Category: Security
Kano Information Commissioner Orders Arrest of Journalist Over Critical Report
The Kano State Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has sparked widespread condemnation after allegedly orchestrating the arrest of Buhari Abba, editor of Kano Times, over a published article critical of his office. The arrest, which took place on February 24, 2025, followed the publication of an opinion piece titled “Dear Governor Yusuf, Beware of…
ISWAP Militants Overrun Military Base in Borno, Inflict Heavy Casualties
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has launched a devastating attack on a Nigerian military Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Wajiroko, Borno State, killing several soldiers and injuring senior officers including the Brigade Commander. According to military signals obtained by credible sources, the assault began around 10pm on Monday when terrorists stormed the base,…
White House Confirms Security Breach Involving Journalist Access to Military Discussions
The Trump administration has acknowledged a significant security lapse after Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, was inadvertently included in a private messaging group where senior officials were coordinating military operations against Houthi targets in Yemen. In a statement released by the National Security Council, spokesperson Brian Hughes confirmed the authenticity of the reported…
Kogi Prison Break: Five Inmates Recaptured as Nationwide Manhunt Continues
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the recapture of five out of twelve inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, following an early-morning security breach on Monday, March 24, 2024. How the Jailbreak Happened According to Abubakar Umar, NCoS Public Relations Officer, the inmates manipulated padlocks in a…
Three Lagos Policemen Detained for Extorting N150,000 From Traveller Over Binance App
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained three of its officers for allegedly extorting N150,000 from a 21-year-old traveller, Ramadan Adenola, during an unlawful stop-and-search operation under Otedola Bridge. The incident, which has drawn widespread condemnation, highlights ongoing concerns about police misconduct in Nigeria. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin…
Policeman Shoots Three in Cross River, One Dead
A police inspector, Effiong Bassey, shot three individuals in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, in the early hours of Sunday, resulting in the death of one victim and injuries to two others. The incident occurred at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Atakpa, Calabar, and has sparked concerns over the mental state and conduct…
Joint Security Team Rescues Abducted Priest in Anambra
In a successful operation, a Joint Security Team comprising the police, military, civil defence, and local vigilante groups from Ichida and Ihiala rescued Rev. Father Stephen Echezona in the early hours of Sunday, March 23, 2025. The priest, who was abducted by armed criminals, was found unharmed after a coordinated rescue effort. According to a…
Fire Guts Gas Pipeline in Rivers State Amid Emergency Rule, Raising Security Concerns
A fire outbreak has been reported along the Soku-Abua-Rumuji gas pipeline in Rivers State, marking the third such incident in the oil-rich region within a week. The latest fire comes amid heightened tensions following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a six-month emergency rule in the state, partly due to repeated attacks on oil infrastructure. The…
Police Deploy to Niger State Community Following Violent Clash Between Hausa and Gbagyi Groups
The Niger State Police Command has deployed officers to Chimbi village in Paikoro Local Government Area to restore order after a violent clash erupted between the Hausa and Gbagyi communities over a land dispute. The conflict, which began early Sunday morning, resulted in the burning of properties, though no lives were lost, according to the…
Israel’s Defence Minister Orders Seizure of More Gaza Territory, Ties Withdrawal to Hostage Release
Israel’s Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, has ordered the military to seize additional areas in the Gaza Strip, linking any potential withdrawal to the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. The announcement comes as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked, with Israel blaming the militant group for the failure to reach an…