Security Report

If you spend your life expecting a storm, then you may never enjoy showers of blessings. Each time it rains, you expect your roof to be blown off, and anytime the sky is overcast, it sends you into trepidation. Apprehension. Nervousness. That is the mindset of those who continue to …

By Monday Ijeh Abuja, Oct. 19, 2022 The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Usman Baba has approved the deployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) for the Force Intelligence Bureau and the Department of Operations. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated in Abuja on Wednesday that the newly deployed …

      Clarifies statement on ESN Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has reiterated his readiness to bring peace to Nigeria and quicken the development of every part of the country. Obi said this while speaking to Northern Elders’ Forum at Arewa House, Kaduna on …

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, October 14, 2022 presided over a Security Council meeting in the State House, Abuja. The meeting was, as usual, attended by top security chiefs. This is as President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China commiserated with President Buhari on the recent boat mishap in …

Leading up to the 13th Biennial Police Games “Uyo 2022” that continues to gather momentum, the Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has restated the state’s readiness to host a memorable sports championship when proceedings get underway in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, from November 20, this …

A notorious bandit leader in Kaduna State, Ali Dogo, and 30 of his fighters have been neutralized, PRNigeria reports. It was learnt that Dogo, also known as Yellow, and his gang members, were neutralized by airstrikes undertaken by the Air Component of Operation WHIRL Punch, over the weekend. While confirming …

The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari over the recent release of all the passengers kidnapped in the Kaduna train attack after eight months in captivity, while calling on him to licence governors to acquire superior assault weapons to confront bandits, terrorists and unknown gunmen currently unleashing …

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with the freed 23 passengers of the March 28, 2022 Abuja-Kaduna train attack at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) hospital in Kaduna. The President made an impromptu visit to the hospital to see the victims of the train attack after commissioning Cadets of 69 …

Nigerian troops on Wednesday repelled an attack by terrorists at Faru Village near their base in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, PRNigeria reports. This is just as 21 children and five women have drowned in a river at Bukuyum Local Government. It was gathered that the deceased were …

By Abbas Bamalli Katsina (Katsina State), Oct. 5, 2022 Police in Katsina State rescued nine victims of human trafficking on Wednesday. Police spokesman in the state, SP Gambo Isah, stated in Katsina that based on credible intelligence, police raided a criminal hideout in Daura Local Government Area and rescued the …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 5, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his happiness and satisfaction, and that of the entire nation with the military as well as other security agencies on the safe release of the remaining 23 kidnapped train passengers. The affected passengers were held in captivity by …

No fewer than seven staff of Dangote Cement, Obajana in Kogi state were shot and several others injured as over 500 armed members of the state’s security outfit, the Vigilantes, stormed the cement factory in the early hours of today (Wednesday) at the instance of the state governor, Yahaya Bello. …

By Ramatu Garba The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command on Friday said it arrested one Umar Alhassan, 31, for allegedly impersonating the Corps. The Public Relations Officer of the Corps, DSC Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Kano, said …

By Yakubu Uba Monguno (Borno), Oct. 2,2022 Brig.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, the Acting Sector III Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole and Multinational Joint Task Force on Saturday decorated officers and soldiers for their gallantry in the fight against insurgency. Speaking at the Medal Parade in Monguno, Abubakar said it is customary for the military …

By Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, Oct. 1, 2022 Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, the Theater Commander, North East Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Hadin Kai, has decorated officers, soldiers and journalists with gallantry medals for their outstanding performance in the counter insurgency campaign. The theatre commander also presented letters of honour and commendation …

  Ouagadougou, Oct. 1, 2022 Burkina Faso’s army captain, Ibrahim Traore, announced Friday night that the army had seized power and ousted military leader Paul Henri Damiba, who himself had taken power in a coup only eight months ago. Traore said in a statement that a group of officers who …

  By Habibi Harisu Sokoto, Sept. 28, 2022 The Sokoto State Police Commissioner, Mr. Ussaini Gumel, on Tuesday cautioned politicians and other stakeholders against hate speeches and violent campaigns. Gumel gave the warning in Sokoto during a consultation meeting with political parties, law enforcement agents and other stakeholders ahead of …

The Nigerian Revolution and the Biafran War…The Aftermath by Alexander A. Madiebo; ArtRelated Limited, Lagos; 2022; 495pp When this book, The Nigerian Revolution and the Biafra War, was first published in 1980 by Fourth Dimension Publishing Co. Ltd, Enugu, it earned high critical acclaim as a forthright account of the …

Isaiah Eka Uyo, Sept. 26, 2022 The 2 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA) in Uyo, says its troops have arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued five victims on Monday. The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Capt. Samuel Akari, said this in a statement made available to the …

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued a police officer, four Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, fighters and three hunters, in the North East. PRNigeria gathered that the policeman, together with the CJTF volunteers and hunters were initially suspected to have been kidnapped by ISWAP terrorists that attacked near Gubio in …

Following the aerial bombardment of his residence by military fighter jets, the notorious Zamfara bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji, has expressed his dismay and betrayal over the action of the Nigerian government. PRNigeria gathered that the banditry warlord accused the government of breaking the peace pact they had with him in …

  ·         Tasks Strategic Police Managers on professionalism, compliance with extant laws for credible elections ·         Excludes Quasi-Security Outfits from Election Security Management   The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, in active and strategic preparation for the 2023 General Elections, has along with the Force Management Team, met …

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has strongly condemned the grievous assault of a female Police Officer, Inspector Teju Moses, by her principal, who is a Legal practitioner and human rights activist, Prof. Zainab Duke Abiola and her domestic staff comprising the house maid, one Rebecca Enechido and …

….. Turji terrorists, Dan Bokolo bandits in heavy gun fight over impersonation Barely 48 hours after a ‘surprise raid’ by aircraft in Zamfara State that eliminated scores of bandits, PRNigeria gathered that the military has commenced dropping leaflets and airing jingles to advise civilians on security consciousness and on impending …

Autolycus in Ancient Greek mythology achieved fame and notoriety for being a successful robber and trickster whom no one could catch. He was a source of trouble for the king and the kingdom in Ancient Greece. Autolycus, were he to be in today’s Nigeria, would have been a trainee in …