Tag: #Security
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SECURITY FORCES RESCUE SEVEN ABDUCTED OGUN POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has confirmed the rescue of seven students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, who were abducted by suspected gunmen. Addressing journalists in Abeokuta, the governor said the victims were rescued following a coordinated security operation involving multiple agencies. One of the students sustained a gunshot injury during the incident but has…
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MILITARY PRESSURE FORCES IPOB/ESN FIGHTERS TO SURRENDER ARMS IN SOUTH-EAST
Sustained military operations in the South-East have reportedly forced some members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), to surrender weapons, according to military authorities. A military operational report said troops under Operation UDO KA intensified offensive operations in the Ohaji-Egbema and Orsumoghu areas, resulting…
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BANDITS ATTACK KWARA COMMUNITY, KILL WOMAN, ABDUCT RESIDENT
Suspected bandits have attacked Lata Nna community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing a woman and abducting a resident in the latest incident to raise security concerns in Kwara North. Residents said the attackers invaded the community early Sunday, prompting villagers to flee as gunshots were heard. The incident reportedly occurred less…
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TROOPS RESCUE 14 KIDNAP VICTIMS ON LAGOS-BENIN HIGHWAY
Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued 14 kidnap victims following an operation along the Lagos-Benin Expressway in Edo State. The rescue followed a kidnap incident on Thursday night in Ovia North-East Local Government Area. According to the Army, troops received credible intelligence at about 9:30 p.m. and immediately pursued the kidnappers, forcing…
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NIGERIAN ARMY NAMED AFRICA’S BEST COUNTER-TERRORISM FORCE FOR 2025
The Nigerian Army has been recognised as Africa’s Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025 by African Security Watch, in recognition of its efforts against terrorism and violent extremism across the country. The award was presented to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. He described the…
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EDO INTENSIFIES ANTI-KIDNAPPING CRACKDOWN AFTER MARKET ABDUCTION
The abduction of a woman from a busy market in Benin City has triggered one of Edo State’s most coordinated security responses in recent years, with the government, security agencies, judiciary, traditional institutions and civil society groups joining forces to tackle kidnapping and other violent crimes. Following the incident, Governor Monday Okpebholo ordered an immediate…
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LAGOS TASKFORCE ARRESTS 46 SUSPECTS IN ISLAND, LEKKI CLEANUP OPERATION
The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 46 suspects during a major enforcement operation across Lagos Island, Victoria Island and the Lekki axis as part of efforts to improve public safety and restore order. The operation covered locations including Muri-Okunola Park, Obalende Underbridge, Law School Junction, Maroko, Sandfill by Mobil Bus Stop and Marwa Bus Stop.…
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NIGERIA, EU DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP ON SECURITY, TRADE, INVESTMENT
Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with renewed focus on security, trade, investment, renewable energy and sustainable development. The commitment was made during a meeting in Abuja between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot. Both…
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NIGERIA URGES A.U TO CUT OFF ILLICIT FUNDING FUELING TERRORISM IN AFRICA
Nigeria has called on the African Union (AU) to strengthen efforts to block illicit financial flows that continue to fund terrorism and violent extremism across the continent. The appeal was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, during the 1354th Meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council at the ministerial level.…
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COAS PLEDGES MORE MODERN AIRCRAFT, INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ARMY AVIATION
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening its Aviation Command through sustained investment in modern air platforms and infrastructure to boost operations against bandits and terrorists across the country. Speaking on Tuesday July 21, during the inauguration of the Coordinator, Nigerian Army Aviation residence and…
