Tag: #StayVigilant
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DRUG RUN BLOCKED! ILORIN PRISON SECURITY SHUTS DOWN SNEAKY SMUGGLING PLOT
It was meant to be a quiet drop-off—but sharp-eyed officers turned it into a quick bust.Security at the Ilorin Custodial Centre came through strong after foiling an attempt to sneak suspected hard drugs into the facility proof that not every “inside job” goes as planned.The drama unfolded during routine screening when a visitor allegedly tried…
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NIGER DEPUTY GOV CONDEMNS BANDIT ATTACK ON TWO COMMUNITIES
Authorities promise justice and stronger security after a deadly bandit raid in Niger State leaves lives lost and communities shaken. Niger Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba has condemned the bandit attack on Erena and Bagna communities in Niger State, describing the assault as barbaric and unacceptable. In a statement by his Press Secretary, Ummikhaltume Abdullahi-Kuta, Garba…
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RAMADAN ALERT: KANO POLICE URGE RESIDENTS TO STAY VIGILANT
As Ramadan begins, Kano Police are calling on residents to stay alert, avoid risky behavior, and help keep the fasting period peaceful. The Nigeria Police Force in Kano State has urged residents to remain security-conscious throughout the Ramadan period and beyond. In a message to Muslims marking the holy month, Police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa,…
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KATSINA POLICE SHUT DOWN VIRAL BANDIT-VILLAGER HOSTAGE SWAP HOAX IN SAFANA – NO SUCH DEAL
Katsina State Police Command categorically denied explosive social media rumors claiming bandits and villagers in Safana LGA’s Babban Duhu, Sabon Birni, and Babanli villages swapped hostages after mutual kidnappings—thorough intel, community leader checks, and ground probes found zero evidence of any such drama. DSP Abubakar Aliyu slammed the “baseless, malicious” fake news as dangerous fuel…
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SECURITY TIGHTENED IN BABANLA AFTER DEADLY ATTACK
Following a brutal armed assault that left five dead—including a police officer—in Babanla, Kwara State has boosted security to prevent further violence. Hundreds of gunmen on motorcycles attacked the police station and marketplace, but joint efforts by police, military, vigilantes, and hunters restored order swiftly. Kwara’s Police Commissioner, CP Adekimi Ojo, and the DSS Director…
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OYO GOVT DENIES FAKE PENSIONER VERIFICATION NOTICE, WARNS AGAINST SCAMS
The Oyo State Government has dismissed a circulating message asking pensioners to submit personal documents for verification as fake. Commissioner Prof. Salihu Adelabu urged retirees to ignore such messages and warned that the ministry contacts pensioners directly only when their benefits are due. He stressed that official communication comes through verified channels and called on…
