issues of sea robbery and piracy and these issues on ground. Again, issues of cultism and all these things. Now, we make sure that our operations within those areas are enhanced using the operation Delta Safe, expanding their reach.
“Initially, because those areas were a bit quiet, they didn’t extend them. Butt now what we have done, even before I left, is we’ve extended operations within those areas to be able to address those maritime environments, to make sure that we stop these acts because there’s issue of kidnapping coming from those areas. Collaboration, sir, is critical. No one individual can do this together. We must work, it’s a no-no to negotiation. There is no negotiation with any criminal and I think that should be made very, very clear,” he added.
He added that his approach would include a total ban on illegal mining and other activities that fuel insecurity.
“We’re working together, we’re going to work together with the NSA’s office to ensure that states don’t adopt such things because those things compromise security. if you negotiate with them, they will never abide by it. It’s just a moment. When they do that, they want to buy time to buy more arms and then they are going to come and we have seen it repeatedly. There are even localities that have done that. They still come after them. So, sir, it’s a total ban on that, total ban on illegal mining and all those other aspects that are bringing these things together. So, I think we must be able to do that.“
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The Kano State Government has announced that the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, will lead this year’s Eid-el-Fitr Durbar, even as it unveiled strict guidelines to prevent a breakdown of law and order during the celebrations.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The government said the decision, approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, followed credible intelligence reports indicating attempts by some individuals to create unrest during the Sallah period.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the government said it remained committed to preserving Kano’s cultural heritage but would prioritise peace and security.
According to the statement, Hawan Idi (Eid Durbar) will be conducted by Emir Sanusi from the Kofar Mata Eid Ground through designated routes to Gidan Shettima, terminating at Kofar Fatalwa of the emir’s palace.
It added that Hawan Nasarawa would be held in a modified form without horseback displays, while Hawan Daushe, Hawan Fanisau and Hawan Dorayi have been suspended for the time being in the interest of public safety.
The government said all security agencies had been directed to intensify surveillance and ensure strict compliance with the directives before, during and after the festive period.
It urged residents to remain calm, law-abiding and cooperative with security agencies, while cautioning against the spread of unverified information.
The government further assured the public of its commitment to a peaceful and hitch-free Sallah celebration, wishing Muslims in the state a joyous Eid-el-Fitr.
The Durbar, a centuries-old cultural procession, has been thrown into uncertainty following conflicting statements from government officials on whether it will hold this year, given the unresolved legal battle between Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero.
While Governor Yusuf reinstated Sanusi II in 2024, Bayero continues to contest his dethronement in court, leaving the emirship in dispute.
The government recently hinted that the stool controversy would soon be resolved.
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Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has dismissed comments by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over what he described as transactional politics and activism.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
PUNCH Online reports that Sowore’s comment followed a viral video in which the activist criticised what he described as “transactional politics” among some regional agitators and influencers, accusing them of aligning with political actors for personal or material benefit.
In the video, Sowore appeared to reference Igboho, suggesting that his recent political positions, including support for President Bola Tinubu’s potential re-election bid, reflected what he termed “amala politics” — a colloquial expression often used to imply opportunistic or interest-driven engagement rather than principled activism.
Igboho, in a statement issued by his media aide, Olayomi Koiki, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday, criticised Sowore for allegedly describing his activism as “amala politics” in a recent viral video circulating on social media.
He described the comment as an inconsequential rant that should be ignored by the public.
Igboho argued that his agitation for improved security in the South-West and his support for the second-term bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 were constitutional rights aimed at promoting the collective interests of the Yoruba people and the development of Nigeria.
He said, “We strongly reject the characterisation of Igboho’s activism as transactional. Such a myopic position misrepresents the intent and focus of our agitation on effective grassroots security in the South-West and Nigeria as a whole.
“How many protests did Sowore organise to push for my freedom? Sowore’s claim of fighting for the masses contradicts his alleged daily lodging expenses of N450,000 at a popular Lagos hotel.
“I cannot be compelled to endorse political figures such as Peter Obi or Atiku Abubakar, or even align with Sowore’s political platform. I have the right to make independent political decisions based on the security and collective interests of the Yoruba people.”
He added that Igboho’s advocacy prioritises addressing insecurity across Yorubaland, including killings of farmers, kidnappings along highways and attacks on traditional rulers and royal institutions.
Koiki, however, clarified that these concerns form the basis of Igboho’s movement rather than any ambition for political office or revolutionary leadership.
The statement added, “While Sowore has consistently promoted nationwide revolution as a pathway to leadership, Igboho’s approach is rooted in protecting lives, land and property within Yoruba territory. This agitation is a response to real and ongoing threats faced by communities in the region.
“Latest security incidents in northern Nigeria, including reported explosions in Maiduguri on March 16, 2026, also raise questions about the broader effectiveness of long-term revolutionary advocacy.
“We challenge Sowore to assess the situation in his home state of Ondo State, considering the growing cases of banditry, kidnapping and attacks on rural communities.”
The statement added that the impact of insecurity on vulnerable groups, including farmers, traditional rulers, women and children, had been severe, with several communities reportedly affected.
“These realities reinforce Igboho’s long-standing call since 2020 for localised security measures and stronger regional protection strategies.
“Labelling our agitation and efforts as ‘amala politics’ undermines the urgency of the security crisis and the legitimacy of grassroots agitation,” the statement concluded
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The continuous detention of the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has sparked reactions from politicians and socio-political activists.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
DAILY POST reports that the former governor has been in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, over an ongoing investigation into alleged financial impropriety when he was governor.
El-Rufai had earlier spent two nights in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before he was picked up by the Department of State Services and then later handed over to the ICPC.
His continuous detention has sparked outrage among citizens who are calling on the commission to immediately charge the former governor to court.
Popular socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, said in a post on X that “holding a citizen indefinitely without trial” is impossible.
According to her, “that is not justice. That is not accountability. That begins to look like persecution.
“Every Nigerian, no matter how powerful or unpopular, has the right to a fair hearing. That right is not a favour from the government. It is a constitutional guarantee. If El-Rufai committed crimes, then prosecute him. Nigerians will support that. But what we must never
Support is a system where the government can detain anyone endlessly, simply because it can.
“Today, it may be El-Rufai. Tomorrow, it could be anyone else who speaks or acts in a way that those in power do not like. A democracy must be better than that.
“So the message is simple: charge him in court or release him. Let justice be done openly, lawfully, and transparently. That is the only way a nation that claims to respect the rule of law should act”.
Similarly, an activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, in an interview he posted on X on Wednesday, demanded that the former governor be charged to court immediately, condemning El-Rufai’s incarceration.
“No matter the allegations, I think he should be charged in a court of competent jurisdiction so that he can face the music.
“All these things currently going on don’t look tidy to me”, he said.
On his part, Paul Ibe, a media aide to the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, lambasted ICPC for not charging the former governor to court.
In a statement on his X handle, Ibe accused the Commission of taking sides with the President Bola Tinubu-led administration.
He wrote, “The matter of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai @elrufai has proven beyond measure that the ‘I’ in ICPC (Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission) @icpcnigeria represents Illegal or Irresponsible.
“There’s nothing Independent about the Commission. They’re no different from all the other institutions of state that are standing on Tinubu’s mandate. The ICPC is nauseatingly pliable and has disgracefully made itself available in coercing members of the opposition into the ruling party”!
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