Tag: Security Agencies

Okai hails DSS for proactive Intelligence on Kogi, Ondo threats …. Urges military, security agencies to act swiftly on credible intelligence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Political Activist and Public Affairs commentator, Comrade Usman Okai Austin, has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for its professionalism and vigilance in providing timely intelligence that continues to strengthen Nigeria’s internal security framework.   In a statement personally signed on Wednesday, Okai praised the DSS for its proactive intelligence gathering and collaboration with sister security agencies, describing the Service as “a key player in safeguarding lives and property across the country.”   He cited the Service’s recent alert to the Nigerian Army over an alleged plan by members…

Armed Forces, Security Agencies to hold joint Route March Friday

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that personnel of the Armed Forces and other security agencies will on Friday, October 10, 2025, embark on a Route March Exercise in Abuja.   In a statement signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, the DHQ said the exercise will commence at 5:00 a.m. from the Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment football field to Mambilla Barracks, and return to the cantonment through Niger Barracks.   Gusau explained that the route march is a routine physical fitness activity aimed at promoting synergy, teamwork,…

Joint Security Briefing: NOA highlights key achievements of Security agencies in August

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Monday, September 8, 2025, hosted the second edition of the Monthly Joint Security Press Briefing (JSPB) at its headquarters in Abuja, where security, intelligence, and regulatory agencies presented major operational successes recorded across the country in August. Speaking at the briefing, the Director General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu reaffirmed the government’s commitment to curbing insecurity while strengthening socio-economic stability. He commended the media for their partnership since the maiden edition, described journalists as “worthy allies in the task of securing the nation.” According…

Afenifere warns against Religious incitement in South-West, urges Security agencies to curb divisive rhetoric

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has raised concerns over rising attempts to incite religious tension in the South-West, warning individuals and groups to desist from making inflammatory statements capable of undermining the region’s long-standing peace and harmony. The group also called on security and intelligence agencies, particularly the Force Intelligence Department of the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Services (DSS), to monitor and address unguarded utterances that may threaten peaceful coexistence in the region. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its Ekiti State Chapter Chairman, Prince…

Gov Okpebholo vows to crush crime in Edo, assures full support for security agencies

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eradicating crime and making the state safer for residents. He assured that his government would collaborate with all security agencies to ensure a peaceful Edo.   Governor Okpebholo made this declaration when he received the new Commissioner of Police, Betty Enekpen Isokpen Otimenyin, at the Government House. He expressed confidence in her ability to lead the fight against crime, citing their long-standing acquaintance and her proven track record in law enforcement.   “We thank the CP for agreeing…

Tanker Explosion: Sen Babangida charges Security Agencies ,Road management Authorities to mitigate disaster

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By James Isaac, Abuja   Senator representing Jigawa North West in the Nigeria’s Senate, Sen.Babangida Hussain Uba on Wednesday urged the security agencies and road management authorities to be proactive in mitigating the impact of road disaster when it occurred   Moving the motion of urgent National importance on the floor of the Senate about the petrol tanker explosion that killed more than 100 people and left many others with various degrees of burns, Senator Babangida Hussain Uba said, the incident occured on the 15th October,2024 at the late evening,when…

Gov Dauda Lawal pays solidarity visit to NYSC over abduction of Corps Members

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Zamfara state Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal has expressed sympathy with NYSC over the kidnap of Prospective Corps members in his state some months ago. He shared his feelings during his visit to the Director General of NYSC, Brig Gen YD Ahmed at NYSC Headquarters Maitama-Abuja.   Governor Lawal who described the abduction of the young graduates as very unfortunate assured his host that his office was working in collaboration with security agencies to ensure that they get released unharmed.   He equally reiterated that his administration is working round the…

Speaker Abbas mulls review of laws governing security agencies to end rivalry, defeat insecurity

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Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has said that the parliament will review the extant laws governing security agencies in the country to streamline and end the rivalry amongst them.   The Speaker also said that adopting the measure will tremendously help in the fight against insecurity.   Abbas spoke through his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu who represented him at a retreat on “Promoting Cooperation and Collaboration for Effective Legislation and Oversight of the Security Sector in Nigeria”, organized by KONRAD and the National Institute for…

Speaker Abbas condemns killings in Zaria, other parts of Nigeria …charges security agencies to descend on killers

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has condemned in strong terms, the attack by suspected bandits on Anguwar Dankali community in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, during which four people were reportedly killed and five injured. The Speaker said “enough is enough” on the killings in Zaria and other parts of the country, charging security agencies to “descend on the killers.” The suspected bandits reportedly attacked the community, shooting nine people and abducting five others, who later escaped on the arrival of security…

We are working with Security agencies for safe return of abducted Corps Members in Zamfara – NYSC

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The National Youth Service Corps has confirmed its collaboration with security agencies in the country to secure the safe release of the eight Prospective Corps Members who were abducted in Zamfara State on their way to the Orientation Camp in Sokoto. The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed disclosed this today Thursday during an interactive session with members of the House of Representatives Committee on Youth, led by Honourable Martin Esin. He added that NYSC Management was making consultations with different stakeholders including Zamfara State Government, traditional rulers, clerics…