Tag: #NigeriaSecurity
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NORTHERN LEADERS PLEDGE PEACE SUPPORT IN SOUTH-EAST & SOUTH-SOUTH
Communities vow cooperation with security agencies to tackle crime Northern Traditional Rulers in the South-East and South-South have pledged full support to state governments and security agencies to address rising security challenges. Alhaji Yaro Danladi, Chairman of the Council and leader of the Hausa Community in Abia, said the two-day emergency meeting in Umuahia resolved…
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FG TO ARRAIGN SUSPECTS IN BENUE KILLINGS MONDAY
Justice in sight as government moves against perpetrators The Federal Government will arraign suspects linked to the recent Yelwata, Benue killings on Monday, Feb. 2, the Ministry of Justice confirmed. The suspects are set to appear before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik at the Federal High Court, Abuja, following a thorough investigation and collaboration among government agencies.…
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STATE POLICE WON’T FIX INSECURITY — GOOD GOVERNANCE WILL
As calls for state police grow louder, experts warn: without strong laws, accountability and better governance, it could create more problems than it solves. Renowned criminologist Prof. Etannibi Alemika says state police is not a magic fix for Nigeria’s insecurity. According to him, crime thrives more because of poor governance, weak institutions, poverty and injustice,…
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KWARA SKIES ROAR AS TROOPS POUND BANDIT HIDEOUTS
Air strikes above, boots on the ground — the military is turning up the heat on bandits in Kwara. The Nigerian military has launched intense air and ground offensives against armed bandits terrorising parts of Ifelodun, Edu and Patigi LGAs of Kwara State, smashing hideouts and scattering criminal gangs. Security sources say the coordinated operation…
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OIL THIEVES SHIFT GEAR, OPDS ADAPTS TO NEW TACTICS
From open burns to chemical adulteration, criminals in the Niger Delta are getting craftier—and security forces are keeping pace. Rear Admiral Olugbenga Oladipo, Commander of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), says oil thieves are moving away from traditional open illegal refining, now using chemicals to convert crude into petroleum products—a method that is highly dangerous and…
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JTF CRUSHES OIL THEFT, SECURES NIGER DELTA PIPELINES
From pipelines to the high seas, criminals are feeling the heat. The Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), says it has dealt a heavy blow to oil thieves, illegal refineries, and sea robbers in the Niger Delta over the past year. Rear Admiral Olugbenga Oladipo, OPDS Commander, revealed in Yenagoa that the task…
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KOGI GOES HIGH-TECH AS ODODO UNVEILS SECURITY DRONES
Eyes in the sky, criminals on notice Kogi State has stepped up its security game with the launch of two advanced surveillance drones, signaling a tougher stance against bandits and kidnappers. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo unveiled the HP-20 State Asset Drones at the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade headquarters in Lokoja, saying the move shows his…
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NIGER POLICE DEFUSE MYSTERY MISSILE IN VILLAGE FOREST
Imagine stumbling upon what looks like a missile in your local bush—chilling, right? That’s exactly what happened in Niger State’s Zugurma community, but police swooped in fast to neutralize the threat. In Mashegu LGA, residents spotted a suspected unexploded military ordnance (UXO) in a forest, prompting swift action from Ibbi Division cops who cordoned off…
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TRUMP ORDERS U.S. AIRSTRIKES ON ISIS CAMPS IN NIGERIA
Missiles flew, warnings were issued, and Washington sent a clear message: attacks on civilians — especially Christians — will not be ignored. U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered what he described as “powerful and deadly” airstrikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria’s Sokoto State, following a surge in deadly attacks linked to jihadist groups operating in…
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DEFENCE MINISTER BADARU ABUBAKAR RESIGNS, CITES HEALTH; SUCCESSOR TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Nigeria’s Defence Minister, has resigned his post effective immediately, citing health reasons in a letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu dated December 1. The president promptly accepted the resignation, thanking Abubakar for his valuable service to the nation. Badaru’s departure comes at a critical time as the country measures the impact…
