Democracy Radio, LECESA Partner on weekly Security Programme
By Benjamin Ubiri As part of efforts to strengthen collaboration in advancing the station’s public service mandate, Acting General Manager of Democracy Radio 104.9FM Abuja, Benjamin Ubiri, has paid a courtesy visit to the Director of the Legislative Centre for Security Analysis (LECESA), Professor Zubairu Dagona, at the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies […]
PSC Dismisses Four Senior Police Officers, Sanctions 31
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed four senior police officers and sanctioned 31 others in a sweeping disciplinary exercise aimed at reinforcing accountability, professionalism and discipline within the Nigeria Police Force. The decisions were reached at the Commission’s plenary meeting in Abuja, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the […]
Police Bust Woman-Led Kidnap Gang, Recover ₦8.25m
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested six members of a suspected kidnapping syndicate led by a woman, recovering the full ₦8.25 million ransom allegedly paid by the family of a kidnapped victim. Commissioner of Police Ahmed Sanusi disclosed this on Tuesday during a news briefing at the Command Headquarters […]
Yaradua Hails Army at 163, Backs Stronger Ties
By Anayo Akwitti Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yaradua, has congratulated the Chief of Army Staff, officers, soldiers and veterans on the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, reaffirming the National Assembly’s commitment to supporting a modern, professional and people-centred Nigerian Army. In a statement marking the Army’s 163rd anniversary on Monday, […]
Ejiofor Urges Security Review Over US Troop Drawdown
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Security expert and former Mike Ejiofor has called on the Federal Government to urgently reassess Nigeria’s security strategy following reports of a United States troop drawdown supporting counterterrorism operations, warning that terrorist groups could seize the opportunity to escalate attacks. Speaking during an interview with Arise News on Monday, Ejiofor said any […]
Former Inspectors-General Back Ongoing Police Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Inspectors-General of Police have pledged their support for ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force, reaffirming their commitment to helping strengthen policing and address the country’s evolving security challenges. The endorsement came during an official meeting with the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. […]
Police Arrest Four Robbery Suspects, Recover Guns in Ondo
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers linked to a burglary syndicate operating in Alade-Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, announced the arrests in a statement on Friday. Police identified the suspects as Alex Omotayo, Adeleye Bolu, Osho Ibukun and Nura Umar. According to […]
Police Explain Abuja Security Lockdown Amid Protest Surge
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Security agencies have assured residents that the heightened deployment of personnel and the erection of barricades across parts of Abuja are preventive measures aimed at maintaining public order amid a rise in protest activities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The clarification was made on Thursday during a joint media briefing by […]
Troops Neutralise Terrorists in Plateau Operations
By Zainab Bakare Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have intensified offensive operations against suspected terrorists in Plateau State, killing several suspects and recovering weapons in a series of coordinated operations across Jos South and neighbouring communities. According to a statement by the Joint Task Force’s Media Information Officer, Captain Chinonso Oteh, troops of Sector 6 […]
Gunmen Attack NIPSS, Security Foils Assault
By Zainab Bakare Security operatives at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, have successfully repelled an overnight attack by suspected gunmen, killing one of the assailants during a fierce gun battle. The attack occurred at about 11 p.m. on Wednesday when the armed men attempted to breach the institute’s security perimeter. […]