NUT PROTEST : WIKE WARNS AGAINST POLITICISING INSECURITY. (PHOTO).

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 NUT Protest : Wike Warns Against Politicising Insecurity The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned against politicising insecurity amid protests by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT wing, over the killing and abduction of school staff and children in Oyo State. Teachers stormed the FCTA Secretariat in Abuja to condemn the killing of Michael Oyedokun and to demand the release of abducted pupils and teachers from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area. The FCT minister addressed the protesters on Tuesday, saying the federal government is on its toes working to secure the rescue of the schoolchildren and their teachers. Wike urged protesters to avoid turning the tragedy into a political issue and to give security efforts time to produce results. Chairman of the union in the FCT, Mr Abdullahi Shafa, explained that the nationwide solidarity protest was to condemn the killing of the teacher and abduction of the school chil...

PLATEAU KILLINGS: RELEVANT LAWS TO TRY PERPETRATORS WILL SOON BE SIGNED INTO LAW-GOV. LALONG SAID TODAY.{PHOTOS}.


     Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau state on Tuesday  said the relevant laws to try perpetrators of the recent attacks on the Plateau will soon be signed into law.
Gov Lalong stated this while receiving the former Head of State and National Chairman of Nigeria Prays, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd) who visited the Governor.
 A statement signed by Yakubu Dati, the Commissioner of Information and made available to newsmen in Jos the Plateau state capital reads that "Gov Lalong said "we've reviewed adequate laws to prosecute offenders in Jos".
He commended the former Head of State for standing by the State as a father promising all efforts are being made to restore the State to it's place of glory."We will ensure the enthronement of sustainable peace on the Plateau." He added.Gen Yakubu Gowon who was in Jos to commenserate and sympathize with the people over this heinous crime decried the past practice where suspects arrested were taken to Abuja and eventually released.He added that "People arrested should be investigated and prosecuted in Jos where the crime was committed"He condemned social media reports blaming President Buhari as unfortunate stating that "the Buhari I know will not be involved, certainly no leader will encourage his people to be killed.".Gen Yakubu Gowon was also received by Prof Sonni Tyodden, Deputy Governor, members of the State executive council including the SGS, Chief Rufus Bature and the Chief John Dafaan, the Chief of Staff.More photos below.

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