Security

Prof Yusuf Turaki, one of the conveners of the Nigerian Indigenous Nationalities Alliance (NINAS), says the Federal Government must not grow cold feet in the prosecution of alleged Nigerian sponsors of Boko Haram identified by the…

The Governor Bello Matawalle-led Zamfara State Government has dethroned the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and that of Dansadau, Alhaji Hussaini Umar, for their alleged involvement in banditry. The government also removed Alhaji…

The Nigerian Navy’s newest Landing Ship Tank (NNS KADA), on Thursday, arrived Port of Al Duqum, Oman, on the first leg of her homeward voyage to Nigeria. The Director of Information, Naval Headquarters, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan,…

The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), which is maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, has denied allegation that its troops were aiding attacks and other forms of insecurity in the state. Maj. Ishaku Takwa, the Media…

Police in Kaduna State foiled two kidnap attempts on Tuesday and on Wednesday and rescued four victims. Police spokesman in the state, ASP Mohammed Jalige, stated on Wednesday that Tuesday’s attempt was recorded at Buruk area of…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Alkali Baba, says the rumour making the rounds that Kaduna is inaccessible by road, air or train is a mere propaganda. The IGP stated this during his operational visit to the Abuja-Kaduna…

Gunmen have killed five persons and injured three others in some communities of Iregwe Chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau on Monday. National Publicity Secretary, Iregwe Development Association, Mr Davidson Malison,…

The Nigerian Army says troops of 82 Division have dislodged the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN) from their hideout in Anambra The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen.…

The Federal Government says the country is becoming safer everyday with the string of successes being recorded in the fight against Boko Haram, ISWAP, bandits and other criminal elements. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji…

One year after, troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have discovered the wreckage of the Alpha Jet of the Nigerian Air Force that went missing while conducting an operation in the dreaded forest. The Nigerian Army stated this on its…

No fewer than 50,801 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and their families have so far surrendered to the troops of the Operation Hadin Kai in the North-East between September 2021 to date. Maj.- Gen. Christopher Musa, Theatre Commander,…

A coalition of Northern Youths, Nigeria Movement Forum (NMF), has condemned the call for the sack of Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Leo Irabor, and Chief of Defence Intelligence, Maj.-Gen. Samuel Adebayo. The Secretary of NMF, Mr Adamu…

The Kaduna State Government has said that three more corpses had been discovered in Jema’a and Kaura Local Government Areas, bringing the death toll as a result of the recent crises to 37. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home…

The Kaduna State Government on Tuesday confirmed that 34 people were killed on Sunday when unidentified assailants attacked Kagoro Chiefdom in Kaura Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has discovered plot to cause violence in parts of the country particularly in the North Central. Dr Peter Afunanya, Public Relations Officer of the DSS, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in…

The Nigeria Police Force on Monday described as fake and mischievous claims of purported plans by its personnel to embark on strike. The police made the clarification in a statement by the acting Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO),…

The Nigerian Navy on Friday deployed 10 warships and two helicopters in a joint multinational maritime exercise comprising 31 other foreign navies. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, inaugurated the exercise tagged:…

Any policeman on patrol, stop and search or checkpoint duties must wear approved service uniform or risk facing sanctions, police authorities have said. Acting Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated this in a…

The Kaduna State Government has advised residents to be vigilant over the fear of possible terrorist attacks, using Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, gave the…

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Thursday said that the existence of the State Security Network, Amotekun Corps, was benefiting the state and other major security outfits. Akeredolu, who said Amotekun was not created to be…

The Nigeria Army says its troops have dislodged criminal hideouts and arrested three suspected members of the proscribed Indigenious People of Biafra (IPOB) in Anambra and Imo states. This is contained in a statement signed by the…

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has said that Boko Haram terrorists were close to overrunning the country when President Muhammadu Buhari came to power in 2015. Adesina said this in an article…

The Kaduna State Government, said troops foiled attack by bandits and rescued seven persons in Chikun Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan made the disclosure…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Friday released a list of successful candidates for its Direct Short Service Commission Course (DSSC30/2021). In a statement signed by Air Vice Marshal P.O. Jemitola for Chief of the Air Staff, the force…

The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi, says President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to enhance nation’s security and leave the country better than he met it. Dingyadi stated this at the inauguration of the Northwest…

The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Audi, has directed the immediate reinstatement of security operatives assigned to Rep. Shina Peller (APC-Oyo State). This is contained in a…

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigerians in the North East will, in the coming months, witness a change from the protracted insurgency to peace and development in their respective communities. The president stated this at the…

The Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC), Alhaji Musiliu Smith, says armed robbers are finding their way into the Nigeria Police Force. According to Daily Nigerian, the PSC boss stated this during a one-day sensitisation and town-…

The Police command in Sokoto State, says it has arrested no fewer than 37 suspects over alleged banditry in some parts of the state. Addressing a press conference in Sokoto on Monday, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG),…