Category: Security

Military reiterates commitment to National Security,neutralizes 151Terrorists, arrests 456, nabs 45 Oil Thieves

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The Nigerian Military has again pledged its commitment to remain focused in its operations in support of national security interests. The military added that the priority of its operations focused on protection of the citizens from the senseless violence of terrorist and other violently extremist groups.   The Director Defence Media Operations, Major Gen. Edward Buba disclosed this at the weekly briefing on military operations activities at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday 15th September,2023.   “Our ongoing operations reflect the commitment of the military to end terrorism and…

GARKI MARKET FRACAS: DSS sets up in-house investigative team,pays medical bills of the injured persons

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The Department of State Security Service DSS has constituted an in-house investigative team on the an incident involving DSS Staff and some of members of the public at Garki Market FCT Abuja. While the inquiry on the fracas is ongoing, the Service has visited the two injured persons at the different hospitals where they are receiving treatment. It also committed to the payment of the medical bills and made required deposits in this regard. DSS made this known to the public in a release signed by Peter Afunanya,its Spokesperson on…

Navy disowns Advertisement for 2023/2024 Direct Short Service

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The Naval Headquarters has debunked an online advertisement on the enlistment exercise for Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) into the Nigerian Navy (NN) captioned “Nigerian Navy DSSC Recruitment 2023/2024 Application Form Portal/www.joinnigerianavy.com”. Nigerian Navy in a statement signed by its Director of Information ,Commodore AO Ayo-Vaughan said the promoters of the fraudlent advertisement advised interested applicants to visit: https://www.topnigerianjobs.com/nigeria-dssc-recruitment/ claimed that the Nigerian Navy DSSC Recruitment 2023 portal is currently opened for online application. “The criminals also stated that applicants will be intimated on the opening and closing dates for…

DSS to investigate Garki Market incident involving its staff

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The Department of State Services (DSS) said it has commence an investigation into an incident that occurred on Thursday 7th September 2023 between its staff and a mob at the Garki Market, Abuja. Peter Afunanya,the service Spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement. Giving account of the incident,the service stated that its FCT Command responded to an SOS from their field operatives who allegedly came under a mob attack in the said market. The Service assured the public that details of the inquiries will be communicated as soon as possible. The…

Nigerian Troops neutralize 814 terrorists, arrest 1,325 – DHQ

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The Defence Headquarters has said the Nigerian troops in the fight against Terrorism has recorded huge success in the last 3 months. The Military authority said 814 terrorists were killed by the troops while 1,326 criminal elements were also arrested across the various theatres of operations. DHQ also said Nigerian troops also denied oil thieves N4 billion worth of crude oil in South-South. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this during quarterly review of Joint Task Force operational activities and the ongoing military operations by the…

MNJTF neutralize Boko Haram Terrorist at Dugushewa Village …… Recovers firearms, ammunition

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The troops of Sector 3 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) deployed at Magumeri, Nigeria, conducted a proactive fighting patrol aimed at clearing the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in the region. This successful operation resulted in the neutralization of one Boko Haram terrorist, significant recovery of arms and ammunition, and a remarkable step towards ensuring peace and stability in the area. During the operation, the troops uncovered and engaged a group of Boko Haram terrorists at Dugushewa Village, relentlessly pursued them as they attempted to flee. The courageous efforts of…

DSS arrests Govt officials for diverting FG’s palliatives meant for Nigerians

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested some officials of Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency(NSEMA)over diversion of palliatives meant to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians. DSS disclosed this in a release signed by its Spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, in Abuja on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 The Department of State Services (DSS) said it undertook investigations after receiving reports from some State Governments relating to diversion or sale of palliatives meant for their citizens ,recovered some of the items as well as apprehended the suspects. DSS said…

DSS uncovers plot to stage violent protests in Nigeria

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has uncovered plans by some elements in parts of the country to stage violent protests in order to discredit the Federal Government and security agencies over sundry socio-economic matters. This was disclosed in release signed by Dr Peter Afunanya,Public Relations Officer,Department of State Services today in Abuja. DSS said;”Intelligence reports have indicated that the plotters include certain politicians who are desperately mobilising unsuspecting student leaders, ethnic based associations, youth and disgruntled groups for the planned action. Meanwhile, the Service has identified the ring leaders…

Nigerian Navy refutes claims by alleged Owner of Merchant Vessel Cecelia

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The Nigerian Navy (NN) and Operation DELTA SAFE (OPDS) has decribed claims by the owner of Merchant Vessel Cecelia as spurious and baseless allegations. The alleged owner of Merchant Vessel (MV) CECELIA recently claimed that their vessel was seized and burnt by the Nigerian Navy Nigerian Navy in a statement signed by Director of Information,Commodore AO Ayo-Vaughan said MV CECELIA has been a vessel of interest and was being tracked for allegations of oil theft. The vessel was arrested on 15 August 2023 with products suspected to be illegally refined…

Niger Ambush: We’ll avenge killing of our men – CDS vows

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The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, said Nigerian Military will avenge killing of its personnel who were ambushed at Zungeru-Tegina road in Niger. Daily Trust had reported how soldiers engaging terrorists were shot dead while an aircraft on rescue mission subsequently crashed. The military had last week disclosed that a total of 36 personnel of the military paid supreme price during the ambush which occurred on Zungeru-Tegina road and the crash in Chukuba area of Shiroro, all in Niger State. Speaking at Military Cemetery, Abuja, where 20 deceased…