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week 3

SUMMARY OF MAJOR INCIDENTS BY CATEGORY

S/N	CATEGORY	MAJOR INCIDENTS
1	Kidnap/Hostage	1
2	Robbery	2
3	Gang	3
4	Drugs	2
5	Maritime Incidents
6	Terrorism	7
7	Political/Government Agencies	3
8	Murder/Assassinations	7
9	Rape Incidents	3
10	Others	7
	Review/Analysis

Kidnap/Hostage Incidents

Boko Haram Abducts 40 Boys, Men in Borno Village

Suspected Boko Haram gunmen have kidnapped 40 boys and young men in a remote village in Borno state on December 31. Scores of Boko Haram militants stormed the Malari village and whisked away the males, aged between 10 and 23, into the nearby Sambisa forest, believed to be one of the Islamists’ major bases. The news of the abductions came out only days later, when residents who fled the village arrived in the state capital Maiduguri late on Friday. Malari village lies 20 kilometres (12.5 miles) from the Sambisa forest and close to the town of Gwoza, which the militants captured last June declaring it part of their caliphate.

Robbery

Rivers Police Arrest 15 Armed Robbery Suspects in Hotel

The Rivers State police command, January 4, recorded has arrested 15 suspected armed robbers in a hotel at Akabuka in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ahmad Muhammad, disclosed that the police, acting on a tip off, raided the suspected criminals’ hideout at a hotel on Oboburu Road, in Akabuka, in the early hours of Saturday. He said the suspected robbers/cultists, who were already about to go out and carry out their nefarious act, were arrested at the hotel. Items recovered from the suspects included seven firearms, one English-made double barrel, one locally-made pistol, double barrel and two Dane guns. Others, the PPRO said, included 79 cartridges, four objects suspected to be explosives, two cutlasses, one military camouflage trouser, a walkie-talkie radio set and assorted charms.

Suspected Bandit in Court for Stabbing Victims

A 23-year-old man, Yusuf Sodiq, has been arraigned before an Ebute Metta Magistrate’s Court, for allegedly stabbing two victims during a robbery. It was learnt that Sodiq was part of a three-man gang that usually robbed residents of Makurdi Street in the Ebute Meta area of Lagos State. On the fateful day, the defendant and his gang members were said to have attacked their victims around 9pm. It was gathered that the robbers dispossessing their victims of money and telephones. Some of the victims were said to have fought back, during which the gang stabbed two of them. The victims, however, nabbed Sodiq, while his accomplices fled. He was handed over to the police and subsequently arraigned on six counts of stealing and assault. The Magistrate, E.O. Ogunkanmi, subsequently admitted him to bail in the sum of N50, 000 on counts three to five. He adjourned till January 29, 2014.

Gang Incidents

Police Arrest 15 Suspected Cultists

The police in Edo State, January 3, arrested 27 suspected cultists alleged to be involved in the killing of about 15 persons across the state in the past two months in rival cult war. It was learnt that the suspects were arrested around Upper Mission area of Benin-City at about 11am by detectives. The rival war between the Eiye and Aye confraternities in the Edo State capital has claimed not less than 15 lives in the past two months. Consequently, it was learnt that the state Police Commissioner, Mr Foluso Adebanjo, detailed detectives across the state with a view to bursting the suspected cultists. The detectives were said to have stormed the house where the alleged cultists were holding a meeting and arrested them with cache of arms and other dangerous weapons.

Man Stabbed for Trying to Rescue Girl from Hoodlums

A six-man gang has beaten up and stabbed a man, Taiye Lateef, while trying to rescue a girl. It was learnt that the incident happened at about 2.30am on January 1, when Lateef and his family members were outside their residence on Korede Street in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State, reveling in the spirit of New Year. It was alleged that the gang was passing through the street and was harassing a girl. It was reported that Lateef approached the members to inquire what the matter was. They reportedly descended on him. They were also alleged to have pursued him into the house and stabbed him with a bottle before they made off with his phone and money. He reportedly slumped and was admitted to a private hospital in the area. Lateef, who was discharged on Friday morning, reportedly suffered a relapse and was taken back to the hospital.

23 Houses Burnt in Bauchi Communal Clash

Seven people were, January 7, injured in a civil disturbance that ensued between two communities in Bogoro LGA of Bauchi State, while over 23 houses were razed. Police spokesman, Haruna Mohammed, disclosed that the disturbance was as a result of disagreement between Dan Zara and Anguwan Rimi communities. Mohammed stated that the incident led to destruction of properties in the area, but no life was lost. However, the injured were taken to a clinic in the area for treatment.

Drugs

Bauchi NDLEA Arrests 471 Suspects with 1,035.9kgs Illicit Drugs

The Bauchi State command of the National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), January 8, said it arrested about 471 suspected drug addicts in possession of 1,035.938kgs of illicit drugs in 2014. While 107 accused persons were convicted to various jail terms, others were counseled and released to their guardians and parents with only 41 currently in detention awaiting prosecution. The NDLEA state commander, Mohammed Malami Sokoto, who disclosed this, added that the seizure included cannabis sativa, exol-5, diazepam, raphynol as well as pentazocine and tramadol. He further disclosed that the command was able to seize 412 cartons containing 20,639 bottles of fake cough syrup, which could have gone into the hands of drug users.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos State Command, has uncovered a residential building in Okota area of Lagos, allegedly used for the manufacture of methamphetamine and arrested suspects. NDLEA Lagos State commander, Aliyu Sule, who made the disclosures on January 8, added that 7.6kg of methamphetamine, nine drums of Toluene, a Toyota 4 Runner, a Toyota Hiace bus and a pressure pot were recovered from the laboratory in the building. Giving a report on the command’s activities in 2014, he revealed that 126 persons, among them a pregnant woman, were sentenced between one day and 15 years in prison for various drug offences in 2014; with 118 cases still pending. He disclosed that the state command arrested 434 suspected drug traffickers, out of which 413 were males and 21 females.

Maritime

Terrorism

Boko Haram Captures Baga, Kills Scores in Borno

Boko Haram insurgents, January 4, struck again with vengeance, capturing Baga, a fishing community in Borno State. Residents of the fishing community, who escaped the insurgents' onslaught, said that the Islamic fundamentalists had hoisted their flag at the headquarters of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) after attacking the military base. The capture of the base had sent many fleeing into Maiduguri, the capital of the troubled Borno State. Five days after the January 4th attack, the insurgents returned to the town torching buildings. The insurgents had earlier overrun the military base in the town.

Bomb Detonates, Kills One Person, Injures Several in Adamawa

A bomb exploded at Lugda village of Mahia LGA of Adamawa state on January 4, killing one person and many other were reported to have sustained various degrees of injuries. An eyewitness accounts revealed that the improvised explosive device, IEDS was suspected to be abandoned by the Boko Haram insurgents during their reigned in the area before they were chased out of the area by the combined efforts of the military and the local hunters. Mahia LGA had been one of the areas captured by the Boko Haram insurgents and hoisted their flag before it was recaptured from their control by the military and the hunters. The eyewitness said the unfortunate incident occurred while the victims were warming their bodies with the local firewood due to harmattan when one of them sighted a nylon bag with a content hence picked it unknowingly dropped it in the fire.

Over 100 Persons Displaced in Plateau Crisis

The chairman of Mangu LGA of Plateau state, Caleb Mutfwang, has said over 100 persons have been displaced following the crisis that engulfed some villages in the LGA some days ago. He stated that the LGA had organised an enlarged security meeting at the council chambers with Major stakeholders in attendance in a bid to restore normalcy to the area. This is to strengthen security surveillance, especially in the areas affected by the crisis in order to encourage the people to return to stay back in their ancestral homes. At least 10 persons were, January 2, killed and over 20 houses burnt in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State following hostilities between the same Fulani herdsmen and the natives.

Fulani Herdsmen Kill 15 in Kaduna Attack

About 15 people have been reported killed in Ambe-Madaki Village in Sanga LGA of Kaduna state in a fresh attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The Kaduna incident which was said to have occurred at about 4a.m came barely a week after 10 people were killed in Tattaura Village in the same locality allegedly by Fulani herdsmen. A resident of the area, Yohanna Adamu, who narrated how the incident took place, disclosed that the Fulani invaders who were armed with sophisticated guns arrived the village early in the morning and started shooting sporadically and setting houses ablaze. Adamu said several other people sustained injuries from gun shots while over 20 houses were set ablaze.

11 Soldiers Killed in Baga Army Base Attack

Over 11 soldiers and scores of civilians were reportedly killed when the Boko Haram sect attacked the army base in Baga, Borno State on January 3, witnesses disclosed. The Islamists attacked the northeastern town of Baga and the barracks on its outskirts. Soldiers and civilians had fled the town after the attack on the Army base. A source said at least 11 soldiers had been killed along with a large number of civilians around the town, which was still in the militants’ hands on Monday.

Student Caught with Bomb in Taraba

A female Senior Secondary (SS1) student of the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Jalingo was, January 5, apprehended for being in possession of two grenades. The school’s security guards, who were conducting checks on the students’ luggage following their resumption for the second term, apprehended the student, simply identified as Blessing. In an attempt to smuggle the bombs into the school, Blessing, who joined the school last September, concealed the bombs inside garri. Upon the discovery, she was quickly arrested alongside her father, who is said to be a retired Police Inspector. Confirming the incident, the state's Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Joseph Kwaji, said both the girl and her father were being detained, while investigation is ongoing on the matter.

Kaduna Community Raises the Alarm over Killings

The Atakad Community Development Association (ACDA) in Kaura LGA of Kaduna State, January 6, disclosed that Fulani militia had captured 16 Atakad villages and killed at least 180 of their people. The group also said over 5,000 people from the area had become internally displaced persons (IDPs) since the violence started in 2013. Speaking during the burial ceremony of the assassinated district head of Zangang in Atakad Chiefdom, Yohanna Daniel Shinkut, by Fulani militias, President of ACDA, Ishaya Kunden, said the frequent attacks on the people by Fulani gunmen had destabilised the community and traumatised the people.

Political/Government Agencies

IGP Reassures Nigerians of Safety, Security

The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Suleiman Abba, has reiterated that the police will take all lawful measures to ensure the safety and security of Nigerians at all times. Abba, January 5, pledged the determination and readiness of the Nigeria Police Force to tackle all issues of security pertaining to the 2015 elections. The IG, in a release signed by the Force spokesperson, further assured the travelling public of their safety and security as they commute on Nigerian roads. He also stated that the police and other security agencies had been deployed strategically nationwide to ensure that law-abiding Nigerians go about their lawful businesses without fear and molestation

Nigerien, Chadian Troops Pull Out of Multinational JTF

The Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshall Alex Badeh, January 6, confirmed that Niger Republic and the Republic of Chad had withdrawn their troops from the Multinational Joint Task Force base following increase in the activities of the Boko Haram sect. The countries’ decision to withdraw their troops followed the attack carried out by members of the sect on the MJTF base located just outside Baga town in Borno State on January 2. The base was being manned by troops from Nigeria, Niger, and Chad to interdict criminal activity in the Lake Chad area. Badeh said the two countries have not contributed troops to Baga, leaving only Nigerian troops at the base.

Police Confirms Attack on APC Supporters in Rivers

The Rivers Police Command has confirmed that unidentified gunmen attacked All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters travelling to Port Harcourt to attend the party’s presidential campaign. The presidential campaign flag off was held on January 6 in Port Harcourt. DSP Muhammad Ahmad, the command’s spokesman, said in Port Harcourt that the unknown gunmen “opened fire on the APC supporters’’. Ahmad said that the supporters were travelling in group from Buguma in Asari-Turu LGA for the rally. According to Ahmad, the initial report had shown that there were no casualties. Ahmad said the command had commenced investigation into the incident, assuring that it would get to its root and bring the suspects to justice

Murder/Assassinations

Man Nabbed over Stabbing Death of Another

The police have arrested a suspect, Noah Akorgwu, for allegedly stabbing a 50-year-old man to death during an argument. It was learnt that the suspect, 51-year-old Akorgwu, had visited a bar in Kubwa, Abuja, on December 25, where he met the victim, identified as John Akor. An argument had ensued between the two during which Akorgwu allegedly used a broken bottle to stab Akor in the neck region. The victim was rushed to the General Hospital, Kubwa, where he later died. Other customers at the bar, one of them identified as Emmanuel Omale, reported the matter at the Kubwa Police Division. The Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Wilson Inalegwu, said the suspect would soon be arraigned in court.

Apprentices Beat Man to Death

Five mechanic apprentices have been arrested for allegedly beating a middle-aged man, Akinyemi Ojo, over an argument on fetching water from a well in Akure. Akinyemi reportedly died a day after he was beaten up by the mechanics. It was gathered that Samuel, an apprentice to the deceased, had an argument with an elderly man over fetching water from their well. The argument degenerated into a fight between some youths and the apprentice. Some residents, angered by the attitude of the apprentice to the elderly man, mobilized the mechanics to beat him. But before the “hired beaters” arrived, Samuel had left, so they descended on his boss, the deceased. He was rushed to the hospital but died the next day. Contacted, the Police spokesman, Wole Ogodo, said one of the residents of Orisunmibare quarters invited the suspects.

Gunmen Kill Varsity Staff in Delta

A non-academic staff of Delta State University and native of Ukwuani LGA of Delta State have been killed by unknown persons. Sources close to Obiaruku, where the late Sam Ugbe resided until his death disclosed that the deceased had met a group of young men who barricaded the road and refused him access while returning from church. The source revealed that in an attempt to inquire the cause of their action, the unknown persons stabbed Ugbe several times in his stomach and escaped into a nearby bush. It was reliably gathered that he was later rushed to an undisclosed hospital in Obiaruku, but died shortly after.

Man Beats Wife to Death

A 56-year-old man, Oluwole Oloyede, has been arrested by the Police in Akure, Ondo State capital, for allegedly beating his wife, Morayo, to death over a disagreement. Efforts by their neighbours to mediate during the fight were rebuffed. The husband was said to have asked the neighbours to mind their business as he was the “owner of his wife and was out to discipline her and teach her some manners.” The couple reportedly fought for over 30 minutes using dangerous weapons on each other. At a point, the couple locked themselves in and continued the fight, until neighbours forced their apartment door open. The deceased was reportedly met on the floor bleeding profusely. She was said to have been rushed to the State Specialist Hospital, Akure, where she later died. The suspect is currently being detained by the police and will be charged to court for murder. Police spokesperson, Wole Ogodo, said the suspect will be charged to court as soon as detectives complete their investigations.

Gunmen Kill Suspected Gang Leader in Lagos

Unidentified gunmen have killed a suspected gang leader, Waheed Yusuf, in his house in the Ebute Meta area of Lagos. The gunmen shot Yusuf on December 31, 2014 in his house on Fagbayimu Street, Olokodana, Old Apapa Road. The 42-year-old Yusuf, whose nickname was Skippo, was known for allegedly coordinating an area gang known as Apapa Road boys. It was learnt from residents that the matter was reported at the Iponri Police Division.

Burglars Stab Security Guard to Death in Bayelsa

Suspected burglars, January 7, stabbed to death, a security guard, Seleke Odudu, who on night duty at the Bayelsa-owned Cargo Airport at Amassoma community of Southern Ijaw LGA. The incident, it was learnt, occurred on Tuesday at about 3.30am. The armed men, seven in number, operating in a speedboat, were said to have stormed the Cargo Airport site through the Ikole waterways and were heading to the construction firm store room when they were confronted by the security guard. One of the invaders, armed with a knife, reportedly stabbed the security guard on the stomach and abandoned him in his pool of blood. The invaders were said to have beat a retreat in their waiting boat and disappeared into the night. The badly injured guard was rushed to the hospital by sympathizers who came to his aid but was confirmed dead by the doctor.

Delta Community Raises Alarm over Spate of Killings

Communities in Ika-South and North-East of Delta State have raised the alarm over the continued cult-related activities in the community in recent times. They lamented that cult practices had unleashed terror on the residents with at least 7 persons killed in the last 7 days. The killings assumed a worrisome dimension when a United States of America- based nurse was killed in the presence of his family members while returning from a church service. It was reliably gathered that the deceased, Lawrence Ukpere, was gunned down few metres from the church in broad daylight after which the gunmen mounted their motorcycles and zoomed off.

Rape Incidents

Police Arrest 25-Year-Old Man for 8-Year-Old Girl

The Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Police Command, DSP Haruna Mohammed, has said the command has arrested a man, 25, for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl on January 4. Mohammed, who gave the name of the suspect as Auwalu Abdullahi, said the suspect was arrested by police detectives from Toro division on Sunday. The suspect lured an eight-year-old girl, who happened to be his neighbour’s daughter, into an uncompleted building and had canal knowledge of her. The Police visited the scene of the crime and the victim was rushed to the hospital, for medical examination, where penetration was confirmed.

Suspect Arrested over Rape of Toddler

The Lagos State Government has intervened in the case of the alleged rape of three-year-old girl. The Deputy Governor of the state, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, said the state government would ensure justice for the victim. This is coming as the suspect, Hamzat Afeez, who was on bail, had been rearrested and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba. The victim was allegedly defiled by 25-year-old Afeez, a neighbour. She reported the incident to her parents. The victim’s father, Okechukwu, had said his daughter’s health had been affected by the incident and called for the help of the authorities. The Executive Director of a non-governmental organisation, Project Alert on Violence against Women, Mrs. Josephine Effah-Chukwuma, criticised the attempt by the police to turn the case against the parents of the victim. She said the police lied that the victim’s father, Okechukwu collected N40, 000 to settle with the suspect, whereas it was an arrangement the station foisted on him.

Woman Accuses Cleric of Rape

An Imam, Rabiu Abdulquadri, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for shaving the pubic hair of a 22-year-old-girl and collecting her nails under the pretext of preparing a favour charm for her. The Imam was also accused of raping the victim in his house. It was learnt that Abduquadri, popularly known as Alfa Cisse, approached the victim, who was returning from work around 8.30pm on December 28. The Imam was said to have stopped the victim at a roundabout in the Ofada area of the state, claiming he had a vision about her. Elizabeth claimed she succumbed to Alfa Cisse’s bidding unconsciously. In the night, the cleric allegedly instructed her to strip herself naked and shaved strands of hair in her head, armpit and private parts, after which he had a carnal knowledge of her. Alfa Cisse confessed to the police that he actually took the girl’s pubic hairs, although he denied having sex with her. The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the incident.

Others

Police Parade Dismissed Officer for Stealing

The Police in Ogun State, January 7, paraded a dismissed police officer, Funmilayo Balogun, for stealing a Honda Accord car valued at N5 million. The suspect, who was dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force, in 2010, with a corporal rank, had since promoted herself to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police. The 35-year-old woman, a mother of two and also eight months pregnant, committed the offence in October last 2014, when she approached a car dealer on the pretence that she wanted to buy the car. The suspect, disclosed that she sold the car to someone in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, at N3.5 million and had since been paid N2 million. Others paraded were seven teenagers arrested for armed robbery. They were said to be responsible for different robbery cases in Ijebu axis of the state. Also, one Kayode Osikoya, 32, was arrested for killing his mother at Ibefun, in Odogbolu area of the state. Items recovered from the suspects were mobile phones, charms and eight vehicles. The state commissioner of Police, Ikemefuna Okoye, vowed that the command would continue to strive to make the state crime-free.

Police Arrest 7 Teenagers for Burglary in Nasarawa

Seven teenagers have been arrested by the Nasarawa State Police Command for allegedly burgling some rooms while the occupants travelled during the just concluded yuletide activities. The teenagers, who were arrested through a tip-off, on January 6, confessed to the criminal acts and made some revelations which had led to the arrest of one of the purchasers of stolen items. It was gathered that the teenagers, who had formed a syndicate, burgled many rooms at Ombi 1, where majority of the inhabitants were students of Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia in Lafia LGA of the state. Police Public Relations Office (PPRO), Ugochukwe Theodore, confirmed the arrest, saying   that the teenagers had confessed to the crime, which led to the arrest of one of the buyers of the stolen items.

Police Nab Four Suspected Assassins

The Police in Lagos State have arrested four suspected hired assassins, who were allegedly contracted to kill a Nigerian returning home from London. It was gathered that the suspects, identified as Salami, 23; Dare, 31; Fatai, 43; and Taiwo, 37, had perfected plans to assassinate a man before they were arrested through a ‘sting operation’ of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). According to reports, the suspected assassins, along with their client, went online and printed the victim’s picture, which would be used to identify him on arrival. It was gathered that to prove that they were capable of handling the job efficiently, the suspects showed the client their arms and ammunition. However, the suspects met their Waterloo as they were nabbed while attempting to collect part payment for the operation.

Fire Kills One, Razes Warri Market

Fire killed a store attendant at the Pessu Industrial Estate wing of Pessu Market, Warri South LGA of Delta State, January 7. The fire, which reportedly started in one of the stores at the shoreline of the Pessu Market River, also gutted a poultry farm in one of the affected blocks and completely razed some stores. The victim, simply identified as Mallam, was reportedly sleeping in one of the stores in the market when the fire engulfed the shops. The deceased, Mallam, was said to have been evacuated for burial by his Hausa relatives at press time.

Bankers Remanded in Prison over Alleged Theft

An Akure Chief Magistrate Court in Ondo State has remanded two bankers, Kasali Fajana and Ajayi Dauda in Olokuta Prison for allegedly stealing N2.5 million meant for salaries of some LGA workers in Akoko area of the state. Police prosecutor, Sunday Adejuwon, told the court that the two accused persons and others now at large, broke the windscreen of a car and stole the money. Adejuwon prayed the court to remand the accused persons in prison custody to enable him send the duplicate case file to the Ministry of Justice for legal advice. Counsel to the accused, Mr. O. Daramola, had earlier urged the court to grant his clients bail in liberal terms. He assured the court that the accused persons would not jump bail. In his ruling, the magistrate, Sunday Adeduro, ordered that the two accused persons be remanded in the prison custody.

Four Arrested For Theft, Vandalism

Two suspected car thieves were also arrested by police at State Low-cost in Bauchi metropolis. Police detectives attached to State Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), while on patrol at State Low-cost, January 5, arrested two suspects that specialized in stealing motor vehicles. Further police investigation also revealed that suspects were habitual criminals and had been convicted of similar offence. In a related development, detectives smashed another syndicate, which specialized in vandalizing NITEL cables. Exhibits recovered from the suspects include seven NITEL cables, two hack saw, and one cutting machine. He said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.

NSCDC Arrests 185 Suspected Oil Thieves in Akwa Ibom

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSDCDC) says it arrested 185 suspected oil thieves and vandals in Akwa Ibom State in 2014. The state Commandant of the corps, Pedro Ideba, who said this in Uyo on January 7, added that the command also seized 15 tankers used for oil bunkering, eight pumping machines and five buses used by vandals. He said, “About 185 suspects were arrested in 2014 for alleged involvement in oil bunkering, adulteration of petroleum products and vandalism. The commandant stated that some of the suspects were handed over to the command by the Nigeria Navy and other security agencies. He said that the cooperation and partnership of other agencies with the command in combating crimes in the state, especially as regards oil theft and vandalism, had paid off. Ideba stated that the command would be more proactive in its operations in 2015 to reduce criminal activities.

Review/Analysis

As the Nigerian military, supported by some volunteer vigilante groups, battle to purge the nation of terrorism, insurgent groups in recent times have upped the pace in a fight against peace and national development with the seizure of Baga a town in the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno and also killing of about 11 military officers. Communities are persistently being attacked and bombed by this group; individuals are taken in hostage and in most cases murdered. Northern Nigeria bears the brunt of terrorism alongside attacks by herdsmen.

Murder/assassination over time has consistently intensified in the society as individuals are daily killed by assassins and in some cases, armed robbers and neighbours. Related incident like this have taken its toll in the society and spreads across various parts of the country with the southern region having more of such cases.

As the February general elections in Nigeria approach, political motivated attacks are being witnessed with rivals groups from the two major political parties (PDP & APC) hitting at each other and trading blames.

Security consciousness remains the watchword. Government Security agents have continued to urge persons living in the country to remain alert to threats and promptly report any perceived threat, strange behaviour or movement noticed to the appropriate authorities for investigation.

Villeworth urges everyone to be security conscious to stay safe.