Tag: Security

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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IGP launches Special Protection Unit for Elites just days after ending the Mobile Police Protection for VIPs.

Tolu Adebayo

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has created a Special Protection Unit (SPU) for high-profile Nigerians. He announced the move days after scrapping mobile police protection previously assigned to VIPs. The SPU aims to guard politicians, business leaders, and other elite individuals across the country. Egbetokun introduced the unit during a ceremony in Niger State, drawing public concern about priorities. The police say the unit responds to rising security threats, including kidnappings, terrorism, and banditry. Hassan Sani, who heads the SPU in Niger State, said the unit offers specialized,…

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Boko Haram guns down Army Captain in Borno State in the early hour of today Wednesday 7th May, 2025

Tolu Adebayo

Boko Haram guns down Army Captain in Borno State in the early hour of today Wednesday 7th May, 2025. The terrorists killed the army captain in Izge community of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The terrorists who struck in the early hours of today also killed a soldier. Confirming the incident, the Emir of Gwoza, HRH Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, said the assailants stormed the area around 1am and engaged the troops. It’s true that my people in Izge community came under Boko Haram attack around 1am. Unfortunately,…

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Benue and Zamfara Governors Unite to Confront Escalating Insecurity Crisis

Tolu Adebayo

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned two state governors over worsening security concerns. Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue and Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara must appear on Thursday, May 8, 2024. The committee also summoned both state assemblies to answer questions about the crisis. This move follows a petition from a civil rights group, Guardians of Democracy and Rule of Law. According to the group, violence in both states has spiraled out of control in recent months. They cited rising cases of kidnappings, banditry, and deadly…

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‘We need help, not emergency rule’, Benue gov tells FG

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

‘We need help, not emergency rule’, Benue gov tells FG Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, Declares Need for Federal Support Over State of Emergency Makurdi, Benue State – In a firm rebuttal to growing calls for a state of emergency in Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia has emphasized that what the residents truly require is comprehensive support from the Federal Government, rather than heightened intervention measures. The governor made these remarks during an appearance on Arise Television’s “The Morning Show” on Wednesday. Speaking to host Rufai Oseni and other panelists,…

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INTERNAL SECURITY: POLICE OPERATIVES NEUTRALIZE 4 KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER 18 RIFLES, 192 LIVE AMMUNITION OF VARIOUS CALIBRES

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

INTERNAL SECURITY: POLICE OPERATIVES NEUTRALIZE 4 KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER 18 RIFLES, 192 LIVE AMMUNITION OF VARIOUS CALIBRES. The Nigeria Police Force in its quest to sustain the tempo on the fight against violent crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and banditry, has again recorded significant successes across the country. The Police operatives attached to Delta State Command, on the 10th of April, 2025, in a sting operation on the activities of kidnappers within the state arrested one Abubakar Usman ‘m’ AKA Shehu, who was identified as the leader of a deadly…

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CAS CHARGES SENIOR NAF OFFICERS TO DRIVE TRANSFORMATION THROUGH INNOVATION AND STRATEGIC FORESIGHT, CHARTS BOLD COURSE FOR 2025

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has charged senior Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officers to embrace innovation, strategic foresight, and decisive leadership as the Service sets its course for 2025. Speaking at the First Quarter Meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), and Commandants, the CAS emphasised the need for proactive and adaptive leadership to address evolving security challenges. Air Marshal Abubakar elaborated on the interconnected nature of the global security imperatives and the implications for Nigeria’s defence strategy. He highlighted key lessons from…

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NAF AIR STRIKES NEUTRALIZE DOZENS OF TERRORISTS IN MARTE, DECIMATE KEY SUPPLY DEPOTS

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) executed a series of successful air interdictions targeting 3 significant enclaves of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Marte Local Government Area on 31 October 2024. The precision strikes focused on known ISWAP strongholds in the villages of Tumbun Daribiyar, Jubularam, Buluwa, and Tumbu Karfe, marking a major effort in the ongoing fight against terrorism in Nigeria’s Northeast. An on-ground assessment confirmed that approximately 50 terrorists, including a high-ranking ISWAP commander known as Bashir Dauda, were neutralized in the operation. Additionally, an ISWAP…

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Bandits Seize Control of 64 Communities in Plateau, Governor Muftwang Reveals

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Bandits Seize Control of 64 Communities in Plateau, Governor Muftwang Reveals Jos, Plateau State – Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, has delivered a stark and alarming assessment of the security situation in the state, revealing that bandits have effectively taken over a staggering 64 communities across various local government areas. The Governor made this somber pronouncement during a meeting with stakeholders in Jos, painting a picture of escalating insecurity and displacement across the state. Governor Muftwang described the situation as a dire and major security crisis, highlighting the devastating…

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Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Vehicle and other Items

oluwatobi enitan

The Nigerian Army troops of Headquarters 4 Brigade, personnel of OPERATION WABAIZIGAN, acting on credible intelligence, have successfully arrested a suspected kidnapper and gun runner, Ekenaye Festus alongside 4 of his collaborators in the general area of Agbor Road, Iguomor Community in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. According to Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh he said “The Suspects who were arrested in the early hours of 25 February 2024 have been terrorizing Obagie Community and were suspected to…

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Federal Government and Governors Deliberate Creation of State Police to Tackle Insecurity

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In response to the escalating security challenges gripping the nation, the Federal Government, in collaboration with state governors, is actively considering the implementation of a state police system to address the surging insecurity across Nigeria. This critical consideration emerged during deliberations between President Bola Tinubu and state governors, where the urgent need for a comprehensive strategy to counteract the prevailing security threats was underscored. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this pivotal development while addressing State House reporters at the Presidential Villa in Abuja following the high-level…

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Wike Offers N20 Million Bounty for Criminals in FCT as Security Concerns Escalate

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In response to the escalating security concerns in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the FCT, has taken a bold step by placing a N20 million bounty on criminals within Abuja. The former Governor of Rivers State made the announcement during an event where suspects involved in kidnappings, one-chance incidents, and other criminal activities were presented by the FCT police command in Abuja. Minister Wike underscored the importance of not tolerating criminal activities within the FCT, and to incentivize efforts to combat crime, he declared a…

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