Security Report

By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, April 19, 2021 The Abia Police Command has confirmed Monday’s attack on the Uzuakoli Divisional Police Station in Bende Local Government Area. This is as President Muhammadu Buhari Monday, April 19, 2021, received Acting Inspector General of Police Usman Alkali Baba in State House, Abuja. The meeting …

Unknown gunmen, in the early hours of Monday, April 19, 2021 attacked the Nigeria Police Force Zone-13 Headquarters, Ukpo, Anambra State. According to the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer ( ZPPRO) DSP Nwode Nkeiruka, “the attackers, who came in their numbers shooting sporadically in order to gain access to the …

By Yakubu Uba, Maiduguri,/Sumaila Ogbaje, Abuja, April 18, 2021 Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has commended the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole combating insurgents in the north-eastern part of the country, saying that President Muhammadu Buhari appreciates their performance. Magashi made the commendation on Sunday while addressing the …

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has given assurance that the battles against insurgents, bandits and others in the North East and other parts of the Country will be won by the Nigerian Military. Air Marshal Amao stated this when he received the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians …

  Nigerian military reinforces troops in Damasak as Boko Haram informants intensify ‘criminal’ activities Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was in Damasak, from Thursday to Friday, after the town was attacked on Tuesday, by Boko Haram insurgents, killing 20 persons and injuring 21. Zulum traveled alongside Senator Abubakar …

The Police on Tuesday confirmed the death of a suspected cultist when two rival cult groups clashed in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa capital. It was gathered that the clash left many injured as matchetes, knives, axes and other dangerous weapons were freely used in the violent clash. Spokesman for the Police …

By Hussaina Yakubu  Kaduna April 13, 2021 The General Overseer, Redeem Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye,  says Nigeria will record overwhelming victory in its battle against insecurity. Pastor Adeboye made this known when he paid a courtesy call on Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State at the Sir …

By Christian Ogbonna Abakaliki, April 12, 2021 The Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi, Aliyu Garba, confirmed on Monday that gunmen attacked another community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Sunday. Garba told newsmen that the gunmen attacked Ebele village, Umuogodo Akpu, Mgbo in the LGA. The …

Two young Nigerian soldiers who attempted to capture a Boko Haram informant were killed by terrorists who ambushed them just as the aircraft of the Nigerian Air Force ( NAF) eliminated scores of ISWAP Boko Haram fighters in five gun trucks in Damasak, Borno State. An intelligence officer told PRNigeria …

By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, April 11, 2021 The Police Commissioner in Imo, Nassiru Mohammed, says he has activated tactical units of the command to rescue Rev. Marcel Onyeocha and arrest his kidnappers. The police commissioner, in a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s Spokesman, SP Orlando Ikeokwu, called for …

By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, April 11, 2021 Governors of the South East states have resolved to maintain a joint security outfit for the zone code named Ebube Agu (Wonderful Tiger). The governors made the resolution in a communique during the first South East Security Summit held in Owerri on Sunday. …

By Monday Ijeh Abuja, April 9, 2021 The Acting Inspector- General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba says there are critical security situations in the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones of the country. Baba disclosed this on Friday in Abuja at the opening of a meeting with police strategic commanders …

The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba,  Friday, April 9, 2021, approved the posting of AIG Hafiz Inuwa, as the Force Secretary and member of the Force Management Team. The IGP also approved the re-appointment of CP Frank Mba and Ag. CP Idowu Owohunwa as the Force Public …

U.S. President, Joe Biden   Washington, April 8, 2021  President Joe Biden plans to announce Thursday an effort to limit so-called ghost guns — weapons sold without serial numbers or other identifying information — and to nominate a figure from a major gun control group as director of the federal …

By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, April. 6, 2021 Barely 48 hours after unknown gunmen attacked the Police Command in Imo, bandits again razed the Police division in Ehime/Mbano in the state, setting some vehicles on fire on Tuesday. The Police Spokesman in Imo, SP Orlando Ikeokwu confirmed the attack on the …

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, April 6, 2021 Abia government has announced a review of the curfew imposed on Aba and Umuahia to between 8pm and 6am as well as included Ohafia and Arochukwu. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Anthony …

By Ismaila Chafe/Monday Ijeh Abuja, April 6, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Usman Baba as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. Minister of Police Affairs Maigari Dingyadi confirmed the appointment when he addressed State House correspondents in Abuja on Tuesday. …

The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo is expected in Owerri, the Imo State capital today to commission the Dick Tiger road project as part of the activities marking the one year anniversary of the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma. The Vice President who had weeks ago attended the Thanksgiving …

Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has commended the Nigerian military over recent gains recorded against Boko Haram’s fighters in Gwoza and the road leading to the northern part of the State. In a statement issued on Monday, Zulum’s spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau said the Governor authorized the public commendation, …

By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, April 5, 2021 The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from Monday’s attacks on Police and Correctional Service headquarters in Imo. Its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, said in a statement issued in Owerri on Monday that the group was formed on …

Following the attack on the Imo State Police Command and the Correctional Service facility in Owerri, Imo state, in the early hours of Monday, April 5, 2021, during which inmates of were released, the Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has directed the imposition of curfew in Aba and …

By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa/Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, April 5, 2021 Some gunmen on Monday attacked Police command headquarters in Imo and the correctional centre in Owerri with explosives. The gunmen were said to have operated with no fewer than 10 vehicles at about 2 a.m. on Monday, setting free some inmates. A …

Over 55 suspects arrested in connection with the intra-communal war between Ezza-Effium and Effium clans in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have escaped from custody, sources said on Saturday. The sources said that only 11 out of the total number of 66 that escaped were rearrested. Yet, another …

A former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Imo State, Chukwuma-Machukwu Ume (SAN) has condemned the killing of residents in four communities in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State by suspected herdsmen, saying the government was “appearing helpless, inactive or unperturbed.” According to him, if such killings could take …

Washington, April 2, 2021 A motorist rammed a vehicle into two U.S. Capitol Police officers on Friday, injuring them in an apparent attack. The attack forced the Capitol and congressional office buildings onto high alert while law enforcement authorities investigated, Capitol Police said. Capitol Police said they responded to reports …