4 h. ago Troops smash gunrunning syndicates, arrest 35 suspects in Niger Delta 

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in a painstaking intelligence-led operation, said they have successfully smashed gunrunning syndicates noted for their notoriety in trafficking Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs) to criminals across the Niger Delta Region (NDR).  The operation led to the interception of two English pistols, four […] The post Troops smash gunrunning syndicates, arrest 35 suspects in Niger Delta  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO

Tribune Online Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Victor Isuku, said the police have the right to breakdown doors or enter through the ceiling to Police have right to enter through suspect’s ceiling for arrest — Deputy Force PRO Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Army Executes 261 Operations, Police Arrest 1,950 Criminals In August — NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed that Nigeria’s security and regulatory agencies conducted major nationwide operations in August, resulting in hundreds of arrests, large-scale drug seizures, asset recoveries, and multiple convictions. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed the figures at the monthly joint security briefing in Abuja on Monday, describing the results as […]

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13 h. ago Borno Attack: VP Shettima Consoles Families, Pledges Tougher Military Action

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Borno State over recent terrorist attack that claimed many lives in Darajamal community of Bama local government area. The Vice President reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the Armed Forces to review security operations, including the deployment of advanced military hardware […]

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17 h. ago BUA Group Condemns Attack On NSCDC Personnel In Okpella, Edo

BUA Group has condemned the tragic attack that occurred near its Okpella facility in Edo State, resulting in the deaths of eight Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) operatives and a civilian driver. The company expressed deep sadness over the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the fallen, the NSCDC, and […]

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32 h. ago Anambra Police Bust Counterfeit Soft Drinks Factory, Arrest Suspect

The Anambra State Police Command has uncovered an illicit factory manufacturing counterfeit soft drinks in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state. During an operation by police officers from the Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu, authorities discovered and dismantled a factory producing counterfeit beverages labeled as “Iyi Obeleagu Juice” and apprehended a suspect present […] The post Anambra Police Bust Counterfeit Soft Drinks Factory, Arrest Suspect appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Civil Society Demands State Of Emergency As Kidnappers Run Rampant In Edo

The Edo State Civil Society Coalition for Human Rights has urged the Federal Government to urgently declare a state of emergency on insecurity following a surge in violent attacks and abductions across the state. The call comes in the wake of the killing of eight operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) […] The post Civil Society Demands State Of Emergency As Kidnappers Run Rampant In Edo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Greenus Capital secures $23m debt funding to support Johnvents’ operations

Greenus Capital Limited has raised $23 million in debt financing for Johnvents Industries Limited, to support the agribusiness firm’s operations read more Greenus Capital secures $23m debt funding to support Johnvents’ operations

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56 h. ago Gunmen Attack BUA Factory In Edo, Kill Eight NSCDC Personnel

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Friday night reportedly killed eight operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) attached to the BUA Cement Factory in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. According to the Punch, a senior officer of the Edo NSCDC command, who confirmed the tragic incident on […] The post Gunmen Attack BUA Factory In Edo, Kill Eight NSCDC Personnel appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Benue Honours 76 Fallen Security Personnel With N5m Support To Their Families

No fewer than 76 security personnel lost their lives in Benue State over the past year while performing their duties, Governor Hyacinth Alia disclosed on Friday, in Makurdi. The victims included members of the Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the military, Benue State Civil Protection Guards, and the Operation Zenda joint security […] The post Benue Honours 76 Fallen Security Personnel With N5m Support To Their Families appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Three Children Rescued As Police Foil Child Trafficking Attempt In Nasarawa, Arrest 22

Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have thwarted an attempt to traffic three children in the Mararaba area of Karu Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of a 22-year-old female suspect. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Friday in Lafia, the state capital. According to […] The post Three Children Rescued As Police Foil Child Trafficking Attempt In Nasarawa, Arrest 22-Year-Old Suspect appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago DSS Files Terrorism Charges Against Ansaru Leaders Linked To Kuje Prison Break

The suspects were captured during a recent security operation The post DSS Files Terrorism Charges Against Ansaru Leaders Linked To Kuje Prison Break appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Niger Police Arrest Suspects For Transformer Vandalism, Motorcycle Theft

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended two suspected electricity transformer thieves in the Minna region of the state. The operatives also took into custody two suspected motorcycle thieves in Suleja Local Government Area. The transformer thieves, 21-year-old Idris Garba and 28-year-old Saifullahi Alkasim—both from Alagbado, Minna—were caught while attempting to dismantle a transformer. READ […] The post Niger Police Arrest Suspects For Transformer Vandalism, Motorcycle Theft appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Scores killed, 85 suspects arrested, 66 kidnapped victims rescued –DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), yesterday said soldiers fighting the counter insurgency war and other security operations across the country have  killed scores of terrorists, arrested 85 suspects and rescued 66 kidnap victims in the month of August. The DHQ, also said soldiers discovered and destroyed 97 illegal refining sites and over 488 equipment used for […] The post … Scores killed, 85 suspects arrested, 66 kidnapped victims rescued –DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Arrest 44 Suspects, Recover Ammunitions, Ransom In Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 44 suspected criminals for offences ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms in the last one month. The police, under the period under review also recovered exhibits such as mutilated human body, arms and ammunition, and N2.7m ransom money. Commissioner of Police in the state, […]

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4 d. ago Tinubu orders overhaul of security in Katsina, pledges support for state police, forest guard upgrade

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate and comprehensive review of security operations in Katsina State. The development followed the escalating bandit attacks recently reported in the state. He also affirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to deploying more advanced military hardware, including drones and surveillance gadgets to protect the citizens. According […] The post Tinubu orders overhaul of security in Katsina, pledges support for state police, forest guard upgrade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Okpebholo equips security agencies with motorbikes, reads riot act to criminals in Edo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that criminals will have no hiding place in Edo State under his administration. The Governor made the declaration while commissioning over 300 motorbikes for distribution across the state’s three senatorial districts to enhance security operations. The commissioning, which took place at the Government […] The post Okpebholo equips security agencies with motorbikes, reads riot act to criminals in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Shettima charges FRSC on indigenous solutions to secure Nigeria’s roads

Vice President Kashim Shettima has charged stakeholders, especially the Federal Roads Safety Commission FRSC and the private sector operatives, to read more Shettima charges FRSC on indigenous solutions to secure Nigeria’s roads

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5 d. ago Okpebholo equips security agencies with motorbikes, reads riot act to criminals in Edo 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that criminals will have no hiding place in Edo State under his administration. The Governor made the declaration while commissioning over 300 motorbikes for distribution across the State’s three senatorial districts to enhance security operations. The commissioning, which took place at the Government […] The post Okpebholo equips security agencies with motorbikes, reads riot act to criminals in Edo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Arrest Suspected Bandit, Recover 10 Stolen Cows In Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has apprehended a suspected bandit and recovered 10 stolen cows in Bachaka, Ngaski Local Government Area, as part of its ongoing campaign against violent crimes in the state. The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar. […] The post Police Arrest Suspected Bandit, Recover 10 Stolen Cows In Kebbi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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