Category: Security
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NICASA ISSUES SAFETY ALERT AS ANTI-FOREIGN PROTESTS LOOM IN SOUTH AFRICA
The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa has warned Nigerians in South Africa to be extra cautious ahead of planned anti-foreign protests scheduled for April 27–29. NICASA President-General Frank Onyekwelu says past experiences show these protests can quickly escalate, making vigilance critical—especially in Gauteng Province. Avoid protest zones, limit movement, and if possible, stay indoors. Business…
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EU SET TO TIGHTEN SCREWS ON RUSSIA AFTER ORBÁN EXIT
The European Union is gearing up for a tougher round of sanctions against Russia, following the electoral defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán—long seen as a roadblock to stricter measures. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the bloc is ready to finalise its 21st sanctions package, targeting Russia’s economy more aggressively especially oil,…
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BORNO RAID: TROOPS KILL 24 TERRORISTS, RESCUE 9 ABDUCTED VICTIMS
Midnight battle in Borno—soldiers strike back hard, rescue women and children, and recover deadly weapons. Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed 24 terrorists and rescued nine abducted women and children during operations in Borno State. According to an operational report, soldiers of the 26 Brigade carried out a search-and-rescue mission around the Mandara Mountains,…
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ISWAP COMMANDER, 24 OTHERS KILLED AS TROOPS FOIL BORNO ATTACK
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have killed an ISWAP commander and 24 other fighters while repelling an attack on Kukareta community in Borno State. The Theatre Commander, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, said the early-morning assault was decisively neutralised after a fierce exchange that lasted till about 3 a.m. He confirmed that the ISWAP commander, Abu Umar…
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DELTA CP RALLIES SECURITY AGENCIES FOR JOINT WAR ON CRIME
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, has launched a push for stronger inter-agency collaboration to tackle rising crime across the state. During visits to the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) in Asaba, the CP flagged key threats including kidnapping, communal clashes, human trafficking, and…
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INSECURITY: ‘GUNS ALONE WON’T FIX IT’ — EXPERT URGES NEW APPROACH
Peace advocate Rafiu Lawal says rising insecurity across the country highlights the limits of military force and the need for broader, non-kinetic solutions. Speaking in Abuja, the Executive Director of Building Blocks for Peace Foundation noted that despite military gains, banditry, terrorism, and communal clashes persist. According to him, the root causes—poverty, unemployment, injustice, and…
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ALLEGED COUP PLOT: 6 PLEAD NOT GUILTY, TRIAL SET FOR APRIL 27
The Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded six defendants in Department of State Services (DSS) custody over an alleged plot to overthrow the government. All six pleaded not guilty to a 13-count charge including treason, terrorism, and money laundering before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. The prosecution, led by Attorney-General Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, secured an accelerated…
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CROSS RIVER POLICE: 412 CASES TO COURT, THEFT TOPS CRIME CHART
The Cross River State Police Command says it prosecuted 412 cases between January and December 2025, securing 31 convictions and closing 26 cases. Speaking in Calabar, police spokesperson Sunday Eitokpah revealed that the command recorded 1,142 cases and made 1,390 arrests within the period. Theft and stealing topped the list with 444 cases and 493…
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LAGOS POLICE NAB 4 OVER FAKE PETROL DEAL IN SATELLITE TOWN
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects over an alleged petroleum fraud scheme in Satellite Town, Lagos. The suspects, aged between 33 and 43, were picked up on April 14 after reportedly attempting to secure Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at suspiciously low prices using false pretences. Police sources say the product belonged to…
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RIVERS POLICE SHAKE-UP: TACTICAL TEAMS SCRAPPED, NEW UNIT TAKES OVER
The Nigeria Police Force in Rivers State has dissolved its tactical teams, rolling out a new structure aimed at boosting efficiency and professionalism. Announcing the move in Port Harcourt, police spokesperson Blessing Agabe said the decision follows a directive from Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu. The disbanded units have now been merged into a newly…
