Tag: #PublicSafety
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NSCDC ARRESTS 12 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN ILORIN CRACKDOWN
A late-night security operation in Ilorin has led to the arrest of 12 suspected illegal immigrants, raising fresh concerns about undocumented residents and potential security threats. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested twelve suspected illegal immigrants believed to be from Mali during a targeted raid in the Akerebiata…
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LASTMA RESCUES MOTHER, SON AS LEXUS SUV FLIPS THREE TIMES IN LAGOS
Quick intervention by traffic officials prevented tragedy after a terrifying crash along the busy LASU–Isheri Expressway. Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have rescued a mother and her son after their Lexus SUV overturned multiple times near the NYSC Bus Stop on the LASU–Isheri Expressway. According to LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki,…
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NSCDC TO CONTRACTORS: STOP DAMAGING FIBRE CABLES OR FACE ARREST
Authorities raise alarm as careless excavation by construction firms threatens telecom services, banking operations, and national security in Kwara. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has issued a stern warning to road construction companies, contractors, and developers to stop damaging fibre-optic cables and other critical national infrastructure. State Commandant Bala…
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CAMBODIA JAILS TWO BRITISH NATIONALS FOR MARIJUANA SMUGGLING
Phnom Penh court hands tough sentences to Brits caught trying to ship nearly 20kg of marijuana abroad. Phnom Penh Municipal Court has sentenced Robert Brown, 41, to 14 years and Hogg Jordan James, 28, to 10 years in prison for attempting to smuggle 19.9 kg of marijuana from Cambodia to the UK. Both were also…
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AUSTRALIAN PM EVACUATED AFTER SECURITY THREAT, RETURNS SAFELY
Anthony Albanese was briefly evacuated from The Lodge as AFP investigated a reported threat, but authorities confirm no danger to the public. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned to his official residence, The Lodge, Tuesday evening after being evacuated for around three hours following a reported security incident. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) responded promptly,…
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FIREFIGHTERS SAVE N55M PROPERTY IN KANO BLAZE
Quick action by firefighters prevented a minor fire from turning into a major disaster, saving millions worth of property and lives. The Federal Fire Service (FFS) in Kano has rescued property worth about N55 million following a fire outbreak at a residential building along Kansakali Street near the Goron Dutse Custodial Centre. The fire, which…
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DUST HAZE, STORMS TO SWEEP NIGERIA AS NiMET ISSUES 3-DAY WEATHER ALERT
Brace for hazy skies in the North and possible thunderstorms in the South as Nigeria faces three days of mixed weather conditions. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread dust haze and cloudy conditions across the country from Monday through Wednesday, with reduced visibility expected in several northern states. According to NiMet, northern Nigeria…
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PANIC IN EKITI COMMUNITIES AS GUNMEN KILL WOMAN, DEMAND ₦1.5M FOR HER CORPSE
Fear has gripped Ekiti border communities after gunmen killed a woman and reportedly demanded ₦1.5 million before releasing her body, deepening a wave of terror that has paralysed daily life. Residents of Irele and Ijowa in Ajoni LCDA say suspected bandits have laid siege to their communities for over 11 days, killing at least one…
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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,…
