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Two Killed, Five Injured in Midnight Attack on Rivers Community

Two persons have been killed and five others injured following a midnight attack on Rumuodogo Community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The attackers are suspected to have come from the neighbouring Bukuma Community in Degema Local Government Area. The violence is believed to be connected to the earlier discovery of the bodies

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Security General

Police to Destroy Expired Explosives in Rivers Community July 8–10

The Rivers State Police Command has announced plans to destroy expired explosive materials in the custody of Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria Limited at Kporghor Community in Tai Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Agabe Blessing-Kaborlo, the command said the controlled disposal exercise will take

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Security General

Nigerian Army Commissions Over 250 Community Projects Nationwide

The Nigerian Army has commissioned more than 250 intervention projects across the country’s six geopolitical zones as part of activities marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration. Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this during the commissioning of a renovated town hall in Ngboji Community, Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State.

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Security Politics

Army Chief Says Rescue Operation Underway for Abducted Oyo Pupils

The Chief of Army Staff has confirmed that security forces are actively conducting operations to rescue the pupils abducted in Oyo State. He assured the public that troops are working with other security agencies to secure the safe release of the victims and bring those responsible for the abduction to justice. The Army chief also

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General Security

NDLEA Uncovers 43,980 Tramadol Pills Hidden in Fuel Tanks

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 43,980 pills of tramadol concealed inside modified fuel tanks in a major anti-drug operation. The agency said the discovery was made during an intelligence-led operation, describing the concealment method as a deliberate attempt by drug traffickers to evade security checks. NDLEA said investigations are ongoing to

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Security

Ogun Police Arrest 89 Drivers Over Number Plate Violations

The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested 89 drivers for violating the Inspector-General of Police’s directive targeting vehicles without registration number plates or with concealed number plates. The command said the enforcement is aimed at tackling security threats, adding that such violations pose risks to both local and national security. Police also confirmed

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Security General

Troops Neutralise Suspects, Arrest Gunrunner in Plateau Operations

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have intensified their offensive against terrorist elements in Plateau State, neutralising several suspects, arresting a suspected gunrunner and recovering locally fabricated rifles during coordinated operations across Jos South, Barkin Ladi and Bokkos local government areas. The military said the operations were carried out between June 26 and July 1 as

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Security Politics

FG Secures 1,721 Terrorism Convictions Since 2017

The Federal Government says it has secured 1,721 convictions for terrorism and related offences since the launch of its mass trial programme in October 2017. Director of Legal Services in the Office of the National Security Adviser, Zakari Mijinyawa, disclosed this during a joint security briefing in Abuja, describing the programme as a key part

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Judiciary Security

DSS Arraigns Five Over Alleged Concealment of Timipre Sylva

The Department of State Services has arraigned five Nigerians before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations that they concealed the whereabouts of former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva. The defendants, Reuben Ayuba, Musa Mohammed, Friday Paul, Paganengigha Anagaha and Ayebaifife Suobite, were charged with conspiracy and allegedly concealing the whereabouts of a fugitive.

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Security Politics

Police Rescue Abducted Woman, Recover Vehicle After Gun Battle in Ondo

Police operatives in Ondo State have rescued an abducted woman and recovered her vehicle following a gun battle with suspected kidnappers. The rescue operation was carried out after security personnel engaged the armed suspects in a fierce exchange of gunfire, forcing them to abandon the victim and flee the scene. The police said the victim

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