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FG, Stakeholders Called to Take Immediate to Check Ritual Killing
FG, Stakeholders Called to Take Immediate to Check Ritual Killing
By: Michael Mike
A call has gone to the Federal Government and other stakeholders in Nigeria to take immediate action to address increasing rate of killing of girls for money rituals in the country.
The call was made in a statement issued by a Media Executive, Mr. Sunday Oyinloye on Tuesday.
Oyinloye, who is the Publisher of Green Savannah Diplomatic Cable said the Federal Government and other tiers of governments as well as stakeholders should as a matter of urgency move to address the problem of killing of girls for money rituals in the country .
The Media Executive noted that what is at stake is not only how to protect Nigerian girls, but also how to redeem the image of the country that is already stained because of the evil practice, adding that cases of killing of girls for money rituals is on the increase because government at the three-tiers and other stakeholders have failed to address the issue.
Oyinloye added that many youths in the country have since abandoned the right ways of creating wealth to embrace ritual killings which has gradually becoming a norm in Nigeria.
The Publisher, whose organisation started the campaign against killing of girls for money rituals in January, 2022, revealed that it has been a solo journey for three years.
Oyinloye however said running the campaign without support would not discourage him from fighting for the protection of Nigerian girls.
His words: “When my organization started this campaign in 2022 and released a jingle, the then Minister of information Mr. Lai Mohammed said the Federal Government would embark on massive enlightenment campaign against ritual killings, but up till now, nothing has been done about it by the Federal Government, rather I have been fighting this course alone despite the risks involved.
“Our image as a country is at stake, this is why we have taken it upon ourselves as an organisation to translate the jingles we initially produced in English into the three major Nigerian languages. And for the campaign to get to the grassroots, we have started airing the jingles on Radio”
He said if killing of girls for money rituals must end in Nigeria, traditional rulers in the country must speak out against the evil practice.
According to him: ”Traditional rulers and religious leaders can no longer watch as Nigerian girls are being slaughtered like animals by some youths who are not ready to embrace legitimate means of livelihood”
The Media Executive counseled Nigerian youth to shun the temptation of looking for money at all cost adding that they should embrace hard work and think outside the box and do legitimate businesses.
“It is unfortunate that some of our girls are being killed and their body parts being sold at ridiculous prices. It is insane and devilish to take another person’s life in the name of making money which will not even come.
“Why on earth should a man take another person’s life for money rituals when there are business opportunities everywhere?
“Even if there are no business opportunities, it is not right to take another person’s life. I am appealing to our youths in the country to stop this evil practice and embrace hard work. No one should cause sorrow for any family simply because he wants to make money.” he said.
To end the problem of ritual killings in Nigeria, Oyinloye recommended death penalty without option of jail terms for any established case of ritual killing.
He commended the Nigerian police for doing a good job on issues of ritual killings stressing that they need the support of all Nigerians.
He also commended the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari for being the first traditional ruler in Nigeria to give a directive against ritual killings in the country and appealed to other royal fathers to also speak out against the evil which has tarnished the image of Nigeria.
He said: “The Emir of Ilorin has written his name in gold for not only speaking boldly against ritual killings, but for also giving a directive to Imams in the state to preach against ritual killings in their Friday sermons. If other traditional rulers in the country follow this exemplary step, the evil called ritual killings will be eradicated”
“This directive given by the Emir of Ilorin that Imams shouldpreach against ritual killings in their Friday sermons will further encourage me to fight for the protection of Nigerian girls who are mostly the victims of ritual killings.”
FG, Stakeholders Called to Take Immediate to Check Ritual Killing
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Gallant Troops Overrun Terrorist Camps in Dajin Madam Forest, Neutralise Two Bandits in Plateau
Gallant Troops Overrun Terrorist Camps in Dajin Madam Forest, Neutralise Two Bandits in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Gallant troops of the Nigerian Army’s 33 Artillery Brigade have launched a major offensive against terrorist and bandit hideouts in Dajin Madam Forest, straddling Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas of Plateau State, destroying several camps and neutralising two armed criminals during successive encounters.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation commenced at about 11:00 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2026, with troops advancing into the forest in a coordinated offensive against criminal elements operating within the area.
During the operation, the troops successfully cleared several terrorist camps across five identified locations within the forest, denying the criminals access to their established hideouts and support infrastructure.
The troops subsequently destroyed and burnt the terrorists’ life-support structures, including facilities believed to have sustained their presence and operations in the forest.
The offensive gathered momentum at about 3:41 p.m. when troops made contact with the armed bandits at another location within the forest.
The soldiers engaged the criminals with superior firepower, forcing them to withdraw in disarray.
Evidence of the effectiveness of the engagement was indicated by bloodstains observed along the bandits’ withdrawal routes, suggesting that some of the fleeing criminals might have sustained gunshot injuries.
Undeterred, the troops continued exploiting the general area, leading to the recovery of a significant cache of ammunition, communication equipment, mobility assets and other logistics.
Items recovered included 135 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, PKT ammunition links, two motorcycles, two drums of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), two communication radios and four mobile phones.
The troops also recovered three woodland and desert camouflage uniforms, two Keystone camouflage uniforms and other sundry items believed to be associated with the activities of the criminal group.
In a further demonstration of sustained combat pressure, the troops made another contact with the fleeing bandits at about 6:30 p.m. during a pursuit operation.
The soldiers engaged the criminals, neutralising two bandits close to Kukawa village in Kanam Local Government Area.
Two additional motorcycles were also recovered during the encounter.
Following the successful engagements, the troops moved to a harbour position at Kukawa, where they continued to maintain their operational presence in the area.
The operation represents a significant offensive against armed criminal networks using the Dajin Madam Forest corridor as a hideout, with the destruction of their camps, recovery of ammunition and logistics, and the neutralisation of two bandits further disrupting their operational capabilities.
The sustained advance by the troops also illustrated the Nigerian Army’s determination to deny terrorists and bandits safe havens in the forests linking Kanam and Wase, while maintaining pressure on fleeing elements.
Gallant Troops Overrun Terrorist Camps in Dajin Madam Forest, Neutralise Two Bandits in Plateau
ECOWAS Inspection Team Assesses Readiness of Nigerian Standby Force in Ondo
By: Zagazola Makama
An inspection team from the ECOWAS Force Headquarters and Army Headquarters has assessed the operational readiness of Nigeria’s ECOWAS standby force at Naquora Barracks in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the team, led by Brig.-Gen. Sheikh Sulaiman Massaquoi, visited the barracks on Nov. 7, 2026, to evaluate the troops’ preparedness for possible deployment.
The team received briefings on troop readiness, training and administrative matters, and witnessed demonstrations on roadblock operations and crowd dispersal.
Massaquoi commended the troops for their performance and urged them to sustain high standards of professionalism, discipline and physical fitness.
The inspection visit ended without any incident.
ECOWAS Inspection Team Assesses Readiness of Nigerian Standby Force in Ondo
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Gunshot-Wounded Victim in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have foiled a suspected kidnapping attempt and rescued a gunshot-wounded victim along the Rafin Sanyi axis in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 6 OPEP, deployed at Sopp, responded to a distress report at about 9:40 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026, after suspected kidnappers blocked the road in the area.
The swift intervention of the troops reportedly forced the criminals to flee before they could carry out their operation.
The troops subsequently combed the area and rescued one occupant of a Sharon vehicle who had sustained a gunshot wound.
The victim was evacuated to the Nigerian Army Medical Outpost at Tigi, where he received first aid treatment.
Troops have continued to dominate the general area through fighting patrols to prevent the criminals from regrouping and forestall further attacks.
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