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 […]
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 directive follows a deadly attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Darajamal, Bama LGA of Borno State, which claimed the lives of civilians and soldiers. Vice President Kashim Shettima, in a condolence message, described the incident as a profound national loss. He expressed sympathy to the government and people of Borno State, and assured them […]