x

Oduduwa Nation Agitators amassing weapons to disrupt elections in South-West — IGP

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba has warned that some separatist agitators under the aegis of Oduduwa Nation are amassing weapons in an attempt to disrupt the February 25 and March 11 general elections in the South-West geopolitical zone of Nigeria.

The IGP disclosed this during a meeting with strategic police managers at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, February 13.

Addressing police officers on Monday, the IGP said,

?As you are aware, some crimes of national security importance could undermine our efforts towards entrenching a peaceful electioneering process, if not adequately curtailed.

?These include banditry and terrorism which has ravaged many communities in the North-west and North-Central with adverse effects on the economic and social well-being of the residents.

?Similarly, violent secessionist campaigns by IPOB/ESN members have been targeted at various symbols of democratic governance including INEC assets, police stations and personnel as well as other security agencies and Federal Government infrastructures, all in an effort to disrupt the 2023 general elections in the South East geopolitical zone.

?Other major crimes are the growing activities of the Oduduwa Nation Agitators who, from intelligence sources, have been attempting to amass weapons and mobilise other resources towards disrupting the peace, security and electoral process in the South-West geopolitical zone.?

Secessionist agitation gained prominence in the South-West geopolitical zone in 2021. The agitation was led by Yoruba Nation campaigner, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho.

However, the agitation slowed down with the raid of Igboho?s Ibadan residence by the Department of State Services on July 1, 2021. He escaped to Benin Republic where he was detained by the security agents in that Country. He was later released on bail but has not returned to Nigeria.

Hot this week

Outcry as WhatsApp Bans Nigerian Journalist’s MTN Line Without Warning or Clear Reason

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThere has been widespread outrage following...

The Conflict in Dr Congo and It’s Impacts on the Great Lakes Region

By Babade Victor Temijope The renewed wave of violence...

#FreeNnamdiKanu: Protest Traps Abuja Residents, Close Businesses, and Offices

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuAs the # FreeNnamdiKanu protesters tropped...

Kaduna Women Journalists Urge Government Action on Poor Power Supply, Commend State’s Climate Efforts

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Nigeria Association of Women Journalists...

Ruben Amorim Lists Four Reasons Casemiro Is ‘So Important’ to Manchester United

Manchester United’s resurgence under manager Ruben Amorim continued on...

CSO Urges State Governors to Emulate Jigawa Governor, Approve Advance Payment for 2026 Hajj

By Jabiru HassanIndependent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil...

Plateau Government Reaffirms Support for NYSC’s Rural Health Initiative in Jos East

By Israel Adamu, JosThe Plateau State Government has reaffirmed...

Jang Congratulates Plateau PDP, Commends Gov. Mutfwang for Peaceful Congress

By Israel Adamu, JosFormer Governor of Plateau State, Senator...

Chief (Dr.) Obele becomes the new Onu Igala, Ganaja Community

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaChief (Dr.) Isah Peter Obele...

INSPIRATION: Do Not Let Life Define You

With Mary EwaThough bashed, pained, rejected, and even abandoned,...

Kogi Government Distributes Motorcycles, Vet Kits to Boost Livestock Productivity

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Kogi State Government has distributed...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img