Security Report

Over two months after Justice Gabriel Kolawole of Federal High Court in Abuja ordered immediate opening of the National Headquarters of Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN), another Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has declared as “an act of illegality”, the continuous sealing of the said office …

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called on the Federal Government and military authorities to prioritize the welfare of both their serving and retired personnel, in view of the enormous sacrifices they render to sustain the peace and security of the country. Saraki, according to a statement …

By Adekunle Williams and Solomon Asowata Stakeholders in the aviation sector have called on the Federal Government to beef up security at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, following recent alleged poaching of aircraft and stealing of baggage. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos that …

By Mohammad Tijjani The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Sunday took delivery of five Super Mushsak aircraft from Pakistan meant to enhance its training and operational efficiency. The Chief of Logistics, NAF headquarters, AVM Garba Bello said while taking delivery of the aircraft in Kaduna that the total Super Mushsak …

By Stanley Nwanosike The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mohammed Danmallam, has attributed the success of the state police command to the support of Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Danmallam made this known on Sunday while inaugurating a block of six self-contained accommodation and water reticulation facility at the Police Anti-Cultism …

Former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, has, in commemoration of the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day called on Nigerians to eschew hate speeches, discrimination and other vices that trigger senseless violence and bloodshed, stressing that “We have witnessed so much bloodshed through communal clashes and conflicts that need urgent actions …

By Stanley Nwanosike, Shehu Danjuma The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of the notorious criminal gang popularly called, “Malaysian Boys’’. The command’s spokesman, Ebere Amariazu, ASP, said the suspect had terrorised people in Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area. He told the News Agency of …

By Joseph Edeh The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris has called for cooperation of community leaders with the police to provide adequate security in their areas. A statement by the Deputy Force spokesman, SP Aremu Adeniran, said Idris made the call at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp on …

By Yahaya Isah The Nigerian Navy (NN) has announced new appointments and re-appointment of officers for effective and efficient service delivery. The Acting Director of Information, Naval Headquarters, Navy Capt. Suleman Dahun, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Those appointed, Dahun said, include: three new Flag Officers …

The House of Representatives Committee on Army has described Borno Governor, Kashim Shettima as a courageous leader with qualities inherent in soldiers at battle fronts. ‎The committee gave this verdict when its members, led by Representative Prestige Chinedu Ossy ‎paid a courtesy call on Shettima at the Government House, Maiduguri …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Borno state Governor, Kashim Shettima has urged the members of the National Assembly to support the military in the counter insurgency war in the North-east and in other security challenges across the nation. The Governor Shettima made the call on Thursday when the House of …

The Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty Prof James Ayatse has alleged that the killings of Benue indigenes in the New Year attacks were signs of an ethnic cleansing agenda. The Tor Tiv said this on Thursday in Makurdi during the requiem mass for the mass burial of 73 people killed …

The Police has arrested and paraded a senior member of the Don Wanny gang that killed innocent people on New Year Day in Omoku, Rivers State. At a press briefing by CSP Jimoh Moshood, Force Public Relations Officer, at Force Headquarters, Abuja on Thursday, it was revealed the suspect Desmond …

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has paid glowing tributes to ex-servicemen and fallen heroes who laid down their lives for the safety and security of Nigeria, “for the sacrifices they made for our sakes and for the nation”. Speaking during the launch of the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance and …

Security operatives have arrested the culprit involved in the recent killing of a security personnel in Edegbene Community in Burutu Local Government Area òf Delta State. A police statement identified the suspect who had been on the run since the incident took place as one Oyawerikumor Peregbabofa alias Kareowei. According …

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of a substantive Director General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). A statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) said that the new Director General is Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, a retired career Foreign Service officer, who till his …

The Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Command, has arrested 52 suspects in connection with the protests by members of the El-Zakzaky Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) in the capital city. A statement by DSP Anjuguri Manzah, Police Public Relations Officer, said that those arrested will be charged to court soon, …

By Richards Nzemeke The Police Command in Rivers says “boys” of late Johnson Igwedibia, aka Don Waney, are regrouping to cause more mayhem in Omoku, Ogba/Ndoni/Egbema Local Government Area and its environs. The command’s Spokesman, Nnamdi Omoni, disclosed this in Port Harcourt on Tuesday in an interview with the News …

Troops in Operation LAFIYA DOLE have been making tremendous progress in the ongoing Operation DEEP PUNCH 2 in the various Sectors. A statement by Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, Director Army Public Relations, said that so far, the troops have neutralized over 50 Boko Haram terrorists, destroyed and captured high …

By Prudence Arobani UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has congratulated the Government of Nigeria on conducting trials of Boko Haram suspects, and urged it to ensure due process and transparency by granting access to human rights observers. Guterres, who stated this in the Report of the Secretary-General on the activities of …

By Joseph Edeh President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris to move to Benue State, to restore law and order, prevent further loss of lives and forestall the crisis from escalating. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that herdsmen on New Year day had …

David Amusa, Port Harcourt The Rivers state government has accused the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of being the one precipitating insecurity and crisis in the state. Speaking to Global Patriot Newspapers in Port Harcourt, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Barrister Emma Okah, stated that the state government …

Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, on Monday in Yenagoa urged security agencies to crack down on political leaders who sponsor criminals. According to him, such political leaders should be arrested and prosecuted like the criminals they sponsor to perpetuate crime against innocent citizens in the society. A statement by …

By Harrison Arubu A security meeting involving five northern state governors and security chiefs over the recent violent conflicts between farmers and herdsmen in parts of the country held on Monday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting was convened by the Minister of Interior, …