Category: Security

Community Policing: FCT Police receives 20 Brand New Operational Vehicle from FCTA … As Minister reiterates confidence in security architecture, decries news of Insecurity threats

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Thursday 27th October,2022 played beneficiaries to 20 of the 60 Operational vehicles donated to 16 security outfits within the Federal Capital Territory.   The Minister of FCT ,Mohammed Musa Bello in his goodwill message just before the vehicles were test-driven and handed over to the FCT Commissioner of police CP Babaji Sunday, noted that the donation came with a three years paid servicing schedule and is one of the several measures by the current administration to ensure that the country is safer…

IGP assures residents of adequate security, insists no imminent threats in FCT * Rolls Out Emergency Numbers

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, in concert with other security agencies, to ensure the safety of all residents within the country. The IGP emphasized this while charging all Strategic Police Managers in charge of Commands and tactical formations within the country to beef up security in their respective jurisdictions, especially in the FCT. The IGP similarly directed that all emergency numbers across the country should be activated to full capacity for a 24/7 prompt response with combatant officers…

NAF investigating alledged accidental air strikes on Civilians …. as 2022 Air Operations Seminar begins in Uyo

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The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has stated that a committee of officers has been instituted to compile all allegations of accidental air strikes on civilians as well as review the circumstances leading to such strikes.     This, according to him, was with a view to proffering far-reaching measures that would mitigate future incidences of collateral damages on civilians during Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operations. Air Marshal Amao stated this today, 27 October 2022 at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Air Operations Seminar…

We”ll review US Security Advisory, strengthen structures for proactiveness – Police assures

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The Nigeria Police Force has reassured Nigerians and all other residents and visitors in the country that it will effectively review the United States of America Embassy in Abuja’s security advisory which was issued, widely circulated, and published by the media on October 23rd, 2022, indicating an elevated risk of terror attacks in the country, particularly in the capital city of Abuja.   Nigeria Police Force in a release signed by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi,Force Public Relations Officer said a review of the advisory became necessary due to the fact that…

US Security Advisory: DSS calls for calm

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The Department of State Services (DSS) while reacting to a security advisory issued by the US Embassy, Abuja which has gone viral,called on FCT residents and Nigerians large to remain calm as the service is working with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders to maintain peace and order in and beyond Abuja.   The service said it has received several enquiries relating to the security advisory issued by the US Embassy in Abuja, today, 23/10/22.   “The public may recall that the Service had variously issued similar warnings in the…

GOC 2 Division lauds Oyetola’s support for Security agencies in Osun

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The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 2 Division of Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Major General Aminu Shehu Chinade, on Tuesday, lauded Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola’s support to all strata of security formation in the Stat   He particularly extolled the Governor for his love and care for the officers and men of the Nigerian Army since he assumed offic   The military boss further commended Oyetola for running an all-inclusive and participatory government where the interest of the masses and security agents are always considered as priority Speaking during a…

2023 ELECTIONS: IGP trains Pilots, Aircraft Maintenance Officers,holds Colloquy with PMF Leadership, Squadron Commanders

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As part of the build up towards ensuring concrete security arrangements for the nation, particularly as the 2023 General Elections approach, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has approved the training of the first batch of Bell 412EP B1.3 Type-Training Course for Police Airwing Aircraft Maintenance Engineers comprised seventeen (17) officers, whose training is expected to improve the technical expertise of the Aircraft Maintenance Unit of the Police Airwing and prevent operational mishaps during aerial surveillance operations.   Similarly, the IGP has approved the training of more Pilots…

COAS donates solar powered Industrial Borehole to Rinze community

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The Chief of Army Staff(COAS), Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has donated solar powered industrial borehole equipped with 20 KVA Generator to Rinze Community in Akwanga West Development Area of Nasarawa State yesterday, 30 September 2022.   The COAS who was represented by the Chief of Administration (Army), Maj Gen OW Ali in his address stated that the Nigerian Army under his watch was fully aware of the high level of cooperation and goodwill it enjoyed from Nigerians in general and the good people of Nasarawa State in particular. The COAS…

NIGERIA @ 62: Minister Of Defence salutes Nigerians, hails military’s gallantry. … calls for intelligence to boost military campaigns

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The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) CFR has felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 62nd Independence Anniversary Celebration.   This message is contained in a statement to mark this year’s Celebration of Nationhood coming shortly after Nigeria’ impressive performance at the 77th Session of the United Natlons General Assembly, UNGA in Newyork, USA.   General Magashi whose birthday fall on October 1st of every year which is same date with the Nigeria’s Independence Anniversary Celebration today appealed to Nigerins to see the occasion…

Nigerian Army comes top, as Armed Forces inter-service sports competition ends in abuja

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The Nigerian Army (NA) has been declared overall winner of the just concluded 2022 Armed Forces Inter-Service Sports Competition (AFISSC), which ended at the Defence Headquarters Sports Complex, Mogadishu Military Cantonment, Abuja on Thursday, 22 September 2022. To emerged overall champion, the NA clinched first positions in cross country, taekwondo and volleyball in both male and female categories, while its male athletes came second in basket ball and football. The NA became champion with a haul of seven gold and two silver medals. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) were runners-up…