Security

Abia government has condemned the attack launched by hoodlums on the Mike Okiro Police Station, located along the Umuahia-Uzoakoli Road, in Umuahia North Local Government Area (LGA).Chief John Okiyi-Kalu, the Commissioner for…

The Nigerian Army says the troops of 8 Division operating in Zamfara and adjoining states, have eliminated many bandits’ commander and over 48 members of their gangs in North West.The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed…

Cartons of live ammunition were discovered on Sunday at Awka Road, Onitsha, in Anambra, after a truck conveying them fell into drainage and spilled its content.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the incident sent jitters…

The Nigerian Army says troops of Operation Tsare Mutane under the 8 Division have neutralised sores of bandits in Zamfara and adjoining states.Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier-General Mohammed Yerima disclosed this in a Monday…

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom on Saturday confirmed the attack by suspected gunmen of a Divisional Police Headquarters in Odoro Ikpe in Ini Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom.The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko…

The Police Command in Ogun has warned hoodlums planning to attack stations in the state to shun such intentions in order not to face the wrath of the law.ASP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), made this known…

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said that the Federal government is currently profiling a large number of high-profile Nigerians who have been alleged to have reasonable links to terrorism…

Mr Ubandoma Laven,  the Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Area in Plateau, has appealed to the government at all levels to support, strengthen and empower volunteer security outfits’ efforts to assist security agencies to tackle…

Troops have foiled a kidnap attempt in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing one of the bandits on Friday.The Commissioner for  Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan said in a statement issued on Friday in…

The Police Command in Enugu State says they arrested three suspects allegedly involved in different crimes within four days in May.The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, announced the arrests in a statement issued on…

Security operatives made a breakthrough for the first time in Imo this year as they successfully resisted and repelled an attack on Orlu Divisional Police Headquarters by unknown gunmen.The incident, which happened Thursday night, saw…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the Federal Government to intervene in the insecurity situation in Imo and restore normalcy in the state. PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday…

Dr Terhimba Wuam of History Department, Kaduna State University (KASU), on Wednesday urged the federal and state governments to strengthen citizens' engagement in the development process, as part of strategies to address insecurity.…

The Police in Ogun has advised residents of the state not to use deserted areas or roads to avoid being kidnapped.ASP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, gave the advice on Wednesday in an interview with…

Gov. Simon Lalong has lauded the military for rescuing, Mr Kelvin Eze, a student of the King’s College, Gana Ropp, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the student was kidnapped on…

The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) says every Nigerian owes the nation a responsibility to stem insecurity.The Chairman of CLO, Anambra, Mr. Vincent Ezekwueme, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Wednesday that the…

Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba has advised the Federal Government to try state police in addressing the security challenges in the country.Ishaku gave the advice in his remarks at a world news conference organized by the People’s…

The Police in Kwara have arrested a 24-year-old man, Kehinde Moses, with a bag, allegedly containing a freshly severed human head and hand along Ajase-Ipo road during stop and search duty. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mohammed…

The Police in Benue has confirmed attacks by some gunmen on communities in Gwer West Local Government Area of the state.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Catherine Anene, confirmed the attack on Monday to the News…

The Kogi Government has said that it is working hard with security agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the safe return of Mr. Pius Kolawole, the abducted Chairman of Yagba West Local Governments Area of the state.This is…

The Nigerian Army has urged Nigerians to ignore the enemies of peace and unity of Nigeria who peddle divisive and subversive rhetorics against the sovereignty of Nigeria and its patriotic army.The Director, Army Public Relations,…

The Police Command in Oyo State has foiled a criminal operation at Bakari, a border village between Oyo and Ogun State, and recovered an AK-47 rifle while on stop and search operation. The command’s Public Relation Officer, DSP Adewale…

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) to be domiciled at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).The Head, Strategic…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned against unsavory and inciting statements concerning the country.The Service noted that some misguided Nigerians had continued to threaten the government, sovereignty, and corporate…

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi  has commended the vigilance group and security agents in Dekina Local Government Area of the state for the arrest of notorious kidnappers.Bello gave the commendation in a statement by his Chief Press…

Rep. Tunji Ajuloopin (APC-Kwara) has commended youths and hunters for assisting in the arrest of suspected kidnappers in his constituency.Ajuloopin, who represents Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun and Oke-Ero Federal Constituency of Kwara, hailed…

A development organization, Diamond Group of Nigeria, has urged the Federal Government to deploy technology such as drone surveillance to tackle the rampant banditry and kidnappings across the country.The group also said that it has…