Tag: #NigeriaSecurity
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ZONE FIVE POLICE CRACKS DOWN ON ILLEGAL SIRENS AND TINTED GLASSES
Edo and Delta police enforce siren ban and tinted glass permit rules from October 2. The Zone Five Police Command covering Edo and Delta states has started enforcing the ban on unauthorized sirens and tinted glass regulations. Motorists must register tinted vehicles at http://www.possap.gov.ng and verify physically at state commands or remove tints. The ban…
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OBIDIENT MOVEMENT CONDEMNS KILLING OF ARISE NEWS ANCHOR SOMTOCHUKWU MADUAGWU
Movement calls for justice and stronger security amid rising violence threatening Nigerians. The Obidient Movement has strongly condemned the senseless murder of 29-year-old Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, describing it as a tragic reflection of Nigeria’s ongoing insecurity crisis. Leaders Dr Yunusa Tanko and Nana Kazaure urged a thorough investigation to bring the killers to…
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NIGERIAN NAVY SHUTS DOWN SIX ILLEGAL OIL REFINERIES IN DELTA
Operation DELTA SANITY II scores big against crude oil theft in Warri South. The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos has deactivated six illegal refining sites in Obodo Omadino Community, Delta State. This was part of a coordinated effort between Sept. 3 and 24 under Operation DELTA SANITY II, aimed at ridding maritime spaces…
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GUNMEN KILL COMMUNITY LEADER, DOZENS IN KWARA ATTACK AS GOVERNOR CALLS FOR MORE TROOPS
Deadly bandit raid shakes Ogba-Ayo community, sparking urgent calls for increased security. At dawn Sunday, armed gunmen attacked Ogba-Ayo in Kwara’s Ifelodun LGA, killing the Baale, his two children, and dozens more, while many residents fled in fear. The attackers struck swiftly, overwhelming local defenses, including forest guards who bravely resisted but suffered casualties. Governor…
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SECURITY ANALYST REJECTS EL-RUFAI’S CLAIMS OF GOVT RANSOM PAYMENTS
Dr. Bulama Bukarti labels ransom allegations as baseless politics, urges focus on corruption to tackle insecurity. Security analyst Dr. Bulama Bukarti dismissed former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai’s claims that the Federal Government pays ransom or supplies armed groups as “politics without truth.” Bukarti clarified that ransom is typically raised by victims’ families, not the government,…
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KOGI POLICE, VIGILANTES KILLED IN DEADLY AMBUSH; MANHUNT UNDERWAY
Gunmen attack checkpoint, killing 3 officers and 2 vigilantes as police launch full-scale manhunt. In Kogi’s Yagba West, gunmen ambushed police and vigilantes on patrol along Okoloke–Pategi road, killing five personnel in the early hours of Wednesday. Police Public Relations Officer SP Ovye Aya Williams called it a “painful loss,” prompting Commissioner Dantawaye to deploy…
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NDLEA BUSTS INTERNATIONAL DRUG CARTEL, SEIZES N5.3BN COCAINE IN LAGOS
Clever smuggling tactics foiled as NDLEA strikes major blow against global drug trafficking network. The NDLEA intercepted a N5.3 billion cocaine shipment hidden in textile materials and charms at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed Airport, arresting three key cartel members linked to Nigeria, UK, Brazil, Australia, and UAE. Raids uncovered drugs, firearms, and drugs in multiple Lagos…
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KOGI DISTRICT HEAD OF BAGAJI ADO ABDUCTED BY UNKNOWN GUNMEN
Security forces launch manhunt as traditional ruler is kidnapped amid rising bandit attacks. The Kogi Police confirmed the abduction of Mr. David Wada, District Head of Bagaji Ado, during an ambush on his way from a council meeting. Rapid response teams, including vigilantes and hunters, are combing nearby forests for his safe rescue. No contact…
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NIGERIAN ARMY THWARTS TERROR ATTACKS, REBELS 14 KIDNAPPING VICTIMS IN 24 HOURS
Troops intensify operations nationwide, delivering key blows to terrorists and rescuing hostages. In the last 24 hours, Nigerian Army troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA and Whirl Stroke rescued 14 kidnapped victims across Katsina, Zamfara, and Nasarawa. They also arrested multiple terror suspects, impostors, and illegal fuel dealers, seizing arms, explosives, and cash. Joint operations with…
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CRIME JOURNALISTS MOURN FORMER IGP SOLOMON ARASE
Former IGP Solomon Arase remembered as visionary reformer and steadfast ally of crime reporters. The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) expressed deep sorrow over Arase’s passing, praising his humility, support, and mentorship to journalists covering security beats. CRAN President Olalekan Olabulo highlighted Arase’s consistent engagement with the media and his commitment to professionalism and…
