Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the federal government to take immediate action in identifying and apprehending those responsible for the murder of 16 youths in Nibo, Anambra State. According to reports from newsmen , unknown gunmen targeted a group of young men gathered for a social event on Sunday, resulting…
Tension in Bature community in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State over the alleged killing of the youth leader of the town by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. The community alleged that the deceased, Eric Faturoti, was shot following an unlawful raid by men of the Civil Defence Corps….
The police arraigned a 27-year-old man, Yusuf Ali, over alleged stealing of a motorcycle and breach of peace on Thursday. The defendant, of no fixed address, was arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on a two-count charge of stealing and breach of peace. The prosecutor, Insp Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant…
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the President Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in the country through improved investment in equipment, manpower, and intelligence gathering. Idris said this on Thursday in Abuja at the first international conference organised by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) themed “Interrogating the Root…
Nigerian Army troops have successfully neutralized four high-profile terrorists and recovered various weapons during operations in Borno State. In a statement posted on its official X handle, the Nigerian Army confirmed that on September 29, 2024, troops conducted a raid on Boko Haram and ISWAP hideouts in the villages of Ajiri and Mastari in Bama…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its recent airstrike in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State was aimed at known terrorist hideouts. This statement comes in response to reports alleging civilian casualties during the operation. Group Captain Kabiru Ali, NAF’s Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, addressed the claims, asserting that…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through Operation Whirl Punch (OPWP), has successfully destroyed a terrorists’ logistics base located in Yadi Forest, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In a statement issued by NAF’s Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, the airstrikes were carried out on Friday, September 27, 2024,…
Abuchi Kenneth and his accomplice, Ifeanyi Odu, aged 29 and 27 respectively, have been arrested by the operatives of Nigeria Police Force, NPF, Enugu State Command over alleged car-breaking and stealing of Samsung Galaxy and Infinix smartphones. According to a statement made available by the spokesperson of Enugu State Police Command, Daniel Ndukwe, yesterday, the…
A gang of three thieves has set a building on fire after stealing foodstuff and other household items from it in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. News gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday at about 12.11pm at No. 59, Afenifere Community, Onireke, Gaa-Akanbi, Ilorin. The spokesperson of the State Fire Service, Hassan…
The Executive Director, Global Rights, Abiodun Baiyewu has traced the spate of insecurity in the North Western part of the country to illegal mining. Baiyewu disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at a two-day training for over 40 Journalists on mining and host community rights in Nigeria. While presenting a paper on mining and insecurity…
Ahead of the Edo State governorship election on Saturday, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has outlined strict security measures to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process, including the imposition of movement restrictions. In a statement released by the Police Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP ordered the restriction of…
The Nigeria Police Force has revealed some potential benefits of the Electronic Central Motor Registry, E-CMR innovation. The E-CMR innovation is expected to revolutionise how vehicle information is verified and tracked, especially when stolen. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, while highlighting some of the benefits of the E-CMR via his X handle on…
Ahead of the Imo State local government elections coming up on Saturday, September 21, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, has enjoined members of the public to display civility by shunning acts capable of disrupting the electoral process during and after the exercise. The Police also announced that restriction on vehicular movement would…
The Police Command in Enugu State, on Sunday, confirmed the murder of the chairman, Ogbete Main Market Traders Association (OMATA), Enugu, Mr Stephen Aniago. It was earlier reported that Aniago was murdered Saturday night by gunmen suspected to be assassins at the Topland area of Enugu State. In a statement issued by the Police Public…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his satisfaction following the string of successful military operations targeting security threats in Nigeria’s North-West region. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President highlighted the recent military victories, including the neutralization of notorious bandit leader Halilu Sububu, who had terrorized…
The Nigerian Army has successfully eliminated Kachalla Halilu Sububu, a notorious bandit leader and arms dealer, in a significant operation in northwest Nigeria. Sububu, a prominent figure in regional banditry, was killed by troops from the 1st Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 1 in Balde Village, near Kwaren Kirya, along the Gusau-Sokoto road in Maru Local Government…
The Kano State Police Command has recovered 126 stolen mobile phones and arrested 26 suspects in connection with phone thefts and robberies. The arrests and recoveries occurred between September 1 and September 12, 2024, as part of efforts to combat mobile phone crime in the state. Police spokesperson Haruna Kiyawa reported that the operations were…
The Kaduna State Police Command have detained one suspected kidnapper, five notorious armed robbers and neutralised one in Kaduna. This is disclosed in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, on Thursday in Kaduna. Hassan said men of the Operation Fushi Kada, led by the Commander, acting on technical and credible intelligence, on…
The Police Command in Kogi State has arrested nine suspects in connection with a communal crisis in Itamah area of Kogi. The crisis occurred after the assassination of the community’s traditional ruler, Onu Itamah Job Shagari. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Bethrand Onuoha, said this in an interview with the News Agency…
The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a spy policeman, wearing the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), who was seen in a viral video engaging in political activities while dressed in a Police Spy uniform. The officer was urging the public in Edo State to take action against Governor Godwin Obaseki. In a statement…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has unveiled a new military operation, codenamed “Fashirin Yamma,” aimed at combating the growing threat of banditry and kidnapping in the North-West region. The operation will have a unified command structure, similar to the successful “Operation Hadin Kai” in the North-East. The escalating bandit attacks and…
The Police Command in Rivers State has busted a child trafficking ring, rescuing 16 children and arresting a female suspect linked to the crime. The command’s spokesperson,SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the rescue in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Port Harcourt. She stated that the children were found in…
Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has called on the 462 newly commissioned police cadets to demonstrate dedication, effectiveness, and professionalism in their duties, ensuring enhanced police service to citizens. Speaking at the passing out parade for the 6th Regular Course (2018) Cadets, held at the Police College in Wudil, Kano State, Gaidam emphasized…
The Kwara State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the death of Qoyum Ishola, a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, who was reportedly shot by police officers on September 4 in the Zango area of the state capital. Commissioner of Police Victor Olaiya, in a statement, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to seeking justice…
A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Hon. Ross Agazuma, has shared the harrowing details of his escape from kidnappers along the Lagos-Benin highway. Agazuma, who also serves as the President of Youth Leaders for African Democracy, recounted the ordeal to journalists in Benin. Agazuma explained that after his flight…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified that the four-year tenure of an Inspector-General of Police (IGP) is consistent with existing legal provisions and is not a recent development. Responding to reports regarding the tenure of the current IGP, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that the IGP’s tenure…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of one Adeleye Ayomide, as the suspect responsible for the death of a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Idowu Christiana. Christiana was abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road, Lagos State, on Monday, August 19, 2024. A family source who spoke…
The Nigeria Police Force has revealed that Andrew Wynne, a British national wanted in connection with alleged subversive activities and terrorism financing, has refused to respond to several invitations for questioning. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed that multiple efforts had been made to…
Ogun State Police Command confirmed the death of 17-year-old Habeebah Akinsanya who was allegedly kidnapped in the Kemta area of the state on Monday. The deceased was reported missing by her father, Akinsanya Aremu, a So Safe Corps, to the Kemta Police Division at about 9:30pm on Friday. Habeebah, a student at Lisabi Grammar School…
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Ikeja, Lagos, intercepted contraband goods valued at N8 billion in July 2024. This was disclosed by the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the unit, Kola Oladeji, during a press briefing, where he announced the arrest of 14 suspects linked to the…
Police in Katsina State have arrested three individuals found in possession of 740 rounds of live ammunition concealed inside a bag of guinea corn. The suspects were intercepted at a checkpoint while attempting to transport the ammunition to Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of the state. During a press briefing at the command’s headquarters, Katsina State…
