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National Assembly Calls on FG to Name Terrorism Financiers, Impose Death Penalty for Kidnapping
Nigeria’s National Assembly has intensified pressure on the Federal Government to publicly identify and prosecute financiers of terrorism as lawmakers in both chambers advanced sweeping security reforms aimed at curbing the country’s worsening insecurity. During separate plenary sessions, the Senate and House of Representatives pushed for tougher measures against terrorism backers and kidnappers. The Senate […]
Kogi Govt Reaffirms Zero Negotiation Policy as Bandit Attacks Surge
The Kogi State government has reiterated its stance against negotiating with criminal elements amid rising incidents of kidnapping across the state. Kogi, one of the North Central states grappling with increased criminal activity, has recorded several abductions in recent weeks. Last week, armed bandits launched two separate attacks in Yagba East Local Government Area, though […]
Police, vigilantes foil Lakurawa attack in Kebbi
Security operatives in Kamba, Kebbi State, have neutralised a suspected Lakurawa bandit and recovered two motorcycles during a dawn operation in Malan Yaro village, Dandi Local Government Area. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Officer, Nafiu Abubakar Kotarkoshi, the Divisional Police Officer in Kamba led a joint team of police operatives and […]
States Rally Behind Push for State Police Amid Escalating Insecurity
Amid rising killings, mass abductions, and widening security failures across Nigeria, several state Houses of Assembly are moving to back the creation of state police, a long-debated reform President Bola Tinubu has urged the National Assembly to legalise as part of ongoing constitutional amendments. With fewer than 400,000 police officers for a population exceeding 200 […]
Gov Adeleke Imposes 24-hour Curfew on Osun Community
A 24-hour curfew has been imposed on Igbajo, Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State, following a disruption of law and order in the community. The State Governor Ademola Adeleke in a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, oredered the immedaite lockdown of the town until calm is […]
Tinubu Declares Security Emergency as Lawmakers Oppose Talks With Bandits
President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, directing the military, police, and intelligence agencies to expand recruitment and deploy thousands of new personnel.
Lawmakers Hold Special Session on Escalating Security Crisis
The House of Representatives is currently holding a special plenary session focused on national security, admitting delegations from St. Kitts and Nevis and the United States Embassy.
BREAKING: Police Boss Pays Kebbi a Visit After Maga Schoolgirls’ Abduction
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Kebbi State on an official visit.
FG, Northern States Shut Schools as Insecurity, Mass Abductions Surge
The FG directed the shutdown of 41 unity schools across the North, while Kwara, Plateau, Niger, Benue and Katsina also suspended academic activities in selected schools due to security concerns. The directive came after bandits abducted 215 students and 12 teachers from St. Mary’s School, Papiri, in Agwara LGA of Niger State, just four days […]
Police Barricade PDP National Secretariat Amidst Leadership Crisis
The PDP headquarters at Wadata Plaza on Wednesday, was covered with barbed wire been used to create a barricade around the premises, preventing public access. The area remained under heavy security, though only a small contingent of police officers was visible. None of the leaders from the rival factions were seen at the secretariat. However, […]