Tag: #NigeriaSecurity
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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…
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INSPIRED LEADER, LASTING LEGACY: SALUTING SOLOMON EHIGIATOR ARASE
Solomon Ehigiator Arase was more than just a police officer; he was a visionary who reshaped Nigerian policing and empowered generations. His journey from a disciplined youth in Edo State to Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police is a story of dedication, reform, and relentless service.Born in 1956, Arase’s commitment to education laid the groundwork for his impactful career. Armed with degrees in Political Science, Law, and advanced military studies, he was ready to…
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NDLEA SEIZES 104,900 TRAMADOL CAPSULES FOR INSURGENTS, MAKES MULTIPLE DRUG ARRESTS
NDLEA cracks down on drug trafficking, intercepting massive consignments fueling insurgency in northern Nigeria. At Abuja/Kaduna tollgate, NDLEA caught 104,900 tramadol capsules hidden in a fuel tanker destined for Borno insurgents. Additional busts include 34.15kg of skunk at Zaria checkpoint, 30,640 tramadol pills and 7,940 rohypnol tablets seized from a major supplier in Maiduguri, plus…
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KADUNA POLICE ARREST 13 SUSPECTED CATTLE RUSTLERS, RECOVER 27 CATTLE
Kaduna State Police have arrested 13 suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 27 rustled cattle following a successful operation on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. Acting on credible intelligence, officers intercepted three vehicles carrying the stolen cattle. One suspect confessed to receiving rustled cows from notorious bandits terrorising the area. Investigations continue as police intensify efforts to dismantle…
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NDLEA ARRESTS NOTORIOUS DRUG KINGPIN IN DELTA, SEIZES ₦7.8BN OPIOIDS IN RIVERS
After three years on the run, NDLEA operatives captured 36-year-old Sunday Ibigide in Asaba, Delta State, seizing 138kg of cannabis during his arrest on August 10, 2025. Ibigide had been wanted since March 2022 for drug trafficking linked to previous seizures. His aide, Clement Osuya, 27, was also arrested. Alongside this, NDLEA intercepted five containers…
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MACBAN PRESIDENT: “KWARA FULANIS ARE VICTIMS OF INSECURITY, NOT CRIMINALS”
Alhaji Baba Usman Ngelzarma, National President of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN), insists Kwara’s Fulanis are suffering victims of banditry and rustling, not the cause of insecurity. He says the violence in Kwara is a spillover from neighboring states like Zamfara, and pastoralists face daily attacks, kidnappings, and media bias.Ngelzarma calls for unity among…
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NIGERIA HOLDS 70% OF ILLEGAL ARMS IN WEST AFRICA, URGES UNITY TO FIGHT MENACE
At a Naval Warfare seminar in Calabar, NCCSALW’s South South Director, Alex Ebimiebo, revealed Nigeria accounts for 70% of the 11 million illegal small arms in West Africa, fuelling violence, displacement, and economic strain. With 2.2 million internally displaced and 26,000 refugees in neighbouring countries, he stressed that tackling this crisis requires everyone’s involvement and…
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NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE RACES TO RECAPTURE ESCAPED INMATES IN NASARAWA
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) is working closely with sister security agencies to recapture 16 inmates who broke out of the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State. So far, seven have been caught and returned. The Comptroller General, Sylvester Nwakuche, has launched an investigation into how the escape happened. Security has been tightened…
