Tag: Insecurities

Joint Forces Rescue Kidnap Victim, Neutralise Three Suspected Kidnappers in Edo

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Joint Forces Rescue Kidnap Victim, Neutralise Three Suspected Kidnappers in Edo

Joint Forces including troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued a kidnap victim and neutralised three suspected kidnappers during an operation in Sasaro Forest, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. Security sources told newsmen that the operation was conducted at about 2:00 a.m. on Oct. 11, following a tip-off, by troops of 195 Battalion…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Plateau Gov. appoints retired Maj.-Gen. Isandu as security adviser

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Plateau Gov. appoints retired Maj.-Gen. Isandu as security adviser

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has appointed retired Maj.-Gen. Bala A. Isandu as Special Adviser on Security as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s security architecture. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced by the Plateau State Government on Wednesday. Before his appointment, Isandu served as Senior Special Assistant on Intelligence to the…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Air Interdiction Operation Neutralises Terrorists in Kaduna – Military Source

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Air Interdiction Operation Neutralises Terrorists in Kaduna – Military Source

Troops conducting air support operations under Operation FANSAN YANMA have reportedly neutralised several suspected terrorists following a precision strike on a hideout in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was executed on June 22 at about 5:10 p.m. after credible intelligence indicated terrorist movement within Kidandan axis…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Police Arrest 25 Foreign Nationals For Illegal Entry in Lagos

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Police Arrest 25 Foreign Nationals For Illegal Entry in Lagos

The Police in Lagos State have arrested 25 foreign nationals suspected of entering Nigeria illegally following a report of alleged kidnapping in Ikorodu area of the state. Source disclosed that the suspects, comprising 19 nationals of Chad and six Cameroonians, were apprehended on June 16 by operatives of the Tactical Creek Sweeper Squad based in…

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Police and Interior Affairs

Digital Goldmine or Dangerous Loophole? How the Mining Cadastre Office’s Reform May Be Fueling Nigeria’s Security Crisis

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Digital Goldmine or Dangerous Loophole? How the Mining Cadastre Office’s Reform May Be Fueling Nigeria’s Security Crisis

In a development that has drawn both praise and concern, the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) is under intense scrutiny following revelations that its recent digital reforms—while boosting revenue—may be entangled in the country’s growing security crisis. The MCO, led by Director-General Engr. Obadiah Simon-Nkom, recently announced it generated over ₦10.9 billion in the first…

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Mining and Mineral Resources

Insecurity: Security Agencies Have Failed, Hire Mercenaries – Rep Tells FG

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Insecurity: Security Agencies Have Failed, Hire Mercenaries – Rep Tells FG

A Member of the House of Representatives from Borno State, Ahmed Jaha, has called on the Federal Government to hire foreign mercenaries to combat insecurity ravaging the country. Jaha, representing the Chibok/Domboa/Gwoza federal constituency, made this known on Tuesday during the plenary session, stressing that the security agencies have failed Nigerians. The lawmaker was contributing…

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News

Fulani Leaders To Halt Sales of Livestocks Across Nigeria Over Insecurities

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Fulani Leaders To Halt Sales of Livestocks Across Nigeria Over Insecurities

Following what they described as challenges faced by pastoralists, Leaders of the Fulanis in Nigeria have issued a stern warning, threatening to stop the sales of livestock nationwide if their concerns are not addressed. This was central in a Communique issued at the end of the Fulbe National Security Summit, organised by the Miyetti Allah…

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Trade and Commerce

Senate Summon Security Chiefs Over Worsening Insecurity In Nigeria

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Senate Summon Security Chiefs Over Worsening Insecurity In Nigeria

The Senate has summoned security chiefs for a meeting, following the escalating insecurity in the country, with a specific date to be decided later. Rising from a closed-door meeting that lasted over three hours, the senate condemned the increasing incidents of kidnappings, banditry and the outright murder of innocent citizens by criminals. Senate Leader, Michael…

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Legislation and Legislature

Retired Generals Insist Insecurity Can End In Six Months If Tinubu Desires

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Retired Generals Insist Insecurity Can End In Six Months If Tinubu Desires

. Says no President has been decisive with military . Want definitive order to security chiefs . Insists current strategies weak, already known to terrorists, bandits Some retired generals of the Nigerian military have bared their minds on the unending menace and what needs be done to tackle the menace. The retired Generals and their…

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