Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command on anti-riot duty intervened to rescue a suspected witch doctor from being lynched by an angry mob in the Itak communities of Ikono Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Michael Edet Effa, was alleged to be behind a series of ritual killings in the area. Local…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an Immigration Fraud Section within various Commands across the country. This development was announced by the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, during a meeting with a delegation from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), led by Superintendent Rabhi Abdallah, at the Commission’s headquarters in…
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to officers and men of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), stating that any form of corruption and indiscipline will not be tolerated. During his first strategic meeting with sector and zonal commanding officers from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja, Senator…
The Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, Bello Sani, has announced that security agencies are fully prepared to ensure a peaceful environment during the anticipated protest on August 1, 2024. Addressing a joint security team of police, army, and paramilitary agencies, CP Sani emphasized the constitutional right of Nigerians to hold peaceful protests. However, he warned…
Kano, Nigeria The Kano State Police Command has convened a strategic meeting with security agencies to ensure safety and order during the planned nationwide protest on August 1. According to a statement by the command’s public relations officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the meeting aimed to prevent any disruption of law and order, amid credible…
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, has outlined the military’s new measures to address oil theft, including the establishment of a unified command structure to oversee security operations in affected regions. During a bimonthly press briefing at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, Major General Buba detailed these efforts to Defence Correspondents….
The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) has called for legislation to make the use of life jackets mandatory for all boat passengers. During a stakeholders’ meeting on the agency’s Youth Transformation Programme (YTP) in Ilorin on Thursday, HYPPADEC Managing Director Abubakar Yelwa urged state Houses of Assembly in affected areas to pass…
The Nigerian Navy apprehended eight suspected stowaways in two speedboats attempting to board the MV Northern Light while it was underway along the Lagos Channel. Director of Naval Information, Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, announced on Tuesday that five of the suspects admitted they intended to travel abroad. The patrol team from NNS Beecroft detected the stowaways during…
The Nigerian Navy apprehended eight suspected stowaways in two speedboats attempting to board the MV Northern Light while it was underway along the Lagos Channel. Director of Naval Information, Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, announced on Tuesday that five of the suspects admitted they intended to travel abroad. The patrol team from NNS Beecroft detected the stowaways during…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the impending enforcement of the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR), which will begin in the next 14 days. This initiative aims to modernize and digitize the motor vehicle registration system, significantly enhancing safety and security. In a statement, Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi explained that the e-CMR…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) from the Iddo Police Division of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command have arrested Nuhu Ezra, who was found in possession of human remains. The arrest took place on July 9, 2024, around 9:00 pm in Gosa Kipikipi village, Lugbe, Abuja. Acting on credible intelligence, police found Ezra…
The Ogun State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the alleged killing of betting agent Anuoluwapo Abiodun by a police officer. Anuoluwapo Abiodun, a Moshood Abiola Polytechnic graduate, was reportedly shot at the entrance of his shop in the Imala Elega area by a police officer suspected of being intoxicated. Witnesses reported that the…
The Abia State Commissioner for Transport, Sunny Onwuma, has requested support from the State Police Command and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) to address the problem of truck drivers causing chaos along the Osisioma section of Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. Onwuma expressed concern over the congestion caused by trucks parked on both sides…
The abductors of Hajiya Hauwa’u Adamu, mother of popular Hausa musician Dauda Adamu, known as Rarara, have demanded a ransom of N900 million after holding her captive for six days. A source close to the musician’s family revealed that the kidnappers initially demanded N1 billion but reduced the amount to N900 million after negotiations. “They…
An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly committed suicide at his residence in Abuja. The identity of the deceased, who died on Monday, remains undisclosed, though it is known that he was a member of Course 5 of the EFCC academy. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the incident, stating that…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the interception of a container filled with arms and ammunition imported from Turkey at the Onne Port in Rivers State. Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi revealed that the 40-foot container, numbered MAEU165396, contained pump-action rifles and ammunition valued at N4.17 billion. During a press briefing in Onne, Adeniyi detailed…
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have killed over 70 terrorists and destroyed eight vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs) during raids on camps in the Lake Chad Basin. According to a statement by MNJTF’s Chief Military Public Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Abdullahi Abubakar, the operations were part of the ongoing Operation Lake Sanity…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced a crackdown on vehicles operating without number plates. In a statement issued on Saturday, FCT Police Command spokesperson Josephine Adeh emphasized that this measure is part of efforts to curb crime in the area. Adeh expressed concern over the increasing number of vehicles in the FCT…
Nigerian Armed Forces veterans are urging the government to establish a Ministry of Veteran Affairs to address the specific needs of retired military personnel. This call was made during a stakeholders’ forum at the War College in Abuja, themed “The Nigerian Armed Forces Veterans in the Next Decade.” Major General Ibrahim Salihu, Director of Veterans…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a groundbreaking partnership with the Chinese Police to bolster its anti-corruption efforts. This strategic collaboration, aimed at leveraging advanced technologies and expertise to address various forms of corruption affecting both nations, was formalized at the ICPC boardroom in Abuja. Mr. Hou Wen Yu,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ebonyi State has confiscated 82.5 kilograms of narcotics over the past five months. Peter Ogar, the State Commander of the NDLEA, made this announcement during the commemoration of this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Abakaliki. Ogar reported that the Command had arrested…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has voiced his support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The President delivered his message in Abuja during the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, emphasizing the theme, “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention.” He urged…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has sanctioned the allocation of N985 million for the procurement of body scanners to be installed at Abuja and Lagos international airports. This decision was announced by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, during a briefing with State House correspondents following the FEC meeting…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6th Brigade, Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have apprehended an individual impersonating an Army recruitment official in Taraba State. The impostor was arrested on Saturday after attempting to scam prospective military candidates. This operation took place during a visit by Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Commander of the 6th…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has called on the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to provide concrete evidence to substantiate allegations of corruption in the recruitment of constables. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, who was recently removed from office, stated that his actions were intended to ensure that only qualified individuals were recruited into…
The Nigerian Armed Forces have reiterated their commitment to providing the necessary support for personnel, acknowledging their sacrifices for the country’s peace and stability. This assurance was given by Major General John Ochai, Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), during a reception for soldiers wounded in action, held at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference…
Two security operatives have been killed amid the ongoing local government crisis in Rivers State. The fatalities occurred on Tuesday in Omuma Local Government Area during an invasion of the council headquarters in Eberi-Omuma. Details of the incident remain unclear. Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, confirmed the deaths of a police…
The Nigerian Navy is poised to bolster the safety of the nation’s maritime environment and reduce underwater hazards by providing accurate and updated data and charts in celebration of the 2024 World Hydrography Day (WHD). During a media briefing in Abuja, Rear Admiral Ayodele Olugbode, Hydrographer of the Federation, announced the commencement of the World…
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has significantly bolstered the operational capabilities of the police by providing 32 additional vehicles and refurbishing 11 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) for the Imo State Command. During a brief handover ceremony, Governor Uzodimma emphasized that the initiative aimed to support the police in their ongoing efforts to combat crime…
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced it will implement a daily “tactical pause of military activity” along a major road in southern Gaza to facilitate the inflow of humanitarian aid. This decision comes in response to warnings from international aid organizations about a worsening humanitarian crisis in the region. Despite the pause, the IDF confirmed…
President Bola Tinubu has called for enhanced collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to combat cybercrime, terrorism, and other related offenses. The President made this appeal during a meeting with FBI Director Christopher Asher Wray at the State House in Abuja. President Tinubu noted that the…
