Category: Security
Police Service Commission dismisses 10 officers, demotes 8 others
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed 10 senior police officers and demoted eight others over cases of misconduct. The Head of Press and Public ... Read More
Military Hits Terrorists’ Leaders’ Locations in Sambisa Forest
The military has destroyed Boko Haram terrorists leaders’ locations in separate air strikes at Parisu and Bula Bello in Sambisa forest area of Borno. Maj.-Gen. ... Read More
Zamfara gets 780 Additional Police to Fight Bandits – Governor Matawalle
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara said the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, has approved the deployment of 780 personnel to the state curb banditry. ... Read More
Illegal bunkering: Navy siezes vessel, arrests 5 suspects in A’Ibom
The Nigerian Navy Ship Jubilee (NNS) on Tuesday said that it has seized a vessel used for oil bunkering and arrested five suspects in Akwa ... Read More
Army Day: COAS inaugurates projects nationwide
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has inaugurated several projects across the eight divisions of Nigerian Army nationwide in commemoration of the Nigerian ... Read More
Kebbi Govt donates 3 vehicles to police
Birnin Kebbi, July 3, 2020 (NAN) In an effort to support security operations in Kebbi State, the state government has donated three more vehicles to ... Read More
Illegal bunkering: Navy siezes vessel, arrests 5 suspects in A’Ibom
(NAN) The Nigerian Navy Ship Jubilee (NNS) on Tuesday said that it has seized a vessel used for oil bunkering and arrested five suspects in ... Read More
VP, Osinbajo Commends on Research Report of National Defence College Course 28
As government and other stakeholders continue to seek solutions for more effective border management in Nigeria, renewed efforts will be channeled towards improving synergy amongst ... Read More
President Buhari Appoints DCP Aliyu Musa Chief Personal Security Officer
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Aliyu Abubakar Musa, as his Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO). DCP Musa, ... Read More
NSCDC arrests man, 27, over alleged defilement of 4 babies in Nasarawa State
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nasarawa State Command, said it had arrested one Ahmadu Yaro, 27, over alleged defilement of four different ... Read More
Troops Neutralize Bandits in Benue
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE under Operation ACCORD, following reports of bandits activities around Ginde area of Saghev Council Ward of Guma LGA of Benue ... Read More
Boko Haram/ISWAP Succumb to the Military Onslaught in Northeast
The Defence Headquarters says more Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have continued to succumb to the superior tactics and firepower of the ... Read More
Nigeria Fully Capable of Dealing with Banditry, Terrorism
The Presidency assures Nigerians, again, that the nation’s armed forces are fully capable of dealing with the challenges of banditry and terrorism, urging more patience ... Read More
COVID-19: NITDA Cautious Against Fake Websites Pledging FG’s Lockdown Funds
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned Nigerians using the cyber space to beware of fake websites leveraging COVID-19 pandemic to defraud unsuspecting ... Read More
Anambra Records 125 Fire Outbreaks in 5 Months – Fire Chief
The Anambra Fire Service said it recorded no fewer than 125 fire outbreaks across the state between January and May this year. The Director, Anambra ... Read More
4 Persons Shot as Armed Robbers Attack PoS
Four unfortunate customers got shot by armed robbers during a robbery attack on a PoS shop in Panyam District of Mangu Local Government Area of ... Read More
Group Calls for Stiffer Penalties Against Perpetrators of Violence on Older Persons
An NGO, Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), on Monday called for stiffer penalties on perpetrators of all forms of abuse and violence against older persons ... Read More
Police confirm 3 killed in suspected herdsmen attack in Benue
The Police Command in Benue, on Sunday confirmed that suspected herdsmen attacked and killed three persons at Adama village in Agatu Local Government Area of ... Read More
Presidency Statement on the Security Incident in the State House
The Presidency wishes to acknowledge concerns expressed by several members of the public regarding the recent incident among the occupants of the State House which ... Read More
COAS, Buratai Applauds Troops for Subduing Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists Attack on Monguno
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai has congratulated officers and men of the Army Super Camp, Monguno for their resilience and ... Read More