Tag: #CommunitySafety
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NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY ALERTS RESIDENTS TO STEER CLEAR OF SHOOTING RANGE
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has advised residents of Afaka, Kauya, Mando, and Tsamiya communities in Kaduna State to avoid the open range area from Tuesday to November 7 due to a Range Management Package Shooting Exercise for cadets of the 73rd regular course (Army). Maj. Mohammed Maidawa, NDA’s Public Relations Officer, assured the public…
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DISASTER AVERTED AS SECURITY OPERATIVES BLOCK FUEL SCOOPERS AFTER KOGI TANKER CRASH
Quick action by security agencies prevented a fuel-related disaster in Kogi State after a tanker accident on the Felele Expressway, Lokoja. According to FRSC Sector Commander Tenimu Etuku, the Abuja-bound tanker’s tank disconnected and rolled into a ditch, but thankfully, no casualties occurred as the driver and assistant escaped unhurt. FRSC teams responded swiftly, joined…
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SULTAN OF SOKOTO URGES NIGERIANS TO PROTECT WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND END GBV
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to stand firm in protecting the rights of women and girls. Speaking at a high-level town hall meeting in Sokoto focused on peace and security through women’s inclusion and access to justice, he…
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FCT POLICE COMMISSIONER REDEPLOYS USHAFA DPO AFTER VIRAL SLAPPING INCIDENT
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, Miller Dantawaye, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Ushafa Divisional Police Officer after a video went viral showing the officer slapping a young man during an arrest. The incident sparked public outrage on social media, prompting swift action from the police leadership. In a statement…
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YOUNG MECHANIC SENTENCED TO SIX MONTHS OR FINE FOR STEALING YOGURT IN JOS
An 18-year-old mechanic, Abdulmalik Hamza, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Magistrates’ Court in Jos for stealing a pack of ‘Fresh Yo’ yogurt from a local shop. The court, presided over by Magistrate Irene Pati, gave Hamza an option to pay a N20,000 fine instead. Hamza pleaded guilty during the summary…
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BAUCHI POLICE ARREST SIX OVER RITUAL EYE REMOVAL OF 7-YEAR-OLD GIRL
Police in Bauchi have arrested six suspects linked to a horrific attack on a seven-year-old girl in Wailo community, Ganjuwa LGA. The girl’s older brother, along with an accomplice, allegedly lured her into a bush, attempted to kill her, and forcibly removed her eyes for suspected ritual purposes, leaving her permanently blind. The victim was…
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LAGOS POLICE ASSURE RESIDENTS: STATE REMAINS CALM AMID NATIONWIDE PROTEST REPORTS
The Lagos State Police Command reassured locals on Monday that Lagos is safe and peaceful despite protest rumors circulating across the country. Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh spoke during a Show of Force exercise in Ikeja, highlighting strategic police deployments at known protest hotspots like Lekki Toll Gate, Ojota, and Maryland. Jimoh stressed that residents…
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LAGOS RRS NAB 75 STOLEN PHONES AND 5 LAPTOPS ABANDONED BY FLEEING SUSPECTS
The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos Police recently recovered a huge haul of stolen devices 75 mobile phones including 32 iPhones and five laptops abandoned by two suspects who took off during a patrol near Allen Roundabout, Ikeja. Police spokesperson SP Abimbola Adebisi said the suspects dropped the large “Ghana Must Go” bags when…
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KWARA POLICE CRACK DOWN HARD: 16 SUSPECTS NABBED, 50 AK-47 ROUNDS RECOVERED
Kwara State Police are making waves in their fight against crime! In a recent offensive, they arrested 16 suspects involved in kidnapping, armed robbery, homicide, child abuse, and drug trafficking, while seizing 50 live rounds of ammunition. Police Commissioner Adekimi Ojo highlighted the success came from solid intelligence and strong teamwork with other security forces.…
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KWARA POLICE CRACKDOWN: 16 SUSPECTS ARRESTED, 50 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION SEIZED
Kwara State Police are cracking down hard! In a fresh offensive, they arrested 16 suspects linked to kidnapping, armed robbery, homicide, child abuse, and drug trafficking, while recovering 50 live AK-47 rounds. Police Commissioner Adekimi Ojo says their success stems from sharp intelligence and teamwork with other agencies, but he’s deeply worried about the rising…
