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6 Suspected Boko Haram Terrorists Killed In Yobe- Police
The Police Command in Yobe on Sunday said that its personnel had killed six suspected Boko Haram terrorists who earlier attacked Babbangida town in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of the state.
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Ex-IGP Suleiman Abba Reveals What ‘Killed’ SARS
The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, Suleiman Abba, says corruption and nepotism led to the scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).The former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) said many of the…
NSCDC Records 512 Civil, Criminal Cases
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, says it has recorded over 512 civil and criminal cases from January to date.ASC Ibrahim Abdullahi, the spokesman of the Command, made the disclosure in…
EndSARS: Benue Police Command Commends Youths for Peaceful Protests
The Benue Police Command has commended youths of the state for conducting themselves peacefully throughout the EndSARS protest.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene, gave the commendation in Makurdi on Friday.…
Troops Overrun Boko Haram/ISWAP Hideouts – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says that the land and air components of Operation Lafiya Dole have successfully overrun many Boko Haram/Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists’ hideouts in one week in North East.…
Thugs Set Ajeromi/ Ifelodun LG Secretariat, 4 Police Stations Ablaze
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed that four police stations and the secretariat of Ajeromi/Ifelodun Local Government have been burnt in the course of the #EndSars protests.
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JUST IN: IGP Deploys Anti-Riot Policemen Across Nigeria
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the immediate deployment of anti-riot police unit - the Police Mobile Force (PMF) - nationwide.Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba disclosed this in a Tuesday…
NAF Reaffirms Its Commitment to Safeguard the Nation’s Integrity
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to continue to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity against any form of threat.The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar made the promise when…
BREAKING: Operation Crocodile Smile Not Aimed At EndSARS Protesters – Army
The Nigerian Army says its Operation Crocodile Smile VI is not aimed at EndSARS protesters.Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Sagir Musa disclosed this in a Sunday statement.“The attention of the Nigerian Army (NA) has been…
JUST IN: IGP lists qualifications for SWAT, says officers begin training Monday
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu says personnel of the newly-formed Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team are young, smart and energetic officers who have acquired not less than seven years of working experience.…
“It’s to shut down protests” – Nigerians react as Army launches Operation…
Reactions have begun to trail the Nigerian Army's announcement of the launch of its annual Exercise, Crocodile Smile to be conducted nationwide from October 20 to December 31.Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa…
Why policemen are Nigeria’s most powerful set of people – Retired sergeant
A retired police sergeant, Fidelis Ogili says Nigerian policemen are the most powerful set of people in the country.He said that this was so because the nation's laws gave them leeway to act as they pleased.Ogili, who voluntarily…
Nigerian Army Set To Commence Crocodile Smile Exercise Nationwide
The Nigerian Army has said that its annual Exercise Crocodile Smile for 2020 would be conducted nationwide from Oct. 20 to Dec. 31.
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JUST IN: FG Gets Set To Dismiss 37 SARS Personnel
Thirty-seven personnel of the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) may soon have their stay in the Nigeria Police Force terminated.This followed the decision of the Police Service Commission (PSC) to speed up action on the…
Military Airstrike Destroys ISWAP Strongholds In Borno, Kills Scores
The Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has neutralised several Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) elements and destroyed their hideouts at Tudun Wulgo and Tumbun Gini in Borno.
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17 Kidnappers, 225 Suspects Arrested In Kano
The Police Command in Kano State, says it has arrested 17 kidnap suspects and 225 other suspected criminals in the past four weeks in the state.SEE ALSO: NSCDC Prevents Thieves from Diverting 1,100 Litres of PMS Across BorderMr…
EndSARS: Lagos State Sets Up Seven-man Panel To Look Into SARS Brutality
The Lagos State Government on Thursday set up a seven-man Judicial Panel of Enquiry and Restitution on the excesses of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known at the Lagos House,…
Defense HQ Lauds Troops For Dominating Terrorists
The Defence Headquarters has lauded troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole for their continued dominance of the terrorists in the North East, leading to reduction in their activities.
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Kano State Governor Lauds Buhari, IGP Over SWAT
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the introduction of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, to fight crimes, protect lives and property in the country.The News Agency of…
6 Suspected Hoodlums Involved In Ebute Meta Attack Apprehended
The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested six suspected hoodlums who attacked innocent Lagosians and damaged some vehicles along Ondo Street, Ebute-Meta in Lagos State on Tuesday, Oct.13.
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NUJ Council, Cross River, Condemns Abduction Of Journalist’s Wife In the State
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council has condemned the abduction of Mrs. Uduak Okoro, wife of Sun Newspaper Correspondent in the state by gunmen.Addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Calabar, Mr. Victor Udu,…
Tell IGP to bring SARS to fight Boko Haram, ISWAP in Borno – Zulum urges Aregbesola
The Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has reportedly appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu to redeploy personnel of the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to the state.Zulum was said to have…
Insecurity: Sack service chiefs before it’s too late – Northern elders appeal to Buhari
A coalition of Northern elders has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately show the service chiefs the exit door before the nation's security situation got out of hand.It also urged the president to overhaul the nation's…
Emulate Lagos’s example for friendly police force – Sanwo-Olu advises FG
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Sunday advised the Federal Government to embark on "strong and enduring reforms" of the Nigeria Police Force.He stated this while highlighting his administration's efforts to protect…
APC Supports SARS Disbandment, Reform Nigeria Police Force
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday in Abuja, said it welcomed Federal Government’s decision to disband the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) and the reform of the Nigeria Police Force.The party said this in a…
PSC Commends Police Conduct During Ondo State Election
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of police officers during Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State.Mr Ikechukwu Ani the Head of Press and Public…
Defence Minister says welfare of military remains priority, inaugurate projects
The Minister of Defence, Maj-Gen. Bashir Magashi,(Rtd), has said that the welfare of the military remains one of the top priority of the present administration.The Minister stated this while inaugurating some projects at the Nigeria…
Ondo: Restriction of movement to prevent trouble-makers from engaging in unpatriotic acts –…
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has imposed restriction of vehicular movement ahead of Saturday's gubernatorial election in Ondo State.Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Frank Mba, announced this in a statement.…
IGP Approves 7,500 Youths for Community Policing in Zamfara
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has approved the recruitment of 7,500 youths by Zamfara Government to serve as special constabularies for community policing in their respective areas.The state…
Military Air Strikes Hits Bandits’ Camps in Kaduna
The Defence Headquarters says the Air Component of Operation Thunder Strike has hit some bandit’s camps, killing scores at their hideouts in the forests and border areas of Kaduna State.The Coordinator, Defence Media…