Security Report

The Nigerian Presidency has cried out that some foreign interests in collaboration with “disgruntled religious and past political leaders” are plotting to “wreak havoc on the government, sovereignty and corporate existence of the country,” with the intention “to eventually throw the country into a tailspin, which would compel a forceful and …

  President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 presided over the resumed Security Briefing in State House, Abuja, Nigeria. This is as the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, at the commencement of Tuesday’s plenary announced that the Service Chiefs will on Thursday brief the Senate on the security …

By Ibrahim Kado Yola, May 4, 2021 The Police in Adamawa have confirmed the kidnap of a journalist, Mrs Amra Ahmed, a Senior News Editor with the Adamawa State Broadcasting Cooperation (ABC). DSP Suleiman Nguroje, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed the development to the News …

William Attah, Gombe The Gombe State Deputy Governor, Manassah Daniel Jatau, has called for fervent prayers for the Nigeria Army and other security agents to succeed in their assignment of tackling insecurity. The Deputy Governor made the call during a Sunday service at the Saint Anthony Catholic Church, 301 Artillery …

The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the posting of CP Christopher A. Owolabi as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of Anambra State Police Command. The deployment of the new CP, according to a statement by CP Frank Mba, Force Public Relations Officer, …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Akwa Ibom Command says it has arrested two suspects with over 3,000 litres of suspected adulterated Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) concealed in a truck laden with yoghurt drink. The Akwa Ibom Commandant of NSCDC, Mr Samuel Fadeyi, disclosed this while briefing newsmen …

The Senate, on Tuesday, mandated its leadership to schedule an appointment with President Muhammadu Buhari to enable all 109 Senators meet with him in a closed session to discuss security matters in the country. This was just as the chamber resolved to summon the Service Chiefs to brief lawmakers on …

Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has conveyed empathy and condolences to the families of some soldiers who died at the weekend during a battle with Boko Haram insurgents in Mainok town, along Maiduguri-Damaturu high way. Zulum, in a statement by his spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau, described the fallen soldiers …

Troops of the Nigerian military in Nigerian Air Force (NAF) attack jets, on Sunday foiled an attack by Boko Haram terrorists in Mainok community. The ISWAP and Boko Haram elements, PRNigeria gathered, rode on a dozen gun trucks, and attempted to dislodge a military base, after invading the community in …

By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, April 25, 2021 The Imo Police Command has confirmed Sunday’s robbery attack on motorists in Orji area of Owerri, which left four persons with bullet injuries. The command’s Spokesperson, SP Orlando Ikeokwu, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Owerri. Orlando said …

Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, April 21, 2021 Immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, says the nation’s defence architecture under him tried its possible best to stabilise the country and save it from insecurity. Olonisakin spoke at a special thanksgiving service held in his honour at a …

By Isaiah Eka 08039185152 Uyo, April 21, 2021 Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has charged the National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) to provide ideas that would enable the country and state key into measures taken to enhance development and security. He gave the charge when he played host …

By Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, April 20, 2021 Kidnapped Ekiti traditional ruler, the Obadu of Ilemeso Ekiti, in Oye Local Government Area of the state, Oba Oyewunmi has regained his freedom. Police spokesman in Ekiti State, ASP Sunday Abutu, told newsmen in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday that the traditional ruler was …

By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, April 19, 2021 The Abia Police Command has confirmed Monday’s attack on the Uzuakoli Divisional Police Station in Bende Local Government Area. This is as President Muhammadu Buhari Monday, April 19, 2021, received Acting Inspector General of Police Usman Alkali Baba in State House, Abuja. The meeting …

Unknown gunmen, in the early hours of Monday, April 19, 2021 attacked the Nigeria Police Force Zone-13 Headquarters, Ukpo, Anambra State. According to the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer ( ZPPRO) DSP Nwode Nkeiruka, “the attackers, who came in their numbers shooting sporadically in order to gain access to the …

By Yakubu Uba, Maiduguri,/Sumaila Ogbaje, Abuja, April 18, 2021 Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has commended the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole combating insurgents in the north-eastern part of the country, saying that President Muhammadu Buhari appreciates their performance. Magashi made the commendation on Sunday while addressing the …

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has given assurance that the battles against insurgents, bandits and others in the North East and other parts of the Country will be won by the Nigerian Military. Air Marshal Amao stated this when he received the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians …

  Nigerian military reinforces troops in Damasak as Boko Haram informants intensify ‘criminal’ activities Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was in Damasak, from Thursday to Friday, after the town was attacked on Tuesday, by Boko Haram insurgents, killing 20 persons and injuring 21. Zulum traveled alongside Senator Abubakar …

The Police on Tuesday confirmed the death of a suspected cultist when two rival cult groups clashed in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa capital. It was gathered that the clash left many injured as matchetes, knives, axes and other dangerous weapons were freely used in the violent clash. Spokesman for the Police …

By Hussaina Yakubu  Kaduna April 13, 2021 The General Overseer, Redeem Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye,  says Nigeria will record overwhelming victory in its battle against insecurity. Pastor Adeboye made this known when he paid a courtesy call on Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State at the Sir …

By Christian Ogbonna Abakaliki, April 12, 2021 The Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi, Aliyu Garba, confirmed on Monday that gunmen attacked another community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Sunday. Garba told newsmen that the gunmen attacked Ebele village, Umuogodo Akpu, Mgbo in the LGA. The …

Two young Nigerian soldiers who attempted to capture a Boko Haram informant were killed by terrorists who ambushed them just as the aircraft of the Nigerian Air Force ( NAF) eliminated scores of ISWAP Boko Haram fighters in five gun trucks in Damasak, Borno State. An intelligence officer told PRNigeria …

By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, April 11, 2021 The Police Commissioner in Imo, Nassiru Mohammed, says he has activated tactical units of the command to rescue Rev. Marcel Onyeocha and arrest his kidnappers. The police commissioner, in a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s Spokesman, SP Orlando Ikeokwu, called for …

By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, April 11, 2021 Governors of the South East states have resolved to maintain a joint security outfit for the zone code named Ebube Agu (Wonderful Tiger). The governors made the resolution in a communique during the first South East Security Summit held in Owerri on Sunday. …

By Monday Ijeh Abuja, April 9, 2021 The Acting Inspector- General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba says there are critical security situations in the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones of the country. Baba disclosed this on Friday in Abuja at the opening of a meeting with police strategic commanders …