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Kwara Gov Holds Security Meeting, Lauds Operatives Amid Clearance Operation, Arrests

Kwara Gov Holds Security Meeting, Lauds Operatives Amid Clearance Operation, Arrests

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday held a marathon security council meeting to receive updates on various efforts to strengthen public safety.

The meeting, according to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, was attended by all the security commanders, as well as top government officials in the state, including the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. 

The governor received extensive briefings from the police, state security service, Army, Navy, Air Force, NSCDC, Immigration Service, NDLEA, and officials from the National Security Adviser — while insights were also taken from key government officials such as the SSG, Special Adviser on Security, Senior Special Assistant on Security, and others. 

The commanders gave details of all ongoing operations across the state, including multiple arrests, prosecutions and intercepts of arms from hostile non state actors.

The governor commended the security forces for their sacrifice, saying they deserve all the support that they get as they put in everything to ensure that the people are safe. 

He called for continued vigilance and support from the public, including giving actionable and timely intelligence.

. Rafiu Ajakaye  Chief Press Secretary to the Governor 

September 2, 2025

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Allegation Of Ransom Payment Against NSA Baseless, Says Northern Group

Allegation Of Ransom Payment Against NSA Baseless, Says Northern Group

The Northern Alternative Forum (NAF), a Northern interest group, has strongly condemned allegations that the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), led by Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, is coordinating payment of ransom and negotiating with bandits.

In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Mallam Gidado Ibrahim, the Forum called on relevant security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Directorate of State Services (DSS) to conduct an investigation into the allegation, saying those making such claims must show proof of the allegation.

The group warned against any smear campaign against President Bola Tinubu and the NSA, noting that it has become a recurring pattern for the opposition to resort to baseless accusations against any government in power that is doing all it can to turn around the country’s economic fortunes.

“These claims are not only preposterous, lousy and unfounded but also part of a pattern of behaviour aimed at undermining the current administration. Now that the nation’s economy is recovering following ongoing reforms by the Renewed Hope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the opposition appears threatened because of the selfish political interests ahead of the 2027 polls,” the statement noted.

Ibrahim urged Nigerians to ignore the tantrums of some opposition leaders and focus on the government’s progress in addressing security challenges and promoting national development.

“The NSA, under Ribadu’s leadership, has achieved significant successes in protecting the nation, and his efforts deserve recognition and support,” he stated, insisting that: “The campaign of calumny against the Tinubu administration are driven by a desire to create confusion and undermine the government.”

The Forum continued: “We must dismiss baseless claims and focus on the progress being made towards a better future for all. These unfounded  allegations are a clear attempt to distract Nigerians from the government’s achievements and create unnecessary tension.

“But coming from those who were in the corridors of power, either as ministers, governors of heads of agencies, smacks of Bureauphobia (morbid fear of the government) and desperate attempts by opposition elements in the country to return to power and continue another round of looting.” 

It further described the allegations against the NSA and the Tinubu-led government as a way of getting back at the administration, and fallout of the inability of some of its members “to measure up with the integrity test of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration”. 

Ibrahim said some of the opposition leaders had been in the corridors of power since the beginning of the Fourth Republic in 1999, and despite having opportunities to contribute positively to Nigeria’s development, their actions have been marred by primordial sentiments and poor decision-making.

“Some of these so-called opposition leaders had the opportunity to set Nigeria’s industrialisation drive on proper footings by bringing in competent investors. Instead, they allowed primordial sentiments to becloud their sense of judgment. The sugar and the textile industries were the worst hit in their perverted misguided choices.

“These are politicians who sold Nigerian’s sugar industry. Now, a cup of sugar cannot be guaranteed at an affordable price. Funds were allocated to revamp the textile, cement, and power sectors, including NITEL, but no one can account for the said funds. Instead of the noise, they should have gone to their wards to see how President Tinubu is giving Nigerians a listening ear to move our country’s economy forward. The opposition should show us even one person they have impacted positively, including their paid attack dogs. None,” he stated.

The Forum concluded that some opposition members are morally defeated, adding however that their manipulative antics will not fool Nigerians. 

“Men are not idiots. Nigerians know these manipulative antics. We will not fall for it this time around,” Ibrahim stated, quoting the late legendary reggae musician, Bob Marley, who said :you can fool some people sometime, but you can’t fool all the people all the time’.”

“We urge Nigerians to support the government’s efforts to build a safer and more prosperous nation. These allegations are a clear attempt to distract from the government’s achievements and create unnecessary tension. 

“Nigerians must dismiss baseless claims and focus on the progress being made towards a better future for all. The Northern Alternative Forum stands in solidarity with the NSA, Mallam Ribadu, and urges Nigerians to support the government’s efforts to build a safer and more prosperous nation,” Ibrahim added.

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Blasphemy: Police Yet to Arrest  Suspected Killers of Woman in Niger

Blasphemy: Police Yet to Arrest  Suspected Killers of Woman in Niger

Laleye Dipo in Minna

The police have said that it is yet to make any arrest in connection with the burning to death of a woman in Kasuwan Garba Market in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State last Saturday for alleged blasphemy.

The police, however, identified the victim simply as Amaye.

The state Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Superintendent of Police Wasiu Abiodun, said in a WhatsApp post that the woman was set ablaze by a mob.

He said in the post that: “On August 30, 2025, at about 2p.m., report received indicated that one Amaye, a female of Kasuwan-Garba, Mariga LGA made some comments against the Islamic prophet.

“Unfortunately, it led to a mob attack and she was set ablaze before the reinforcement of the security teams.”

He continued that: “The Police Command condemned any act of jungle justice,” urging members of the public to remain calm as efforts are being made to ensure that arrests are effected.

The PPRO said investigation into the incident has commenced and those found culpable would be prosecuted, adding however that normalcy had been restored in the area.

Moreover, reports from the scene of the incident indicated that the victim was burnt to death when youths said she should be handed over to them for blasphemy.

According to the report, one man approached Amaye, where she was selling food and asked her hand in marriage to enable him (man) fulfill the Islamic injunction.

It was in the process, according to reports, that an argument ensued between the duo leading the woman whose faith is not known to make the alleged blasphemous statement.

Consequently, she was said to have been led to the district head palace where, under interrogation, she repeated the blasphemy, and as a result, the youths who were there took her away and stoned her to death.

Eyewitnesses said the youths overpowered the security men before Amaye was burnt to death.

The Chairman of the Mariga LGA, Alhaji .Abbas Adamu Kasuwan Garba, also confirmed the incident.

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