Defence
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Police arrests, recovers 14 children from 3 suspected child traffickers
The Police in Ondo State says it has apprehended a three-person syndicate, 62-year-old woman, Sabira Izuorah, and couple, Isiaka Lukman and Abosede Lukman, allegedly specializing in child stealing and trafficking. Mr. Wilfred Afolabi, state commissioner of police (CP), made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen in Akure. He said that the suspects were arrested after a case of a missing…
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Nigerian army source of pride to country-Irabor
The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, retired Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the Nigerian Army has, in more than 100 years of history, been a source of pride to the nation. Irabor said this at the 2024 Army Headquarters Departments and Commands West African Social Activities (WASA) on Saturday in Abuja. He noted that the Army had recorded well-documented victories…
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Security investment is centre of our infrastructure development – Gov. Mbah
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reiterated the commitment of his administration’s priority to security for the needed peace for development. Mbah said this on Saturday in Enugu during the 82 Division West African Social Activities (WASA), which marks the end of the 2024 operational year for the Division. The governor, represented by the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and…
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Police to enforce third party insurance compliance in A’Ibom
 The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it will soon commence the enforcement of third-party insurance policy compliance in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said in a statement in Uyo on Sunday that the enforcement would commence on Feb. 1. John said that the enforcement was in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of…
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Security team neutralise 7 bandits, recovered 109 animals in Katsina
Joint security personnel in Katsina State on Saturday foiled bandits’ attack on Ruwan-Doruwa village, Dutsin-ma Local Government Area of the state, and neutralised seven suspected bandits. The Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Katsina, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, made the disclosure in a statement in Katsina. According to him, the patrol team stormed the village after receiving a distress call.…
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Army reaffirms commitment to addressing security threats
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to effectively address all security threats facing the nation. Oluyede made the pledge at the 2024 Army Headquarters Departments and Commands West African Social Activities (WASA) in Abuja on Saturday. He stated that the Nigerian army recognised the huge expectations of Nigerians and the…
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Gov. Adeleke commends DSS for arrest of suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP members in Osun
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the arrest of 10 suspected members of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Ilesa-Osun. In a statement by Malam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor’s Spokesperson, made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Saturday, Adeleke hailed the alertness of the DSS operatives. He said that the…
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Court sentences 5 to life imprisonment for armed robbery
Justice Mu’azu Abubakar of the Bauchi State High Court 5 has sentenced five persons to life imprisonment for armed robbery and criminal conspiracy. The prosecution counsel, U.I. Lame, told the court that the defendants, Aliyu Yusuf, Adamu Muhammed, Bilal Aliyu, Ismail Haruna, and Mansur Mu’azu, on May 29, 2018, conspired among themselves to commit the act. According to him, the…
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FAAN charges NSCDC personnel to be committed to duty
The Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has tasked personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) at the country’s airports to remain committed to their duties. This is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday by SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, the corps’ Public…
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CDS inaugurates emergency, trauma centre, vehicles, other projects at NDA
A fleet of vehicles was inaugurated by CDS at NDA Kaduna on Thursday. From right: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, and Commandant NDA, Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, during the CDS’s visit to inaugurate key projects on Thursday in Kaduna CDS inaugurates emergency, trauma centre, vehicles, and other projects at NDA The Chief of Defence Staff…
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Bauchi community seeks deployment of police personnel
The Ningi community in Bauchi State has called for the deployment of more police personnel to enhance security in the area. The District Head of Ningi, Yusuf Danyaya, stated this at a stakeholders’ engagement forum on Thursday in Ningi. The exercise was organised in collaboration between the Voluntary Aid Initiative, International Alert, and the UK Department for International Development. Danyaya…
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Group pledges support for military’s mental health programme
The Niger Delta Youth Council Worldwide (NDYC) has expressed its commitment to supporting the Nigerian military with mental health training and awareness programs. The National Coordinator of NDYC, Mr. Jator Abido, said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday while commemorating the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. According to Abido, this initiative aims to enhance the well-being and motivation…
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Biden grants Cyprus access to 3 U.S. military programmes
The outgoing U.S. President, Joe Biden, has signed an order granting the Republic of Cyprus access to three key U.S. military programs, Greek media reported on Thursday. Cyprus has joined the Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Excess Defence Articles (EDA), and Title 10 Security Cooperation programs, the ERTNews broadcaster reported. The move was considered particularly important for Cyprus as it would…
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Honouring Fallen Heroes: GOC’s call to action against insecurity, terrorism
The GOC 1 Division, Nigerian Army, presented gift to widows of fallen heroes at 2 Battalion, Nigerian Army, on Wednesday in Kaduna The GOC inaugurated Cenotaph of 2 Battalion Nigerian Army on Wednesday in Kaduna The GOC inaugurated a new 2 Battalion Quarter-Guard on Wednesday in Kaduna The GOC taking 2 Battalion Mascot…
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Borno governor warns communities against collaborating with Boko Haram
Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum, has issued a stern warning to farming and fishing communities in Baga against collaborating with Boko Haram insurgents. The governor described it as a significant threat to peace and stability in the region. Zulum gave the warning during his address to residents at the palace of the district head in Baga town on Wednesday. “I…
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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: ACCI honours military’s selfless services, dedication
 The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) on Wednesday honoured the courage, selfless service, and unwavering dedication of men and women of the military. Dr. Emeka Obegolu, President, ACCI, in his message while commemorating Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Abuja on Wednesday, said that the military had stood as guardians of the nation. “The ACCI joins Nigerians across the…
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Wike directs security agencies to go after criminals in abandoned buildings
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has directed the establishment of a Special Task Force to dislodge criminal elements hiding in uncompleted structures, abandoned plots of land, and buildings across the territory. Mr. Adamu Gwary, Director, Department of Security Services, FCT Administration, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. Gwary explained…
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