* Insecurity threatening Nigeria’s democratic gains, kidnapping of children national tragedy, Akpabio warns

• Says terrorism has no tribe, religion or political affiliation

*Troops repel terrorist attack in north-east, lose five soldiers, three CJTF members

*Police kill two kidnappers, rescue former power minister’s sister, two children

President Tinubu reaffirms his commitment to fighting insecurity and ensuring the release of captives, vowing Nigeria will not bow to terrorists.

* Insecurity threatening Nigeria’s democratic gains, kidnapping of children national tragedy, Akpabio warns