Category: Security
Delta State Police Arrest Notorious Kidnapper Gang in Ughelli
Ughelli, Nigeria – In a significant breakthrough, the Delta State Police Command has apprehended a gang of kidnappers responsible for a series of abductions in the Ughelli area. The arrests come after intensive investigations into the kidnapping and subsequent murder of a man on May 17, 2024. The suspects, identified as Ismaila Umaru (28), Chede…
President Tinubu Unanimously Re-elected as ECOWAS Chairman, Calls for Regional Standby Force
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has been unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) during the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, held on Sunday in Abuja. In his address, President Tinubu emphasized the urgent need for establishing and sustaining a…
Lagos State Police Command Announces Major Breakthrough in Kidnapping Plot
Ikeja, Lagos – July 5, 2024 At a press briefing held on Friday, July 5, 2024, the Lagos State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Adegoke Fayoade, announced a significant victory against a notorious kidnapping gang in Lagos. The gang had been plotting to abduct several high-net-worth individuals in the city. Commissioner…
Ogun State Police Command Swift Action on Governor’s Directive: A Reassurance of Resident Safety
In a commendable display of efficiency and dedication, the Ogun State Police Command has successfully executed a daring rescue operation, resulting in the safe return of three Indian nationals and one Nigerian who were kidnapped on June 30 along the Ilisan axis of the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode-Benin Expressway. This resolute action, bolstered by the unwavering support…
Serious Assault on Police Officers: Suspects Arrested as CP Fayoade Orders Immediate Trial of Arresting Officers for Unprofessional Conduct
Lagos, Nigeria — The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Adegoke Fayoade, mni, has ordered the immediate commencement of an orderly room trial for the police officers involved in a viral video showing them assaulting a suspect who was resisting arrest. On July 2, 2024, officers from the Alausa Division of the Lagos State…
Israeli Generals seek truce with Hamas due to lack of ammunition – The New York Times
Israel’s military leadership wants a cease-fire with Hamas in case a bigger war breaks out in Lebanon, security officials say. It has also concluded that a truce would be the fastest way to free hostages. Israel’s top generals want to start a cease-fire in Gaza, even if it means Hamas stays in power for now….
Southeastern Governors to Meet President Tinubu on Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
Enugu, Nigeria — Governors from the southeastern region of Nigeria have announced plans to meet with President Bola Tinubu to discuss the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The decision was revealed by Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, who also serves as the chairman of the Southeastern…
TROOPS INTERCEPT TERRORISTS IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS, CAPTURE WEAPONS, AMMUNITION CACHE IN IMO, KWARA STATES
In a series of meticulously executed operations, troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter terrorism operations in Imo State have made substantial progress in the ongoing battle against terrorism and insurgency. The troops in collaboration with other security forces conducted successful raids on multiple hideouts of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its…
Breaking News: Nigeria Customs Intercepts Container of Arms and Ammunition from Turkey
In a significant security operation, the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a container filled with an arsenal of new weaponry and live bullets shipped from Turkey to Nigeria. The discovery, made in Rivers State, includes an estimated 844 pump-action rifles, Bazinet kits, and 112,500 pieces of live ammunition, with an estimated value of N4 billion….
Travellers Kidnapped, One Shot on Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway
A harrowing incident unfolded on Sunday evening along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway as gunmen abducted over 20 travellers and inflicted injuries, leaving one victim hospitalized. The attack occurred between the Sagamu Area Command and Ilisan township, marking another troubling escalation in highway insecurity. Wemmy Osude, Chairman of Ilisan Development Council, confirmed the distressing events to PUNCH…