Makinde inaugurates panel over Oyo school abduction
By Zainab Bakare Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has inaugurated an eight-member Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of students and teachers in Esinele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area. The commission will examine the circumstances surrounding the May 15, 2026 attack, identify any institutional or operational lapses that may have […]
NDC Study Proposes 60% Police Transfer to State Commands
By Oluwakemi Kindness A research paper by police participants of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 34 has proposed transferring about 60 per cent of existing police personnel to state police services as part of a framework for implementing state policing and strengthening internal security by 2035. The research, titled “State Police and Internal Security: […]
State Police Won’t Solve Nigeria’s Insecurity, CSOs Warn
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Civil society organisations have warned the Federal Government that state police alone will not solve Nigeria’s growing insecurity. They said the government must also address poverty, unemployment, corruption, weak institutions and political exclusion. The groups spoke during a webinar titled, “Insecurity and State Policing in Nigeria: The Way Forward,” organised by Corporate […]
Army Appoints GOCs for New Divisions
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding for newly established Nigerian Army divisions. The appointments follow President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the establishment of four additional divisions. According to a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, […]
Troops Kill 40 Bandits, Eight Commanders in Katsina Raid
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Security forces have killed more than 40 suspected bandits, including eight senior commanders, after repelling a large-scale attack on Guga community in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation involved local hunters, the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC) and troops of the Nigerian Army’s 17 Brigade. Security sources said […]
Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Taraba
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued two kidnapped victims during a security operation in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation followed credible intelligence on kidnapping activities around the Lande Jessi area. According to the army, armed criminals invaded Tashan […]
Troops Foil Terror Attack, Evacuate Students in Borno
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have foiled an attempted terrorist infiltration on a military base and safely evacuated 21 female students following intelligence about a planned attack in Borno State. According to operational reports released on Monday, troops also arrested a suspected cross-border kidnapper linked to a kidnapping syndicate operating between […]
NOA, NSCDC Unite To Deepen Security Awareness In Kwara
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have renewed their commitment to a stronger partnership aimed at improving security, promoting civic responsibility and closing the communication gap between government and citizens in Kwara State. The commitment was reaffirmed during a working visit by the NOA […]
Army Declares Soldier Wanted Over Uniforms Sale to Terrorists
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations at the Headquarters Nigerian […]
Musa Dismisses Resignation Rumours
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has dismissed reports alleging that he is planning to resign from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, describing the claims as false, fabricated and intended to mislead the public. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Leah Babatunde, the minister says the report […]