Experts Push Tougher Measures to End Child Recruitment
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Stakeholders have called for stronger legislative action, improved child protection systems, and greater investment in education and rehabilitation programmes to address the growing challenge of child recruitment in armed conflicts across Nigeria. The call was made during a policy dialogue on Strategies Against Child Recruitment in Armed Conflicts in Nigeria, organised by […]
Police Redeploy DIGs Nationwide, Launch “Handshake Patrol”
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olutunji Disu, has approved the deployment of Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones. This he said is part of a major restructuring aimed at improving security coordination and operational efficiency. IGP Disu who stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, during a conference […]
Reps Urge Tinubu to Step Up Action Against Bandits, Kidnappers
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently implement a stronger and more coordinated security strategy to address rising cases of banditry, kidnappings, and attacks on vulnerable communities across Nigeria. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance during plenary on Tuesday, sponsored by […]
FCT Police Inaugurates Violent Crime Response Unit
By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command has inaugurated a new Voluntary Crime Response Unit (VCRU) as part of efforts to enhance security operations and improve response to violent crime across the Federal Capital Territory. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Sanusi, while inaugrating the unit on Monday said the initiative marks another step […]
IGP Disu Calls for West African Unity Against Transnational Crime
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has called for a unified West African approach to tackling rising transnational organised crime across the sub-region. He made the call on Monday, while presiding over the 11th Meeting of Heads of INTERPOL National Central Bureaus (NCBs) for West Africa in Abuja. The meeting brought […]
Defence Minister: Education Key to Defeating Terrorism
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to combating terrorism and violent extremism through expanded access to quality education, particularly in underserved communities across Nigeria. General Musa made the declaration during the commissioning of the Kaduna Christian Academy in Ungwan Sunday, Sabon Tasha, Chikun Local […]
Zulum Commends Military for Rescue of 360 Abductees
By Zainab Bakare Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has commended the Nigerian military, particularly troops of Operation HADIN KAI, for the successful rescue of 360 abductees from the Mandara Mountains, a known terrorist stronghold in southern Borno State. The governor praised the operation as a major breakthrough in the ongoing fight against insurgency, describing it […]
Tinubu Pledges Rescue of All Kidnapping Victims Nationwide
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to combating insecurity and securing the release of all persons held captive across Nigeria, declaring that the country will not surrender to terrorists, bandits, or criminal elements. The President’s message was delivered on Sunday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George […]
FCT Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Tik-Tok Bandit Video
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner of Police of the FCT Police Command, Ahmed Sanusi, has dismissed a viral claim of a security incident at a school in the Federal Capital Territory and confirmed the arrest of three suspects linked to a TikTok video showing armed “bandit” activity and illegal possession of firearms. Speaking during a […]
Defence Minister Pledges Support for a Technology-Driven Nigerian Navy
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the Nigerian Navy with the resources, technology, and operational capabilities needed to build a modern and globally respected naval force. The Defence Minister made the pledge during the Nigerian Navy’s 70th Anniversary Ceremonial Sunset Dinner and […]