CRIME
Military, Police Takes Counter Measure Over Benue Killings
After the killings in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State on Saturday in the communities of Yelwata and Daudu, the military on Sunday conducted air surveillance over Makurdi and the surrounding area. One of our correspondents observed that the surveillance aircraft hovered over the capital city and neighbouring local government areas such as Guma and Gwer West since...
Iran Missile Strike Destroyed US Embassy’s Building
The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, said a nearby Iranian missile strike on Monday caused minor damage to an embassy building in Tel Aviv, but no US personnel were hurt. Iran unleashed a barrage of missiles on Israeli cities early Monday, after Israel struck military targets deep inside Iran, with both sides threatening further devastation. AFP images showed gutted buildings...
Tinubu Assembles Committe To Restore Peace In Benue
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday set up a committee to help restore sustainable peace to Benue State following last Friday’s massacre in Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, which saw around 200 people killed. Members of the peace committee selected by the President include former Military Governor of Benue State, Gen Atom Kpera (retd.), Senator George...
Police Launch Night Patrols To Strengthen Security In Anambra
In a move to strengthen public safety and deter criminal activity, the Anambra State Police Command has launched intensified night patrols across the state. This development was disclosed in a statement issued Tuesday by the command’s public relations officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who said the initiative follows a directive from the commissioner of police, CP Ikioye Orutugu. According to the statement,...
Police: Bauchi Residents Cautioned Against Climbing Network Masts For Attention
The Bauchi State Police Command has warned the public, particularly young individuals, regarding a trend of climbing telecommunications masts. According to a press release issued on Tuesday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, this dangerous and careless behaviour has led to several incidents, prompting the Command to take action. The command said it had reported three significant cases...
We Are Ready To Eliminate Cultism In Anambra – CP
The Anambra State Police Command has affirmed its readiness to combat cultism and other criminal activities within the state. Commissioner of Police Mr. Ikioye Orutugu made this statement during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Awka. Describing cultism as an offshoot of religion, Orutugu explained that “anything involving initiation, whether in a church or shrine,...
Benue Residents Urge Accountability, Stronger Security Amid Rising Killings
Citizens of Benue State have called for urgent and concrete action to end the ongoing wave of violence that has ravaged their communities. The appeal came during a News Central Town Hall held in Makurdi, which brought together traditional rulers, security personnel, civil society groups, survivors, and community leaders to confront the deepening crisis. The event served as a critical...
FG Launch New Inter-agency National Counter-terrorism Strategy 2025
In its determination to confront emerging security challenges, particularly terrorism, kidnapping and cyberspace related frauds, National Security Adviser, NSA, has announced plans to strengthen inter-agency coordination and deepen community engagement as key pillars of the revised National Counter-Terrorism Strategy 2025. National Coordinator of National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Major General Adamu Laka, while making this known at the final validation for the...
COAS Promises Better Welfarism For Soldiers
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has said the various challenhes facing soldiers would be addressed squarely. He said with the support of the President Bola Tinubu’s led Federal Government concerted efforts are on to make life better for the soldiers and their families. Oluyede stated this while answering questions from newsmen on Wednesday at the end of...
Kwara Govt. Cautions Against Exaggerating Security Reports
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has cautioned the people against exaggerating security reports about the state, warning that it could affect Investments and developments. He said this on Monday when he held a meeting with Ifelodun stakeholders, detailing his efforts to scale up infrastructure development and keep the people safe for shared prosperity. He thanked the stakeholders for the visit, urging...
