Security Report

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has said that there will be no going back on its decision to withdraw Mobile Police (MOPOL) personnel from certain important personalities. This clarification, which lays to rest speculations of possible reversal of the policy, is contained in a statement by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force …

Nigerian troops on Monday eliminated seven terrorists in Zamfara State, PRNigeria reports. It was gathered that the terrorists met their gruesome end after their ambush on troops was repelled. According to a military intelligence commander in the North West, the soldiers who neutralized the terrorists, said to be armed bandits, …

About 22 armed bandits have been neutralized by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Batsari and Jibia local government areas of Katsina State. The terrorists, mostly the foot soldiers of a deceased bandit kingpin, Abdulkareem Boss, were neutralized on Monday, by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji, PRNigeria gathered. …

A delegation of the Police Management Team led by DIG Mohammed Dan Mallam on Wednesday July 19, 2023 joined the Management of the Police Service Commission at its Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja to officially bid some Members of the Commision farewell in a convivial valedictory session held in their …

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Abiodun Lagbaja, has reassured that training will improve the operational readiness of the Nigerian Army to combat security challenges and improve the leadership qualities of the personnel. Lagbaja who stated this in Sokoto at the opening ceremony of …

• NIMASA cooperating to close identified gaps • Jamoh seeks Nigeria’s removal from the list of CoE Countries The United States Coast Guard says it is committed to Nigeria’s quest to implementing the International Ships and Ports Security (ISPS) Facility Code in line with acceptable global best practice. Lt. Cdr. Jonna L. Clouse who is leading …

The acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the withdrawal of Mobile Police Force personnel attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs) in the country including ex-governors, former ministers and lawmakers. The order, which was contained in a police wireless message from Mopol 45 Force Headquarters, Abuja, comes …

By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, July 18, 2023 The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested no fewer than 18 suspected cultists in different locations while recovering firearms, ammunition and other incriminating exhibits. This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, on Monday in Enugu. …

The seized armsBy Chiazo Ogbolu Lagos, July 17, 2023 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it intercepted 31 rifles within the first two weeks of the month, which  were shipped in from United States. The acting Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, said this at a news conference in …

Borrow State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has imposed an indefinite ban on metal scavenging activities across the entire 27 local government areas of Borno State. The governor’s ban aims to forestall continued killings of scavengers by Boko Haram insurgents at the outskirts of some local government areas and to stop …

The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has disbanded the team involved in the horrific incident of running over a citizn in Ekpoma, Edo State. A statement by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, said that the action of the IGP is in …

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto The Zone 10 Police Headquarters comprising Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States has received its new Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police. The new AIG, Lawal Abubakar Daura takes over from AIG Bello Sani Dalijan who retired from the Nigeria Police Force after his meritorious service to …

Tasks newly posted CPs to key into policing vision, prioritize communal, citizen safety The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, following the approval of his recommendation by the Police Service Commission, has ordered the deployment of 35 Commissioners of Police to various state commands and formations across …

By Deborah Coker Abuja, July 4, 2023 Col. Adebisi Onasanya, has resumed office as the Commander, Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army. This is contained in a statement issued by Capt. Godfrey Abakpa, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Guards Brigade, in Abuja on Tuesday. Abakpa said that the change of baton at …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has given notice that it will take necessary legal action concerning the judgment of the National Industrial Court (NIC) which ordered it to pay retired Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police Mbu Joseph Mbu, the sum of N40 million as general damages over his unlawful retirement …

By Sixtus Uket (Calabar) The Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew in Bakassi and Akpabuyo Local Government Areas. The curfew is from 7pm to 6am each day beginning from Monday July 3rd, 2023. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Prof. Anthony …

The National Industrial Court (NIC) has ordered the Police Service Commission (PSC), to pay retired AIG Mbu Joseph Mbu, the sum of N40 million as general damages over his unlawful retirement. The judgement was passed by Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae, stating that the AIG was unlawfully retired before attaining the mandatory …

The cessation of abduction incidents and other violence perpetrated by terrorist groups on the Abuja-Kaduna highway is due to the efforts of a security panel raised by the immediate-past Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Lucky Irabor, not as a result of Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo’s intervention, PRNigeria …

By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, July 2, 2023 Dare devil gunmen have stormed a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) parish in Abule-Ori, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun, killing the pastor and abducting seven members of the church. Mr. Soji Ganzallo, the Commander, Ogun State So-Safe Corps, confirmed the …

By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, July 1, 2023 The Ogun command of Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Saturday in Abeokuta announced the appointment of Abiodun Alamutu as the new Commissioner of Police in the state. SP Omolola Odutola, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in a statement said Alamutu who is the …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, June 30, 2023 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has approved appointment and redeployment of more General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Commanders and other officers to enhance administrative and operational efficiency of the Nigerian Army. This is contained in a statement by the Director, …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, June 30, 2023 The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Friday pulled out of service, the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, following the change of leadership of the Armed Forces by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had on June 19, approved the appointment of …

…Draws his attention to 15 per cent geo-political spread The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment and deployment of eight Commissioners of Police to State Commands in the country. The Commission also commended the acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for adhering to its latest Policy on …

 Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has disclaimed “a fraudulent employment scheme currently making the rounds online, and especially on various social media platforms” purporting that the Agency would soon commence a “‘massive recruitment’ exercise.” A statement by the Management of the Agency said that the fraudsters had been known …

A notorious bandit leader in Zamfara State, Dogo Gudali, has been killed by an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, planted by members of his terrorist group, PRNigeria reports. The IED, according to a military source in the North West, was planted by terrorists to eliminate troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, who …