Category: Security

Nigerian military debunks allegations on Visa request for Invictus Games

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters has refuted recent allegations regarding the Nigerian military’s visa requests for the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada.   In a statement signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, the military clarified that it received an official invitation to participate in the global sporting event, which celebrates wounded and recovering service personnel. Nigeria’s contingent consisted of three officers, 21 athletes, and a physiotherapist, with the Invictus Games Foundation covering accommodation and feeding costs.   However, despite all necessary arrangements, only 14 members of the team…

Nigeria Customs seizes over 1,500 Arms, hands over to NCCSALW

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully handed over 1,599 assorted arms and 2,298 live cartridges to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW).   The arms, seized in 2018 from three containers at the Tin Can Island Port, were officially transferred to the NCCSALW on Thursday, 13 February 2025, at the Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’, Ikeja, Lagos. In his speech,Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, emphasized that the handover demonstrates the NCS’s unwavering commitment to securing the nation’s borders and ensuring public…

Military sustains onslaught ,neutralizes 248 Terrorists, recovers arms and logistics

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria have continued their relentless offensive against terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements, neutralizing 248 insurgents and arrested several others in the past week.   The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this during a media briefing held today at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. He stated that troops also rescued 137 kidnapped victims across different theatres of operation.   According to Major General Kangye, troops recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition, including 176 AK-47 rifles, 48 pump-action guns, 2,032 rounds…

Edo Security Corps Rescues Traditional Ruler, Moves to Strengthen Fight Against Crime

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Security Corps has successfully rescued the Onogie of Udo-Eguare community, His Royal Highness (HRH) Friday Ehizojie, brought relief to the community after four days of anxiety following his abduction. The traditional ruler was kidnapped on Monday, February 3, 2025, alongside two others. Commander of the Corps, Mr. Friday Ibadin, a retired Commissioner of Police, commended the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo for its unwavering support and for providing a conducive environment for security agencies to operate effectively. He reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to ensuring the safety of…

CDS reaffirms commitment to Joint Operations at JTF Commanders Conference

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa has reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces to strengthening joint operations across all theatres, as the three-day Joint Task Force (JTF) Commanders Conference concluded in Abuja.   In his closing remarks, the CDS commended participants for their dedication and insightful contributions, emphasized that the conference had provided a platform to evaluate operational challenges, enhance inter-agency collaboration, and adopt new strategies to tackle evolving security threats.   He highlighted the importance of the conference theme, “Enhancing Jointness Across all Theatres of Operation,”…

CDS engages Oil and Gas stakeholders in Port Harcourt, pledges commitment to achieving Presidential Oil Production Target

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has held a crucial meeting with key stakeholders in the oil and gas sector, aimed at addressing the challenges hindering the optimization of oil production in Nigeria. During the meeting, General Musa emphasized the critical role oil production plays in the socio-economic development of the country. He pointed to recent progress, highlighting Nigeria’s oil output of over 1.8 million barrels per day as evidence of significant strides made in boosting production. This achievement, according to General Musa, reflects the collective efforts…

PSC Orders Immediate Retirement of Senior Police Officers Above 60 Amid IGP Tenure Controversy

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The Police Service Commission (PSC) has directed the immediate retirement of all senior police officers who have exceeded 35 years in service or are above 60 years of age. This decision comes amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the tenure of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, who recently turned 60. PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday, noted that the decision was reached during the Commission’s first extraordinary meeting of the year. The meeting, presided over by the…

CDS calls for regional unity at Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has called for unity and collaboration among leaders of the Lake Chad region to foster development and security. He made this appeal while addressing the 5th Meeting of the Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum in Maiduguri on Monday.   General Musa commended the governors for their support of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in tackling security challenges in the region. He described the meeting as timely and pledged the military’s continued commitment…

CP Niger Receives 343 newly passed-out Police Constables, charges them on Discipline, Professionalism

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, has received 343 newly passed-out Police Constables from the Police Training School, Minna, urged them to uphold professionalism, discipline, and integrity in their service.   Represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, DCP Aminu M. Garba, CP Danmamman welcomed the Constables at the State Police Headquarters, Minna, congratulated them on successfully completing their six-month training. Addressing the new officers, he emphasized the importance of discipline and professionalism, warned them against any form of misconduct. He reiterated the Nigeria…

Troops Intercept Arms Cache in Zamfara, Intensify Search for Fugitive Terrorist Turji

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of 1 Brigade under the Joint Task Force Operation Fasan Yamma, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have intercepted a large cache of arms in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, Zamfara State.   The operation, conducted on January 27, 2025, was based on credible intelligence about suspected arms dealers linked to networks in the Niger Republic. Acting swiftly, the troops launched a covert mission to intercept the suspects along the Kaura Namoda-Zurmi road.   During the operation, the suspects attempted to escape by diverting…