The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has labeled reports of the abduction of 500 people in Zamfara State’s Zurmi local government area as fictitious. Major-General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, stated on Friday that only four people were actually abducted from the community, contrary to the exaggerated reports. Buba explained that troops of Operation Hadarin…
Despite ongoing fighting in Gaza, US aid continues to arrive by sea, with American officials advocating for a targeted approach against Hamas rather than a broad assault on Rafah. Israeli forces and Hamas militants are engaged in fierce battles in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, where tanks and bulldozers are demolishing homes and…
Continuing their concerted efforts to dismantle terrorist strongholds in the Sambisa Forest, Nigerian troops have successfully eliminated four Boko Haram insurgents in the Bama area of Borno State, located in the northeast region of Nigeria. The 21 Armoured Brigade Forces of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, achieved this significant…
The Delta State Police Command has made significant strides in combating crime, apprehending kidnappers and a suspected ritualist found in possession of human hair. One of the suspects, identified as Favour Eze, a 24-year-old male from Amasiri Village in Afikpo L.G.A, Ebonyi State, was arrested along with a cache of incriminating items, including a locally…
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted the MV BLU-SHARK off the waters of Calabar, apprehending 11 crew members who were allegedly attempting to evade authorities from Gabon. According to a statement issued by Commodore Augustine Adams-Aliu, the Director of Information at Naval Headquarters, the arrest followed an alert received on May 2, 2024, from the Multinational…
In a decisive counter-terrorism operation in Kaduna State, troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully eliminated several terrorists and thwarted the activities of violent extremists and kidnappers in Giwa Local Government Area. According to a statement by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, the operation targeted the terrorists’ stronghold in Basurfe…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has augmented its defensive capabilities with the acquisition of 20 upgraded Armor Personnel Carriers (APCs), aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s resolve in addressing prevailing security challenges. In a formal ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, acting on behalf of the…
The Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly apprehended Mukaila Lamidi, widely known as “Auxilliary,” on Tuesday. Auxiliary served as the embattled chairman of the Oyo State Park Management System. According to information from a reliable government source speaking to Leadership, the arrest was carried out by DSS operatives on Tuesday afternoon. However, the specific reasons…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has categorically denied speculations circulating about potential discussions with foreign nations regarding the establishment of foreign military bases within the country’s borders. In a statement released by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government vehemently refuted these rumors, asserting that no such discussions or proposals have…
The Nigerian Army mourns the loss of seven soldiers in two separate ambushes, underscoring the escalating threat posed by bandits in the North West region. Amidst the tragedy, the Army also reports significant gains in counterinsurgency operations, culminating in the neutralization of 31 terrorists and the recovery of weapons. In the latest attack, bandits in…
The Lagos State Assembly took a firm stance against the position articulated by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, asserting that ‘Nigeria is not ripe for the establishment of state police.’ Speaker of the House, Chief Mudashiru Obasa, directed the Clerk of the House, Olalekan Onafeko, to communicate the Assembly’s dissent to both the…
The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) within the Lagos State Police Command have detained two individuals suspected of robbery, recovering three locally manufactured pistols and six cartridges from a minibus in the vicinity of Adekunle, Yaba. The arrest transpired on Sunday, May 5, 2024, around 10 pm, as RRS officers conducted a routine…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah The recent attack on Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State was reportedly carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The incident, which took place late Sunday evening, resulted in fatalities and multiple severe injuries. Sources indicated that the herdsmen targeted mourners at Ugwuijoro Nimbo community, leaving behind a…
In a collaborative effort, security forces comprising the Army, Police, DSS, Civil Defence Corps, and Vigilante have orchestrated the successful rescue of two abducted women in Maiyama and Suru Local Government Areas of Kebbi State. The operation, directed by Governor Comrade Nasir Idris, was executed following intelligence regarding the abduction. AbdulRahman Usman, the Director of…
Fourteen individuals suspected of affiliation with the Eiye secret cult found themselves remanded by an Ilorin Magistrate court following their alleged involvement in recent cult clashes within the Kwara State capital. Over the weekend, disturbances erupted in Ilorin, resulting in the tragic death of one person and numerous injuries. The State Police Command took swift…
The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe launched a decisive blow against illicit oil refining operations, obliterating clandestine sites and confiscating stolen crude oil products detected from March 25th to 26th in various locations including Bille, Dariama, Elem Bekinkiri, Temakiri, Opumakiri, and Degema areas of Rivers State. A barge laden with illicitly refined products was…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his satisfaction at the news of the liberation of the Kuriga school children in Kaduna State, underscoring the necessity of cohesive federal-state collaboration to achieve desired outcomes, particularly in matters of security. In a statement relayed by his Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, on Sunday, the President…
Kaduna State Governor, Sen. Uba Sani, officially declares the liberation of over 200 Kuriga school children, held captive by suspected bandits. In a late-night announcement on Saturday, the Governor affirms the safe return of the abducted school children. “In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Most Merciful, I am pleased to inform that our…
Amid mounting concerns over security challenges, sixteen state governors have thrown their weight behind the implementation of state police, as disclosed during the 140th session of the National Economic Council convened at Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, under the stewardship of Vice President Kashim Shettima. According to Stanley Nkwocha, the Special Adviser to the Vice President…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has vehemently denounced the unprovoked massacre of officers and soldiers belonging to the 63 Brigade in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori expressed profound distress over the barbaric violence inflicted upon the military personnel,…
The tranquility of Bomadi Local Government Area (LGA) in Delta State was shattered as members of the 181 Amphibious Battalion fell victim to a deadly ambush while attempting to mediate a conflict in the Okuoma community. On Thursday, March 14, 2024, the region was jolted by the tragic loss of 16 military personnel, sparking shock…
The Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a substantial revenue generation exceeding two hundred and forty billion naira for the year 2024. This significant milestone was disclosed by the Comptroller of the Command, Mr. Dera Nnadi, during a press briefing held in Lagos. Mr. Nnadi clarified that the revenue figures…
In a recent operation, the Nigerian Army successfully neutralized two terrorists in Taraba State. The troops, deployed for counter-insurgency operations in the North West, conducted a raid on a kidnappers’ den in the Kuyambana general area along Road Magawa-Migetso in Zamfara State. During the operation, two insurgents were eliminated, and a cache of weapons and…
In a swift response to the harrowing incident in Kuriga village, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Vice President Alhaji Kashim Shettima has landed in Kaduna for a high-stakes meeting with State Governor Malam Uba Sani and key stakeholders. The Vice President’s arrival at the Nigerian Air Force Base Kaduna was marked by a…
President Bola Tinubu has deployed security and intelligence agencies to swiftly rescue victims of abduction in Borno and Kaduna States, vowing to ensure justice is served against the perpetrators. In an official statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu condemned the abductions, labeling the acts…
In a swift operation, the notorious suspected kidnapper, Dahiru Adamu, who topped the list of wanted criminals in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has been successfully apprehended. This significant breakthrough transpired a mere three days after FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declared a reward of N20 million for information leading to the capture of Dahiru Adamu…
In a successful rescue operation carried out by a joint team of security forces, the four remaining sisters of the late Nabeeha Al-Kadariya have been freed from their abductors in the Kaduna State, Nigeria. The sisters had been held captive by kidnappers who demanded a ransom of N60 million (US$140,000), which was later raised to…
In response to reports of widespread abductions of female students from universities in the northern part of Nigeria, the Kano State Police Command has stated that it is not aware of any protests taking place. This statement comes despite increasing calls for action from students, parents, and other concerned citizens in the region. It is…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has set up a mobile court in Abuja to prosecute traffic offenders, especially drivers who engage in overloading. The FRSC’s Zonal Commanding Officer for the Federal Capital Territory and Niger State, Assistant Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, said that a special operation is being carried out to address the irresponsible…
The Head and Chief of the Nigerian Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has visited Port Harcourt to assess the situation, and encourage personnel of 115 Special Operations Group (105 SOG) Following the unfortunate crash of a NAF MI-35P helicopter on 1st December. While addressing the personnel of 115 SOG, Air Marshal Abubakar encouraged them…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO), who was earlier abducted in Bayelsa, has regained his freedom. The Head of Voter Education and Publicity (INEC) in Bayelsa State, Wilfred Ifogah, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen. INEC had earlier reported the abduction of the SPO who was in…
