Every time a major kidnapping occurs in Nigeria, there is an almost automatic rush to blame governors. While governors cannot escape scrutiny for the security atmosphere within their states, the Constitution is very clear about where primary responsibility for security lies. The Chief Security Officer of a state is often assumed to be the governor....
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Nigeria Military Backs Startup’s Drones, Mine-clearing Vehicles
Nigeria’s military has backed local technology firm Terra Industries as it unveiled interceptor drones and mine-clearing unmanned vehicles aimed at supporting anti-insurgency operations. Nigeria has seen an Islamist insurgency for more than 17 years, this year attacks have intensified, with militants increasingly deploying improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and drones against military positions. Terra, which had...
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Gunmen Kill Benue Community Head, Three Others
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the killing of the District Head of Olegabulu Community in Agatu Local Government Area, Alexander Awodi, by suspected armed herders. Police spokesperson, Edet Udeme, who disclosed this in an interview said the attackers also killed the monarch’s wife, Abigail Awodi, along with two other persons during the attack....