In a nation endowed with vast natural resources and a vibrant, resilient population, it is both tragic and inexcusable that security has emerged as the most paralysing threat to unity, prosperity, and everyday life in Nigeria. Over the past fortnight…
The Kogi State Police Command has urged traditional rulers and other key stakeholders to reinforce community policing efforts to curb crime and enhance security across the state. This appeal was made by the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Abubakar…
The Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Operation Amotekun, has been a game-changer in the South-West region of Nigeria. The security outfit to tackle the growing insecurity, kidnapping, and influx of unauthorised individuals from Northern Nigeria, Amotekun has achieved numerous successes…
By Umar Akilu Majeri Dutse A potential disaster was prevented in Dutse, Jigawa State capital, by firefighters and security personnel. The tanker, which was fully loaded with fuel, was attempting to unload at the Kashato filling station near the State…
Joint security personnel in Katsina State on Saturday foiled bandits’ attack on Ruwan-Doruwa village, Dutsin-ma Local Government Area of the state and neutralised seven suspected bandits. The Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Katsina, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, made the…
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reiterated the commitment of his administration’s priority to security for the needed peace for development. Mbah said this on Saturday in Enugu during the 82 Division West African Social Activities (WASA) which marks…
A joint security patrol team, including operatives of the Nigeria Police and members of the Sokoto State Community Guard have thwarted a kidnap operation on a commercial vehicle by gunmen suspected to be armed bandits. The incident was said to…
By Umar Akilu Majeri The Jigawa State Government has approved the sum of N6.5 billion for various projects, including security, pension, and electricity. The state council approved N413.2 million for the procurement of vehicles to strengthen the fight against crime…
A joint security operation within the Okigwe axis of Imo State is said to have dislodged a criminal hideout in Aku, Okigwe LGA, in a recent operation jointly carried out by various security agencies, including the police, the army, DSS,…
The Nigeria Sex Workers Association (NSWA) has appealed to authorities of law enforcement agencies to protect its members nationwide from harassment and abuse. NSWA made the appeal in a statement by its National Coordinator, Amaka Enemo, cited by the News…
