Tag: #Security
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APC CHAIRMAN KILLED ALONG KOGI HIGHWAY AS POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR GUNMEN
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Hon. Ishaq Yunusa, has been killed by suspected gunmen along the Itobe–Ochadamu Expressway, with police and other security agencies launching a manhunt for the attackers. The Kogi State Police Command said the incident occurred at about 5 p.m. on…
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KWARA REUNITES 146 WORO KIDNAP VICTIMS WITH FAMILIES, PROVIDES CASH SUPPORT
The Kwara State Government has reunited 146 victims of the Woro community kidnapping with their families after 21 days of rehabilitation, providing financial support to help them rebuild their lives following months in captivity. The victims were formally handed over to their families on Friday at the palace of the Emir of Kaiama, amid emotional…
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KADUNA POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED GUN RUNNER, RECOVER RIFLES, RPG AMMUNITION
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a suspected gun runner and recovered two AK-49 rifles, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and other exhibits in separate operations across the state. Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed this on Thursday in Kaduna, saying the operations were part of sustained efforts to tackle banditry and other…
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FOUR DEAD AS DISPUTE SPARKS VIOLENT CLASH, FIRE AT WAZOBIA MARKET IN LAGOS
Four adult males have been killed and several others injured after a disagreement escalated into communal unrest and a fire outbreak around Wazobia Market, Power Line Bus Stop, Ikola, in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said it received a distress call about the incident at 1:52…
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NSCDC ARRESTS 3 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL MINERS, IMPOUNDS TWO TIPPERS IN ANAMBRA
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested three suspected illegal sand miners and impounded two tippers during a raid at Obiaja River in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The State Commandant, Mr Olatunde Maku, disclosed this on Thursday in Awka, saying the suspects were arrested by the command’s Mines…
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NAVY INTERCEPTS ILLICIT PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, SUSPECTED CANNABIS IN LAGOS
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 500 litres of products suspected to be illegally sourced Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and substances suspected to be cannabis during an operation in Folu Community, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. The operation was conducted on Monday by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lekki as part of efforts to curb the…
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ECOWAS REMAINS AFRICA’S MOST STABLE REGIONAL BLOC DESPITE SECURITY THREATS — COMMISSIONER
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says West Africa remains the most stable among Africa’s regional economic communities despite the growing threat posed by terrorism and violent extremism. ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Amb. Abdel-Fatau Musah, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.…
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DSS RESCUES KIDNAP VICTIMS IN IMO, NEUTRALISES TWO SUSPECTS
The Department of State Services (DSS), working with other security agencies and local vigilantes, has rescued a 29-year-old kidnap victim and neutralised two suspected kidnappers in Imo State. The victim, Ibeabuchi Adibenma, was reportedly abducted on August 18 near Afor-Ogidi Market in Isiala Amaifeke, Orlu Local Government Area. The suspects allegedly intercepted his vehicle while…
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SECURITY FORCES NEUTRALISE 6 SUSPECTED SEPARATISTS IN ANAMBRA OPERATION
Security forces have reportedly neutralised six suspected members of an armed separatist group during an operation in Amiyi community, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Anambra Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Ama, said the operation was carried out on Saturday by a Joint Security Team comprising the Army, Navy, Police, Department of State Services…
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KADUNA POLICE RAID BANDITS’ HIDEOUT, RESCUE THREE KIDNAP VICTIMS
The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued three kidnapped victims and dislodged a suspected bandits’ hideout in Makarfi Local Government Area of the state. The command said the operation followed credible intelligence about suspicious movements around Gidan Mijin Gwaggo, Durum, on Aug. 21. Police operatives, working with local vigilantes, reportedly engaged the suspects in a…
