The Kebbi State Police Command says it has arrested 47 suspects and recovered arms, ammunition and rustled livestock in a series of operations across the state. Commissioner of Police, Mr Umar Hadejia, made the disclosure on Monday in Birnin Kebbi while briefing journalists on recent security breakthroughs. He said police operatives, working with the Nigerian…
The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar has called for the implementation of existing laws in the country by security agencies and other stakeholders to curb the proliferation of small arms. Abubakar made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during a consultative meeting on strengthening Nigeria implementation of the UN Programme of Action and International Tracing…
Nigeria’s federal government has invested approximately $801 million in military hardware from the United States since President Bola Tinubu took office, marking one of the country’s largest arms procurement drives in recent years, according to the Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI). IMPI Chairman Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju said in a policy briefing that the acquisitions,…
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticised Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip, stating that Germany will not yield to political pressure or be forced into automatic solidarity. Speaking in Berlin, Wadephul condemned the denial of essential supplies such as food and medicine to Gaza’s civilian population, calling it “completely unacceptable.” His remarks followed those…
The re-arraignment of Olugbenga Obadina, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Almond Projects Limited, on Monday, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) suffered a setback. Obadina is being prosecuted over his alleged involvement in the misappropriation of N33.2billion meant for the purchase of arms by retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, a former National Security…
The troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully cracked down on a notorious bandit camp in Taraba. This is contain in a statement by Capt. Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, and made available to newsmen in Jalingo on Monday. Oni said that the troops…
UK Defence Secretary, John Healey, stated that Israel’s security would not be weakened by the suspension of some arms exports, amidst a backlash from Tel Aviv and Jewish leaders. The British government suspended around 30 out of approximately 350 licences due to concerns they could be used in violation of international humanitarian law in the…
