Category: Defence/Security
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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…
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Insecurity: Cleric calls for establishment of state police
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A Senior Pastor in the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Ilorin District Headquarters, Kwara state, Pastor Moses Ademola Popoola, has thrown his weight behind the establishment of State Police to stem the ravaging insecurity across the country, particularly the unwarranted killings of innocent Nigerians. Fielding questions from journalists on the sideline…
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North Central Group Commends Federal Government’s Intervention in Plateau Attacks
By Milcah Tanimu The Plateau Humanitarian Vanguard, a social-cultural group in the North Central zone, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, for their prompt response to the recent attacks in Plateau State. The attacks occurred on Christmas Eve, resulting in over 100 casualties and the…
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Sokoto State Government Vows to Tackle Banditry and Security Challenges
By Milcah Tanimu In a reaffirmation of its commitment to addressing the root causes of banditry and security challenges, the Sokoto State Government, led by Governor Col. Ahmed Usman (retired), emphasizes a dedicated approach. Col. Usman, the Special Adviser on Security Matters, underscores the government’s determination to confront security issues and implement empowerment programs for…
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Yuletide- NSCDC Assures BSEMA Of Hitch Free Exercise In IDPs Camp Across Benue
From Lateef Taiwo, Makurdi Few days to Christmas,Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp,NSCDC, Benue State command has assured Benue State Emergency Management Agency, BSEMA, of more collaboration to ensure a hitch free yuletide especially in the 14 IDPs camp across the state. Commandant NSCDC Benue State command Yakubu Ibrahim gave the assurance when he received…
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Anti-Corruption: Reps C”ttee Restates Commitment To Combating Corruption In Nigeria
From Lateef Taiwo The House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption has reinstated it commitment to developed an effective ways of combating corruption in Nigeria. Chairman of the committee Hon. Kayode Akinolu gave the assurance on Thurday during the inauguration of his committee at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. He further emphasized his committee readiness…
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Cleric Murder: Yobe Hight Court Sentenced Ex-Soldier To Death by Hanging.
From our Correspondent The Yobe State High Court sitting in Potiskum town, of yobe state, has sentenced a dismissed soldier, Lance Corporal John Gabriel, to death by hanging and Lance Corporal Adamu Gideon to 10 years imprisonment. Justice Usman Zanna Mohammed who handed down the verdict convicted Mr Gabriel with Nigerian Army number, N/A13/69/6522 attached…
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How ATBU Student was killed-Police
From Lateef Taiwo Commissioner of Police Bauchi State Command, CP Auwal Musa Mohammed received in audience the leadership of two students bodies(NUBAS and SUG ) in his office at the State Command Headquarters,their visits were prompted by the recent incident which occurred on 02/12/2023 where some unknown persons, numbers not ascertained, snatched a handbag containing…
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FCT Police Apprehend 43 Criminal Suspects, Recover Arms and Stolen Vehicles
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has successfully arrested 43 criminal suspects involved in various offenses, including culpable homicide, kidnapping, armed robbery, ‘one chance,’ illegal possession of firearms, and cultism. The arrests were made in a concerted effort to address rising criminal activities in the region. Among the apprehended suspects, 11 were allegedly involved in…
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“Imo Police Arrest 18 Suspected IPOB Members for Killing DPO and Inspector”
The Imo State Police Command has apprehended 18 individuals suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in connection with the killing of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and an inspector at Ahiara Junction in Ahiazu-Mbaise Local Government Area. The officers were attacked by the suspects, dressed in military camouflage, while stopping…