Category: Security
House of Representatives Passes Constitutional Amendment Bill on State Police
House of Representatives passes constitutional amendment bill to establish state police and restructure Nigeria’s policing system.
FG Set to Receive 268 Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks
South Africa xenophobic attacks, Nigerians evacuated from South Africa, Sola Enikanolaiye, Air Peace evacuation flight, NEMA, NiDCOM, Nigeria Immigration Service, Lagos airport, Nigerian returnees
Three Killed as Security Forces Rescue Students From Bandits in Kogi Community
Three people were killed in a bandit attack on Iluke Community in Kogi State, while security forces rescued students from an attempted abduction.
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…