Category: Security
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NSCDC TRAINS PRIVATE SECURITY OPERATIVES ON MODERN SECURITY TECHNIQUES IN KANO
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State has launched a one-week training programme for operatives of Private Guard Companies across the state. The State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, said the initiative is aimed at strengthening safety and improving the professional capacity of private security personnel in line with the NSCDC’s regulatory role.…
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2027 ELECTIONS: POLICE WARN POLITICIANS AGAINST INFLAMATORY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
The Nigeria Police in Zaria have cautioned politicians and their supporters against the misuse of social media ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Area Commander, ACP Abdurrahman Idris, gave the warning while receiving members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zaria Unit, on a courtesy visit. He expressed concern over the use of…
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DHQ: NIGERIA–U.S. JOINT OPERATIONS KILL 175 ISIS FIGHTERS IN NORTH-EAST STRIKES
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says joint counter-terrorism operations involving Nigerian troops and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) have led to the killing of 175 ISIS fighters in the North-East. In a statement, the DHQ said the coordinated air and ground strikes, which began a few days ago, also destroyed ISIS checkpoints, weapons storage sites,…
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RISING SCHOOL KIDNAPPINGS THREATENS EDUCATION, NATIONAL SECURITY – EXPERT
A security expert, Mr Olaniyi Daniel, has warned that the rising cases of abduction of school children and teachers across the country pose serious threats to education and national security. Mr Daniel made the observation on Tuesday May 19 in Lagos, in reaction to recent incidents of abduction involving pupils. He called for urgent and…
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SRI LANKA MOVES TO EXPAND PRISON CAPACITY TO ADDRESS OVERCROWDING
Sri Lanka has announced plans to expand its prison capacity as part of efforts to address overcrowding in correctional facilities. According to the Justice Minister, the country currently has about 39,000 inmates, with around 21,000 linked to drug-related offences. He also noted that the prison service has about 1,500 vacant positions, with no recruitment carried…
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MAKINDE CONFIRMS TEACHER’S DEATH, SIX ARRESTS IN OYO ABDUCTION CASE
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed the death of one of the teachers abducted in Ahoro-Esinle Community, while six suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident. The governor said seven teachers were abducted during the attack and assured residents that efforts were ongoing to rescue the remaining victims safely. Makinde also expressed…
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ARMY AVIATION NOW PLAYING KEY ROLE IN OPERATIONS — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says Nigerian Army Aviation is playing an increasingly important role in ongoing military operations across different parts of the country. Speaking at the Chief of Army Staff First Bi-Annual Conference 2026 in Abuja, he said the use of air assets alongside ground troops has improved mobility, rapid…
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DHQ SAYS AIRSTRIKES KILLED OVER 20 ISIS/ISWAP FIGHTERS IN BORNO
The Defence Headquarters says more than 20 ISIS/ISWAP fighters were killed during coordinated airstrikes in the Metele area of Borno State. According to the military, the operation was carried out with support from the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) after intelligence reports identified the movement and gathering of suspected terrorist elements in the area. The…
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OYO SCHOOL ABDUCTION: KIDNAPPED PRINCIPAL APPEARS IN VIDEO, PLEADS WITH TINUBU, MAKINDE, CAN FOR HELP
A disturbing video has emerged showing one of the abducted school administrators from the recent attack in Oyo State, appealing for urgent intervention and peaceful negotiation with her captors, even as authorities and residents confirm that 7 teachers and 39 pupils were taken in the incident. The video, obtained on Sunday, showed Mrs Alamu Folawe,…
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DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS CONFIRMS NO TROOP CASUALTY IN AL-MINUKI OPERATION
The Defence Headquarters says no Nigerian soldier was killed during the operation that led to the elimination of terrorist commander Abu Bilal Al-Minuki. Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, said the mission was a carefully planned precision strike based on credible intelligence and coordination. He described it as a successful operation targeting a…
