Security General

Federal and Edo State Governments Establish Committee to Investigate Killings of Travellers

In response to the tragic killings of 16 Kano-bound travelers in Uromi, the administrative headquarters of Esan North-East Local Government Area, the Federal Government, in collaboration with the Edo State Government, has formed a fact-finding committee. The announcement was made by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, during a meeting with a high-powered delegation from

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Security General

Navy apprehends 27 in Lagos drug raid

 The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has apprehended 27 suspected drug peddlers during a coordinated raid in Gidan Drama, Malu Road, Apapa, Lagos State. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the ship’s spokesman, Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim. Ibrahim explained that NNS BEECROFT personnel identified the criminals’ hideout in Gidan Drama and dislodged

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Security

Police detain 2 suspects over murder of octogenarian in Anambra

The Police Command in Anambra has detained arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of an 80-year-old woman, Mrs. Theresa Igbojonu. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed their arrest and detention for prosecution in a statement on Tuesday in Onitsha. Ikenga said the alleged deceased octogenarian was from the Umunwaji Ogboro

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Oil and Gas General Security

Army arrests 43 suspected oil thieves in 3 states

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have apprehended 43  suspected oil thieves during a coordinated raid on illegal artisanal refineries across Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states. Spokesman for the division, Lt.-Col. Danjuma Danjuma, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt on Sunday, noting that 14 artisanal refineries were also dismantled during the operations. Danjuma

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Security

Bauchi police urge protest organisers to reconsider nationwide protest

 The police in Bauchi State have expressed concerns over the planned nationwide “Take It Back Movement,” protest, urging organisers to reconsider and postpone the event. The protest, scheduled for Monday,  coincides with National Police Day, which is intended to recognise the resilience and dedication of Officers and Men within the Nigeria Police Force. CSP Ahmed

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Security General

Obstructing officers in the line of duty is a criminal offence — Hundeyin

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Lagos State Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, says that obstructing police officers while discharging their lawful duties is a criminal offence. Hundeyin made this known in a statement on Saturday in Lagos against the backdrop of a viral video incident at Omole Estate in the Ojodu area of the state.

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Security General

Police rescue 4 kidnapped Chinese expatriates, 2 officers in Abia

The Police Command in Abia, in collaboration with the military and other security agencies, has successfully rescued four Chinese expatriates and two escort police officers from kidnappers. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, made the information available to the press in Umuahia on Saturday. She explained that the rescue operation was led by

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Politics Security

Tinubu vows to punish gunmen behind Plateau attacks

 President Bola Tinubu on Saturday vowed that the gunmen responsible for the recent attacks in Plateau would be apprehended and punished. Gunmen launched brutal assaults on Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities in Bokkos Local Government, as well as Manguna and Dafo villages, resulting in the loss of lives and widespread destruction of property. Mr Bayo

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Security

Nigerian Navy provides free medical services to 2,000 residents in Tombia

The Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH (NNS SOROH) has provided free medical services to more than 2,000 residents of Tombia community in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa.Commodore Omobamidele Akinbami, Commander of NNS SOROH, stated on Saturday during the outreach that the initiative aimed to strengthen cooperation with the host community. The event, organised under the Central

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General Security

Tanker explosion: FRSC urges States to step up enforcement of road safety regulations

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged States and relevant authorities to step up enforcement of road safety regulations, particularly regarding truck standards and driver behavior.  The FRSC spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. He expressed concerns over the poor

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