8 h. ago Kwara: Police launches full scale operations on arms violence in Ilesha Baruba, banditry in Kemanji

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has launched full-scale operations to combat arms violence in Ilesha Baruba and banditry in Kemanji, both in Kwara North, following deadly incidents on April 21. Police spokesperson Ejire-Adetoun Adeyemi announced the measures in a statement released on April 22 in Ilorin. The statement read: “Gunmen launch […] The post Kwara: Police launches full scale operations on arms violence in Ilesha Baruba, banditry in Kemanji appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago New Terrorist Group ‘Mahmuda’ Not Operating In Kwara — Police

The Kwara State Police Command on Saturday described as unfounded the report that a new terror group, Mahmuda, was operating in the state. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, in a statement, described the publication claiming the operations of the terrorist group in Kwara State as misleading and inciting. “The Kwara State Police […]

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3 d. ago Abuja raid attack: 3 NDLEA officers sustain gunshot injuries, hospitalised

Three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have been hospitalised for gunshot injuries sustained after they came under attack from some armed men during a raid operation in Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Thursday night. The incident occurred when a team of NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence and […] The post Abuja raid attack: 3 NDLEA officers sustain gunshot injuries, hospitalised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago PICTORIAL: NDLEA Officers Attacked During Abuja Raid Operation, 3 Sustain Gunshot Injuries

Three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been hospitalised for gunshot injuries sustained after they came under attack from some armed men during a raid operation in Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja on Thursday night. The incident occurred when a team of NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence […]

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5 d. ago Boy who stood before Obi’s convoy demands N100m after release

A teenager, Alabi Quadri, who was freed on Thursday after being incarcerated for three months following his arraignment by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on allegations of armed robbery, has demanded N100m in compensation from the police. Quadri became an internet sensation after standing in front of the convoy of the 2023 Labour Read More

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5 d. ago IG unveils police intelligence school in Kwara, advocates modern policing

IThe Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has inaugurated the newly completed Nigeria Police Intelligence School in Share, Kwara State, marking a major milestone in the Nigeria Police Force’s efforts to enhance intelligence-led policing. According to a press statement made available to newsmen on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the inauguration Read More

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7 d. ago Nigeria Army Destroys Terrorists Hideouts, Neutralizes Two Suspects In Taraba

Troops of 6 brigade Nigeria Army/sector 3 operation whirl stroke have killed two suspected terrorists in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. It was gathered that some other criminal elements escaped with gunshot injuries in during the fierce battle with the security agents. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the Acting […] The post Nigeria Army Destroys Terrorists Hideouts, Neutralizes Two Suspects In Taraba appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Troops rescue 16 kidnapped passengers along Jos–Mangu Road in a night operation

Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have rescued 16 kidnapped passengers, including six children. read more Troops rescue 16 kidnapped passengers along Jos–Mangu Road in a night operation

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8 d. ago Portable Granted N1m Bail In Kwara Court Following Osupa’s Petition

Controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was charged by the Kwara State Police Command on Monday at an Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. Notably, Portable was arrested on Saturday by the Kwara State Police in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following a petition from fuji musician Saheed Osupa Akorede. As confirmed in a […] The post Portable Granted N1m Bail In Kwara Court Following Osupa’s Petition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Controversial Singer Portable Docked In Kwara Court, Gets N1m Bail

The Kwara State Police Command, on Monday, arraigned controversial singer, Badmus Habeeb Okikiola, popularly called Portable, before a Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State. LEADERSHIP reports that Portable was earlier on Saturday arrested by men of the Kwara State Police Command in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, following a petition written against him by a […]

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8 d. ago SSE Lab unveils Manufacturing Business Accelerator program for emerging African entrepreneurs

The Small-Scale Enterprise (SSE Lab), has launched the Manufacturing Business Accelerator (MBA) Program Cohort 2 to support aspiring and emerging read more SSE Lab unveils Manufacturing Business Accelerator program for emerging African entrepreneurs

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8 d. ago Police arrest Portable for alleged criminal defamation, threat to life

By Seyi Babalola Controversial musician, Habeb Okikiola Badmus, better known as Portable has been arrested by the Kwara State police for suspected criminal defamation and other related offences. The arrest was carried out in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday by command personnel acting on a plea by one Okunola Saheed, also known as ‘Osupa’. SP […] The post Police arrest Portable for alleged criminal defamation, threat to life appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Defamation Against Saheed Osupa

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, over a series of allegations brought against him by Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner was taken into custody on Saturday over claims bordering on criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination. […] The post Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Defamation Against Saheed Osupa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Portable arrested over defamation allegations by Fuji star Osupa

Controversial street-hop artist, Habeeb Okikilola Badmus, better known as Portable, has been arrested by operatives of the Kwara State Police Command following a petition filed by veteran fuji musician, Okunola Saheed, popularly called Osupa. According to a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the petition accused Portable of several serious offences including Read More

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9 d. ago Local Security Agents Nab Another Four Armed Travellers In Edo, Recover Firearms

Operatives of Edo State Security Network, have arrested four suspected armed travellers in Benin area of the State. In a statement on Saturday by Spokesman for the state’s Police Command, Moses Yamu, identified the suspects as Yusuf Abdulkarim, Mujaheed Garba, Shittu Idris, and Jamilu Habibu. Yamu noted that the arrested individuals were intercepted at Ikpoba […] The post Local Security Agents Nab Another Four Armed Travellers In Edo, Recover Firearms appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Troops nab 49 oil thieves, destroy 22 illegal refining sites

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Delta Safe, have in the last one week apprehended 49 perpetrators of oil theft and destroyed 22 illegal refining sites. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a weekly report of ongoing military operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria, on Friday Read More

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1 week ago Kwara CP promises to tackle criminals through community policing

The new Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Mr Adekimi Ojo, has vowed to lead a security-focused administration driven by professionalism, discipline, and collaboration with community stakeholders. Addressing journalists during his maiden press briefing in Ilorin on Thursday, Ojo said that the command under his leadership would encourage Community policing to tackle criminal activities in Read More

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1 week ago NPFL fines Shooting Stars ₦5m, bans fans after Ikorodu City attack

The board of the Nigeria Premier Football League has imposed a fine of N5 million on Shooting Stars Sports Club  over fans’ attack on the Ikorodu City entourage at the Lekan Salami stadium. On Sunday, players and officials of Ikorodu City needed the intervention of the Nigerian Army operatives before they could exit the stadium Read More

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2 w. ago Army arrests 43 oil thieves, destroys 14 illegal refineries in Niger Delta

The Nigerian Army, 6 Division said its operatives have arrested 43 suspected oil thieves and recovered 254,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region. The Army said a total of 14 illegal refineries were also destroyed, while 14 boats used for the illicit activity were destroyed. The Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Read More

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2 w. ago Soldiers kill three bandits, destroy over 70 camps in Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralised three bandits and destroyed criminal hideouts during a clearance operation in the Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation, which took place on Saturday as part of the ongoing Operation Lafiya Jamaa, was aimed at dismantling the Read More

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