Category: Security
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APC FIRES BACK AT MAKINDE OVER ‘OPERATION WETIE’ REMARK
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his mention of “Operation Wetie” at an opposition summit in Ibadan, calling it reckless and a threat to national security. APC spokesman, Felix Morka, said invoking one of Nigeria’s darkest political violence episodes was “dangerous incitement,” especially from a sitting governor responsible…
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OGUN POLICE DEBUNK VIRAL “ARMED MEN” VIDEO
The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed a viral video claiming armed men are operating in the state, describing it as fake and panic-inducing. According to police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi, investigations show the footage wasn’t shot in Ogun—or anywhere in Nigeria. Instead, it traces back to Kenya, filmed during an anti–cattle rustling operation and first…
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NAF AIRSTRIKES WIPE OUT TERRORIST HIDEOUTS IN BORNO, CRIPPLE INSURGENT MOVEMENT
Precision airpower has once again dealt a heavy blow to insurgents in the North-East, as the Nigerian Air Force intensifies its offensive against terror camps. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its latest airstrikes have destroyed terrorist hideouts in the Southern Tumbuns area of Borno State, further weakening insurgent capabilities and movement in the region.…
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KANO POLICE RESCUE 2-YEAR-OLD KIDNAP VICTIM, ARREST 3 SUSPECTS
The Kano State Police Command has rescued a 2-year-old boy, Aliyu Muhammad, and arrested three suspects linked to his abduction in Gwammaja Quarters, Dala LGA. Police say the child was taken right in front of his home on April 19, after which the family was forced to pay N1 million ransom but the suspects still…
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KATSINA CP WARNS NEW CRIME UNIT: ‘RESPECT RIGHTS OR FACE CONSEQUENCES’
The Katsina State Police Command has cautioned operatives of its newly formed Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) to operate strictly within the law and avoid any form of human rights abuse. Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar-Fage, gave the charge after a three-day intensive training, stressing that the unit must reflect professionalism, discipline, and integrity in…
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TRAFFICKING BUST IN ONDO: POLICE RESCUE 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL
Security operatives uncover a suspected child trafficking case on the highway. Police in Ondo State have intercepted a suspected child trafficking syndicate and rescued a 13-year-old girl along the Owena axis. According to police spokesperson DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the suspects were flagged down by Nigerian Army personnel while travelling in a commercial bus from Lagos…
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ARMY RAID IN IMO: IPOB/ESN CAMP BUSTED, REMAINS OF SLAIN SOLDIERS FOUND
The Nigerian Army says it has dismantled a notorious IPOB/ESN camp in Imo State, recovering suspected remains of two personnel abducted and killed in 2022. The operation, carried out by troops of the 82 Division with other security agencies along the Ubaha-Orsu axis, reportedly met heavy resistance—but soldiers overpowered the attackers and forced them to…
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HORROR IN BENUE: GUNMEN KILL TRADITIONAL RULER, WIFE, 2 OTHERS
Gunmen have killed a traditional ruler, Chief Alexander Awodi, his wife, and two others in Agatu LGA of Benue State, police have confirmed. According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Edet Udeme, the attackers stormed the monarch’s residence and opened fire, sparking panic as residents fled for safety. Local sources say the assailants reportedly four men…
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CURFEW IMPOSED IN RIVERS COMMUNITY AFTER VIGILANTE MEMBER’S DEATH
Tension rises in Ikuru Town as authorities move to restore calm after a deadly clash. The Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area, Lucky Otuo, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Ikuru Town, Rivers State, following the alleged killing of a vigilance group member. He also banned all local vigilance groups in the area, saying the…
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UN SOUNDS ALARM ON MEXICO: PROTECT JOURNALISTS, END DISAPPEARANCES
The United Nations is calling out Mexico over rising threats to journalists and a deepening disappearance crisis. UN human rights chief Volker Türk says violence—driven by organised crime, arms flow, and corruption—continues to endanger reporters and human rights defenders, especially those exposing sensitive issues. He’s urging authorities to end impunity, strengthen investigations, and protect those…
