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 […]
According to report, the bandit leader was the second-in-command to Kachala Shuaibu, leader of a gang operating within Masalaci Boka and Ofere Forest areas of Kogi State. The development comes barely a week after troops recorded a similar feat, neutralising another commander, Kachalla Balla, alongside five of his gang members in a breakthrough against banditry […]
The commanders identified as Mahmud Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a/Abbas/Mukhtar, and his deputy, Abubakar Abba, also known as Isah Adam/Mahmud Al-Nigeri, popularly called Mallam Mamuda, Mahmud Al-Nigeri will be arraigned alongside Abu Bara’a before justice Wmeka Nwite on a 32 counts charge on terrorism. According to the court, both men are alleged to have […]
The operatives, attached to the BUA Cement Factory, were ambushed and killed by suspected kidnappers. During the assault a Chinese expatriate was abducted, while four others were rescued. Four additional victims sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital. Subsequently, the NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Audi, directed the Edo Command and senior […]
The arrest was confirmed in a statement released by the command’s Public Relations Officer of the state, SP Abdullahi Haruna. According to him, “On the directives of the Commissioner of Police, the Command in a sustained surveillance operation and in collaboration with the local Vigilante apprehended the suspects on 6th September 2025.” Haruna gave the […]
The OCHA Brigade is a state-run enforcement agency in Anambra, tasked with ensuring environmental sustainability, enforcing government policies on cleanliness, order, and discipline, and improving the overall health of the state. Eyewitness near the scene and a trader in the market who identified herself as Chinwendu said, “The incident occurred this morning as some traders were […]