Tag: #NigeriaSecurity
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MIDNIGHT ABDUCTION IN KWARA: POLICE RESCUE MONARCH’S BROTHER, NAB 42 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL MINERS
The Kwara State Police Command has rescued the brother of a traditional ruler following a late-night abduction in Ifelodun LGA, while arresting 42 suspected illegal miners linked to the incident. Armed men reportedly stormed the Olayinka community around 1am, abducting the monarch, Salman Ayanda, his brother, and another individual. Confirming the operation, Commissioner of Police…
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NIGERIA SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT FORUM BACKS SAFE CORRIDOR
The Nigeria Security and Development Forum (NSDF) has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government’s de-radicalisation programme under Operation Safe Corridor, calling it a critical piece of Nigeria’s counter-insurgency puzzle. Speaking in Abuja, the Forum’s General Secretary, Mr Victor Success, said the endorsement followed a fresh review of national security strategies, especially non-military approaches to…
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FALSE RAPE CLAIMS CAN HURT REAL VICTIMS — SECURITY EXPERT WARNS
A security expert Olaniyi Daniel has raised concerns over the ripple effects of rape allegations later found to be false, warning they can undermine justice for genuine survivors. Speaking in Lagos, Daniel said while false claims are relatively rare, their impact is serious—affecting both the wrongly accused and real victims who may struggle to be…
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POLICE, CORRECTIONS JOIN FORCES TO BOOST SECURITY, FIX PRISON OVERCROWDING
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) are pushing for stronger collaboration to improve inmate welfare, intelligence sharing, and overall national security. Speaking in Abuja, NCoS boss Sylvester Nwakuche described both agencies as “twin brothers” in Nigeria’s justice system, stressing that their roles are tightly linked—from arrest to custody. He revealed…
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NIGHT TRIP TURNS NIGHTMARE: 14 PASSENGERS ABDUCTED IN BENUE
What should have been a routine journey ended in terror — police say 14 passengers, mostly JAMB candidates, were kidnapped en route to Otukpo. Makurdi, April 16, 2026 — The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 14 passengers travelling on a Benue Links bus, mostly candidates heading for their JAMB examinations. Commissioner…
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LOCK IT DOWN: NIGERIA STEPS UP FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL ARMS
From porous borders to hidden workshops, illegal weapons are slipping through but authorities say the era of “missing guns” is about to end. Nigeria is tightening the screws on illicit arms — and this time, it’s bringing stronger storage and global backup to the fight. The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and…
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FROM BOOTS TO BYTES: IGP PUSHES TECH-DRIVEN SECURITY STRATEGY
Guns and manpower alone won’t cut it anymore, Nigeria’s security chiefs say it’s time to go digital. Nigeria’s fight against insecurity may soon rely less on boots on the ground and more on brains and bytes. The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, alongside security experts, is calling for a major shift toward technology-driven policing…
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NCCSALW SEIZES 16,000 ILLEGAL ARMS IN 4 YEARS
Nigeria steps up fight against insecurity as NCCSALW reports major crackdown on illicit weapons across the country. The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has seized and destroyed 16,000 illegal arms and light weapons over the past four years, the Centre’s Director-General, Johnson Kokumo, announced during a visit to…
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SECURITY WAR IS ALSO AN INFO WAR – DEFENCE CHIEF TELLS MEDIA
Nigeria’s military says winning the security battle isn’t just about guns — it’s also about truthful reporting and public trust. Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has urged journalists to uphold professionalism and accuracy, stressing that national security is fought both on the battlefield and in the information space. Speaking at an Easter retreat…
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NSCDC FLOODS KWARA WITH 2,280 PERSONNEL FOR EASTER SECURITY
Ahead of Easter celebrations, security presence in Kwara is getting a major boost as NSCDC rolls out thousands of officers across the state. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 2,280 personnel across all 16 LGAs of Kwara State to guarantee peaceful Easter festivities. According to the state command, the massive deployment is…
