ENUGU STATE Political Voices

ADC ENUGU NORTH GENERAL MEETING & UNVEILING OF NEW OFFICE

You are cordially invited.

Date: 17 January 2026 | Time: 12:00 PM

Venue: Formal Austine Best Building, Ugwu Achara Junction, Ogurugu Road, Nsukka.

Old and new members, at home and abroad, are called to align with the new order.
History will remember those who stood up.

Signed:
Hon. Prince Kingsley Acharabagu
Enugu North Zonal Chairman

Niger Attack: At 10am Yesterday, We Counted 55 ∆ea∆ Bodies, Says Ex-Army Commander

Former Brigade Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole in the North-East, Yahaya Lakale, has revealed disturbing details about the recent terrorist attack at Kasuwan Daji Market in Niger State.

Lakale disclosed there were no active security personnel present at the market when the deadly attack occurred.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, the retired senior military officer described the incident as a tragic consequence of prolonged security neglect.

Lakale confirmed that by 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, at least 55 bodies had already been recovered from the scene of the massacre.

He said the death toll was established through a direct physical count carried out in the aftermath of the attack.

According to him, he personally instructed local authorities and community leaders not to bury any victim until proper documentation was completed.

Lakale explained that his directive was aimed at ensuring transparency and accuracy in reporting the scale of the tragedy.

He stated that the bodies were to be counted, recorded on video, photographed, and properly documented before burial.

The former brigade commander lamented that conflicting reports had emerged about the incident, creating confusion and misinformation.

He insisted, however, that the figure of 55 corpses counted by mid-morning was accurate and verifiable.

Lakale described Kasuwan Daji as a well-known hotspot for terrorist and bandit activity.

Despite this reputation, he said the area has suffered from little to no meaningful security deployment for several years.

He expressed concern that communities repeatedly targeted by armed groups are often left without adequate protection.

Lakale noted that the absence of security forces created an enabling environment for terrorists to operate freely.

He warned that ignoring such vulnerable locations only emboldens criminal groups and increases civilian casualties.

The retired officer further highlighted the geographical proximity between Kasuwan Daji Market and Papiri village.

Papiri village was previously in the news following the abduction of schoolchildren by suspected bandits.

Lakale said both locations are separated by only a short distance, roughly a 20-minute drive.

Despite their closeness, he explained that the areas fall under different administrative jurisdictions.

Kasuwan Daji Market is located in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

Lakale argued that such administrative boundaries should not be an excuse for gaps in security coverage.

He emphasized that terrorists do not respect local government boundaries when planning attacks.

The former commander criticized what he described as a pattern of reactive security responses rather than preventive deployment.

He said communities often receive attention only after mass casualties have already occurred.

Lakale called for proactive intelligence-driven security presence in known flashpoints across Niger State.

He stressed that markets, schools, and rural communities remain prime targets for armed groups.

According to him, the failure to protect such spaces undermines public confidence in state protection.

Lakale also pointed out that repeated attacks have traumatized residents and disrupted economic activities.

Kasuwan Daji Market, he said, serves as a vital trading hub for surrounding communities.

The attack has reportedly forced many residents to flee the area out of fear of further violence.

Security analysts say Lakale’s revelations raise serious questions about operational readiness and deployment strategy.

Civil society groups have called for an independent investigation into the security lapses surrounding the attack.

Residents are also demanding accountability from both state and federal authorities.

They argue that known terror hotspots should never be left without visible security presence.
The Niger State attack adds to growing concerns about insecurity spreading beyond Nigeria’s traditional conflict zones.

Observers warn that without urgent action, similar tragedies could occur in other neglected rural communities.

Lakale concluded by urging authorities to prioritize human lives over bureaucratic procedures and political calculations.

He stressed that preventing future massacres requires sustained security commitment, not temporary responses after public outrage.

The tragedy at Kasuwan Daji Market stands as another painful reminder of the cost of delayed and inadequate security intervention in Nigeria.

INEC Slams Fake 2027 Election Timetable Reports | TPN

(TPN) – The Independent National Electoral Commission has denied releasing any timetable for the 2027 general election.

INEC described circulating reports on a 2027 election schedule as false and misleading.

The Commission said no timetable or schedule of activities has been approved or published.

INEC cited Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, which mandates election notices not earlier than 360 days before polling day.

The electoral body assured Nigerians that an official timetable will be released in due course.

INEC said all verified updates will come only through its official channels.

The statement was signed by Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, on January 2, 2026.

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