Bandits have killed five people and abducted 100 people in Zamfara and Katsina State. The bandits hit back again, killing five people and abducting more than 50 people in a series of attacks across Zamfara State. News gathered that since the visit of the Chief of Army Staff last week, no fewer than ten Communities…
The Police Command in Plateau has foiled a kidnap attempt and arrested four suspects at Little Rayfield Community in Jos South Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Mr Alfred Alabo, the Police Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Jos. Alabo, who said that…
The Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos of the Nigerian Navy has deactivated four illegal refining sites in Warri South-West Local Government in Delta. Navy Capt. Ikenna Okoloagu, the Commanding Officer of the FOB, Escravos disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Warri. Okoloagu said that the illegal refining sites were deactivated on Wednesday at Obodo…
The management of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM) has confirmed the abduction of three students by unknown armed men on Tuesday night. The university made the disclosure in a circular signed by the Registrar, Dr John David and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Makurdi. David said that…
The North-West Youths for Peace and Development (NWYPD), a non-governmental organisation, has called for the suppprt of the people in the region for the military in its renewed onslaught against Bello Turji and other terrorists in the region. The Coordinator of the group, Salihu Bello, made the call while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja….
Mr Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has commended the Commissioner of Police in Osun, Mohammed Abba, for ensuring a peaceful and secured environment during the state local government election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the election was held on Saturday in the state. In a statement by CSP Yemisi Opalola,…
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar, says the recent withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali from ECOWAS has placed more burden on the Nigerian military. Abubakar said this at the opening of the First Quarter Meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding and Commanders on Wednesday in Abuja. He said…
Maj.-Gen Abubakar Haruna, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division, Nigerian Army, has called on communities in the north eastern part of the country to build resilience against insurgency. Haruna gave the charge in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri on Wednesday. He underscored the role of community self-defence in…
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Haruna, says sustained military operations have improved security in the north eastern part of the country. He said this had led to return of economic activities and public gatherings in the region. Haruna said this in an interview with the News Agency…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has concluded plans to establish a Central Command and Control Centre for the deployment of technology to improve security in the territory. Mr Adamu Gwary, Director, Security Services Department, FCTA, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, while interacting with journalists of efforts to improve security in the territory. Gwary…
