Category: Security
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ENUGU POLICE DETAIN TEENAGER FOR KIDNAPPING AND MURDER OF 5-YEAR-OLD COUSIN
The Enugu State Police have arrested 18-year-old Ikediekpere Obodoagu and his accomplice, security guard Sunday Michael, for kidnapping and killing Obodoagu’s 5-year-old cousin, Wisdom. The suspects were caught following ransom demands and led operatives to the child’s burial site near their home. Both confessed during interrogation, and the Commissioner of Police assured justice for the…
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RIVERS POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN BRUTAL MURDER OF WOMAN
The Rivers State Police have arrested 23-year-old Kingsley Chinamezu, aka Power Sharp, for the machete murder of his girlfriend, 44-year-old Confidence Sunny, in Etche LGA. After fleeing the state, Chinamezu was tracked down and arrested in Edo on August 15 following a family complaint and operation by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit. The suspect confessed during interrogation,…
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IOM DONATES $1.1M TO SUPPORT IDPs IN BENUE, URGES PEACEBUILDING
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) donated $1.1 million (₦1.69 billion) to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue, focusing on Yelewata and Naka camps. Deputy Director-General Ugochi Daniels emphasised the donation is part of efforts to return IDPs to their ancestral homes or resettle them with dignity. Governor Hyacinth Alia praised the partnership, contributing…
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UN HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION TO TACKLE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN NIGERIA
Mohamed Fall, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, urged a united approach to the new 2025-2027 IOM strategic plan aimed at addressing humanitarian crises. He emphasized that collective strategies not only protect displaced persons but also build peace and stability nationwide. Government officials and security leaders pledged partnership and collaboration, highlighting the focus on…
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TINUBU PRAISES NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES AT TICAD 9; JAPAN PLEDGES $5.5BN FOR AFRICA
President Bola Tinubu lauded Nigeria’s armed forces for their bravery against insurgency at TICAD 9 in Japan, emphasising that true peace needs reforms that tackle insecurity’s root causes. He stressed inclusivity, rule of law, and infrastructure investment as keys to stability. Tinubu urged Africa to move from aid dependency to market-driven growth and called for…
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OPCI URGES TINUBU TO LEGALISE FIREARMS FOR RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AMID SECURITY CRISIS
The Oodua Progressive Care Initiative (OPCI) has called on the Federal Government to reconsider firearm laws and allow responsible Nigerians to own guns as a response to rampant insecurity. OPCI President Dr. Maruff Olarewaju argued that legalizing firearms will empower citizens to defend themselves and deter criminals, complementing existing security efforts. Highlighting attacks in states…
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IRAN CARRIES OUT RARE PUBLIC EXECUTION FOR MURDER IN FARS PROVINCE
Iran has publicly hanged a man convicted of murdering a woman and her three children during a robbery in southern Fars province, Iranian media reported. His wife, also sentenced to death, is expected to be executed inside prison. Public executions are uncommon in Iran but human rights groups condemn the country’s frequent use of capital…
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KADUNA POLICE ARREST 13 SUSPECTED CATTLE RUSTLERS, RECOVER 27 CATTLE
Kaduna State Police have arrested 13 suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 27 rustled cattle following a successful operation on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. Acting on credible intelligence, officers intercepted three vehicles carrying the stolen cattle. One suspect confessed to receiving rustled cows from notorious bandits terrorising the area. Investigations continue as police intensify efforts to dismantle…
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62 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS ESCAPE AFTER AIRSTRIKE ON BANDIT CAMP IN KATSINA
Katsina government confirms 62 kidnapped victims escaped following a Nigerian Air Force airstrike on bandit kingpin Muhammadu Fulani’s camp in Danmusa. The operation forced bandits to flee, enabling mass escape. Victims abducted from Sayaya village in a recent attack are now receiving medical care in local hospitals. Security forces continue to monitor the area with…
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EDO POLICE RAMP UP OPERATIONS TO RESCUE THREE ABDUCTED SEMINARIANS
Edo State Police are intensifying efforts to rescue three seminarians abducted on July 11 from Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivianokpodi-Agenebode. The attack also claimed the life of an NSCDC officer. Police Commissioner Monday Agbonika is personally leading tactical teams and the Anti-Kidnapping Unit in the search. A specialised tactical division in Ivieukwa is boosting…
