Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah denied claims that he signed any document endorsing secret negotiations with bandits. He described the reports as false and urged caution against misrepresentation of his views.
The clarification comes amid renewed debate over dialogue, amnesty and force in addressing Nigeria’s banditry crisis.
2025-12-10
The Nation
2025-12-10
The Nigerian Army’s 23 Brigade denied allegations that soldiers shot civilians during a communal clash in Lamurde LGA, Adamawa. The brigade said two women reported dead were allegedly killed due to militia members’ mishandling of weapons.
The army said joint forces responded to the violence and urged communities to embrace peace amid longstanding inter-communal tensions.
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Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
Enugu Police reiterated a ban on the sale and unauthorised use of fireworks, warning that offenders will be prosecuted. The command said loud explosives can be exploited by criminals to mask attacks or create panic.
Police also cautioned against harmattan bush burning, citing fire and security risks during the dry season.
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Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
Anambra Police warned that anyone found wearing, selling or possessing unauthorised security uniforms will be arrested and prosecuted. The command said criminals have increasingly used fake kits to intimidate or commit offences.
Residents were urged to report suspicious impersonators as part of a broader push to tighten public safety.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum visited Nigerians in Cameroon’s Minawao camp and announced financial and livelihood support for those willing to return home, including assistance for rebuilding and agriculture.
The state says improved security in some communities underpins the voluntary return push, even as humanitarian agencies stress the importance of safety and sustainability.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi said Nigeria recorded 860 terrorism-related convictions over seven years alongside a high number of acquittals, presenting the figures as evidence of due process.
The disclosure followed high-level engagements with US officials focused on security, democracy and human rights.
2025-12-10
The Nation
2025-12-10
South-West security stakeholders endorsed state police and stronger penalties for kidnapping, alongside a regional enforcement push against open grazing. The communique emphasised coordinated crime prevention across the zone.
Participants advocated legislation to accelerate ranching, reinforce border security and deepen collaboration among state and community security structures.
2025-12-10
Vanguard
2025-12-10
US Congressman Riley Moore visited Benue IDP camps and cited testimonies describing severe violence and displacement. He called for increased global attention to the humanitarian situation.
The visit adds to international scrutiny of Nigeria’s insecurity narrative and may intensify diplomatic pressure for stronger civilian protection.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia signed a five-year MoU to strengthen military cooperation, including training, intelligence sharing and defence industry collaboration. Officials said the agreement is renewable after the initial term.
The pact is positioned as part of Nigeria’s broader push to deepen strategic partnerships as it confronts insurgency and transnational security threats.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10
Uncertainty remains over the status of 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel and a C-130 aircraft held in Burkina Faso after the aircraft allegedly violated the country’s airspace. Nigerian accounts cited the aircraft’s mission and a reported precautionary landing following a technical concern.
Nigeria says the flight complied with international aviation protocols on aircraft in distress, while diplomatic channels monitor the situation amid wider Sahel security anxieties.
2025-12-10
Punch Newspapers
2025-12-10