Security Report

Lagos, Nigeria, June 22, 2020  The Awba-Ofemili League of Professionals (ALeP) has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr.  Mohammed Abubakar Adamu to intervene in the recent abduction of a journalist, Barr. Mathew Onwuasoanya. The group, in a press statement made available to newsmen and endorsed by its National Coordinator, …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, June 21, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Abuja met with Senate President Ahmad Lawan where they deliberated on the nation’s security situation as well as the crisis in the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to State House correspondents after the closed door …

By Muhammad Adam Yola, June 18, 2020 The Police Command in Adamawa said on Thursday it had arrested a 78-year-old man and four others suspected to have gang-raped a 33-year-old woman in Yola. Mr Sulaiman Nguroje, its Public Relations Officer, who announced the arrest in a statement in Yola, said …

The Nigerian Presidency has said that the rule of law will take its course in the incident concerning security agents in the nation’s seat of power that resulted in the arrest of the security aides of the first lady, Aisha Buhari. The First Lady had ordered the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, …

The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned in the strongest terms the incessant killing of Nigerians on the country’s highways. Obi was reacting to the killing, on Thursday, of a popular Kogi-based businessman, Mr. Chuks Ofodile, along the Gegu-Koton …

By Muhammad Adam Yola, June 13, 2020 The Police in Adamawa has confirmed the alleged killing of 18 suspected kidnappers by thunderstorm in neighbouring Republic of Cameroun and not in the state. This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesman of the state police command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, …

Some key aides attached to the First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, have reportedly been arrested by personnel of the Nigerian Police. The aides were said to have been taken away by unidentified security operatives. The reason behind their arrest was still shrouded in secrecy, though PRNigeria was told by a …

Abuja, June 10, 2020 Nigerian authorities should immediately release journalist Saint Meinpamo Onitsha, drop all charges against him, and reform the country’s cybercrime act to ensure it is not used to prosecute the press, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. On June 4, officers with Nigeria’s Department of State …

The United States of America Senate on Tuesday confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown to be the next Air Force Chief of Staff, making him the first African American leader of a military service as the Pentagon as the country grapples with a raft of racial issues. The confirmation also makes …

Abuja, June 9, 2020 Authorities in Nigeria should publicly disclose why they are seeking journalist Cletus Opukeme, and should not harass reporters over their professional connections, the Committee to Protect Journalists, CPJ, said Tuesday. At about 3 p.m. on May 28, at the Nigeria Union of Journalists’ office in Warri, …

Isaiah Eka Uyo, June 9, 2020 The Police Command in Akwa Ibom said it has arrested three suspects for different cases of defiling minors, including a 55-year-old man who allegedly raped his step daughter. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, CSP Nnudam Fredrick, disclosed this in a statement …

After two months in the North East with the troops, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai was at the Presidential Villa, Abuja where he met and briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the security situation behind a closed door. After the close door meeting with the Chief of …

By Emmanuel Afonne Abuja, June 7, 2020 The people of Edda community in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi, has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr Mohammed Adamu to come to their rescue over alleged murder cases, torture and rape of their people. The call was made through …

Moscow, June 4, 2020 Two police officers have been suspended after attacking two Australian journalists, who were covering the George Floyd protests in Washington D.C., the U.S. Park Police (USPP) said on Thursday. On Monday, 7NEWS U.S. correspondent Amelia Brace and cameraman Tim Myers were attacked by police officers during …

By Akeem Abas Ibadan, June 3, 2020 Retired Col. Olayinka Olayanju, Oyo State Commandant of Amotekun Security Outfit, says the much expected face of Amotekun will be rolled out very soon. Olayanju told newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan after Amotekun Stakeholders Forum held at the Western Hall of Oyo State …

By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, June 1, 2020 The Incorporated Trustees of Empowerment for Unemployed Youths Initiative on Monday, asked the Federal High Court, Abuja to compel the Director- General, Department of State Services, (DSS) and the Inspector- General of Police to investigate the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege. The group …

By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, May 31, 2020 Actress Toyin Abraham has called on the police and judiciary to ensure that the killer of late Tina Ezekwe was made to face the wrath of the law. Abraham took to her instagram page (toyin_abraham) to also call for proper compensation for the …

The Chief Press Secretary to the governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, has counselled stakeholders in the state to desist from politicising the location of the newly inaugurated Police Mobile Force 72 Squadron base in Ago-Are, in Oke-Ogun axis of the state. A statement by the …

  The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has approved new appointments of some senior officers in the Nigerian Navy. The major reshufflement affected a total of 110 senior officers, consisting of 33 Rear Admirals and 77 Commodores. The new Chief of Policy and Plans Naval Headquarters …

The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, has ordered the immediate posting/redeployment of the following Commissioners of Police to Commands/Formations as follows: Osun State – CP Undie J. Adie Edo State – CP Johnson Babatunde Kokumo, mni Bauchi State – CP Lawal Jimeta Tanko Ebonyi State – CP Philip …

– Now has 8-Departments, 8-DIGs, 17-Zonal Commands and 4-FCID Annexes  As part of efforts at addressing threats posed by the dynamics of crimes in the country and the full implementation of the Federal Government Community Policing initiative, the Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the reorganization of the Nigeria Police …

Washington, May 25, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday participated in a wreath-laying protocol at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington to mark Memorial Day for the fallen heroes. Trump took part in a solemn ceremony to commemorate Memorial Day, a federal holiday …

About a dozen detectives of the Nigerian Police Force have invaded the Abuja residence of former Sole Administrator of the National Iron Mining Company, Itakpe, Engr Abubakar Yaro Ibrahim and extra-judicially shot one of his sons. The police officers, who are members of the Special Tactical Squad (STS) of the …

The support of Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum to the Nigerian Army is immeasurable, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Yusuf Tukur Buratai has said. Buratai who has been in Maiduguri for over a month now to lead the nation’s army’s war against Boko Haram, acknowledged the Borno …

From: Ruth Yarnap,  Bauchi An 18 year- old housewife, Salman Hassan from Itas-Gadau local government of Bauchi state has been arrested by the Bauchi state Police command  for allegedly stabbing her husband to death. The  Bauchi state Commissioner of Police, Phillip Maku, disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday while parading the suspect at the …