Tag: #PublicSafety
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NSCDC ORDERS 24-HOUR SURVEILLANCE, BOOSTS SECURITY AT MOSQUES, CHURCHES IN KWARA
Worship centres and streets in Kwara are now under tighter watch as NSCDC rolls out round-the-clock patrols and intensified security measures to protect lives and critical assets. Ilorin – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara has launched a sweeping security overhaul, introducing 24-hour surveillance across Ilorin and strengthened protection for mosques,…
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RAMADAN ALERT: KANO POLICE URGE RESIDENTS TO STAY VIGILANT
As Ramadan begins, Kano Police are calling on residents to stay alert, avoid risky behavior, and help keep the fasting period peaceful. The Nigeria Police Force in Kano State has urged residents to remain security-conscious throughout the Ramadan period and beyond. In a message to Muslims marking the holy month, Police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa,…
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POLICE BUST CULT CELL IN ENUGU, RECOVER GUNS AND HARD DRUGS
Crackdown on cultism intensifies as police arrest suspects linked to deadly confraternity operations. Police in Enugu State have detained three suspected cult members and recovered firearms, ammunition, and hard drugs in targeted operations against criminal gangs. According to police spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, operatives of the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad arrested Emmanuel Mba, 31, and Nnam…
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MINING PIT COLLAPSE KILLS THREE, INJURES FOUR IN EBONYI
Another tragedy hits Nigeria’s mining communities as illegal operations raise fresh safety concerns. The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed that three people died and four others were injured after a mining pit collapsed at Enyim Agalegu community in Ikwo Local Government Area. Police spokesman SP Joshua Ukandu said officers responded quickly after receiving reports…
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OYO POLICE ARREST THREE SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER FIREARMS
Crackdown on crime pays off in Oyo State! The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers—Aliu Umaru (22), Gure Wadi (60), and Ibrahim Yobo (35)—and recovered a single-barrel gun and a dane gun during a coordinated operation. Umaru, wanted for the abduction of Huseinat Abubakar (25), led officers to his accomplices in Komu…
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FCT STREETLIGHTS GET SECURITY UPGRADE TO CURB VANDALISM
Abuja’s streets are getting smarter—and safer! FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has revealed that streetlights in Abuja are being fitted with surveillance features to stop vandals. The upgrade, led by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and CGC Nigerian Ltd, will link streetlights to a control room, capturing any attempts at theft or damage. Wike said…
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NSCDC CRACKS DOWN ON CONTRACTORS DAMAGING FIBRE-OPTIC CABLES IN OYO
Protecting critical infrastructure is now non-negotiable. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Oyo State has issued a stern warning to contractors and road construction companies: don’t damage fibre-optic cables or other essential public infrastructure during excavation. NSCDC Oyo’s PRO, Samuel Opebiyi, said rising incidents of damaged underground cables have disrupted internet services,…
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ANAMBRA POLICE ARREST MOTEL OWNER, 2 OTHERS, RECOVER GUN AND DRUGS
Crackdown on crime hits Idemili North. The Anambra Police have arrested three men—including a 39-year-old motel owner—over illegal firearm possession and suspected drug activities in Uke, Idemili North LGA. Police Spokesman SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the suspects, aged 18, 26, and 39, were caught after Rapid Response Squad operatives raided the motel on Feb. 9.…
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KANO REVAMPS MOTOR PARKS TO BOOST SAFETY, ORDER
Government cracks down on illegal parks, overloading to cut crashes. The Kano State Government (KNSG) says it is stepping up the modernisation of motor parks across the metropolis to deliver safer, more efficient transport services. Speaking in Kano, the Commissioner for Transportation, Haruna Dederi, said the move is part of broader reforms to strengthen the…
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KOGI SHUTS MARKETS, MOTOR PARKS TO CHOKE BANDITS
No trading, no movement — Kogi State tightens the screws as security forces move in on terrorists and kidnappers in Kogi West. The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks across Kogi West Senatorial District to boost ongoing security operations. Announcing the move in Lokoja, Information Commissioner Kingsley…
