The Nigerian Army has said the explosion at a Bus stop opposite Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja is under control. According to military sources,the suicide bomber bearing about six mortar was stopped on top bridge linking Mogadishu and Guzape. The source said the suicide bomber was coming from the Nyanyan Mararaba axis coming into town before…
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested four suspected armed robbers in Jos North Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Maj. Samson Zhakom, the media officer of the operation, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Jos. He said that the troops also recovered arms and ammunition from the suspects. “As part of…
The Osun State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps) says it has apprehended six suspects for alleged house breaking and stealing. A statement by the state spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu, on Sunday said three of the suspects were involved in the theft of iron steel valued at over N4.5 million from a steel company in Ede. “The…
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), International Special Services, has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its unwavering commitment to securing borders and combating transnational crime. The praise is conveyed in a statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Asst. Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada. He stated that the recognition…
Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo says that the state loses over $1 billion in investments yearly due to cultism. The governor made the claim in a statement in Benin on the economic toll of cult-related violence. Okpebholo explained that cult groups not only destroy lives and property but also scare away investors and dampen tourism…
Senate has called on Federal Government to establish military base in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa to tackle resurgence of Boko Haram activities in the area and other North-East states. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Sen. Aminu Abbas (PDP-Adamawa) and co-sponsored by all the senators from the North-East geo-political zone during Wednesday’s plenary…
The Police Command in Enugu has rescued 28 kidnap victims and detained 10 suspects in Enugu State. The command also recovered firearms, ammunition, cash, vehicles, motorcycles and other exhibits in separate coordinated operations within the past 10 days. This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe on Tuesday in…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command says it is adopting sign language as a means of communication in intelligence gathering and dissemination. The FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu disclosed this at the closing ceremony of a five-day training programme on “Effective Communication in Sign Language” on Monday in Abuja. Odumosu said that…
No fewer than 30 people have been killed by armed bandits in Kebbi and Benue States. In Benue, 15 traders were killed by suspected herders in Ogwumogbo and Okpo’okpolo communities in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. In Kebbi, 15 farmers were killed while three others were injured during a bandits’ attack in…
No fewer than 15 traders have been killed by armed men suspected to be herders in Ogwumogbo and Okpo’okpolo communities in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. A local in a telephone conversation told our correspondent that the victims were returning from Oweto market in Agatu when suspected herdsmen suddenly came out from a…
