“Niger, Others’ Exit From ECOWAS Affecting Counter-Insurgency War” – Air chief
According to Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff, Nigeria's military is now facing a much greater security burden as a result of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali's recent exit from the Economic Community of West African States. Speaking at the first-quarter meeting with branch chiefs, air officers commanding, and commanders on Wednesday in Abuja, Abubakar noted that the...
Gunmen Snatch Guns From Policemen In Abia
Gunmen reportedly stole two guns from police officers conducting a stop-and-search operation in Aba, Abia State's commercial nerve center. The incident occurred on Wednesday night along Faulks road near Osusu junction in Aba North local government area, according to reports. According to The Nation, while some reports claim the gunmen arrived in a Hilux SUV, others claim they arrived in a...
We Can’t Allow Anyone Truncate Democracy, CDS Irabor Warns Troublemakers
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, declared yesterday that elections will hold in every part of Nigeria and that the Armed Forces, the Police and other security agencies were ready to defend democracy at all costs. Acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, quoted the CDS as urging Nigerians to discountenance any threat that elections would...
Terrorists, Bandits Panic As FG Receives Final Batch Of Super Tucano Fighter Jets
The Federal Government says it has taken delivery of the final batch of the 12 A-29 Super Tucano fighter jets expected from the United States. This is as it is expected that bandits and terrorists across the country especially in the North East will start running for their dear lives. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, disclosed this on...
I Used To Advise Government On Security Issues But I Don’t Make Noise — Babangida
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, Former military President has disclosed that he used to advise the government on the security challenges facing the country but he does not make noise about it. He made this known in an interview with the BBC Hausa on Sunday. He said it has become necessary for citizens and government to synergize and work together to achieve results. On...
Media Promoting Banditry, Secessionism, DSS Alleges
The Department of State Services (DSS) has accused media organisations of promoting the activities of terrorists and secessionists in the country. This is even as Ekwulobia town in Orumba South local council area of Anambra State was thrown into serious tension yesterday, following the alleged killing of operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) by unknown gunmen. Spokesperson of DSS,...
Multiple Terrorists Killed In Borno Following NAF Airstrikes
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced a significant operational success after airstrikes conducted by its operatives under Operation Hadin Kai killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists and destroyed their stronghold in Borno State. The precision air mission took place in the early hours of Friday, targeting fleeing insurgents in Bita, a known Boko Haram enclave in the North-East region. In...
Only Justice Can End Insecurity, Says Sir Udensi
Interpol Systems Expert and Prime Security Consultant in the Country Sir Chikwe Udensi has said insecurity is a by-product of injustice, insisting that only justice and fair treatment to all can bring to end insecurity in Nigeria. While insisting that injustice and peace do not co-habit, Sir Udensi in a chat with ABN TV on Thursday added that there is...
Fayoade Assumes Duty As Lagos Police Commissioner
The new Commissioner of Police deployed to Lagos State Police Command, Adegoke Fayoade, has assumed duty. A statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Thursday. The PUNCH reports that Fayoade is taking over from Idowu Owohunwa, who was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police and redeployed to the AIG...
Bandits Kill 37 In Sokoto Community For Not Paying Security Levy
No fewer than 37 locals were killed by bandits in communities around Tangaza, Sokoto State for allegedly not paying security levies they imposed on the communities. The communities affected are Rakkah, Rakkah Dutse, Gwadabawa Kwari among others. The police were yet to react to the incident but a survivor in one of the communities told journalists on phone that over 27...
