Politics Security

Rivers Police Arrest Four Suspects in Attack on Tonninno Filling Station

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with Monday’s attack on personnel of Tonninno Filling Station, located on Elioparanwo Road. The arrests followed directives from the Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, for the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) to take over the investigation, ensure the swift apprehension of the perpetrators, and recover

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General Education Security

Five Persons Missing After Fresh Attack Near RSU Emohua Campus as Insecurity Deepens

A fresh attack has rocked the Rivers State University’s Emohua campus, with five persons reported missing after suspected hoodlums invaded a student lodge near the satellite campus and kidnapped occupants. Chairman of Emohua Local Government, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, confirmed the development, stating that a student and a woman are among the victims, while the identities

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Security Politics

OSPAC Boss Urges National Assembly to Back State Police, Warns Against LG Police Plan

By Preye Izogu The Commander General of the Organized Security Peace and Advisory Committee (OSPAC), Emeka Onyeocha, has urged the National Assembly to focus on establishing state police rather than introducing local government police units. Onyeocha said policing at the local government level could be easily compromised, noting that effective security depends heavily on secrecy

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Security Politics

Tinubu Nominates Ex–Defence Chief Gen. Christopher Musa as New Minister of Defence

President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The nomination was conveyed in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, naming Musa as the replacement for Mohammed Badaru, who resigned on Monday citing health reasons. In the letter, President Tinubu expressed confidence

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Security General

Bandits Attack Kogi Church, Abduct Pastor, Wife and Worshippers During Sunday Service

Another tragic church abduction occurred on Sunday as armed bandits attacked a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, kidnapping the pastor, his wife and several worshippers. The quiet community was thrown into panic during the morning service when the attackers stormed the church premises, unleashing gunfire and

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General Security

NDLEA Busts Christmas Cookie Drug Syndicate Operating Through Social Media in Lekki

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated social-media–based drug network that allegedly distributed illicit substances disguised as imported Christmas cookies and snacks to residents in the Lekki area of Lagos State. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed the development in a statement on Sunday, revealing that operatives of the agency

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Security Politics

IGP Egbetokun: Over 11,500 Police Personnel Recalled After Presidential Order on VIP Security

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that a total of 11,566 police personnel have so far been withdrawn from VIP security duties in line with the presidential directive aimed at strengthening national security. Egbetokun made the disclosure on Thursday during the Strategic Police Managers Conference in Abuja, where he noted that the

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Security Politics

IGP Deploys Intelligence Team to Kwara Community After Attack on CAC Church

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has deployed a specialised team from the Force Intelligence Directorate to Eruku in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State to investigate the recent attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) and track down those responsible. The intelligence team, mandated to gather and analyse critical information to support ongoing

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Security Politics

24 Abducted Schoolgirls in Kebbi Regain Freedom, Tinubu Welcomes Release

The 24 schoolgirls abducted in Maga, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, have regained their freedom, bringing relief to families and communities who have waited anxiously since the incident. Their release was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the

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Politics Security

Kwara Government Confirms Release of 38 Abducted Worshippers

The Kwara State Government has confirmed the release of 38 worshippers who were abducted by bandits from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced their release in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Sunday. While the governor expressed relief at their safe return, the statement did

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