Check Out Two Individuals That Were Beheaded By The Bakassi Boys
Back then in the year 1999, the Bakassi boys were introduced into Nigeria and everything changed. They were created so as to restore peace in the society and also to put an end to any bad blood or gangster group in the society. They were made because it was a bit difficult for the Police to operate alone due to the huge amount of crimes in the country.
Today's Headlines: Tension As Gunmen Attack Again; Army Commences Operation Still Water In Bakassi
Tension As Gunmen Attack Again Unknown gunmen attacked a security office at Central Body Neighbourhood Watch, Ogrute, Enugu-Ezike, in Enugu State's Igbo–Eze North Local Government Area, killing two people. Photo Credit: Sahara reporters According to reports, the gunmen stormed the office in the early morning hours of Tuesday, killing one security personnel and a former Commander.
History of the Bakassi boys from Anambra state.
The Bakassi boys was a vigilante group which was created in order to curb the crimes in the south eastern region. They were known for tackling robberies, ritual killings and also kidnapping. They move around with guns, Matchets, daggers and also objects containing dark magic, they also wore juju all over their body.
The Story of Bakassi and the Origin of "Odeshi" in Nigeria
The word 'Odeshi' originated from a vigilante group called the Bakassi Boys. This article is going to tell you about the wars they fought, the peace they brought and the troubles they caused. The Bakassi Boys were known to be the most dreadful and violent vigilante group in the history of Nigeria.
Hon. Essien Ayi Takes A Swipe At Ayade, Accuses Him Of Not Listening To Anyone
The member representing Akpabuyo, Bakassi and Calabar South federal constituency in the house of representatives, Rt Hon Essien Ekpenyong Ayi has accused the Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade of not listening to anyone with sound advice. He also said while governor Ayade was in the PDP, he never called for any party caucus meeting for six years that he was leader of the party in the state.
Today's Headlines: Willie Obiano Reacts To Bakassi Boys' Recent Story, Israeli Military Launch Airstrikes In Gaza
Willie Obiano Reacts To Bakassi Boys Photo credit: Punch News Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has reacted to the news of Bakassi Boys being present in the state. He said that Bakassi Boys have not been sighted in Anambra. The Anambra State's Police Command alongside the State Government have denied the presence of Bakassi Boys in the State.
Insecurity: Anambra Government Speaks on the alleged return of Bakassi Boys in the state
The level of insecurity in Nigeria at the moment is quite alarming. Though the country has always been embattled by insurgency, the insecurity condition has gotten worse in recent times. It appears the situation has overwhelmed the Nigeria security forces and the government at the federal level seems to have run out of ideas on how to effectively contain insecurity.
Today's Headlines: Anambra Govt Speaks On Bakassi Boys Re-emergence, Court Denise Baba Ijesha Bail
Anambra Govt Speaks On Bakassi Boys Re-emergence The Anambra State Government has debunked reports of the return of the dreaded Bakassi Boys vigilante group in the state. Speaking, the state’s Commissioner for Information,Don Adinuba, said Bakassi Boys would not be allowed to operate in the state.
Ebubeagu & Bakassi Boys Can Be The Counter-IPOB Groups Umahi Said Will Stop IPOB Threats & Killings
According to a report by Punch, the Ebonyi State Governor and Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Dave Umahi, on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ breakfast program while being asked questions about rising threats and killings in the southeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria, said counter-secessionist groups may rise in the South-East geopolitical zone if the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra does not call its members to order and stop the threats and killings.
Opinion: Bakassi Boys Return To The Streets Of South Eastern Nigeria And The Cause For Concern
In the early 2000s, the Bakassi Boys vigilante were popular and legendary in the South-East of Nigeria. They were said to be after criminals and evil people. They hunt, arrest suspects, forced confession out of them and execute them in the most inhumane way. Yes, their activities reduced crime but didn’t solve it; they even engaged in the extrajudicial killing of people.
Opinion: The Nigerian Police Should Cooperate With Bakassi To Restore Peace In The Southeast
Insecurity has become the major problem bedeviling the nation at the moment. Unfortunately, no part of the country is safe anymore. Originally, the northeast to be precise, Borno State, was the only part of the country that was experiencing insecurity due to the activities of the dreaded Islamic sect called Boko Haram.
VIDEO; Bakassi Boys Ride In An Entourage Of Cars Through A Street In Awka Displaying Their Might.
Residents were in fear following the news that the dreaded Bakassi boys were back in Awka, Anambra. Their return was sudden and totally unexpected and the residents of Awka wondered why they had come back. The Bakassi boys was a vigilante group formed in 1999 during the reign of President Olusegun Obasanjo, they were formed at a very critical time when crime and corruption was on the rise in the South East.
"Stop Pursuing Sunday Igboho, Apologize To Him", Woke Soyinka Tells FG
Prof. Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate and Prolific Writer, says it is not criminal or illegal for anyone to express a desire to leave any federation. He believes that the Federal Government's treatment of Sunday Igboho is unjust, and he is speaking out in support of the Yoruba human rights activist.
OPINION: Two Things Residents Of South-East Should Know About The Dreaded Bakassi Boys
Some hours ago, a group of boys dressed in Black and Red attire were seen singing and warning criminals in Anambra state, they were identified as Bakassi Boys. (Photo used for illustration only) Even though this looks like good news because of the high level of insecurity in the Eastern region of Nigeria, residents of the Southeast shouldn't be too comfortable with the reappearance of Bakassi Boys considering their history.
The Deadliest Armed Robber In The History Of Igbo Land Derico Nwamama
Many great people have emerged from Igbo land, many powerful men who will be remembered for all the terror they have unleashed. Many names like Chiejina, who was deadly ruthless, but one name that every Igbo person, particularly those born in the 1980s and 1990s, will remember is Okwudili Ndiwe.
"My Advice To FG Is That They Should Stop Calling Sunday Igboho As A Criminal" -Wole Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has reacted to the declaration of Sunday Adeyemo who is also called Sunday Igboho as a criminal by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Soyinka faulted Federal Government for not calling the killer herdsmen terrorists who are causing unrest for farmers. He advised the Nigerian government to stop referring to Sunday Igboho as a criminal.
Insecurity: Anambra Govt Opens Up On The Return Of Bakassi Boys
The Anambra State Government has finally come forward, to refute the trending reports of the return of dreaded Bakassi Boys security outfit in the state. The Anambra state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Don Adinuba, while speaking for the state government, stated that the government would not allow Bakassi Boys to return to or operate in the state again.
The history of Odeshi which became famous in Nigeria in the year 1998.
The Bakassi boys are usually regarded as the creators of the word Odeshi. The word Odeshi means a body which is immune to pain, it means a body which cannot be pierced by anything. The Odeshi started from the popular vigilante group which is known as the Bakassi boys.
Today's Headlines: Nigerians Will Miss Buhari After 2023- Yerima; Army Opens "Super Camp" In Bakassi
Nigerians Will Miss Buhari After 2023- Yerima. Yerima Abdullahi, a former education minister, says millions of Nigerians will miss President Muhammadu Buhari when he leaves office in 2023. Photo Credit: Peoples Gazette The former Minister further noted that Mr Buhari had developed the country and should remain focused amid hunger, unemployment and skyrocketing food prices.
Today's Headlines: Anambra Govt speaks on Return of Bakassi boys, Ex Bank MD convicted of stealing
Anambra State Government speaks on the Rumoured return of Bakassi Boys. Anambra State Government has debunked the rumors that the fearful Bakassi Boys Vigilante Group, has returned to the state to help the Government tackle the recent insecurity challenges in the Region. In a statement that was signed by the Anambra State Commissioner for information and Public Enlightenment, the commissioner described the news as false and advised the public to disregard the information.