Security alert: Delta faults inclusion in UK’s travel advisory to 12 states

This is coming as the United Kingdom , at the weekend, advised its citizens in Nigeria to steer clear of 12 states, saying Boko Haram insurgents were likely to kidnap foreign nationals.

Iliyasu Abba, a local resident and trader, told newsmen that there were 60 bodies at Goronyo General Hospital mortuary, with many others sustaining injuries while escaping. Confirming the incident when the Chief of Army Staff , Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya, paid a courtesy call on the Sokoto Government House, Governor Tambuwal said the army operation in Zamfara State has worsened the security situation in Sokoto lately.

Last month, 17 security personnel were killed when gunmen attacked their base in Sabon Birni’s Dama village, an assault the military blamed on Islamic State-aligned jihadists. The UK government also advised its citizens to be careful as events to mark the one year anniversary of #EndSARS protests might lead to additional protests in Lagos and Abuja, adding also that the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra , scheduled for October 21, might lead to protests and heightened security presence in Abuja and the Southeast.

“She lauded the state government in what we are doing and appreciated the fact that she was warmly welcomed and even visited some communities without any hitch. For the records, Delta is very safe; Delta is welcoming and we are available for both local and foreign investors. Delta is much more conducive for anybody to operate whether in terms of business, leisure or work.”

“The President uses the occasion to give a snapshot of the increased activities the armed forces, police force, and intelligence agencies have embarked upon to effectively respond to the security challenges in the nation. He, however, urged journalists to be professional, bearing in mind the growth of the society and the security of the country. “That amounts to gagging the press. However, the media need to be thoroughly professional. It is equally important that journalists are well trained.”

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