The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that over 5890 Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents and their families have so far surrendered to the Nigerian troops in the North East. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Bernard Onyeuko, said the surrendered terrorists include their commanders and foot soldiers.
Onyeuko added that 565 of the recently surrendered terrorists have been handed over to the Borno State Government for further management after thorough profiling. Read More...
He made this known while flagging off the second phase of the Christian Feeding Programme (CFP) as 56,250 of 10KG rice will be distributed across the three senatorial districts to alleviate the sufferings of the people. The governor kicked off the distribution in Edo South Senatorial District where he inspected the warehouse at the Dioceses of Benin Anglican Communion at Ovbiyemwen Street in Benin City. ADVERTISEMENT
At the warehouse, the CAN chairman in the state, Apostle Irekpono Omoike, gave Obaseki the breakdown of the distribution to various Senatorial Districts of the State. Read More...
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has said that elections will be held in the South-east in 2023. Speaking at the opening of the ‘South-East 2023 Elections Security Management Workshop’ in Enugu on Saturday, Baba explained that efforts were being made to secure people’s votes.
The IGP, who was represented by AIG Isaac Akinmoyede, stated that the force was working with other security outfits to make sure the 2023 elections are very peaceful. Read More...
