Security Report
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Rapper Eedris Abdulkareem gives farewell message to retired IGP
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, Jan. 16, 2019 Barely 48 hours after the former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris…
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Man who killed wife, two sons says: I don’t know what pushed me
Robert Awokuse Edo State Police Command, on Monday, paraded Uwaila Idehen, a 35-year-old man who allegedly shot and killed his…
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Saraki condemns Sokoto killings, urges security agencies to fish out perpetrators
By Cecilia Ijuo Abuja, Jan. 15, 2019 The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has decried the killing of…
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I am still in charge of Lagos Command — CP Edgal
By Moses Omorogieva /Mateen Badru Lagos, Jan. 15, 2019 The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, CP Edgal Imohimi, on Tuesday…
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‘How we spent funds for military operations’, Buratai replies SERAP, EiE, BudgIT
Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has responded to the joint Freedom of Information request by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability…
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Police intercept 34,000 live cartridges in Ogun from Republic of Togo
Olawale Jokotoye Imeko (Ogun) Jan. 12, 2019 The Ogun State Police Command had intercepted a mini truck conveying 34,865 live…
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Koluama Community launches manhunt for those behind false report of attack on Conoil in Bayelsa
The people of Koluama 1 in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa have launched a manhunt for those behind…
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Military denies closure of Maiduguri-Damaturu-Potiskum Road
By Abdullahi Isah, Maiduguri The Nigerian Army has denied reports going round that it has closed the Maiduguri-Damaturu-Potiskum road. The…
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Boko Haram may overrun Maiduguri; Attacks Sajeri on outskirts of state capital; Imam, one other killed, many houses burnt; NUJ calls for release of detained Daily Trust Editor
By Abdullahi Isah, Maiduguri At least two people were killed, while over ten houses were burnt when Boko Haram…
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President Buhari orders military to vacate Media Trust; Army explains invasion; IPC, Timi Franks condemn onslaught
By Abdullahi Isah, Maiduguri, Robert Awokuse President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the military to vacate the premises of Daily Trust…
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Group opposes establishment of police anti-terrorism unit in A’Ibom; Doubts INEC’s ability to conduct credible polls
By Isaiah Eka Uyo, Jan. 7, 2019 Some residents of Akwa Ibom, under the umbrella of Akwa Ibom Leaders Vanguard,…
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Armed soldiers storm, seal Media Trust office in Borno; Arrest Editor, Reporter
By Ahmed Mari, Maiduguri Armed soldiers, on Sunday, stormed the Media Trust regional office in Maiduguri, Borno state and arrested…
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Governor Yari threatens to resign over Zamfara killings
Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari has said that he is ready to sacrifice his position for a state of emergency…
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Boko Haram: 5 Air Force Officers die in crashed Helicopter
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has announced the death of five crew…
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War-on-Terror: NAF loses helicopter in North-East
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Helicopter was lost in combat while providing close air support to troops of 145 Battalion…
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Boko Haram: Again, CDS, Service Chiefs visit Maiduguri to assess security situation; Buratai celebrates Christmas with troops
By Johnson Eyiangho Maiduguri, Dec. 29, 2018 The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olanisakin, accompanied by the Chief of…
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Our troops have taken over Baga town – Gen. Buratai; I’m not sure who is in control – fleeing resident
By Abdullahi Isah. Maiduguri The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. General Tukur Buratai has confirmed that Baga town is…
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Police arrest suspected 7-man armed robbery gang terrorising Enugu
Enugu, Dec. 29, 2018 The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested a seven-man suspected notorious armed robbery gang disturbing…
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Boko Haram beheads Governor’s body guard
Boko Haram insurgents have beheaded one of Governor Ibrahim Gaidam’s security aids in Kukareta, a suburb of Damatutu, the Yobe…
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Gunmen kidnap 2 Catholic priests in Anambra
By Francis Onyeukwu Awka, Dec.25, 2018 Unknown gunmen have kidnapped two Catholic priests at Nneyi Umeri area of Anambra. A…
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Terrorism: Notorious terrorist, bomb expert, killer of Police Officers nabbed in Lagos; Gang members also arrested
A prominent leader of the Boko Haram terrorist group and Improvised Explosives Devices expert, Umar Abdulmalik, has been arrested in a…
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Enforce ban on checkpoints, roadblocks especially in South East Nigeria – NOPRIN charges Police authorities
The Network on Police Reform in Nigeria (NOPRIN), has called on Police authorities to enforce the ban on check points…
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Stop spreading misinformation on Badeh – NAF
By Doris Esa The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has called on those spreading the misinformation about the unfortunate incident that…
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Police kill 2 gunmen in shoot out
Danjuma James, Sokoto Two gunmen have been killed during a shoot out, just as the Police bust a group of…
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Air Chief Marshal Badeh killed by gunmen along Abuja-Keffi Road (See pictures)
Nigeria’s former Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh, has been shot dead by gunmen. A…
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