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Cameroonian Soldiers Detain Nigerians in Bakassi Over Officer’s Kidnapping

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Tensions have risen in the Bakassi Peninsula as Cameroonian soldiers detained several Nigerians following the October 1, 2024, kidnapping of Divisional Officer Ewane Roland and another official, Etongo Ismaeil, by gunmen using a flying boat.

According to Eniola Alabo, a former chairman of the Yoruba community in the region, Cameroonian authorities blamed Nigerians for the abduction and conducted raids, detaining individuals and firing shots to intimidate residents. Detained Nigerians included Iseoluwa Eniola, Feran Ajimosun, and others.

The situation escalated when South-West Governor Bernard Okalia visited the area on October 8, declaring a lockdown and ordering residents to produce Roland within 72 hours. The lockdown left many Nigerians unable to work or access food, forcing some to defy the order after weeks of hardship.

In retaliation, Cameroonian soldiers raided Idabato again in mid-November, arresting more Nigerians and injuring others. Churches, which had reopened, were targeted, and pastors, including Adeleke Omoniye and Etim Asuquo, were arrested.

Nigerian community leaders have urged the government to intervene, as fears grow over safety and economic disruptions in the region

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Isaac Fayose Criticizes Government Over Taxation and Insecurity

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Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose has spoken about what he considers one of the country’s biggest problems, stating that many Nigerians are worried about government taxation, insecurity, and the increasing rate of kidnappings for ransom.

He lamented the situation and criticized the government, arguing that these issues have become deeply rooted and that there appears to be no lasting solution in sight.

According to him “In Nigeria we have two governments. One is collecting tax, the other one is collecting ransom. Both of them have one thing in common which is to make life difficult for their people.

The one that is collecting tax without doing anything will come and share you rice and semolina. The one that is collecting ransom is doing giveaway on social media.”


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Concern Grows Over Rising Insecurity Following Kwara Abduction Case

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It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.

The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.

Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.

The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.


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Panic as Bandit Rumours Spark School Safety Concerns in Abuja

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The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.

It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.

It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.

While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.


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