By Obinna Unaeze The Police-led Joint Task Force (JTF) in Anambra has raided a suspected criminal camp in Agulu-Ezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area, killing one suspect. The operatives recovered suspected stolen items, including an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna (Reg. No. EKY 03 FF), an unregistered white Mazda Hilux, a motorcycle, andContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Drug-Free Arewa Movement (DFAM), has called on Northern leaders to join forces in combating the growing menace of illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse in the region. The Lead Convener of DFAM, Ibrahim Yusuf made the call in his Sallah message to commemorate the 2025 Eid-el-KabirContinue Reading
By Mohammad Tijjani The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, says the Nigerian Armed Forces has identified that Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) have very critical roles to play in command and leadership positions. Oluyede stated this at the graduation ceremony of the Warrant Officers AcademyContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has expressed optimism that the security situation in the country would improve in the next two years of President Bola Tinubu. Buratai stated this in an interview with newsmen at the sidelines of the 2025 VONContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has declared his support for the early voting bill introduced by the Senate for military and security personnel deployed during elections. Oluyede expressed the support of the army for the bill at a meeting with the Chairman, SenateContinue Reading
By Deborah Akpede The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has inaugurated 31 combat gunboats to strengthen waterway security in Nigeria. Egbetokun inaugurated the operational 31 state-of-the-art combat gunboats on Thursday at the Maritime Police Command, Lagos. The police boss described the initiative as a symbol of renewed commitment toContinue Reading
By Polycarp Auta The Federal Government has launched the Presidential Community Engagement Peace Initiative (PCEPI) to tackle insecurity in the North-Central region of the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative is the brainchild of Mrs Abiodun Essiet, the Senior Special Assistant to the President onContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigeria Safety and Peace Solidarity Movement (NSPSM), a civil society organisation, has accused Amnesty International (AI) of exaggerating Nigeria’s security situation in its recent report. Mr Andrew Kato, General Secretary of NSPSM, stated this while briefing newsmen on the report on Wednesday in Abuja. Kato saidContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has called on Nigerians to support the Federal Government’s policies and counter the propaganda of terrorists and bandits. Buratai made the call during his remarks at the 2025 Voice of Nigeria (VON) Forum on Tuesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye, says the nation’s security challenges are being tackled with huge successes in all fronts. Undiandeye stated this during the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) First and Second Quarters Operational Brief for Foreign Defence Advisers/Attachés 2025, on Wednesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
