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 […]
Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, said the command was fully prepared to ensure a safe and hitch-free event. “Our men will be deployed in full strength to police the game,” he said, promising the safety of everyone attending or travelling for the match. Read Also: AFCON 2025: Rohr fires Eagles warning ahead of JKK Uyo showdown Azare […]
In a statement released by the spokesman for the command, Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects, identified as Nmesoma Nwoye, female, aged 23 years, and Chibuike Ogbu, male, aged 24 years, were arrested after intelligence-led operations uncovered that the supposed victim conspired with Chibuike (her boyfriend) to stage her own abduction. Ikenga said that the suspects initially […]
The Federal Government says not less than 828 illegal immigrants were deported in 2024 as part of its intensified efforts to combat irregular migration and tighten national security. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Abuja. Speaking on the government’s achievements, Tunji-Ojo noted that in the last one year, […]
The suspect, a resident of Irolu-Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, was arrested on Wednesday. This is contained in a statement signed by the Corps Commander Alade Adedigba in Abeokuta.Adedigba stated that Awoyemi’s wife, Tope Awoyemi, reported the alleged kidnapping of the suspect on November 10 at the Amotekun Irolu outpost. Adedigba […]
Reports say that the travellers were kidnapped by gunmen between Sagamu Area Command of the Nigeria Police and Ilisan township. One of the victims was shot in the knee but managed to escape. According to security sources, the kidnapping was an insider’s job, as all the victims who are foreign nationals arrived in the country the […]