Category: Security

Ribadu urges unified efforts to curb illicit arms and defeat terrorism

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has emphasized that Nigeria can defeat terrorism if the Federal Government and citizens work together to stop the spread of illicit arms. Ribadu made this statement on Thursday in Abuja during a public destruction exercise of decommissioned and unserviceable small arms and light weapons. The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) organized the event. Represented by Mr. Asishana Okauru, his Special Adviser on Governance and Subnational Liaison, Ribadu warned that the proliferation of small arms and light…

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NSCDC Mobilizes 28,000 Personnel for Eid-El-Kabir Security

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed over 28,000 operatives across the country to ensure a peaceful and secure Eid-El-Kabir celebration. NSCDC Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Audi, issued a directive mobilizing operatives from several specialized units, including the Intelligence Directorate and Counter Terrorism Unit. Dr. Audi warned of potential criminal activities during the festive period and stressed the need to forestall threats posed by unscrupulous elements. He called for enhanced intelligence gathering through community engagement and collaboration with other security agencies. The NSCDC boss charged the 36…

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FG Launches Crackdown on Boko Haram in North-East Region

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The Federal Government has confirmed actively tackling a resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in the North-East, particularly in Borno State, as part of the insurgents’ broader push to destabilize the Sahel region including Nigeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, addressed journalists in Kaduna on Tuesday after concluding a two-day working tour of military institutions in the state. He assured Nigerians that the government has taken decisive steps to confront the renewed threat. “In the past two weeks, our armed forces have intensified operations…

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Insecurity: Delta Residents, Students Launch Daily Mass Protests in Abraka

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

Residents of Abraka, a university town in Delta State, have launched daily mass protests to confront the growing wave of insecurity plaguing their community. The protests erupted following the May 25 abduction of a student, Clinton Udomudo, and his brother, who had gone to deliver ransom to kidnappers. Eyewitnesses confirmed that the incident triggered widespread outrage and mobilized the community into action. Protesters marched with placards that read: “No to kidnapping in Abraka,” “We are tired of the insecurity in Abraka,” “The police should come to our rescue,” and “Delta…

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Benue Youth Protest After Herders Kills Three

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

Suspected armed herders invaded Agan Community in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday, killing three people and triggering a violent protest by local youths. The attackers stormed the area around 6 p.m. and opened fire indiscriminately, according to a resident, Terna, who witnessed the incident. The gunfire claimed the lives of three individuals. Outraged by the killings, local youths reacted by marching to the home of Alfred Berger, the lawmaker representing the area in the Benue State House of Assembly. They dumped the victims’ corpses at his…

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Allocate 753 duplexes to Military personnel, youth group urges FG

Tolu Adebayo

The Youth Arise Movement has called on the federal government to allocate the 753 duplexes recently recovered from former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, rather than proceeding with the planned public sale of the properties. The call comes amid growing concerns over the long-standing accommodation challenges faced by military personnel across the country. The group insists that using the seized estate to support the welfare of the nation’s security operatives would be both impactful and patriotic. The properties in question, located in Abuja,…

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Man O’ War Officers Arrest NRC Official for Alleged Cable Theft

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

Man O’ War operatives arrested Gift Eseeli, a 38-year-old Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) employee, for allegedly stealing cables at Rafa Yard on the Warri-Itakpe Train Service corridor. NRC spokesman Callistus Unyimadu confirmed the arrest and said officers, led by Mr. Williams Agiake, intercepted Eseeli after detecting missing 50mm armored signal cables from the trackside installations. Security personnel recovered the stolen cables intact and handed them over to the Nigeria Police Force, which has launched a full investigation into the incident. NRC Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, condemned the act and…

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Nigeria’s Security Progress: NSA Highlights Major Achievements in Counter-Terrorism

Tolu Adebayo

Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), has announced that security forces have eliminated more than 13,543 terrorists and other criminal suspects nationwide since May 2023. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Policy and Development Summit in Abuja, Ribadu underscored the significant advancements made by the military and intelligence agencies in their counter-terrorism efforts over the past two years. During his address at the event, held at the State House Banquet Hall, the NSA revealed that at least 124,408 members of Boko Haram and its affiliate, the…

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Vigilante Group in Abuja catches a suspected Kidnapper

Tolu Adebayo

A suspected kidnapper, identified as Ibrahim Usman, was arrested on Saturday by members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) in the Takalafiya community, Kabusa District of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to a video recorded by the group, Usman, an indigene of Zurmi Local Government Area in Zamfara State, confessed to participating in a series of kidnapping operations in the FCT and two other neighbouring states, Kogi and Nasarawa. The suspect was initially arrested by the VGN team during an operation in…

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President Tinubu Approves National Forest Guard System to Tackle Nigeria’s Rising Insecurity

Tolu Adebayo

President Tinubu Approves National Forest Guard System to Tackle Nigeria’s Rising Insecurity Abuja, Nigeria – In a bold move to address the growing wave of insecurity across the country, President Bola Tinubu has authorized the creation of a national forest guard system, paving the way for the recruitment of over 130,000 armed operatives to safeguard Nigeria’s vast network of 1,129 forest reserves. The decision, aimed at flushing out terrorists and criminal gangs operating within these areas, was approved during an expanded Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday. The initiative represents…

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FG Inaugurates Smart Police Station in Abuja

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

The Federal Government has inaugurated a smart police station in Katampe, Abuja. The facility aims to boost internal security and enhance grassroots policing efforts. The Nigeria Police Trust Fund built the station and handed it over to the Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday. Officials say the station will improve efficiency and strengthen police-community relations in the Federal Capital Territory. More smart police stations will soon open in Kogi, Enugu, and other regions. Dr. Anuma Nla, representing the Minister of Police Affairs, praised the project during the event. He called it…

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Boko Haram Attacks Army Base in Borno, Kills and Captures Soldiers, Seizes Weapons

oluwatobi enitan

Suspected Boko Haram fighters, believed to be affiliated with the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), launched a deadly pre-dawn attack on a Nigerian Army base in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday, resulting in multiple casualties and the capture of some soldiers. Security and local sources confirmed that the assault occurred around 3 a.m. at the Forward Operating Base of the 153 Task Force Battalion. According to a security source who requested anonymity, the troops were overwhelmed by the insurgents, leading to the deaths of several…

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