Tag: #SecurityAlert
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EIGHT KILLED IN SUSPECTED TERRORISTS ATTACK ON BENUE COMMUNITY, POLICE CONFIRM
Eight people, including three children, have been killed in a suspected terrorist attack on a rural community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, according to the police. Benue State Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, confirmed that the victims comprised five adults and three children. He said security personnel visited the affected area to…
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NSCDC ARRESTS 21-YEAR-OLD OVER ALLEGED KIDNAP, MURDER OF TECHNICIAN IN ILORIN
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested a 21-year-old suspect, Soliu Olarewaju Mujeeb, over the alleged kidnapping and murder of an electrical technician, Mr. Olarewaju Olusegun Afolabi, in Ilorin. Speaking at the Command Headquarters on Sunday June 14, State Commandant Abbas Nda Mohammed said Afolabi was declared missing after…
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EID-EL-KABIR, CHILDREN’S DAY: LAGOS POLICE DEPLOY MASSIVE SECURITY ACROSS THE STATE
The Lagos State Police Command has intensified security across the state following the Eid-el-Kabir and Children’s Day celebrations. According to the Command, personnel have been deployed to strategic locations including Eid prayer grounds, worship centres, recreation spots, highways, motor parks, and critical infrastructure to ensure the safety of lives and property. The police also say…
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PHONE DEALERS UNDER SIEGE: DELTA GOVT PROMISES CRACKDOWN ON ROBBERY GANGS
Once calm and business-friendly, Asaba is now rattled by bold attacks on phone dealers but the government says help is coming fast. The Delta State Government has vowed a swift, intelligence-led crackdown on rising armed robberies targeting phone and gadget dealers in Asaba. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, gave the assurance while…
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KATSINA BLOODBATH: POLICE HUNT BANDITS AFTER DEADLY REPRISAL ATTACK
Police in Katsina have launched a full-scale manhunt after suspected bandits carried out a deadly reprisal attack in Kankia communities, killing 11 people. Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar-Fage, says the attack came after recent security operations disrupted bandit activities in the area. Just days earlier, officers foiled cattle rustling attempts in Gadar Yan Tulu and…
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BANDITS STORM KWARA POLICE CAMP, KILL 3 OFFICERS
Ilorin, May 2, 2026 — Gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo village, Kaiama LGA of Kwara, killing three officers and injuring several others. The attack, which happened in the early hours, was described by the state Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, as “heinous and cowardly.” He praised…
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DISASTER AVERTED: POLICE RECOVER EXPLOSIVES IN A’IBOM CUSTODIAL CENTRE
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recovered dangerous explosive materials inside the Ikot Ekpene Custodial Centre, preventing what officials say could have been a major disaster. Police spokesperson Timfom John said the operation followed credible intelligence from correctional authorities. Acting on the tip-off, Commissioner of Police Baba Azare deployed the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)…
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WHITE HOUSE DINNER SHOOTING SCARE: TRUMP ‘LIKELY TARGET’ AS SUSPECT ARRESTED
A glamorous political dinner turned into panic in Washington after gunshots outside the White House Correspondents’ event forced a rush evacuation of President Trump and top officials. U.S. officials say President Donald Trump was likely the target of a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner venue in Washington on Saturday night. Authorities say…
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OGUN POLICE DEBUNK VIRAL “ARMED MEN” VIDEO
The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed a viral video claiming armed men are operating in the state, describing it as fake and panic-inducing. According to police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi, investigations show the footage wasn’t shot in Ogun—or anywhere in Nigeria. Instead, it traces back to Kenya, filmed during an anti–cattle rustling operation and first…
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KANO POLICE RESCUE 2-YEAR-OLD KIDNAP VICTIM, ARREST 3 SUSPECTS
The Kano State Police Command has rescued a 2-year-old boy, Aliyu Muhammad, and arrested three suspects linked to his abduction in Gwammaja Quarters, Dala LGA. Police say the child was taken right in front of his home on April 19, after which the family was forced to pay N1 million ransom but the suspects still…
