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Security Forces Foil Terrorist IED Plot in Zamfara
Security operatives have neutralised an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected terrorists along the Danjibga-Kuncin Kalgo axis in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The spokesman of the police command, Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement, saying SP Abdulrazak Musa Hassan led the operation. The operation was carried out by a […]
Federal Government Allocates ₦2.45tn To States, FCT For Infrastructure, Security
The Federal Government said it allocated ₦2.45 trillion to the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between March 2024 and August 2025 to support infrastructure development and security interventions nationwide. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, disclosed this in a post on his verified X […]
FG to Engage Military Retirees to Reclaim Ungovern Spaces, Strengthen National Security
The Federal Government has announced plans to engage retired military personnel to reclaim ungoverned spaces in a bid to strengthen national security. This followed the inauguration of an 18-member committee by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), on Reclaiming Ungoverned Spaces for Economic Viability and the Repositioning of the Nigerian Legion corps of […]
Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers in Edo
Edo State Police Command said it has arrested an 18-year-old girl, who kidnapped herself and demanded N10m ransom. The state police spokesman, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed this to newsmen, saying the suspect was kidnapped along old INEC Road, Ekpoma. Ikoedem said that technical intelligence and field investigations led to the arrest of the suspect, which later […]
Alaafin Seeks Military Base In Otaefon, Callsfor Probe Into National Park Killings
The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has condemned the brutal attack on Oloka village, the killing of civilians and rangers within Old Oyo National Park, and sympathizes with the families of the forest guards In a statement signed by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, Alaafin described the […]
Ondo Attack: Aiyedatiwa Orders Heightened Security Across State
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has directed security operatives to strengthen security measures across the state’s 18 local government areas to prevent a recurrence of the recent attack on the police station in Ipele, Owo. The directive was issued after a security meeting with heads of various security agencies in the state, during […]
FG Moves to Shut Down Terrorists’ Social Media Accounts
The Federal Government has announced that the Nigerian security agencies are collaborating with major social media companies to identify and ban accounts used by terrorist and criminal groups to promote their activities and raise funds. The Director-General of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka disclosed this while speaking at an end-of-year briefing in […]
NSCDC Prepares For Christmas, New Year Festivities, Deploys 55,000 Operatives Nationwide
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 55,000 operatives across the country, as part of moves to safeguard citizens and protect critical national assets during the yuletide celebrations. The deployment, ordered by the Commandant General of the Corps, Ahmed Audi, is targeted at maintaining peace and order throughout the festive period. Audi […]
Nigerian Army Nabs ‘Notorious Bandit Leader’ In Benue
Troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari, under the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have apprehended a notorious bandit leader alleged to be responsible for multiple kidnapping and armed robbery incidents along the Benue – Taraba axis. Spokesman for the 6 Brigade, Lieutenant Muhammad Umar, in a statement disclosed that the […]
130 Pupils, Teachers Rescued in Niger State, Set to Arrive in Minna
The remaining 130 kidnapped pupils and teachers of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have regained freedom. Security sources said that the release took place in a forest between Kwara and Niger states. According to reports, armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and vehicles from the Office of […]