They Want To Burn The Country Down – Presidency Raises Fresh Alarm over Alleged Plots

By Doris Isreal Ijeoma The Nigerian Presidency has raised a fresh alarm over alleged plots to destabilize the country, warning of “forces of evil” bent on causing chaos and destruction. In a statement on social media, Dada Olusegun, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, accused those behind the plots of spreading falsehoods and attempting to discredit government officials. Olusegun cited the example of Governor Zulum’s son, who was falsely accused of murder, and later criticized for his English fluency when he denied the allegations. “They want to burn the country down,” Olusegun warned. “Our fiduciary responsibility is to stop them!” This latest alarm follows a previous warning by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, who alleged that supporters of Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, are behind planned protests across the country. Onanuga claimed that the same individuals who instigated the destructive ENDSARS protest in 2020 are now planning to stage nationwide protests under the guise of “EndBadGovernance” and “Tinubu Must Go”. The Presidency has described the protesters as “anarchists” and “bad losers” who cannot wait for the next election in 2027. Onanuga warned that their actions amount to high treason and called on security agents to interrogate those involved. Politics Nigeria reports that a 10-day protest is planned to begin on August 1st, with Nigerians expected to take to the streets to demand better living conditions and an end to economic hardship

Hoodlums Burn Down Residence Of Former Nigerian Governor

Hoodlums wreaked havoc in the Gboko area of Benue State by setting ablaze the residence of Late Aper Aku, the former Governor of the state.  The incident, which occurred on Monday, saw the occupants safely evacuated before the assailants touched the building.  Deborah Aku, daughter of the late governor, revealed that the police rescued them from the premises before the attack escalated.  The ordeal traces back to March when a man wielding a cutlass threatened the household, alleging his goat died after drinking water from their premises.  Despite reporting the issue to the police and pursuing legal recourse, the family faced another assault on Monday morning.  Armed with weapons, over 30 individuals besieged the house, vandalizing property, and killing their dog before setting the house ablaze.  The police, while able to rescue the occupants, were outnumbered by the assailants. Investigations are underway, with authorities urged to address the escalating security concerns in the area.  The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident, emphasizing the need for further investigation.  Mkeenem Moses, Senior Special Assistant to the Benue Governor, condemned the attack, calling for swift action to prevent future assaults in the region.