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Protest at the National Assembly with Demand for Declaration of State of Emergency on Security
Protest at the National Assembly with Demand for Declaration of State of Emergency on Security
By: Michael Mike
There was a mild protest at the National Assembly on Wednesday, calling on the Federal Government to urgently declare a state of emergency to address the nation’s deepening insecurity crisis.
The protest was organized by the Nigeria Movement for Actionable Change (NMFAC) led by activist and convener Faisal Sanusi Ibrahim.
The group made up of various civic and youth organisations said the demonstration was a patriotic effort to draw national attention to the alarming spread of kidnappings, killings and violent attacks across the country.
Ibrahim said: “We all know the current state of insecurity in the entire nation. No state is safe, no one is safe.
“We are here as Nigerians for actionable change, united beyond religion, tribe or culture, because insecurity affects everyone.”
While commending recent rescue efforts, NMFAC warned that the situation remains dire. Ibrahim noted that although 24 abducted victims were freed, 253 Nigerians remain in captivity in Niger State, with fresh kidnappings reported in Kwara and Kano just a day earlier.
“These attacks are sporadic. We cannot fold our hands,” he said.
The movement rejected any form of negotiation with armed groups, insisting that government must confront criminal elements decisively.
“We are saying a complete no to negotiation with terrorists people who sacked us from our homes and made our lives unbearable,” Ibrahim declared. “We need action, not dialogue with those destroying our nation.”
He cautioned against framing insecurity along religious lines, amid global concerns over alleged persecution.
“If we choose to treat insecurity based on religion, we will not solve it. Every religion is affected. Humanity is the first religion,” he said.
Ibrahim, known for his activism on social media, said young Nigerians are overwhelmed by a combination of insecurity, hunger, economic hardship, and multiple government-imposed subsidies.
“So many people are crying, so many are dying. Which problem do we treat first hunger or insecurity?” he asked. “Until everyone is safe, no one is safe.”
NMFAC demanded improved funding, equipment and firepower for security agencies, warning that criminals increasingly overpower military personnel.
“When soldiers run, you know there is a problem,” Ibrahim said. “Our security men are being killed every day. The government must supply them with the equipment needed to win this fight.”
He referenced the recent killing of a military general as a grim signal of escalating danger.
The group lamented that insecurity has made road travel perilous, forcing many Nigerians to rely on air travel—an option out of reach for the majority.
“Using an airplane is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. But how many Nigerians can afford it?” Ibrahim asked. “Our roads are not safe not for civilians, not even for security agencies.”
NMFAC urged lawmakers to intervene urgently, insisting that only decisive national action can halt the spread of violence.
“We don’t know which school, which state or which community is next,” Ibrahim warned. “The problems in this country are overwhelming.
We are pleading with the government to do the needful so Nigerians can move safely from one place to another.”
Protest at the National Assembly with Demand for Declaration of State of Emergency on Security
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Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
By Zagazola Makama
Security was significantly reinforced around Niger’s Presidential Palace in Niamey following reports of unrest involving elements of the country’s armed forces, security sources told Zagazola Makama.
According to multiple security sources, the heightened deployment of the Presidential Guard, supported by armoured vehicles around the Presidential Palace on the night of July 3 and into July 4, followed what was described as a limited protest by personnel of an armoured unit within the Niger Armed Forces (FAN).
The sources said some soldiers reportedly declined deployment to frontline positions in northern Tillabéri Region, particularly around Inatès and Chinagodrar, citing inadequate heavy equipment and insufficient operational resources to confront the growing security threats in the area.
The protest was described by one source as a “small mutiny,” although there has been no official confirmation from the Nigerien authorities.
Security sources said the development triggered concern within the country’s leadership, prompting the reinforcement of security around the Presidential Palace and temporary restrictions on movement in the surrounding area as a precautionary measure.
The Tillabéri Region remains one of Niger’s most volatile security zones, with recurrent attacks by armed extremist groups, including factions linked to the so-called Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS).
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerien government and military authorities had not issued any official statement regarding the reported protest or the increased security presence around the Presidency.
The situation remains under close observation.
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
Two suspected criminals arrested during patrol in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two suspected criminals during a routine patrol in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources disclosed that the suspects, identified as Azi Ezekiel, 21, and Ajiji Emmanuel, 19, were apprehended at about 10:30 a.m. on Saturday along the road leading to Forbur Village.
The sources said the suspects were intercepted by troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, while conducting a routine patrol in the area.
According to the sources, the two suspects have been handed over to the Keystone Police Station in Forbur for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at combating criminal activities and enhancing safety across Plateau State.
Two suspected criminals arrested during patrol in Plateau
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Plateau community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 4 of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a suspected kidnapper during a security operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources said the suspect, identified as Mohamdu Surajo, 29, was arrested at about 6:45 p.m. on Friday at Sabon Layi Village following sustained security operations in the area.
The sources disclosed that the suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing preliminary interrogation to aid ongoing investigations.
They added that the arrest is part of continued efforts by security forces to dismantle criminal networks and enhance security across Plateau State.
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