Tag: #Security
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FORMER DEFENCE SPOKESMAN, WIFE, ABDUCTED ALONG KATSINA HIGHWAY
A former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retired), and his wife, have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen in Katsina State. The retired military officer and his wife were said to have been kidnapped on Saturday May 30 while travelling to Katsina, after gunmen intercepted their vehicle along the Katsina-Matazu road in Matazu…
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OGUN POLICE ARREST FATHER, SON, RECOVER FIREARMS IN SEPARATE OPERATIONS
The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested a father, his son and another suspect during separate intelligence-led operations carried out across the state. According to the command, operatives recovered four firearms, one live cartridge and a stolen Tecno Android phone during the operations. The arrests were made in different locations including Afon, Ilisan-Remo…
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KIDNAPPED OYO PRINCIPAL, TEACHER, PLEAD WITH TINUBU, MAKINDE TO NEGOTIATE FOR THEIR FREEDOM
Abducted staff of Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have made a passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde to urgently negotiate with their kidnappers for their release, saying they have spent nearly two weeks in captivity under harsh conditions. The victims, including the school…
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HORROR IN CROSS RIVER: SERIAL KILLER ARRESTED, MULTIPLE SHALLOW GRAVES UNEARTHED
Residents of Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State have been thrown into mourning and disbelief following the arrest of a suspected serial killer, identified simply as Akaninyene. The suspect was apprehended during a coordinated security operation involving personnel of the Nigerian Army, tactical security operatives, local vigilantes, community youths and traditional leaders after…
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CHILDREN’S DAY: NAPPS CALLS FOR URGENT PROTECTION OF NIGERIAN CHILDREN
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has called for urgent protection of Nigerian children, teachers and schools to secure the nation’s future. The association made the call in a statement signed by its National Secretary, Dr Kayode Adeyemi, and National President, Hajia Samira Jibir, in Ibadan on Thursday. Extending warm wishes to…
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POLICE IN KWARA ARREST THREE FOR VANDALISM, ARMED ROBBERY
The Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) of the Kwara State Police Command has arrested three involved in vandalising government-installed solar streetlights and carrying out armed robbery-related activities along the Asa Dam/Dangote Road axis in Ilorin metropolis. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the operation, carried out in…
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EID-EL-KABIR: CDS OLUYEDE URGES UNITY, SALUTES TROOPS’ SACRIFICES
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on members of the Nigerian Armed Forces to continue to embrace unity, sacrifice and patriotism as Nigerians celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. In his goodwill message, Oluyede described the festival as a reminder of faith, obedience and selfless service, noting that these values are key to national peace…
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EID-EL-KABIR: NSCDC DEPLOYS 670 PERSONNEL ACROSS ABIA FOR PEACEFUL CELEBRATION
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abia State Command, has deployed 670 personnel across the state ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration to ensure peace and security. According to the Command, the deployment includes officers from tactical teams, special forces, anti-vandalism units, and the Rapid Response Squad. Personnel have been stationed at Eid prayer…
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NIGERIAN ARMY, TETFund DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP ON LOCAL DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
The Nigerian Army has announced plans to strengthen its collaboration with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to boost local production of military hardware. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, said the partnership is aimed at reducing dependence on foreign military imports while expanding research and training in key areas such as drone…
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OYO KIDNAP TRAGEDY FORCES POSTPONEMENT OF ALAO-AKALA’S POSTHUMOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
The family of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala, has announced the indefinite postponement of his posthumous birthday celebration, as well as the planned unveiling of the Alao-Akala Transformation Movement (ATM), following the recent kidnapping of teachers and students(children) and the killing of one of the teachers in the state. The event,…
