Category: Security

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…

Troops Neutralize Over 70 Terrorists, Including Key Commanders, in North East Clearance Operation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have achieved a significant breakthrough in the ongoing fight against terrorism in the North East, eliminating over 70 terrorists, including three high-profile commanders, during a clearance operation in the infamous Timbuktu Triangle.   The operation, which commenced on 16 January 2025, is a coordinated three-pronged assault aimed at dismantling the terrorist enclave. Among the neutralized commanders are Talha, the Terrorist Special Forces Commander; Mallam Umar, the Terrorist Operations Commander; and Abu Yazeed, the Terrorist Brigade Commander.   Despite facing fierce resistance, including the use of…

JUST IN: Military Neutralizes Key Terrorist Leaders, arrests 224 Suspects, rescues hostages

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria have intensified counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations nationwide, targeting not only terrorist groups but also their networks of collaborators and informants.   In a significant breakthrough in the North Central region, troops neutralized a notorious terrorist commander and arms dealer, Abu Mosaje, in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Additionally, a wanted kidnap kingpin, Babangida Gora Usman, was apprehended in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.   In another operation, troops arrested a notorious gunrunner, Timothy Yusuf, and his son, Timothy Obadiah, in…

Troops Neutralize 7 Turji Commanders, 24 Bandits in Week-Long Northwest Offensive

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By Fatima Abubakar   In a major victory against banditry in the Northwest, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralized 24 bandits, including seven top commanders of the notorious Bello Turji gang, during a week-long operation targeting bandit hideouts.   The operation, carried out by Special Forces of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Brigade and the Nigerian Navy Special Boat Services, took place in Gebe village, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, on January 22, 2025. It also extended to Shinkafi and Isa LGAs, areas known for high levels of…