Security General

NDLEA intercepts 942 explosives en-route Zamfara, recovers 314,020 pills of tramadol

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a commercial vehicle loaded with 942 explosives along Kaduna-Zaria expressway. The Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja said the vehicle was coming from Nasarawa and heading to Zamfara. Babafemi said the explosives were concealed

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NDLEA Seizes Drugs Worth ₦3.4 Billion in Major Busts Across Lagos and Rivers

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have struck a significant blow against illicit drug trafficking, seizing narcotics with an estimated street value of ₦3.428 billion in coordinated operations across Lagos and Rivers states. According to a statement released by NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi, the seized drugs include a staggering 3.5 million pills

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General Security

EFCC Arrests Socialite E-Money for Alleged Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested popular socialite Emeka Okonkwo, widely known as E-Money, over allegations of money laundering. The arrest took place in the Omole area of Lagos State, where E-Money was apprehended by the anti-graft agency. Following his arrest, E-Money has been transferred to EFCC custody in Abuja. Reports indicate

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General Security

Marwa insists on drug tests for corps members

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), has reiterated the agency’s call for mandatory drug tests for corps members, describing the initiative as a preventive—not punitive—measure. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Olakunle

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Politics Security

Mutfwang convenes stakeholders’ meeting over Plateau killings

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau on Monday convened a meeting with critical stakeholders over the recent killings in the state. Speaking at the event, Mutfwang said that the meeting aimed at fashioning out ways of tackling the recurrent attacks and wanton destruction of properties in the state. The governor, who said that the security challenges

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Security General

Police kill 4 suspected kidnapers linked to CEO’s murder in Rivers

The Police Command in Kaduna State on Tuesday confirmed the death of one person sequel to a suspected accidental discharge of a dane gun. The command, therefore, denied the occurrence of any explosion in any part of the state as earlier peddled by some rumour merchants. The command in a statement,”At about 8:30 am, our

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Security General

I-G tasks officers on diligence, fairness to general public

The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday tasked police officers to be diligent and fair to the general public in the discharge of their duties. These, he said, are achievable when officers uphold the highest standard of professionalism, integrity and service. Egbetokun gave the charge during the commissioning of a newly built

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Security General

Police investigate alleged officer’s suicide in Port Harcourt

The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed the commencement of an investigation into the death of a police officer who allegedly took his own life in Port Harcourt. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. “We received a report about an officer who allegedly killed himself. “However,

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Security General

Alleged N5.2m extortion: NSCDC CG orders detention of erring officers

Dr Ahmed Audi, the Commandant-General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered the immediate detention of officers accused in the alleged N5.2 million extortion from some travelers. This is contained in a statement by the NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Afolabi Babawale on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria

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Security

Insecurity:  Niger Govt bans tricycles, bikes operations 

The Niger Government has banned the commercial tricycle and motorcycle riders from operating from 6p.m to 6a.m due to rising insecurity in Minna, the state capital. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Bologi Ibrahim, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Mohammed Bago in Minna. The governor stated that the curfew became necessary to stem

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