General Security

NSCDC deploys tactical teams across Rivers ahead of 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Rivers State Command, has deployed specialised and tactical teams across the state ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration to strengthen security and ensure the safety of lives and property. This was contained in a statement signed by the State Command Public Relations Officer, Ihemnacho Umeado, following a

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General Security

POLICE PROBE DEATH OF 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN PRIVATE HOSPITAL, PORT HARCOURT

A resident of Mile Two Diobu in Port Harcourt, Kehinde Ajibade, is calling on the police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of his 16-year-old daughter, Favor Ajibade, at a private hospital in the city. Favor, an SS2 student of Orogbum Community Secondary School, reportedly died on May 13 under unclear circumstances. Her father

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Technology General Security

Can the Ban on POS Within 200 Metres of Police Stations Curb Extortion?

By Paul Chimodo The recent directive by Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police restricting Point-of-Sale POS operators from operating within 200 metres of police stations has sparked a broader national conversation about corruption, convenience, and the realities of informal finance in Nigeria. Announced as part of efforts to sanitise police environments and reduce alleged unethical financial interactions,

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Security General

Military Defends Airstrikes in Niger State Amid Civilian Concerns

The Nigerian military has clarified that recent air operations in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State targeted bandits and not civilians. In a statement, the Defence Headquarters said the operation was based on intelligence indicating bandit activity in Lukupe Village on May 9. It explained that coordinated airstrikes were carried out on identified locations

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Security General

IGP APPROVES DISMISSAL, PROSECUTION OF OFFICER OVER DELTA SHOOTING

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the dismissal and prosecution of Assistant Superintendent of Police, Nuhu Usman, over the killing of a suspect in Effurun, Delta State. The decision followed a review by the Force Disciplinary Committee, which found the officer acted in violation of established rules on the use of firearms. The

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Security Politics

Security Forces Rescue 18 Kidnap Victims in Benue

All 18 passengers abducted from a Benue Links bus on April 15, 2026, have been rescued following a coordinated security operation. The Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenari, confirmed the development while presenting 15 of the rescued victims to Governor Hyacinth Alia at the Government House in Makurdi. Authorities say the victims are

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Police Arrest 16 Suspects Terrorising Niger Residents

Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have arrested sixteen suspects accused of terrorising residents in Minna, the state capital. The arrests followed a coordinated house-to-house operation carried out in the early hours of Tuesday in areas identified as crime hotspots. Police said the suspects were apprehended in Angwan-Sarki and Ogbomosho communities after several complaints

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Security General

Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Rifles in Port Harcourt

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered two AK-47 rifles, magazines, and ammunition after foiling an attempted abduction in Port Harcourt. Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko said the incident occurred when armed men invaded a residence in the Government Reserved Area and attempted to abduct a 35-year-old man identified as Fadi

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Security Politics

Plateau Government Relaxes Curfew in Jos North

The Plateau State Government has relaxed the 48-hour curfew earlier imposed on Jos North Local Government Area following the violent attack in Angwan Rukuba. Authorities said the decision was taken after security agencies reported a return of relative calm in the affected area. In a statement issued by the administration of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, residents

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Security Politics

Tinubu Meets Security Chiefs Over Plateau Killings

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu held a high-level security meeting to review the recent killings in Plateau State. The minister disclosed that the President is closely monitoring developments and has ordered immediate assessment of the security situation. He further revealed that Governor Caleb Mutfwang has

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