Category: Security
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NIGER DEPUTY GOV CONDEMNS BANDIT ATTACK ON TWO COMMUNITIES
Authorities promise justice and stronger security after a deadly bandit raid in Niger State leaves lives lost and communities shaken. Niger Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba has condemned the bandit attack on Erena and Bagna communities in Niger State, describing the assault as barbaric and unacceptable. In a statement by his Press Secretary, Ummikhaltume Abdullahi-Kuta, Garba…
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DON’T LEAK TROOP MOVEMENTS — KWARA GOV BACKS WARNING WITH N75M SUPPORT
After bandits ambushed soldiers, Kwara’s governor warns residents to stop sharing military movements and steps in with financial support for affected troops and families. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has warned residents of Kwara State that leaking sensitive military information is helping bandits carry out deadly attacks on security personnel. Speaking during a visit to soldiers injured…
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SENIOR LAWYER URGES IGP TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED TORTURE OF 85-YEAR-OLD
A senior lawyer has called on the police chief to probe the alleged unlawful arrest and brutal treatment of an elderly man in Abuja. Abuja-based Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Godwin Ogboji, has petitioned IGP Tunji Disu to launch a full investigation into the alleged illegal arrest, detention, and torture of 85-year-old Abubakar Aliyu.…
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U.S., ISRAEL STRIKE THOUSANDS OF TARGETS IN IRAN CONFLICT
The U.S. and Israel are intensifying operations in Iran, hitting thousands of strategic targets in a conflict that has now lasted over a month. The U.S. military says it has struck more than 12,300 targets in Iran, including 155 Iranian vessels, aiming to dismantle Tehran’s security infrastructure and neutralize locations posing imminent threats, CENTCOM said…
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NSCDC DEPLOYS 1,500 PERSONNEL TO SECURE EASTER IN KADUNA
Kaduna residents can celebrate Easter with peace of mind as NSCDC rolls out a massive security operation. The Kaduna Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,500 officers across the state to ensure a safe Easter. State Commandant Panam Musa said personnel are stationed at churches, major junctions, recreational centres,…
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LAGOS POLICE DEPLOY HEAVY SECURITY AHEAD OF EASTER
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Tijani, has ordered a robust deployment of personnel and operational assets across the state to ensure residents enjoy a hitch-free Easter celebration. Speaking through the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, Tijani said officers have been stationed at worship centres, recreational areas, major highways, transport hubs, and other key…
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EFCC ARRESTS THREE IN ILORIN OVER ALLEGED FAKE DOLLAR, POUND SYNDICATE
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested three suspects in Ilorin over their alleged involvement in the circulation of counterfeit foreign currencies. The suspects — Akilu Salisu, Umar Mikailu Shuaibu and Salisu Nura — were initially intercepted by officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency during a routine stop-and-search operation on…
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SECURITY WAR IS ALSO AN INFO WAR – DEFENCE CHIEF TELLS MEDIA
Nigeria’s military says winning the security battle isn’t just about guns — it’s also about truthful reporting and public trust. Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has urged journalists to uphold professionalism and accuracy, stressing that national security is fought both on the battlefield and in the information space. Speaking at an Easter retreat…
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NSCDC FLOODS KWARA WITH 2,280 PERSONNEL FOR EASTER SECURITY
Massive security sweep as Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ramps up deployment to keep Easter celebrations peaceful across Kwara. The Kwara State Command has mobilised 2,280 officers across all 16 LGAs to prevent any breakdown of law and order during the Easter festivities. According to State Commandant Bala Bawa Bodinga, operatives will maintain strong…
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2027 ELECTIONS: FCT POLICE SOUND STRONG WARNING AGAINST VIOLENCE
With the 2027 polls approaching, the FCT Police are sending a clear message — no political ambition is worth bloodshed or chaos. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, has warned residents—especially youths—to stay away from electoral violence and resist political inducement ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a community engagement in Lugbe…
