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The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Capt Chris Najomo, has disclosed that in one year, it has approved five Air Operating Certificates, signalling the commencement of five new airlines in the Nigerian aviation industry. The NCAA boss said this during a stakeholders’ meeting, headed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,
Hot SourceFormer Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd) has said Nigeria can lock down its borders to deal with the growing insecurity in the country, just as it was done to deal with the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. Buratai made this suggestion on Friday, when he was responding to questions in an interview on
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Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd) has said Nigeria can lock down its borders to deal with the growing insecurity in the country, just as it was done to deal with the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
Buratai made this suggestion on Friday, when he was responding to questions in an interview on ‘Sunrise Daily’, a programme with Channels Television.
The former Nigerian envoy to the Benin Republic stated that allowing insurgency to continue to linger was dangerous for the country, hence the need to invest in tackling the problem.
According to him, community resilience, involving collaboration among political, traditional, and religious leaders, was needed to find lasting solutions to address insecurity in Nigeria.
The ex-Army chief further said that he had earlier warned that the insurgency would last longer, hence the need for a long-term plan, adding that the Nigerian military should be seen as a solution to insecurity, rather than a hindrance.
DAILY POST reports that Buratai was the Chief of Army Staff during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Weighing in on the lingering issue of state police, Buratai maintained that while the idea was important, it could be abused by politicians to intimidate their opponents.
According to him, Nigeria can safely say that the idea of state police has come to stay if the issue of political interference can be addressed.
How Nigerian govt can deal with terrorists — Ex-COAS Buratai
Hot SourceBandits Kill 13 Worshipers During Morning Prayers in Katsina
Francis Sardauna in Katsina
No fewer than 13 people have been killed during morning prayers in Mantau community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, confirmed the death of the worshipers in a statement on Tuesday.
Mu’azu, who did not mention the date of the incident, said it occurred when the criminal elements launched a reprisal on the community.
He said: “The Katsina State Government today announced immediate security reinforcements and support measures following a tragic incident in the Unguwan Mantau community, Malumfashi Local Government Area, where 13 residents lost their lives during morning prayers.
“The Muslim members of the community were praying in the mosque during the Fajr prayer when the criminal element started shooting sporadically in the mosque.
“The attack was in retaliation for the community’s successful defence efforts two days earlier. The people of Unguwan Mantau decided to lay an ambush against the bandits and killed many of them.
“They rescued victims taken from Ruwan Sanyi village, seized 3 motorcycles and 2 AK 47. The security agencies are now on the ground in Unguwan Muntau to restore normalcy.”
He, however, said the air component commander of the Forward Operating Base, Nigerian Army and Nigerian Police Force have been deployed to “clear those bandits because during the rainy season, bandits hide under the crops to perpetrate their evil acts”.
While reiterating the state government’s unwavering commitment to eliminating criminal elements from the state, Mu’azu said: “We are working towards bringing the bandits to book.”
He added: “As government, we salute the gallantry disposition of the people of Unguwar Mantau, and we are committed to fighting these bandits and ensuring safety across our communities.
“The state government extends heartfelt condolences to the families affected and reaffirms its unwavering support for community-based security initiatives while working to eliminate criminal elements from the region.”
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