Tag: #SecurityNews
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TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED ARMOURER LINKED TO ATTACKS ON OIL FACILITIES IN IMO
Troops of Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA, have arrested a suspected armourer and logistics courier allegedly linked to attacks on oil installations and security personnel in Imo State. According to the Nigerian Army, the suspect was apprehended during a search-and-raid operation conducted by troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade along the Akpe Aggah–Egbema…
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NGERIA, UK STRENGTHEN COUNTER-TERRORISM PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW TRAINING PROGRAMME
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation through enhanced training, intelligence sharing and coordinated emergency response strategies. The commitment was highlighted at the opening of specialised Incident Commanders’ and Advanced Intelligence Analysis courses at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Abuja. According to the National Coordinator of NCTC,…
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NDLEA SEIZES OVER 12,700kg OF ILLICIT DRUGS, ARRESTS 1,107 SUSPECTS IN KADUNA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it seized more than 12,700 kilogrammes of illicit drugs and arrested 1,107 suspects in Kaduna State between June 2025 and June 2026. According to the Kaduna State Commander of NDLEA, CN Maijama’a Muhammad, the seizures included cannabis, tramadol, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and other psychotropic substances. He said…
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SGF CONDEMNS KILLING OF BENUE MACBAN CHAIRMAN, CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ARREST OF SUSPECTS
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has strongly condemned the killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Risku Mohammed, and his associate. In a statement on Sunday, Akume described the killings as a setback to ongoing peacebuilding efforts in Benue…
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COAS: MISINFORMATION NOW A MAJOR SECURITY THREAT, CALLS FOR STRONGER MILITARY-MEDIA PARTNERSHIP
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has described misinformation and hostile propaganda as growing security threats, stressing the need for stronger collaboration between the military and the media. Speaking at the Directorate of Army Public Relations Combined First and Second Quarters Media Workshop 2026 in Abuja, the Army Chief said modern adversaries…
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NSCDC SEALS 2 COMPANIES OVER ALLEGED INFRASTRUCTURE THEFT, TERROR FINANCING
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has sealed all branches of Inner Galaxy Steel Company and Jiuxing Integrity Industrial Ltd over allegations linked to terrorism financing and vandalism of national infrastructure. According to the NSCDC, the action followed a court order obtained after investigations into alleged conspiracy, theft and concealment of…
