Security General

SECURITY ANALYST BLAMES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OVER INSECURITY

Security analyst Stanley Nsofor has accused the Federal Government of failing in its constitutional duty to protect lives and property, saying no part of the country is currently safe. Reacting to recent school abductions in Oyo State, Nsofor expressed disappointment over what he described as government’s lack of urgency in addressing insecurity. He alleged that

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Education General Security

SECURITY: RIVERS TEACHERS DEMAND DEPLOYMENT OF ARMED PERSONNEL TO SCHOOLS

Primary and secondary school teachers in Rivers State have called for the deployment of security personnel to all public schools across the state, citing rising insecurity and fears over attacks and kidnappings. The teachers, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, said they are worried about the safety of pupils and staff, especially

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Security Politics

DSS Arrests Five Suspected Arms Couriers Linked to Niger School Attack

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five suspected arms couriers, including two nationals of Niger, in connection with the supply of weapons to gunmen involved in the attack on St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri Village, Niger State. The suspects are believed to have provided logistical support to the armed group that attacked

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Security Politics

FG Assures Safe Rescue of Abducted Oyo Teachers, Students

The Federal Government has assured families of teachers, students and pupils abducted in Oyo State that efforts are underway to secure their safe rescue and return. Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, gave the assurance during a visit to Ogbomosho, where he led a Federal Government delegation to meet with community leaders

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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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