Nigeria's Buhari Wants Arrest of All Found With Illegal Weapons
President Muhammadu Buhari in response to recent deadly clashes between herdsmen and farmers and attacks on towns and villages by criminals, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of anyone found in possession of illegal weapons.
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Nigeria:
Buhari Orders Arrest, Trial of Herdsmen With Illegal Arms
Guardian, 7 February 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday ordered security operatives to arrest and prosecute anyone found with illegal arms in the country. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Herdsmen Killings - Defend Yourselves, Gov Ortom Tells Benue People
Vanguard, 7 February 2018
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, yesterday, asked people of the state to use all legal means to defend themselves against further attacks from herdsmen, saying the Inspector… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari Spits Fire, Warns Herders, Bandits Against Attacks
Vanguard, 6 February 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that the government would no longer tolerate the attacks by suspected herdsmen and other bandits. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Mop Up Illegal Arms Now, Buhari Orders Security Operatives
Leadership, 7 February 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday ordered security agencies to mop up illegal arms in the country, especially in Nasarawa and Benue States. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Insecurity - End Killings, Don't Lose Grip, Sani Tells Buhari
Leadership, 7 February 2018
Disturbed by the persistent killings in the country, Senator Shehu Sani (APC Kaduna Central) urged President Muhammadu Buhari to end this heinous killings. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari Directs Security Agencies to Arrest, Prosecute Persons With Illegal Arms
This Day, 7 February 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all security agencies in the country to arrest and prosecute any person found with illegal arms. Read more »