Security Report

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state has donated 85 motorcycles to neighbourhood watch groups in the 17 local government areas of the state to help them beef up security in their respective areas. The governor had recently during a stakeholders’ meeting at Nsukka announced that his administration would donate five …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the State Government would continue to take the front seat in ensuring that security agencies in the State especially the Police are well equipped to continue to safeguard the lives and property of Lagosians. The Governor, who spoke at the 10th …

The Defence Headquarters has alerted members of the public of another antic being employed by the escaping Boko Haram terrorists that were smoked out of Sambisa forest by the combined efforts of the Nigerian Armed Forces. A statement by Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, Acting Director Defence Information, said that available …

The Presidency and the Minister of Defence have denied stories that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin and the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, have been replaced as Service Chiefs. Different statements by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) and …

The Defence Headquarters has raised an alarm over a false story going round on the social media claiming that some service chiefs have been retired and replaced. Speaking on the rumours, the Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar described the rumours as baseless and unfounded. He added that the …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode will on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, host the 10th Edition of the Annual Town Hall Meeting on Security under the auspices of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). The Town Hall Meeting, which would hold at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGVURI At least one person and two female suicide bombers were killed, while 18 others were injured in a twin suicide bomb attack that rocked Maiduguri, the Borno state capital on Sunday. An eye witness Mallam Modu Jere said the suicide attack which occurred around the Maiduguri …

The Nigerian Navy has approved the promotion of 73 senior officers to various higher ranks. The exercise saw the promotion of 15 new Rear Admirals, 39 Commodores and 19 Captains. The 15 Commodores promoted to rank of Rear Admiral are Commodore PA Onaji, Commodore MA Emuekpere, Commodore AB Lawal, Commodore …

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of victims of the twin bomb blasts in the town of Madagali, Adamawa State which claimed some lives and injured several others on Friday. The President also condoled with the Government and people of the state over the unfortunate incident, …

The Air Force Council has approved the promotion of 78 senior officers to the next higher ranks in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The promotions comprise 14 Air Vice Marshals, 19 Air Commodores and 45 Group Captains. Those promoted to the rank of Air Vice Marshal include the Air Component …

In the continuation of Operation SHARAN DAJI, troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army have intensified clearance operations against suspected armed bandits and livestock rustlers within its area of responsibility. A statement by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations said that in line with this, the troops have …

Rivers State Governor , Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has told the Inspector General of Police , Ibrahim Idris  that the  withdrawal of his Chief Security Officer, CSO, has exposed his life to danger. This is as the governor  asked the Inspector General of Police to transfer the Assistant Commissioner of Police …

The Nigerian Police Force has explained the redeployment of the Chief Security Officer, CSO, to the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, DSP Promise Nwosu. A statement by DCP Don N. Awunah, Force Public Relations Officer, said that “The Nigeria Police Force have observed the innuendos, distortion of facts and wild …

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has commended the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for their bravery in the fight against insurgency in the country. The Governor who made this commendation in Ilorin while playing host to a new commandant, 22 Armourned Brigade, Nigeria Army, Sobi, Brigadier-General Sulaiman Idris …

The Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade has donated 160 vehicles to security agencies in the state in a bid to sustain its status as the safest state in country. Speaking at the presentation of the vehicles to service commanders in Calabar, Ayade said the gesture was a demonstration …

In continuation of targeted onslaught against crime and criminality throughout the country, the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) has recorded a major breakthrough in Rivers and Bayelsa states. A statement by DCP Don N. Awunah, Force Public Relations Officer, said that acting on credible intelligence and public …

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has called for the establishment of military formations in border communities across the state to strengthen security of lives and property. Governor Ahmed made the call when he received the Commandant, National Defence College, Nigeria, Abuja, Rear Admiral Samuel Alade at the Government House. …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin Edo state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has assured of his readiness to do everything humanly possible to guarantee security in the state by supporting the Nigerian police saying “it is the most important factor in attracting investment”. Besides, Governor Obaseki said once investors feel that their property …

The Cross River State Government has commenced massive recruitment of personnel into its Homeland security. A statement issued Monday in Calabar by Mr. Christian Ita, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Chief Press Secretary to the state Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, said the recruitment exercise is being done in …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI Many members of the Boko Haram terror group were killed by members of the youth vigilante group from Chibok Local Government Area of Borno state during an encounter in Shuwa village of Damboa council of the state.. Shuwa village is a border village of Damboa council …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said that the fight against crime and all forms of criminality would be better enhanced if efforts are geared towards embracing community policing to complement the police and other law enforcement agencies. Governor Ambode, who stated this at the swearing-in ceremony of …

The troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have continued with the ongoing operations to clear the remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs). A statement by Major General Leo Irabor, Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, said “Since our last interaction, our troops have conducted many operations with immense successes. Within the period, …

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin has released a banner containing photographs and names of 55 Boko Haram members wanted for various attacks and terror activities in the northeast where the military is currently prosecuting a war against the insurgents. “I urged all to facilitate in tracking …

Nigerian security operatives have intercepted another suicide bomber who attempted to penetrate a Transit Camp of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) along Muna Garage. While suspecting the ulterior motive of the suicide bomber with his strange behaviour, the security operatives attempted to accost him. But in his attempt to detonate the …

BY ABDSULLAHI ISAH, Maiduguri Another suicide bomb attack was foiled in Maiduguri, as the police, members of Civilian JTF and military intercepted two female and one male suicide bombers trying to infiltrate Maiduguri, the Borno state capital through Polo area. A member of Civilian JTF, Audu Ibrahim said two female …