Category: Security

Niger Police Command to conduct Shooting Range Exercise on December 5 ….. Urges Residents to stay calm ,not panic over sporadic gunfire sounds

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has announced plans to carry out a shooting range exercise on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at a designated site behind the Nigeria Air Force Base in Maikunkele, Minna. The exercise is scheduled to take place between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM.   In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, SP W. A. Abiodun, the command advised residents, sister security agencies, and other stakeholders in the area not to panic upon hearing sporadic gunshots during the exercise.   The Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu…

JUST IN: Senate confirms Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Olufemi Oluyede, a Lieutenant General, as the substantive chief of army staff.   The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced Oluyede’s confirmation after he was cleared by the senators through voice votes during the plenary on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.   The upper chamber approved the appointment after considering the report of its Committee on Army, presented by its Chairman, Abdulaziz Yar’adua.   Yar’adua said the committee was impressed with the high level of understanding, achievements and excellence stated in the credential of the…

Operation Fansan Yamma Troops neutralise scores of Terrorists in Zamfara

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, successfully conducted a fighting patrol in response to a distress call from the residents and vigilantes of Yar Galadima village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.   The development occurred in the early hours of 1 December 2024 when the troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Hanutara were alerted at about 5am that terrorists were attacking the village. The troops responded promptly to provide assistance and restore peace to the affected area.   During the patrol, the…

Edo State Security Corps sets for profiling and documentation of members – Coordinator

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Coordinator of Edo State Security Corps (ESSC), retired Commissioner of Police Friday Ibadin has urged personnel of the defunct Edo State Security Network now ESSC to make themselves available for profiling.   Ibadin stated this in Benin City in a chat with journalists where he said the Governor Okpebholo led administration is striving towards a safer Edo State.   Noting that the governor want Edo State to be safe, because according to him without a safe society there can’t be development, adding that Security and development work side by…

ACC John Onoja Attah named Nigeria’s Most Outstanding Security Officer of 2024

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Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Onoja Attah of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been recognized as Nigeria’s Most Outstanding Security Officer of the Year at the 2024 Security and Emergency Management Awards (SAEMA). The award ceremony, held at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, was attended by top government officials, security experts, and dignitaries. Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwarbin Musa, presented the award to ACC Onoja in acknowledgment of his exceptional efforts in tackling illegal mining activities and safeguarding national resources.   Impactful…

Gov Okpebholo’s timely intervention halts cult war in Benin City

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo’s decisive action in galvanising security agencies to halt cult-related killings in Edo State, have paid off, as normalcy has now returned to Benin City, the State capital.   The Governor had on assumption of office on November 12, 2024, inherited a terrible security situation in the State, as cult clashes leading to bloodbaths were ubiquitous .   Governor Okpebholo in his inaugural speech, had promised that his administration would deal with kidnapping and other violent crimes, including cult-related killings which had for long tainted…

No place for cultism, other crimes in Edo State – Gov Okpebholo declares

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday night, ordered heads of various security agencies in the State to make the State unsafe for criminals elements.   The Governor gave the charge while briefing newsmen at the end of an inaugural security meeting, held behind closed doors in Government House, Benin City, Edo State.   Governor Okpebholo said his administration placed a priority on security and revealed that his government is doing everything to ensure that the State is safe for every resident.   He noted that the issue of…

Tinubu, Shettima, others attend, as late COAS Lagbaja buried in Abuja amid tears, tribute

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The late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja has been laid to rest in Abuja, amid tears and tributes, ending an illustrious military career that spanned decades.   The internment took place at the National Cemetery in the nation’s capital marking an end to two days of funeral rites that began in Lagos earlier in the week.   Lagbaja’s casket, draped in Nigeria’s green and white colours, arrived at the cemetery around 3 pm in a white funeral wagon after a funeral service at the National Christian Centre…

US AFRICOM Commander visits CDS applauds Nigeria’s approach on tackling insecurity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commander of the United states Africa Command, General Michael Langley has paid a visit to the Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa at the Defence Headquaters, Abuja.   General Langley commended the approach of Nigeria in fighting insecurity in the country and its strategic leadership in the sub region. He also Cogratulate the CDS for his appointment as the Chiarman of the Committee of ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence staff.   In his response the CDS thanked the AFRICOM Commander for finding time to visit Nigeria and assured him…

Over 70 ISWAP Militants killed in Strategic Airstrikes on Camps in Borno

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The Nigerian Air Component from Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) conducted strategic airstrikes against ISWAP camps in southern Lake Chad, resulting in significant militant casualties. Zagazola Makama reports that the targeted strikes on November 6 focused on camps led by notorious ISWAP commander Usman Russia, specifically hitting locations at Kwallaram and Arainna Ciki islands near Jibilarram in Marte Local Government Area. Impeccable sources who relayed the ground assessment report that the attack was highly successful, confirming that over 70 ISWAP fighters were neutralized at the Kwallaram camp. He noted that while…