2 h. ago Military Arrests 16 Officers For Indiscipline, Repeatedly Failing Promotional Exams, Breaching Other Regulations

The Military High Command on Saturday announced the arrest of 16 officers over alleged acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. According to Nigerian Tribune, the disclosure was made in a statement released to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the Director of Defence Information (DDI), Brigadier General Tukur Gusau. According to the statement, preliminary […] The post Military Arrests 16 Officers For Indiscipline, Repeatedly Failing Promotional Exams, Breaching Other Regulations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago 2 Years After, Police Arrest Suspect Over Kano Village Head’s Abduction

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Usman Lawan Baba, also known as “Yellow”, in connection with the 2023 kidnapping of the Village Head of Garun Babba, Alhaji Abdulmumini Mudi Zakari. Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday. He said the suspect was picked […]

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5 h. ago 16 Soldiers Arrested, Face Trial For Alleged Breach Of Service Regulations

No fewer than 16 military personnel have been arrested over allegations bordering on indiscipline and breach of service regulations. Acting Director, Defence Information Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement, said the arrest of the 16 offenders was a routine military exercise to maintain order and discipline. According to Gusau, investigations revealed that the arrested personnels’ […]

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6 h. ago Troops arrest 450 suspects, rescue 180 civilians in one month – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ),  said troops fighting the counter insurgency war and other security operations across the country arrested about 450 terrorists, bandits, extremists and other criminals in the month of September. The DHQ, also said that 39 terrorists surrendered to troops at various theater of  operations while 180 kidnapped victims were rescued during […] The post Troops arrest 450 suspects, rescue 180 civilians in one month – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Troops Arrest 450 Suspected Terrorists, Rescue 180 Hostages In September — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that troops on internal operations in September, arrested 450 suspected terrorists, bandits, extremists and other criminals and rescued 180 hostages. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, in a statement on Saturday, said troops also received 39 surrendered repentant terrorists and recovered stolen crude worth N112,175,220.00 during the […]

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10 h. ago Lassa Fever: 21 States, 106 LGAs Affected As Cases Hit 906 In Nigeria

Four states, Ondo, Edo, Taraba, and Bauchi, remain the epicentres of the outbreak, accounting for 67 per cent of all confirmed cases. The post Lassa Fever: 21 States, 106 LGAs Affected As Cases Hit 906 In Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago Police seal up hotel used by robbers as hideout, arrest 2, recover arms

By Christopher Oji   The Lagos State Police Command busted a Hotel used by armed robbers as their criminal hideout in Mushin area of the state. The Command has arrested two suspects, recovered arms ; ammunition , other criminal incriminating exhibits and sealed the hotel. Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer PPRO SP Abimbola Adebisi, […] The post Police seal up hotel used by robbers as hideout, arrest 2, recover arms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Taraba gets $268m from ECOWAS to boost agriculture, energy production

The Taraba State Government has received a total sum of $268.63 million (over ₦400 billion) investment from the ECOWAS Bank read more Taraba gets $268m from ECOWAS to boost agriculture, energy production

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19 h. ago Lagos Community Leader, Relatives File Suit Against IGP Over Intimidation

A Lagos community leader, Chief Busari Abatan Adeleye, alongside two members of his family, has instituted a N50 million fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the Commissioner of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID), Lagos Annex, Akanniyene Ezima, over alleged harassment, intimidation, and unlawful arrest. Chief Adeleye, who is […]

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21 h. ago Police arrest suspect supplying bread, custard, other items to kidnappers in Plateau

The Plateau State Police Command has disclosed the arrest of over 12 suspects involved in various crimes, including one Auwal read more Police arrest suspect supplying bread, custard, other items to kidnappers in Plateau

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22 h. ago Insurgency: Plan underway to deploy troops around Nigeria/Cameroon border town – Zulum

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, has revealed that plans are underway to deploy additional security personnel and establish a read more Insurgency: Plan underway to deploy troops around Nigeria/Cameroon border town – Zulum

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23 h. ago NCCSALW Commends 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, For Tackling Insecurity In Taraba

Major General Adamu gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the 6 Brigade Headquarters in Jalingo, the state capital. The post NCCSALW Commends 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, For Tackling Insecurity In Taraba appeared first on Channels Television.

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24 h. ago 2Face Denies London Arrest After Missing Show, Cites Medical Emergency

Renowned Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, has responded to reports of his arrest in London. Reports claim that 2Face was allegedly arrested in London on Thursday following a heated altercation with his wife, Natasha Osawaru. The report surfaced on Friday after he was absent from his scheduled London tour performance […] The post 2Face Denies London Arrest After Missing Show, Cites Medical Emergency appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Police Arrest 72 Suspects, Recover Firearms, Rustled Cattles In Adamawa

Adamawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of 72 suspects and recovery of firearms as well as rustled cattle across the state. Police listed the recovered 15 illicit firearms to include AK-47 rifles, locally made pistols and111 round of assorted live ammunition. Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Morris Dankwambo, who gave the […]

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30 h. ago Urhobo youth leader tackles Oborevwori over arrest of activist

Tribune Online Urhobo youth leader tackles Oborevwori over arrest of activist The President of the Youth Wing of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide, Comrade Efemena Umukoro, has Urhobo youth leader tackles Oborevwori over arrest of activist Tribune Online

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32 h. ago NDLEA Seizes 588kg Of Drugs, Destroys 6 Hectares Of Cannabis Farms In Adamawa

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has seized 588kg of drugs and destroyed six hectares of cannabis farms in Adamawa State. The agency’s Commander in the State, Barr Aliyu Abubakar, at media briefing in Yola, said the cannabis farm were damaged during separate raid at Mijilu village, Mubi- North local government area of the […]

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32 h. ago 2Baba dismisses London arrest rumour, explains absence from UK tour

Tribune Online 2Baba dismisses London arrest rumour, explains absence from UK tour Reacting in a video message, 2Baba clarified that his absence was due to a... 2Baba dismisses London arrest rumour, explains absence from UK tour Tribune Online

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35 h. ago Plateau Police Arrest Suspect For Supplying Bread To Kidnappers

Plateau State Police Command has arrested more than 12 suspects linked to various crimes, including kidnapping, in a major security operation. Among those apprehended was Auwal Mohammed, who was caught supplying bread and other items to kidnappers in the Mazah community of Jos North Local Government Area. Briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Jos […] The post Plateau Police Arrest Suspect For Supplying Bread To Kidnappers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Suspect Behind Trader, Family Extortion Scheme

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended Bernard Odinchefu, a 62-year-old man and alleged informant for a secessionist group, who is reportedly running a significant extortion network in parts of Ihiala Local Government Area. Reports indicate that the suspect is responsible for collecting illegal levies from traders in the Isseke and Orsumoghu communities, demanding ₦10,000 […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Suspect Behind Trader, Family Extortion Scheme appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Rotary Partners Govt, Police To Tackle Social Vices In Taraba

The Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) in Taraba State has engaged the state government and security agencies to tackle rising social vices, through education, advocacy and community engagements. The state coordinator RAGFP, Rotarian Zainab Gajiga, disclosed this while briefing the press after the National Community Violence Reduction programme held in Jalingo, the state capital. […]

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