Security
The Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Victor Isuku, has said police officers are empowered by law to break down doors, enter through ceilings, or scale fences to arrest uncooperative suspects. Isuku clarified this during an interactive session with the public at the premiere of the movie Greatest Oath (The Rescue), produced by Ocean Portal […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured of enhanced military operations against terrorists across the country, saying the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is investing massively in military hardware. He stated this in a condolence message issued on Monday for victims of the recent attack at the Darajamal community in the Bama local government area of Borno […]
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to declare a “national war” on insecurity, warning that the level of violence and loss of lives in Nigeria now mirrors that of nations in active conflict. Obi’s call follows reports that over 100 people were killed in a […]
The Kaduna State Police Command has summoned former governor Nasir El-Rufai and key leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state for questioning over alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. The invitation, signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigation, Zubairu Abdullahi, directed El-Rufai and […]
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). Hundeyin’s appointment was contained in a statement by the outgoing spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Muyiwa Adejobi. “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin […]
Over 15 terrorists were killed and key structures destroyed in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrikes in Zuba, Borno State, yesterday. NAF’s spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who announced this in a statement Thursday morning, stated that the strikes were “carefully planned and executed.” According to him: “On 3 September 2025, a carefully planned and executed […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned nine individuals identified as prime suspects in connection with the recent wave of killings that ravaged communities in Benue and Plateau States. The suspects were brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday. According to the charges, they face offences ranging from terrorism, reprisal attacks, unlawful […]
The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has been transferred to the Delta State Command as Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations. Adejobi, who was recently promoted from Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), was first appointed FPRO in an acting capacity on February 16, 2022 […]
Vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has faulted former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over his claim that the Federal Government is paying bandits. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed argued that El-Rufai cannot absolve himself of responsibility, having been a founding member of the ruling […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed scores of terrorists and arrested 15 others in a series of coordinated operations across the country. A military source told The Newsmen late Monday night that troops also rescued 15 kidnap victims during onslaughts conducted from August 29 to 31. According to the source, troops recovered a large […]
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