The operation comes barely a week after suspected armed herders and local bandits, numbering about a thousand, ambushed and killed 11 security personnel drawn from the police and the Civil Protection Guards, known by the code name Anyam Nyom, within Katsina-Ala LGA. In a statement issued in Makurdi, the Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, […]
In a statement by Governor Monday Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Monday Itua, the operation carried out was coordinated by the Governor’s Principal Security Officer in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, local vigilantes, and other security agencies. Operatives reportedly trekked nearly five kilometres deep into the forest between Afuze and Ora, where the camps were uncovered […]
Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Development, Caroline Dafur, disclosed this in Jos, saying the children, aged between four and nine, were trafficked from Plateau to Anambra State. She added that the suspect behind the act has been arrested. Dafur described the rescue as a significant step in the fight against child trafficking, stressing that […]
The state’s commissioner of police gave the warning while addressing Deputy Commissioners in Ilorin, Kwara State Capital, saying that the directive aligns with the instructions of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. He stated that any officer found violating human rights or engaging in misconduct would face the most severe disciplinary sanctions. “Officers who interfere […]
The deputy governor of the state, Aminu Gumel, speaking on behalf of the members of the Governor, Umar Namadi, has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps deployed to the state of their safety and welfare throughout their service year. The governor, Umar Namadi, represented by his deputy, Aminu Gumel, after the swearing-in of […]
A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed stated that the decision was taken at the 14th regular meeting of the State Executive Council. In a chat with journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information, Bala Zango, said the move was aimed at bolstering collaboration between formal security agencies and local groups […]
The operation, followed actionable intelligence from ground troops, according to a statement by NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet. A combined force of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms and strike aircraft tracked terrorist movements near Banki. Real-time updates enabled precision airstrikes in three successive waves, targeting the terrorists’ movement […]
In a statement by the Acting Assistant Director 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect hails from Ateryange community in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, and is allegedly a high-profile member of the notorious bandits’ gang led by the wanted criminal, Akiki Utivi, popularly known […]
According to a statement released by the task force spokesperson, Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, the intelligence-led operation was carried out on Monday, September 16. The troops reportedly intercepted several armed bandits on motorcycles attempting to enter the forest. One bandit was killed, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. A motorcycle, two mobile phones, a machete, […]
This piece of information was disclosed in a post on X by the state’s Directorate of press. In the statement released, the governor also reteirated his administration’s commitment to justice, security and unity across the state. It was stated that Mutfwang made the pledge at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Jos, during the commencement of the […]