Security Report
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Gombe Cooperative boss docked for N75m loan fraud; as 3 others arraigned over fake N4.5m NDDC contract
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on February 8, 2016 arraigned the General Manager, Gombe State Cooperative Savings and…
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NIS denies ‘secret’ recruitment
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has denied any plans by the organization to embark on a recruitment exercise, just as it…
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Army confirms cultists’ attack on Agip pipeline in Rivers
The 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, said Monday that suspected cultists have destroyed a pipeline belonging to…
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No Borno local govt. under Boko Haram occupation – Gov. Shettima; Releases N100 million for rebuilding Dalori villages
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Borno state Governor, Hon. Kashim Shettima, has debunked media reports credited to Senator Kaka Bashir…
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Governor Shettima Confirms Military Success in Borno; Air Commodore Alonge is new spokesperson of Operation Lafiya Dole
As the military appoints a new spokesperson for Operation Lafiya Dole, Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State has debunked a…
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Substantial parts of Borno still under Boko Haram control – Senator Garbai; No! Military are on top of situation – Senator Ndume
BY ABDULLAH ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Senator representing Borno Central Senatorial District, Senator Babakaka Bashir Garbai, has said that Nigerians should…
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Nigerian Army clarifies Command Operation of Lafiya Dole; Investigates recent Boko Haram attacks
In recent days there were speculations in the media, especially the online media, to the effect that Operation LAFIYA DOLE…
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Anti-terror war is collective responsibility – Buhari tells Dalori people
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the war against Boko Haram has taken a dangerous turn…
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Senate meets with Service Chiefs to review North-East zone operations
The leadership of the Senate and chairmen of committees relating to security agencies Wednesday held a meeting with heads of…
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Workshop x-rays the place of private guard companies in a volatile environment
From Ruth David Security is everyone’s business and guaranteeing the security of lives and property of citizens is the cardinal…
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Three injured as multiple explosions rock Edo community
AGENE GODWIN,, Benin Oka Community was thrown into confusion when bombs suspected to be planted by kidnappers at house number…
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Nigeria Police partners UK, Swiss on anti-kidnap strategies · Participants to learn more and become better officers
In furtherance of the Nigeria Police Force efforts at addressing the current security challenges in the country, the Inspector-General of…
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Boko Haram Commanders killed, as Air Force strikes Sambisa Forest
BY Abdullahi Isah, MAIDUGURI In its effort to further decimate and degrade Boko Haram insurgents, the Air component of Operation…
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Court denies Kanu, 2 others bail
A Federal High Court, Abuja, Friday dismissed the bail application of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra…
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NSCDC congratulates Magu on appointment, seeks cooperation with EFCC
Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, Friday, visited the acting Chairman of…
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FRSC outlines preventive actions taken against petrol tanker accidents
Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi has outlined steps the FRSC has taken against petrol…
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Fire outbreaks: Lagos gov’t tasks SON on influx of electrical appliances into Nigeria
The Lagos State Government, Thursday, has expressed concern over incessant fire outbreaks in the state which has led to loss…
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Igarra bank robbery: Police round up 6 more suspects, native doctor
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Nearly three months after their operation in Igarra community in Edo State which left no less than six…
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EFCC arraigns oil firm, two staff over Petroleum Equalisation fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Thursday, arraigned the duo of Aku Ben Aku and Philips James Aliku alongside…
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IGP leaves for Italy, to seek support for Police; Mourns former IGP Sunday Adewusi
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase, has embarked on a four-day official visit to Italy in continuation of efforts aimed…
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Gov. Ambode seeks residents’ support in combating small arms proliferation in Lagos
The Lagos State Government has again restated its commitment to periodically provide opportunities for value sharing and capacity building to…
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Deploy lower-ranking officers to their states of origin, Tambuwal urges Police
In order to boost intelligence gathering and make effective use of local knowledge to enhance policing, Sokoto Governor, Aminu Waziri…
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Lagos goes tough on cultism, criminals
Worried by the rising cases of cultism resulting in violent clashes in a few areas of the State, the Lagos…
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Breakthrough: NAF reconfigures trainer Aircraft for combat
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, in its bid for increased self-reliance, has successfully reconfigured 2 demilitarised Alpha Jets in its…
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Police smash 7-man kidnapping gang; arrest armed robbery suspects in Akwa Ibom state
DENNIS UDOMA, Uyo A seven-man kidnapping gang that has been terrorizing Oruk Anam Council Area of Akwa Ibom state has…
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