By Bamanga Abdullahi Gombi The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposal to establish State Police is a welcome step that will help reduce insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking on Radio Nigeria Kaduna’s Hausa programme, “Hannu Da Yawa”, on Saturday, Senator Barau said the initiative is aimed at […]
By Hannah Akanta The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, says improving the welfare of police personnel and providing a conducive working environment are essential to effective policing and enhanced security across the country. He stated this during the inauguration of the newly built Taraba State Police Command Headquarters in Jalingo. The Inspector […]
By Shekara Anthony Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, have successfully rescued 360 abductees from a heavily fortified terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains of southern Borno State. The rescue operation, described as one of the most significant in recent times, involved Special Forces and troops of Sector One and […]
By Mala Abdulaziz The Borno State Police Command has arrested eight suspects during an anti-drug operation conducted in parts of Maiduguri as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse and related crimes across the state. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, says the operation was carried out […]
By Ya’u Waziri The Gombe State Police Command has organised a peace accord meeting with all political aspirants ahead of the party primaries in the state. The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, DCP Muhammad Mustapha, said the peace accord was organised to bring together all aspirants to sign an agreement […]
By Babangida Galleon Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has condemned the killing of twenty-nine people in coordinated attacks on Guyaku One community and surrounding areas in Gombi Local Government Area of the state. Governor Fintiri made the condemnation when he led government officials to Guyaku to personally assess the level of damage, […]
By Shekara Anthony The Defence Headquarters has inaugurated a General Court Martial to try thirty six serving military personnel over an alleged breach of national security. The personnel are accused of mutiny, with claims that they were involved in actions aimed at overthrowing the government. A statement by the Director Defence Information, Major General Samaila […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has described as unfortunate, the attack on residents of Mayo Ladde community in Hong Local Government Area, which resulted in the loss of lives. The Governor made the remark while condoling the Tol Huba, Barrister Alheri Bulus Nyako, and victims of the attack. […]
By Shekara Anthony The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, says Nigeria’s university system is critical to strengthening national defence and building long term strategic resilience. He made this known while delivering a convocation lecture at the combined convocation ceremony of Akwa Ibom State University, held at its main campus in Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin […]
By Yusuf Aliyu Lere In an effort to stem the rising cases of insecurity in Bauchi, the State Government has banned commercial motor cycle operations from eight o’clock in the evening to six in the morning. They are now to operate between six in the morning and eight o’clock in the evening effective […]