24 h. ago Police Arrest 26 For Alleged Possession Of Fake Cash, Diesel Adulteration In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command announced on Friday that its operatives had arrested 26 men in connection with the alleged possession of counterfeit currency and the production and sale of adulterated diesel to unsuspecting motorists in Eti-Osa, Lekki, Lagos. Police stated that the arrests were made on November 27, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m. during […]

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49 h. ago ‘Army Will No Longer Tolerate Misconduct Triggering Violence’, Says Brigade Commander

The Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke OPWS, Brigadier Kingsley Uwa, has decried the increasing cases of insecurity in southern Taraba, assuring that security forces will henceforth be more decisive in responding to actions and misconduct that instigate crises. Brigadier Uwa warned that security forces will no longer tolerate actions capable […]

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2 d. ago Edo: Police launch manhunt for suspect in acid attack on girlfriend

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have launched a manhunt for one Timothy Gilbert, who allegedly attacked his girlfriend, Angela Ogah, 40, with a harmful substance suspected to be acid in Benin City.

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3 d. ago Viral Video Of Planned Attack On Ekiti Varsities AI Generated — Police

The Ekiti State Police Command has dismissed the claims that bandits were planning to attack some higher institutions in the state, saying the video was generated through Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Command, however, said adequate security operatives have been deployed across the state to protect lives and property, urging residents of the state to remain […]

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5 d. ago BREAKING: Tinubu In Emergency Security Meeting With Service Chiefs

President Bola Tinubu is currently in an emergency security meeting with Service Chiefs at the State House, Abuja, on Sunday evening. The high-level briefing, which is still ongoing as of press time, had in attendance the Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Air Staff, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department […]

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6 d. ago ‘We thought fleeing robbery gang leader was a Yahoo boy,’ suspects arrested by Oyo Amotekun say

A native doctor, Abdullahi (surname withheld), who was recently arrested by the operatives of the Oyo State Command of the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), codenamed Amotekun, in Ibadan, has denied being a member of a robbery gang, but admitted that the gang members kept looted items in his residence after their operation. He also […]

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7 d. ago ‘He covered my head and face with a head warmer, removed my dress and had his way with me’

A 17-year-old girl (names withheld) has narrated the horrendous experience she had in the hands of suspected cultists from 2021 till October this year before Ondo State Police Command saved her with the arrest of two of the suspects, Ojonla and Bernard (surnames withheld). The two suspects were arrested by the Command’s Anti-Cultism operatives on […]

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7 d. ago Army Chief charges troops to intensify operational efforts amid rising insecurity

Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has charged officers and soldiers of the 1 Division Nigerian Army, Kaduna, to read more Army Chief charges troops to intensify operational efforts amid rising insecurity

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8 d. ago Banditry: COAS visits Zamfara frontline, Osun police debunk attack

Read the latest on banditry in Nigeria as the Army Chief visits the Zamfara frontline and Osun police debunk a false attack alarm on Iwo-Osogbo road. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-coas-visits-zamfara-frontline-osun-police-debunk-attack/

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8 d. ago Renewed Attacks: COAS Charges Troops To Sustain Vigilance, Aggressive Posture

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) to sustain vigilance, avoid complacency, and maintain aggressive posture in ongoing operations against terrorists in the North-East. General Shaibu gave the charge during an operational assessment visit to Headquarters Joint Task Force North-East Operation HADIN KAI (JTF […]

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9 d. ago Army chief visits Borno, charges troops to sustain vigilance

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, visits Borno, charging troops of Operation HADIN KAI to maintain vigilance against terrorists. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-chief-visits-borno-charges-troops-to-sustain-vigilance/

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1 week ago COAS orders intensified operations to rescue abducted Kebbi schoolgirls

Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has ordered troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to ramp up efforts toward read more COAS orders intensified operations to rescue abducted Kebbi schoolgirls

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1 week ago Army Chief Orders Manhunt For Kidnappers Of Kebbi Schoolgirls

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation Fansan Yanma to effectively rescue the 25 students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, Kebbi State. The COAS gave the directive on Monday, 17 November 2025, during an operational tour to the […]

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1 week ago COAS Lands In Kebbi, Orders Troops To Intensify Rescue Of Abducted School Girls

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to intensify efforts in securing the release of students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, Danko/Wasagu LGA, Kebbi State. The directive was issued today, Monday 17 November 2025, during an operational tour to the […] The post COAS Lands In Kebbi, Orders Troops To Intensify Rescue Of Abducted School Girls appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Army Chief Visits Kebbi, Orders Troops To Intensify Rescue Of Abducted Schoolgirls

Gen. Shaibu charged them to conduct intelligence-driven operations and maintain relentless, day-and-night pursuit of the abductors. The post Army Chief Visits Kebbi, Orders Troops To Intensify Rescue Of Abducted Schoolgirls appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Matawalle Charges Troops ON Resilience In Fight Against Insecurity

The minister of state for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has urged troops of the Theatre Command Operation FANSAN YAMMA to remain resilient in their fight against insecurity in the North West region. Matawalle made the call during a courtesy visit to the Theatre Command Headquarters Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA over […]

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2 w. ago Kwara Police Dislodge Bandits From Hilltop Base, Neutralise 1, Recover AK49 Rifle, Others

The Kwara State Police Command has dislodged bandits operating from a hilltop in Adekanbi village along Ilorin-Jebba Road in Moro local government area of the state. The men of the command also neutralised one of the bandits who were said to have engaged the policemen in a fierce gun battle on Thursday. The spokesperson of […]

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2 w. ago ‘We’ll Proactively Tackle Security Threats’, Army Chief Assures

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has assured that the Nigerian Army will proactively tackle security threats and restore peace across the country. Lt.-Gen. Shaibu also pledged to address the challenge of accommodation in Army barracks across the country. The Army chief gave the assurance during his visit to the Enugu State […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan: Parliament grants lifetime immunity to president, Army chief

“This is the final nail in the coffin of an independent judiciary and a functioning democracy,” PTI spokesman Sayed Zulfiqar Bukhari told AFP.

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2 w. ago Naval Chief vows stronger internal security with new special operations command

Idi Abbas, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), has pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s internal security architecture through the newly established read more Naval Chief vows stronger internal security with new special operations command

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