Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has praised residents of Duguri Gwana in Alkaleri Local Government Area for their resilience after a series of bandit attacks within two weeks. The governor spoke on Tuesday during a sympathy visit to the community, which suffered four separate attacks in a fortnight. “The government commends the bravery and…
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned from office. Egbetokun, whose tenure was extended by one year in 2025 by President Bola Tinubu, tendered his resignation letter on Tuesday, citing personal family reasons. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development upon enquiries from journalists. “A statement will be issued later in the…
A security expert, Mr Seyi Babaeko, has welcomed the appointment of Mr Olatunji Disu as the new Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, describing it as a strategic move with the potential to modernize and reform the Nigeria Police Force. Babaeko, Managing Director and CEO of Absolute Security and Advance Protocol Ltd, shared his views in an…
The Indian Army’s General Officer Commanding (GOC), 31 Armoured Division, Maj.-Gen. Mandeep Singh, said any army must be technologically enabled and self-reliant. He made the remarks during a high-intensity integrated manoeuvre exercise at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. Singh explained that modern battlefields were increasingly complex, requiring agile, networked forces capable of operating…
No fewer than four traders have been feared killed on Monday when gunmen ambushed a group of six shoe sellers travelling from Gangare, Jos North to Pankshin LGA for business transaction. News gathered that the victims were attacked by the gunmen before reaching Mangu Hale in Mangu LGA. The killing of the traders raised tensions…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo, has reaffirmed his administration’s strategic partnership with the Nigerian Army in the ongoing fight against kidnapping and other criminal activities across the state. Okpebholo made this known on Wednesday when he received the Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport, Maj.-Gen. Nansak Danjuma Shagaya, alongside other senior…
The Police Command in Kano State on Wednesday advised the residents to be vigilant and security-conscious during and after the Ramadan fast. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Wednesday. Kiyawa extended greetings to the Muslims on the occasion of Ramadan, vowing to implement plausible…
The Yobe Government has tightened security across the state and relaxed the midnight curfew to enable Muslim residents to observe the Holy fasting month of Ramadan peacefully. The Security Adviser to Gov. Mai Mala Buni, Retired Brig.-Gen. Dahiru Abdussalam, disclosed this after the monthly security meeting on Wednesday in Damaturu. Abdussalam said the State Security…
The Sarkin Fulani of Kwara, Alhaji Abdullahi Mahmud has appealed to the Kwara Government to formally engage local Fulani youths as vigilantes and forest guards to help combat insecurity in the state. Mahmud stated this on Monday in Ilorin during a news conference organised on the sidelines of a meeting organised for Fulani people in…
The Police Command in Anambra has confirmed the killing of a man by his 21-year-old apprentice (name withheld) on Sunday at Fegge in Onitsha. Confirming the incident on Monday to newsmen, the command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspect has been arrested. Ikenga further confirmed recovery of a pestle believed to…
