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DHQ Urges Politicians Not To Politicise Security
The Nigerian military has asked politicians to refrain from playing with the Nation’s security and compromising the safety of lives and property.
Police Arrest 115 Shiite Members Over Abuja Protest
About 115 members of the Islamic movement group popularly known as Shiites, have been arrested by the police after a violent clash in the Abuja business district area and some parts of Wuse 2 on Monday.
African Military Forces Unite Against Terror, Insecurity
As terrorism and other security threats spread across Africa, the militaries of different nations in the continent have resolved to unite to combat these threats.
Wike Inaugurates Board Of Rivers State Neigbourhood Corps
Rivers state Governor Nyesom Wike on monday inaugurated the board of the rivers state neighbourhood safety corps.
PDP Demands Inquest Into Shiite/Security Clash In Abuja
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded an immediate inquest into the violent clash between security forces and members of the Shiite movement, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja on Monday.
Gov, Police Seek Improved Intelligence Gathering
The Nigerian police has called for improved information and intelligence gathering between the police force and the general public for pro-active intervention on security issues.
Nigerian Army To Improve Infantry Training
The Nigerian army says it is working to improve the capacity of its infantry soldiers to address the ongoing war against boko- haram and other internal security threats.
Police Mop Up Over 2,000 Illegal Arms In Imo
Following the directive of the Inspector general of police, Ibrahim Idris to state police commands to mop up illegal arms in their areas of operation, the Imo state command says over 2,000 arms and ammunition have been recovered.
Arms Mop Up: Delta Police Recovers Over 200
As the inspector general of Police Ibrahim Idris gives another three week grace period to Nigerians to surrender all illegal and prohibited firearms their possession, the delta state police commissioner Muhammad Mustafa says the people of delta state are complying with the directive.
Nigerian And Nigerien Air Forces Strike Boko Haram Terrorists
The Nigerian Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, in a combined operation with the Air Force of Niger have launched a coordinated air strike on Boko Haram Terrorists locations at AREGE and TUMBUN RAGO in Borno State.
Abia Recovers 1,681 Illegal Arms
The police in Abia state has recovered one thousand, six hundred and eighty one illegal arms and ammunition from hoodlums in different parts of the state.
Police Extends Deadline To Surrender Illegal Arms
Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has extended the ultimatum given to members of the public to surrender illegal weapons in their possession by another 21 days till 30th April, 2018.
Security Takes Over Two Warring Communities In Cross River
Joint security operatives of the Nigerian army, police, DSS and the civil defense corps have taken over two communities of Inyima and Adun in Yakurr and Obunra local government areas of Cross River state following an unrest in the area.
Nigerian Army Investigates Conduct Of Personnel Involved In Exercise Ayem Kpatuma
The Nigerian Army has set up a committee to investigate the conduct of nigerian army personnel involved in Exercise Ayem A Kpatuma in Taraba state.
Nigerian Army Sets Up Investigation Committee For Exercise
The Nigerian Army has set up a committee to investigate the conduct of Nigerian Army personnel involved in exercise Ayem A Kpatuma in Taraba state.
Saraki Calls For Better Security Architecture
Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has advocated a general improvement in the security architecture of the country.
IGP Idris Places Police Commissioners On Red-Alert, Deploys Mobile Units To Troubled Spots
Nigeria’s number one police officer, Ibrahim Idris, has placed commissioners of police on red-alert and 24 hours intelligence gathering and crime prevention in flash points across the country.
Police Recover Illegal Arms In Kano
Police in Kano have recovered arms and ammunition voluntarily surrendered by owners to the Taskforce Committee raised to retrieve arms illegally possessed.
FG To Continue Dialogue With Insurgents
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the Federal Government will continue to engage in meaningful dialogue that will lead to the release of persons held by terrorists and curb conflict situations across Nigeria.
The Army Is Over Stretched, Says North East Initiative
The Presidential committee on North East initiative, says the army is over stretched to deliver the needed security in the insurgents affected areas, especially in schools.
