Crime
What Army tags military campaign against violent herdsmen, others
A new military campaign across the north-central will kick off February 15, and it will be tackling the rising spates of killing, kidnapping, herdsmen violence, and other menaces across the middle belt.
The Nigerian Army said Exercise Ayem Akpatuma will be covering Benue, Taraba, Kogi, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Niger.
The Chief of Training and Operations, Maj Gen David Ahmadu, who announced this in Abuja on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, said the exercise would run from February 15 to March 31, 2018.
According to the army, Exercise Ayem Akpatuma, which is said to be the Tiv language for cat race, will involve raids, cordon and search operations, road blocks, show of force and checkpoints.
Many have criticised the federal government for launching military campaigns against the Indigenous People of Biafra and the Niger Delta militants while sparing Fulani herdsmen whose violence has been on the up.
Continue Reading
-
Features1 week agoHow ADC leadership crisis put Atiku’s 2027 ambition at risk
-
Energy1 week agoNNPC plans 5–10% stock market listing, targets 2027 for IPO preparations
-
Business1 week agoLoveWorld Expo 2026 to showcase global innovations, emerging technologies in Lagos
-
Business4 days agoDisCos urge Minister to end blame game, apologise to Nigerians over blackouts
-
Latest1 week ago2027: No Court rulings can keep me off the ballot, Atiku insists
-
Latest1 week ago2027: Wike declares Obi’s political wave dead, dismisses chances of presidential victory
-
Health5 days agoStudy links Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to higher death rates than Moderna shot
-
Latest1 week agoHow internal party disputes could shape the 2027 elections