Tag Archives: Insecurity

The state Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development, Rabi Salisu, disclosed this during a press briefing.   He said that the victims were first taken to an illegal orphanage home in Abuja, the nation’s capital, from where they were taken to other states by a child trafficking syndicate currently at large. It was an emotional atmosphere as the 13 …

In a coordinated operation, troops busted an ISWAP cell located around Yelwa axis in Shendam Local Government Area of the State. A statement by the Media Information Officer Operation Safe Haven, Major Samson Zhakom said during the sting operation, two suspected ISWAP members identified as Abdulkadir Dalhatu and Ubaidu Hassan posing as tailors, were arrested by troops. Preliminary investigation revealed …

The Nigeria Police Force has intensified a crackdown on kidnapping, banditry, and violent crimes across the country, leading to the rescue of 21 kidnapped victims and the recovery of 4.8 million naira paid as ransom. A statement by the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the series of operations conducted nationwide in the first quarter of 2025 significantly disrupted criminal networks …

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed a special intervention unit made up of 60 police personnel to tackle cases of insecurity in Imo State. The deployment followed the disturbing cases of insecurity in the 27 local councils of the state, A statement by the Imo State police command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, said the deployment was to enthrone …

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle promises that the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria, DICON, can meet the demands of the military and other security agencies. Director-General of National Youth Service Corp, NYSC, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed urges corps members serving in Zamfara State to be security conscious. Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, activates surveillance at …