Category: Security
Ogun Police Bust Transnational Fake kidnapping Syndicate, arrest Eight Foriegn Nationals
Abeokuta, Ogun State — The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered a transnational criminal syndicate involved in staging fake kidnapping incidents to extort ransom from unsuspecting families abroad, leading to the arrest of eight foreign nationals. The suspects, identified as Zakaria Zawadogo (34) from Burkina Faso, Cheik El-Mehdi (23) from Mauritania, Suren Neta (25), Koffi…
Happy Children’s Day to the Bright Stars of Our Nation!
ABUJA, Nigeria — May 28, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has extended warm felicitations to children across the country as Nigeria commemorates Children’s Day, celebrating the innocence, dreams, courage, and limitless potential of every Nigerian child.In a goodwill message marking the occasion, the Force emphasized the importance of protecting and nurturing children, describing them as…
EID EL–KABIR: NSCDC BENUE STATE COMMAND DEPLOYS 1,760 PERSONNEL
Makurdi, Benue State – May 28, 2026 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Benue State Command, says it has deployed 1,760 personnel across the state to ensure public order and safety during the Eid El-Kabir celebrations. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ejelikwu Anebi, said the proactive move was aimed at protecting lives, Critical…
EFCC Secures Interim Forfeiture of Town Tavern Lounge, Four-Bedroom Bungalow in Ado-Ekiti
Ilorin, Kwara State – May 27, 2026 The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the interim forfeiture of a lounge and a four-bedroom bungalow located in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin granted the order after ruling that the Commission had…
Ogun I Customs Foils Suspected Impersonation Scheme at Idiroko Border
Idiroko, Ogun State – May 27, 2026 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has foiled a suspected impersonation scheme after intercepting military uniforms and a large consignment of cannabis valued at N259.68 million along the Idiroko border corridor.The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Oladapo Afeni, announced the seizure…
Defense Headquarters Intensify Efforts For Release Of 39 Students, 7 Teachers In Oyo State
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 27, 2026 The Defence Headquarters says it has intensified efforts to secure the release of the 39 students and seven teachers kidnapped in Ahoro Esinle community, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this during the monthly briefing on ongoing…
FRSC DEPLOYS 30,000 PERSONNEL FOR EID EL-KABIR
ABUJA, NIGERIA — MAY 26, 2026 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has deployed 30,000 personnel nationwide ahead of the 2026 Eid El-Kabir special patrol operations aimed at ensuring safer highways during the festive period.According to a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, the special operations commenced on May…
NAF STRIKES ELIMINATE SEVERAL TERRORISTS IN TWO LGAs, DISRUPT ATTACK PLANS IN NIGER STATE
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 26, 2026 The Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma Sector 1 has carried out a series of precision air strikes that eliminated several terrorists across Rafi and Mariga Local Government Areas of Niger State, disrupting planned attacks and weakening the operational capacity of the criminal elements.This was disclosed in a statement…
CONSOLIDATING NIGERIAN NAVY @ 70: PERSONNEL CHARGED TO REDOUBLE COMBAT AND MARITIME OPERATIONS
CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE – MAY 24, 2026 The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has charged personnel of the Nigerian Navy to redouble their efforts in combat and maritime operations as the service continues to consolidate on successes recorded in protecting the nation’s territorial waters and critical national assets. Vice Admiral Abbas…
CHIEF OF AIR STAFF COMMENDS NAFOWA NEIGHBOURHOOD MARKET INITIATIVE
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 24, 2026 The Nigerian Air Force has reiterated its commitment to the welfare of its personnel and their families, emphasizing that the strength of any military institution depends not only on operational effectiveness but also on the wellbeing, stability, and morale of its members. Defence Correspondent Olajide Bello reports that the…