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Those who are saddled with the responsibility of securing the lives and properties of Nigerians are no longer secured in some parts of the country, particularly the South-East and parts of South-South.

The t security operatives in the two geopolitical zones have in recent time witnessed attacks in several security formations, making residents vulnerable to attacks by criminal elements.

DAILY POST recalls that there have been series of attacks on security personnel and public facilities in the regions, particularly Imo State in the South-East.

More worrisome is the unprecedented attacks on security operatives in Akwa Ibom and Rivers State a few days ago that led to the death of about 12 police officers who were on duty.

Recall that gunmen at the weekend attacked a Divisional headquarters in the Odoro Ikpe in Ini Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, gunned down five officers and one civilian.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macedon, who confirmed the incident to DAILY POST correspondent on phone, said the police command would ensure that the assailants were arrested and prosecuted.

According to the PPRO: “Yes, there was an attack of the Divisional Police Headquarters, Odoro Ikpe.

“Six persons, including five officers and a wife of an officer, were killed.”

He said items destroyed included vehicles and other valuables.

“I urge the good people of Ini LGA to stay calm as we are working with relevant security agencies and the state government to ensure that the situation is contained and necessary modalities put in place to forestall a reoccurrence.

“There is no cause for fear as the culprits will be brought to book in no distant time,” he said

Similarly, unknown gunmen killed at least seven police officers at different points in Rivers State between the same day as some stations were attacked and destroyed.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Nnamdi Omoni, in a statement on Saturday said that the attack which took place at 8:30 pm, on Friday was carried out by “unknown gunmen who drove in two branded Hilic vans.”

Omoni said two policemen were killed by the gunmen at a special checkpoint between Choba community in Obio/Akpor and Emohua Local Government Areas and burnt a private car belonging to one of the officers.

The Rivers Police Spokesman said the second attack was launched on a police station in Rumuji, a town along the Bayelsa axis of the East-west road in Emohua LGA and dropped two more policemen dead and set a police patrol van ablaze.

According to the PPRO, the third attack was launched on another police station in Elimgbu Community in Obio/Akpor LGA, where three additional police officers were killed.

Some concerned citizens in some of the affected areas who spoke with DAILY POST on the telephone said the security agencies were no longer secured in the region, stressing that they were also in need of help.

A trader in Rumuokoro market Port Harcourt, who spoke with DAILY POST correspondent, lamented the level of insecurity in the State.

“Some security personnel in this part if the country are always scared of going to work for the fear of been attacked.

“I recently when there was an attack around this area, some of the police officers removed their uniform and ed as as civilians so that they will not be killed.

“There is no day you will not hear news about killings in this state. First, it was cult activities when the rival cult groups were disturbing the peace of the state.

“Secondly, it was the fear of Fulani herdsmen in various villages across the state

“The insecurity in Rivers State has taken another turn since security situation got deteriorated across the country recently.

“It is no longer the usual cult war that the state is known for. Right now nobody is safe.

“When there are security problems in your area, the normal thing is that you run to a police station to be secured till probably when the situation is calm but the game has changed.

“The security agencies, police officers, the Nigerian army and other operatives now run to us for help. They are no longer safe. And our government is not helping matters.

“Our people keep dying on daily basis. This is not the Nigeria that I know. How we suddenly landed in this unquenchable firs remains unknown to me”.

A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps, serving in one of the villages in Orlu in Imo State, who pleaded not to be mentioned in print, regretted having the area as her Place of Primary Assignment, PPA.

She said the worsening security situation in Orlu is threatening the lives of corps in the various communities.

“We are strangers here, we don’t know anybody so when there is a problem, we hardly know where to go.

“Although the citizens are good people and they are nice to us but that does not guarantee our safety. We are in God’s hand.

“Security operatives particularly the Nigerian army has assured us of our safety but the big question is, are they even safe?

“NYSC management should stop posting corps to this part of the county maybe till normalcy returns”.

DAILY POST reports that Orlu the second largest city in Imo State is relatively the epicentre of attacks on police formations in the South-East region.

However, the Federal Government on Tuesday declared that the killing of security operatives in some parts of the country amounted to a declaration of war on the country.

Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed while reacting to the incessant attacks during a press conference in Lagos, condemned the trend, stating that the perpetrators would pay dearly for their actions.

According to the Minister: “I want to say, unequivocally, that any attack on our security men and women is an attack on the state and a declaration of war on the nation. It follows, therefore, that this will be countered with overwhelming force.

“Whether known or unknown gunmen, those engaged in this dastardly act will pay dearly for their actions”.

Similarly, President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday during the security meeting which has been on since a week ago, approved new security measures specifically for the South East and South-South geo-political zones of the country.

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, who, briefed journalists at the State House shortly after the meeting, refused to reveal details of the measures.

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Hmmm..

I do not the killing of security agents because they are people’s fathers, husbands, brothers, uncles, benefactors, etc.

But forgive me if I say it serves them right.

Southeast was excessively militarized and over policed with checkpoints after every 500meters, where you drop #50 or more; and all those who have dared not give this money have been sent to early grave.

We carried placards and flags asking them to stop choking us that we can no longer breath but what we did we get? Our children we arrested and made to swim in the mud and made caricature of. Others were shot and buried in shallow graves.

And you think, like George Floyd, we are gonna put our hands behind our backs and choke to death?

No way!

Any security personnel who cannot apply reason to the directives of their Fulani masters to kill and destroy in Igboland, will be wasted before we are wasted!

Rubbish!

Let the government continue to toy with the lives of its security personnel with their yeye UGM game in the south East..
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“Security operatives particularly the Nigerian army has assured us of our safety but the big question is, are they even safe?

“NYSC management should stop posting corps to this part of the county maybe till normalcy returns”.

...as if any part of the country is safe

in as much as the killings cannot be justified, it's worthy of note that they're having a taste of their own medicine. I Pray Sanity returns In The Nearest Future

Peace would return very very soon.... there is always a gauge even in wars. when it goes beyond the norm, even the oppressors would seek humility while sueing for peace..

The herdsmen and bandits would soon start exposing and attacking their own whom have gone beyond gauge, the attack might even get to those in the seats of power.

Peace would come.

Buratai will have made lot of people suya.

Hmm hmm
No quest

Poor journalism

Journalism from Aba

They were not people's friendly there were government terror organisation

It's unfortunate....

Very unfortunate....


Very very unfortunate.....

That this APC istration has failed woefully....

What will be their campaign slogan 2023?

Only time shall tell.

Peaceful division will solve Nigeria major problem.




Fact.

Hmm
This life is somehow. So they can still that the people exist and even run to them for help?

Armaggedon:
...as if any part of the country is safe

If you ask me,they should remove the NYSC shit.

It purpose has been defeated since.

Odi "woro si woro'

OK na

There was a country

Lol. They now know that Jesus is Lord lol. Make una no run, Nigeria is not worth dying for. It is the most useless country in the whole wide world. If you die, commissioner go sit on top your gratuity and compensation, your family go cry before dem go see shishi . A word is enough for the wise.

It's finished

One of the major characteristics of a failed nation.
The fight against the security agents in southeast is a show of no confidence in their ability to perform their duty judiciously.
I don't like the killing of the security men, but do you know how many lifes, families and even communities they have thrown into perpetual despair because of their unjust acts!
We don't call for proactive laws and justice for nothing, it is because we know the table has the capacity to turn and the vanquished today may become Victor tommorow.
The solution is still negotiation and ensuring justice in the discharge of security duties, it will boost people confidence in them and the government.







I rise

Police and army now run to civilians for cover.. Nothing Buhari no go see for the oza room.

IgweOfNnewi:
Buratai will have made lot of people suya.

Buratai was the COAS when ESN suya-rized some military people in Orlu.
It was during Buratai' term that that soldier was seen running helter skelter in Orlu looking for where to hide.

It was shortly after this episode that Buratai, along with the other service chiefs, were removed.

The idiots are looking for a pretext to attack igbo land.

Why were these special security measures not applied to the kaduna kidnappers whom lai mohammed says he can locate Or the North Eastern boko haram, or ansaru, ??

Useless genocidal bastards ....

To the soldiers and the police...

You have already lost all sympathy . What you should be doing now is trying to win the hearts and minds of the people you are meant to protect. More genocide will create more radicalization of youths and more casualties on your part.

This government is evil

E don red

That's why they kept pushing for change of Buratai.

Dem know wetin for happen.

The hunter have become the hunted

wahala dey o