Category: Security
CDS Vows to Capture Infamous Bandit Bello Turji Soon
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has assured Nigerians that the notorious bandit leader Bello Turji will soon be apprehended by the military. Speaking to reporters after the Security Chiefs’ meeting at Defence Headquarters in Abuja, General Musa emphasized that Turji’s days of terror are numbered. “We are going to get him,…
COAS Inaugurates Special Intervention Projects in Niger State
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has called on the people of Angbasa in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State to collaborate with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to ensure a secure environment conducive to socio-economic development. The COAS made this appeal during the commissioning of the Chief…
Details Emerge on Why NLC President Ajaero Was Arrested, Detained by DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has shed light on the reasons behind the recent arrest and detention of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero. According to sources within the agency, Ajaero was detained after failing to honour an official invitation extended to him by the DSS, which was related to a…
FG Bows to Pressure as DSS Releases NLC President from Detention
The Federal Government has yielded to pressure following the release of Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the National Labour Congress (NLC), from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Ajaero’s release came after mounting pleas, threats, and protests from the NLC, who condemned his detention as unjust and vowed to take further…
“We Will Give Them Necessary Support and Training to Engage Criminals Before the Arrival of Security Agents” — Radda
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has announced a new initiative aimed at empowering communities to defend themselves against bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal elements. The governor emphasized the importance of local involvement in safeguarding rural areas, particularly those far from the reach of immediate security forces. “We have come up with an initiative that…
Oyebanji Strengthens Regional Security Collaboration
Ekiti State Hosts Inaugural Meeting of Security Advisers from Neighboring States Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria – In a bid to bolster regional security, Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji convened a groundbreaking meeting on Thursday with special advisers on security from neighboring states, including Ondo, Kogi, Kwara, and Osun. The meeting, aimed at enhancing cooperation and safeguarding lives…
BREAKING: ‘Friend’ Reportedly Murders Christiannah Idowu, Buries Her in His Compound
Ogun State, Nigeria – Shocking details have emerged about the tragic murder of Christiannah Idowu, who was declared missing on August 19, 2024. Investigations have revealed that her alleged abductor, reportedly a close friend, may have brutally killed her and buried her in his family compound in Ikorodu, Lagos State. Christiannah’s disappearance first came to…
Military Chiefs Directed to Relocate to Sokoto Amid Intensified Efforts Against Banditry in North West
Sokoto, Nigeria — In a bold and strategic move to combat the escalating threat of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism in the North West region of Nigeria, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other senior military leaders to relocate to Sokoto. This directive comes…
NLC President Joseph Ajaero Set to Report to Police Over Allegations
Abuja, August 29, 2024 — The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joseph Ajaero, is scheduled to appear before the Nigeria Police Force today following allegations of financing terrorism and other related offenses. This development marks a significant moment in ongoing tensions between the labor union and authorities. Ajaero’s appearance at the police station…
Nigeria Seeks Japan’s Cooperation in Tackling Security Challenges in Africa
Tokyo, Japan, August 25, 2024 — Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for enhanced cooperation between Japan and Africa to address the continent’s escalating security challenges. Speaking at the Ministerial Meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), which took place from August 24th to 25th, 2024, in…