Insecurity

Matthew Abo, the Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism of Benue State, was kidnapped on Sunday night, sending shockwaves across the region. The abduction took place at Abo's residence in Zaki-Biam, a significant administrative hub of the Ukum Local Government Area in the state. The incident occurred between 8 pm and 10 pm, as reported by multiple eyewitnesses. According to these accounts, the perpetrators, whose identities are currently unknown, launched their attack on the Commissioner's home. They arrived on four motorcycles, forcefully entered Abo's home, and fired shots indiscriminately. The identity of the assailants, their motives, and the current whereabouts of the Commissioner remain unclear at this time. Government Confirmation and Response Sir Tersoo Kula, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hyacinth Alia, confirmed the incident on Monday. Expressing regret over the kidnapping, Kula stated, "Unfort...

United States President Joe Biden has praised President William Ruto for stepping up to lead peacekeeping efforts in Haiti. President Biden said the United Nations-backed security mission seeks to restore peace and stability in Haiti. “I call on the security council to authorise this mission now, the people of Haiti can not wait much longer,” he said. He made the remarks during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in the presence of President Ruto. The Situation in Haiti Haiti is a Caribbean country that has been facing a series of political, economic, social, and humanitarian crises for decades. The country suffers from poverty, inequality, corruption, violence, insecurity, and natural disasters. The country has also been struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts. The situation in Haiti worsened on July 7, 2021, when President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated by a group of armed m...