Category: Defence/Security
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Military assaults neutralise 50 bandits in Kaduna State – Commissioner
The Kaduna State Government said no fewer than 50 bandits have been killed by a combined ground and air assault in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this in a statement he issued on Tuesday in Kaduna. “In an inspiring…
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Troops neutralise 20 terrorists in Borno – Commander
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated 20 Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists at Chabbal area in Jere Local Government Area of Borno. The Theatre Commander, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, made the disclosure in an interview with our correspondent, in Maiduguri on Tuesday. Musa said…
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Eid-El-Maluud: FRSC warns motorists against reckless driving, speed
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday, urged motorists and other road users to avoid reckless driving during the Eid-El-Maluud celebration. The FRSC made the appeal in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Mr Bisi Kazeem, in Abuja. Kazeem called on motorists to exhibit more patience and resist the temptation to…
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Eid-el-Maulud: Minister tasks Nigerians on resilience, selflessness
The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi, has called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of faith, resilience, selflessness and renewed commitment to tolerance and peaceful coexistence at Eid-el-Maulud. The Press Secretary to the Minister, Mr Osaigbovo Ehisienmen, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. The minister called for greater collaboration between…
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Auto crash claims 11 lives in Kwara
The federal road safety corps (FRSC) have confirmed that 11 persons lost their lives in a Road Traffic Crash (RTC) on Sunday. The Kwara Sector Commander, Corps Commander Jonathan Owoade, who confirmed this to newsmen in Ilorin, said that the crash occurred on Jebba-Bode Saadu road. Owoade said that the crash involved a private Toyota…
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Kwara police rescue kidnapped twin children of traditional ruler, 3 domestic staff
The Police Command in Kwara has rescued the kidnapped twin girls and three domestic staff of Oba Samuel Adelodun, the Owalobo of Obbo Ayegunle, in Ekiti Local Government area of the State. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, disclosed this on Sunday in Ilorin. He said that the kidnappers, under intense pressure from…
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NAF denies paying bandits for captured anti-aircraft gun
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has denied a news report circulating on some media platforms alleging that it paid N20 million to bandits who operate in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State in exchange for a captured anti-aircraft gun. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, made the…
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FRSC vows to impound vehicles without number plates
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Ondo State Command, vowed on Saturday in Akure that it would impound vehicles without number plates and those with illegal registration. Mr Ezekiel SonAllah, State Sector Commander of the corps told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the command would ensure that only duly registered vehicles ran on roads…
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Indian hemp farmer, manager, others bag 75 years imprisonment each
The Federal High Court, Benin, on Thursday sentenced an Indian hemp farmer and dealer, Mike Omoarukhe, to 75 years imprisonment, the NDLEA stated in Abuja on Friday. NDLEA’s spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, said in a statement that the drug dealer’s manager and three others working on his Indian hemp farms were also sentenced to 75…