Category: Security

Stronger Civil-Military relations, key to tackle insecurity

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The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chief Tony Ojukwu SAN has tasked the Military to do more in improving Civil-Military Relations (CMR) as this will yield better result in addressing the present security challenges confronting the country.   Ojukwu gave this charge during a two-day training programme organized by the NHRC in Collaboration with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for Security Personnel in Maiduguri, Borno State. The training is one of the activities under the NHRC/UNHCR 2022 Project on Protection of Population of Concern…

We’re better trained to tackle insecurity’, says Nigerian Merchant Navy, seeks FG’s partnership

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As part of its contribution to address insecurity in Nigeria, the Nigerian Merchant Navy, during the weekend, sought collaboration with the Nigerian Army and other Security Agencies to stop insecurity, and increase the general revenue base of the Federal Government, FG. This was even as it stated it has over the years been thoroughly trained to tackle insecurity, stating that partnership with the Federal Government would create platforms to reduce the unemployment rate in the country. Agaba, who made this disclosure during a press briefing with Journalists, in Abuja, averred…

Insecurity: Gov Yahaya Bello shuts down Brothels, Shanties, bans wearing of facemasks In Public Places

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The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has ordered the immediate closure of all brothels harbouring criminals and also banned the wearing of facemasks in public places for proper identification in the state.   The Governor said his action was to curb criminal activities in the state and to ensure that Kogi remain the safest State in the country.   He gave the order on Tuesday in Lokoja during a meeting with all first and second-class traditional leaders including Local Government Council Chairmen from the 21 LGA in the state.  …

Internal Security: Does Nigerian Military Possess the Magic Wand? By Chidi Omeje

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Nigerian military’s current engagement in internal security operations (ISOs) does not only have robust precedence, it has become a national security imperative given the gravity and multiplicity of security challenges assailing the country from within.   However, deployment of military troops for sundry internal security purposes has also become so common place that it is now a reflex action for governments (Federal and States) and even citizens to summon and look up to soldiers to take care of any reported security infraction. Even more telling is the fact that owing…

Shake-up in Nigerian Army,as COAS redeploys Top Brass,appoints new GOCs,Others

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In an effort to reposition the Nigerian Army (NA) for operational efficiency and proficiency, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has approved the posting and appointment of some senior officers of the Nigerian Army to command, instructional and staff appointments across NA formations and units.   Those affected in the redeployment released on Thursday 28 July 2022, included some Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters,General Officers Commanding, Corps Commanders, Commandants of training institutions, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers, amongst others.   Some of the senior officers appointed…

Troop arrests Gun Runners,Kidnappers in Plateau State

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Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN have continued to sustain their operational tempo in their Area of Operation. Notably, on 24 July 2022 troops on clearance operation arrested Three (3) suspected gun runners at Shimakar village Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State namely; Mr Julius Simon (alias Bagga) – 37yrs, Mr Wolta Zambai – 45yrs and Mr Iliya Peter (alias Doubok) 27yrs. Suspects currently undergoing investigation. Similarly, on same day, troops arrested Two (2) kidnappers; Alhaji Musa Usman 27yrs and Adam Mohammed 25yrs at Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. suspects confessed…

FG to build World class Hospital for Military Personnel

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For men of the Nigerian Armed Forces, serving and retired, a world class hospital that would address the yearning gaps is in the offing as the Nigerian government unveil plans to have world class hospital for serving military personnel, veterans and their families. Dr Ibrahim Kana, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence gave this hint on Wednesday during a pre-event parley with media men in his office. The press briefing was part of the activities towards the ministry’s first Needs Assessment and Strategic Review Project Kick-off Workshop on Reforming Military Health…

2021 NPF RECRUITMENT EXERCISE:Successful candidates shortlisted, commence documentation July 23rd, 2022

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2021 NPF RECRUITMENT EXERCISE:Successful candidates shortlisted, commence documentation July 23rd, 2022 Niger State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public, most especially the successful candidates of Niger State who participated in the medical screening of the Year 2021 recruitment exercise that they are to check their recruitment status on the portal www.policerecruitment.gov.ng or alternatively visit the Police Command Headquarters, Minna to check for their names. Successful candidates are therefore advised to print out their Invitation Slip and report at the Police Training School (PTS), Minna on 23rd July,…

2021 RECRUITMENT EXERCISE: Successful Candidates To Check Application Status On Recruitment Portal, Print Invitation Slip ….. As Documentation Commences July 23, 2022

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The Federal Capital Territory(FCT) Police Command invites candidates from the Nation’s Capital who participated in the medical screening exercise of the 2021 recruitment exercise of Ten Thousand (10,000) Police Constables into the service of the Nigeria Police Force to check their recruitment status on the Force’ recruitment portal at, www.policerecruitment.gov.ng.   Successful candidates thereafter are advised to print out their Invitation Slip and proceed to the Police Training College/School indicated against their names. The training exercise for successful candidates commences on Monday, July 25th, 2022.   The FCT Commissioner of…