Category: Defence/Security
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Bandits, Kidnappers And Their Informants Days Are Numbered – Wike Vows
From Lateef Taiwo Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike has sent a strong warning to criminal elements most especially those who serves as informants of bandits and kidnappers that the government is fully ready to get all of them eliminated, if they fail to desist from such act. Wike gave the warning…
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Governor Radda Urges Robust Vigilance Against Bandit Attacks, Inaugurates 3 Islamiyya Schools
From Lateef Taiwo The Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, has again stressed the importance of continued vigilance against bandits and criminal elements. He made the call yesterday while inaugurating three Islamiyya schools generously constructed by philanthropist Alhaji Abubakar Dardisu Wambam Mani. The schools, located in Yammama, Malumfashi, Mani Town, and Muduru, Mani Local…
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Troops clear ESN camp at Okigwe, neutralise kidnapper in Owerri
By our Correspondent Joint troops have cleared several camps of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and it’s Eastern Security Network (ESN) along Umulolo-Umukele- Amousu and Agbobu in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo state. The joint troops are made-up of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force in conjunction with…
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Police arrest ‘kidnap, killer’- suspect of lawyer’s daughter Nabeeha in Abuja
Police in Abuja have apprehended Bello Mohammed, 28, the alleged ‘kidnap and killer’ suspect connected to the abduction of Nabeeha, the daughter of a staff member of the National Population Commission (NPC), and Michelle, the teenage daughter of lawyer Oladosu Folorunso Ariyo. The arrest took place on January 20, executed by the Tafa Divisional Police…
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“North-East Rebuilding Movement Commends Nigerian Military’s Non-Kinetic Approach to Counterterrorism”
By Milcah Tanimu The North-East Rebuilding Movement has applauded the Armed Forces of Nigeria for adopting a non-kinetic approach in addressing the security challenges in the region. In a press release, the group welcomed the reported release of repentant Boko Haram terrorists, highlighting the Chief of Defence Staff’s disclosure that a significant number of surrendering…
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Troops clear ESN camp at Okigwe, neutralise kidnapper in Owerri
By our Correspondent Joint troops have cleared several camps of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and it’s Eastern Security Network (ESN) along Umulolo-Umukele- Amousu and Agbobu in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo state. The joint troops are made-up of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force in conjunction with…
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Nigerian Armed Forces deserve respect, honour…Akpabio
From Lateef Taiwo President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has paid glowing tributes to Nigeria’s fallen heroes, serving and retired military personnel, saying they deserve honour and respect. Akpabio, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon Eseme Eyiboh to commemorate this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day in…
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Insecurity: State Police Only Solution
– Sen. Sani Musa From Lateef Taiwo Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, APC, Niger East has called for the establishment of State Police, massive recruitment of men as well as new tactics in intelligence gathering to address the state of insecurity caused by multiple crimes, banditry and spate of kidnappings across the country.…
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Kaduna Commissioner of Police Boosts Confidence on Kaduna-Abuja Expressway
By Milcah Tanniu Commissioner of Police for Kaduna State, Audu Ali, has urged personnel deployed along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway to uphold professionalism in their duties. The directive follows the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s concern about the security situation on the expressway. Ali conducted a confidence-building and security assessment tour of the highway, accompanied by…
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Customs Seizes Contraband Worth N10.39 Billion, Including Smuggled Rice, Petrol, and Used Tyres
By Milcah Tanimu The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted contraband worth N10.39 billion from January to December 2023. The Customs Area Controller, Compt. Hassan Ejibunu, announced the interception of 1,119 contraband items in the South-West during the reviewed period. The intercepted contraband includes…