Arise News anchor, Rufai Oseni, has reacted to the viral video of a policeman waving at ‘vigilante men’.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’, Rufai insisted that Nigerians are not daft.

Recall that there was a viral video on Wednesday where a policeman was seen waving at large numbers of armed men previously tagged as
bandits.

However, the police, in a statement on Thursday, clarified that the said group of armed men riding on motorcycles were members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN.

Airing his own opinion, Rufai said, “Do they think Nigerians are daft or we don’t have brains?

“I don’t know when the police started giving salutes to vigilantes, and they carry some sophisticated weapons. So, the vigilante will be passing on motorcycle. Police will see them, police will be waving. Oh, vigilante, go ahead, go ahead.

“You see, we live in a mess. And this mess has been largely caused by our political class because of their own selfishness,” he said.

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The Anambra State-owned security outfit, Agunechemba, has successfully dislodged a terror group’s camp in Aguata Local Government Area, killing three armed men while several others escaped with gunshot wounds.

The operation, carried out Tuesday night by Agunechemba operatives attached to the FOB Unit in Aguata, led to the recovery of a Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG), AK-47 rifles, the gang’s operational white Hilux van, charms, handbags, and other incriminating items.

In a statement on Wednesday, Agunechemba’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Nweke Nweke, revealed that the gang had previously attacked the convoy of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Chief of Staff, Ben Nwankwo, killing four people, including two police officers and two civilians.

According to Nweke, the raid was conducted in partnership with the police after intelligence gathering pinpointed the gang’s hideout. During a fierce gun battle, three members of the group were neutralised.

“This gang had been masquerading in Federal Government security uniforms and had previously attacked the convoy of the Chief of Staff to Governor Soludo. Their downfall came during a firepower encounter with our operatives,” the statement read.

The gang was reportedly operating across Anambra South Senatorial District, engaging in kidnapping, armed robbery, and other violent crimes.

Prince Ken Emekayi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Security; Sylvester Ofodeme, Chairman of the State House of Assembly Committee on Internal Security; and Chief Chinenye Ihenko, Agunechemba’s Head of Operations, hailed the operation as a major breakthrough in the fight against insecurity.

The recovered weapons and vehicle are expected to aid further investigations into the group’s activities.

This latest success underscores the state government’s ongoing efforts to clamp down on criminal networks and restore peace across Anambra.

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has cautioned Nigerian governors against abusing state police when it is finally established.

Akpabio issued the warning on Tuesday during plenary as the National Assembly prepares to approve state police to tackle insecurity in the
country.

Recall that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday sent a Constitution Alteration Bill to the National Assembly, seeking the establishment of state police.

The Nigerian Senate fixed Wednesday (today) for the passage of the state police bill.

“Many of us like to go back home after we are through here, without being afraid of the state police.

“Even the current governors will one day leave office, they should not be afraid of the state police they created.

“Your conscience will be looking at you, and they will be interested in what you say. Since 1960 Nigeria did not have the courage to decentralize the police. This is the first time we’ll do it.

“And this will be done in two phases; one will be through alteration of the constitution and the other one we will embed an Act of
Parliament in order to bring out the modalities to avoid abuses,” Akpabio said.

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Residents of Igboho in Oyo State erupted in celebration after a kidnapped family, including a pregnant woman, her children, and a sibling, were released following a two-hour ultimatum issued by Yoruba activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho.

Videos circulating on social media showed large crowds singing, dancing, and rejoicing at the victims’ return to the community.

The release came shortly after Igboho addressed community leaders and traditional rulers, expressing outrage over rising kidnappings and insecurity in the area.

He accused some elements within the Fulani community of involvement in the abductions and referenced a recent case where a ransom bearer was allegedly killed.

“I am Sunday Igboho. I am calm because my fathers asked me to be calm with you. Let this be the last time such a thing will happen,” he warned, while giving a two-hour deadline for the release of the victims.

Igboho had earlier shown restraint at the request of traditional rulers but threatened decisive action if his ultimatum was ignored. Details of exactly how the victims were freed remain unclear, but the swift development has been widely attributed to his intervention.

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Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has responded to reports alleging that he is shielding the convicted
leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.

In an interview with Nevon News hosted by Rufai Oseni, the former Anambra Governor said he openly criticises every wrong done in Nigeria,
including the South East.

During the interview, Rufai told Obi that his critics are alleging that he does not criticise Kanu

Rufai said, ” Your critics allege that you don’t come out openly to criticise whatever is done wrong by Nnamdi Kanu because he is from
your place.”

But Obi responded saying, “that is nonsense, absolute nonsense. They don’t follow me because if you follow me, I criticise whatever
things that are wrong, whether in the East, North, or anywhere.

“But in criticising it, I keep saying that we should look at it holistically”.

On whether Nnamdi Kanu has done anything wrong to deserve his sentencing, Obi said “Nobody is perfect.”

According to him, “we all have the wrong side of us but I’m saying that in building the future, we use the experiences of things we didn’t
do well to do it better.

“Every human being has done wrong things in the past, whether it is Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho or Peter Obi, we have all done
something wrong.”

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By Chuks Collins, Awka
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The Anambra State Police command has stepped up it’s community policing teachings with interaction with schools

The package includes personal/corporate safety, and crime prevention strategies.

The Command while engaging the students and their school authorities on Tuesday, 11th February 2026, in an interactive session focused on school safety, personal security awareness, and crime prevention.

During the season the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations Department) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Oruru Harrison enlightened the students of Sacred Heart Academy Ifite Ogwari, in Ayamelum Council area of the State on the dangers of cultism, drug abuse, bullying, cybercrime, and other social vices.

He emphasised the importance of vigilance, responsible conduct and prompt reporting of suspicious activities in and around the school premises.

The Command encouraged students to imbibe positive relationships with law enforcement agencies and reassured them of the readiness of the police to respond swiftly to distress calls and security concerns affecting educational institutions.

The Police command also urged school administrators to strengthen internal security measures and maintain close collaboration with security agenciesbso as to proactively address potential threats.

The Command remains steadfast in its resolve to safeguard schools and create an enabling environment for academic excellence across the State.

The Executive Chairman of Enugu South Local Government Area, Dr. Caleb Onyema Ani, has has welcomed members of the council’s Forest Guard following their completion of a 10-week intensive security training programme in Osun State.

Addressing the officers at the council headquarters, Ani described the training as a significant step in strengthening grassroots security structures and enhancing the operational capacity of personnel tasked with safeguarding local communities.

The officers underwent rigorous instruction at Ila Orangun, as part of a state-coordinated initiative designed to bolster tactical proficiency, intelligence gathering, and coordinated response mechanisms.

The Enugu South contingent, led by Sector Commander Okechukwu Ugwu, formed part of a larger group of approximately 1,040 forest guard personnel drawn from political wards across Enugu State.

The programme focused on modern security strategies, surveillance operations, and techniques aimed at addressing criminal activities, particularly within forested and rural environments.

Ani commended the officers for their discipline, resilience, and dedication, noting that their willingness to undertake demanding training outside the state reflected a deep sense of responsibility and professional commitment.

He characterised the successful completion of the programme as a milestone in the ongoing efforts to reinforce the security architecture at the local level.

Caleb Onyema Ani, Chairman of Enugu South Local Government Area, addressing members of the Forest Guard at the council headquarters.

According to the chairman, the training initiative underscores the government’s proactive approach to tackling evolving security challenges.

He expressed confidence that the enhanced knowledge and tactical skills acquired by the officers would translate into improved vigilance, more effective patrol operations, and strengthened protection of forests and vulnerable communities.

Emphasising the collaborative nature of security management, Ani reiterated that ensuring peace and safety requires sustained synergy among federal, state, and local authorities, as well as active engagement with community stakeholders.

He urged the officers to remain professional, vigilant, and community-oriented in the discharge of their duties, stressing that public trust remains fundamental to the success of security operations.

The chairman also acknowledged the leadership of Ugwu throughout the training period, encouraging him to ensure the effective deployment of the knowledge gained.

He advised the officers to uphold the highest standards of conduct, discipline, and service delivery.

Reaffirming the council’s support, Ani pledged to provide the necessary logistical and operational backing to enable the Forest Guard perform optimally.

He assured the officers of continued motivation and institutional support, recognising the critical role they play in maintaining law and order.

The reception concluded with renewed assurances from the officers to intensify their efforts toward safeguarding lives and property, as well as sustaining peace and security within Enugu South Local Government Area.

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….Lilu, Orsuihiteukwa seek FG, States intervention

By Clems Iheme, and C Collins. who was at Orsuihiteukwa/Lilu

Two Anambra and Imo states communities bordering each other -Lilu (Ihiala LGA) and Orsuihiteukwa (Orsu) respectively have raised the alarm over recent more killings in their communities.

The outcry led by youths of these neighboring communities specifically fingered a previously booming location unfortunately baptized ‘Murder Valley’ by the gunmen as the main black spot and operational base of the murderous gangsters who have extinguished every form economic lives, decorum, and sanity but replaced it with the guns, and language of the jungle where might was power.

The location named Udeke by their ancestors according to history was renamed by these hoodlums as it has sadly became a spot where they do the absurd. They reportedly rape, rob, kill, maim and carry out human sacrifices for years now.

The Orsuihiteukwa Youths/the young-at-heart in the community led by Orsuihiteukwa Gadinma Ozo took select team of local/foreign based journalists, historians, anthropologists and documentarians to see things for themselves.

While addressing the visitors, the spokesperson for the community who gave his name simply as “Chukwuebuka”, noted that he’s presently keeping his full name under cover now for obvious security reasons said they were tired of running away from their homeland.

Chukwuebuka, like Lilu in Ihiala Council of Anambra State, lamented that “it was indeed doubtful if the Imo State governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma and the State Assembly still recognized Orsuihiteukwa and other neighbouring communities now daily soaked in blood as part of Imo State.”

He bemoaned the sad situation where the historical popular Eke Ututu market which hitherto drew patrons from all corners of the world become a wild forest in the last six years when insurgency started in the area.

Barrister Chukwuebuka told the visitors that majorly two villages of Orsu and Uda were the worst hit as almost the entire residents were driven out of their ancestral abode.

Moreso, all the major access roads, farmlands, bushparts, etc have been laced with deadly landmines. And needs military sweep as it has been decimating unsuspecting natives.

Toeing the same line of Lilu who intermarried, attends schools, churches in each other’s community asked the State government, ‘Is Orsuihiteukwa still part of Imo State? Where has our share of revenue allocation, appointments and other democracy dividends been going?

According to a resident who mustered enough courage to speak to the visiting team, the Federal and two States governments have failed us and our children.

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has commended Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, for his administration’s support to security agencies, saying it has strengthened operations and improved safety across the state.

Aneke spoke on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the governor at the Government House, Enugu, as part of his working tour following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu.

He said the sustained cooperation between the Enugu State Government and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), alongside other security agencies, had enhanced operational effectiveness and contributed to the relative peace and stability in the state.

According to him, the visit was also aimed at deepening collaboration to ensure Enugu remains secure and attractive for business and investment.

The CAS praised the pace of development under the Mbah administration, noting that the visible transformation of the state was evident even before landing.

He described the governor’s leadership as transformative and forward-looking, adding that Enugu had recorded significant changes compared to his previous visits.

Responding, Governor Mbah described Aneke as a distinguished son of Enugu State who had served the nation with honour and professionalism.

He praised the Air Force chief’s commitment to national security, recalling his prompt interventions in support of security efforts in the state.

The governor acknowledged the strong partnership between the state and Air Force personnel deployed in Enugu, noting that joint operations had led to the dismantling of criminal hideouts and the restoration of safety in previously threatened areas.

Mbah disclosed that locations once prone to criminal activities were being converted into large-scale farm estates, in line with the administration’s strategy of linking security with economic productivity.

He assured the Nigerian Air Force of the state government’s readiness to expand collaboration, including support for resettlement homes, agricultural projects and other initiatives for officers and personnel.

The governor also commended the Air Force leadership for renewed momentum in tackling insecurity nationwide, pledging sustained cooperation to ensure lasting peace and inclusive development in Enugu State.