Tag: CommunitySafety
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EMERGENCY AGENCIES BOOST FLOOD PREPAREDNESS IN BORNO, ADAMAWA, AND YOBE
EMERGENCY AGENCIES BOOST FLOOD PREPAREDNESS IN BORNO, ADAMAWA, AND YOBE As flood risks rise in northeast Nigeria, emergency agencies and state governments in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe have stepped up efforts to protect residents. NEMA and SEMAs are intensifying monitoring, early warnings, and community engagement in flood-prone areas. Relief materials have been distributed, drainage channels…
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NDLEA SMASHES DRUG SYNDICATES HIDING COCAINE IN CAR PARTS AND LIPSTICKS
NDLEA SMASHES DRUG SYNDICATES HIDING COCAINE IN CAR PARTS AND LIPSTICKS The NDLEA has cracked down on sophisticated drug smuggling operations across Nigeria, uncovering cocaine hidden in car side mirrors and lipsticks destined for export. At Lagos airport alone, 68 cocaine pellets and over 57,000 tramadol pills were seized from a shipment headed to Gabon,…
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SEVEN KIDNAPPED FARMERS IN ONDO FREED AFTER FIVE DAYS IN CAPTIVITY
SEVEN KIDNAPPED FARMERS IN ONDO FREED AFTER FIVE DAYS IN CAPTIVITY Seven farmers abducted from their farmland in Itaogbolu, Ondo State, have been released after five days in captivity. Originally demanded ransom was N100 million, later reduced to N20 million, but families managed to pay N5 million plus food for their release. The victims were…
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HIPPOS ON THE MOVE: DEADLY INVASION SPARKS FEAR IN ADAMAWA COMMUNITIES
HIPPOS ON THE MOVE: DEADLY INVASION SPARKS FEAR IN ADAMAWA COMMUNITIES Displaced by flooding, a herd of hippopotamuses has stormed Guyuk and Shelleng in Adamawa, killing one young man and terrorising locals by raiding homes and farmlands. Officials and traditional leaders are urgently appealing for wildlife intervention as these massive animals threaten lives and livelihoods,…
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SEVEN FARMERS KIDNAPPED IN ONDO, RESCUE OPERATION UNDERWAY
SEVEN FARMERS KIDNAPPED IN ONDO, RESCUE OPERATION UNDERWAY Security agencies in Ondo State are in full swing after seven farmers were abducted in Itaogbolu while harvesting palm fruits. Amotekun Corps and the police confirm a massive hunt in the forests, with kidnappers demanding a hefty N100 million ransom. Families and authorities are locked in tense…
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OYO COMMUNITIES RAISE ALARM OVER BANDITS USING OLD OYO NATIONAL PARK AS HIDEOUT
OYO COMMUNITIES RAISE ALARM OVER BANDITS USING OLD OYO NATIONAL PARK AS HIDEOUT Residents in Igbeti and Igboho warn Old Oyo National Park has become a hotspot for bandits and kidnappers, disrupting peace in Olorunsogo and Orelope LGAs. Oyo CP Johnson Adenola, during a visit, promised intensified operations using drones and military collaboration to flush…
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NEMA LAUNCHES EARLY WARNING CAMPAIGN TO TACKLE FLOOD RISKS IN KADUNA
NEMA LAUNCHES EARLY WARNING CAMPAIGN TO TACKLE FLOOD RISKS IN KADUNA Ahead of the 2025 rainy season, NEMA is gearing up Kaduna State with an intense flood awareness drive to protect vulnerable communities and reduce disaster impact. NEMA DG Zubaida Umar highlighted Kaduna North and Chikun LGAs as high-risk flood zones, with past floods causing…
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YOBE POLICE ARREST 303 SUSPECTS IN MASSIVE DRUG CRACKDOWN
YOBE POLICE ARREST 303 SUSPECTS IN MASSIVE DRUG CRACKDOWN Yobe Police launch major operation, nab 303 people linked to drug abuse, hoarding, and peddling across the state. Spokesman SP Dungus Abdulkarim says the raids targeted criminal hotspots to tackle rising drug-related crime. Three top suspects are now under NDLEA investigation. Police urge communities to stay…
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EIGHT VIGILANTES KILLED IN PLATEAU BANDIT AMBUSH
EIGHT VIGILANTES KILLED IN PLATEAU BANDIT AMBUSH A tragic ambush in Kukawa, Plateau leaves eight vigilante members dead—highlighting the risks of going solo without security agency backup. The Special Taskforce, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), confirmed that a large group of vigilantes from Kanam LGA launched an independent mission to Odare forest without notifying the military.…
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JIGAWA ALLOCATES N4.2B FOR FLOOD MITIGATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
JIGAWA ALLOCATES N4.2B FOR FLOOD MITIGATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE Jigawa is taking flood threats seriously—earmarking over N4 billion to protect communities and boost emergency readiness this rainy season. Dr. Abdullahi Sa’id, Chairman of Local Emergency Management Committees, revealed the fund during a town hall in Ringim. The money supports 21 flood-prone LGAs with prevention efforts,…
