News Category - Security
Failed DONALD TRUMP Assassin Sentenced to Life in Prison
Judge AILEEN CANNON handed down the life sentence, plus seven years after a ninety-minute hearing, saying it was to protect the public from future crime committed by ROUTH.
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Brazil Returnee Arrested for Cocaine Smuggling in MMIA, Lagos
The suspect disclosed during a preliminary interview that he intended to sell cocaine in Nigeria to raise capital to boost his business and also finance the naming ceremony of his newborn child.
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Activists Condemn Police Crackdown on Lagos Anti-Demolition Protest
The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, ABIMBOLA ADEBISI, said the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, is investigating the roles played by the protest leaders.
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Caution: Two Chelsea Fans in Hospital Ahead of Champions League Game in Naples
In a statement confirming an incident that took place on Tuesday evening in Naples, Chelsea management said the two fans involved sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
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Onitsha Main Market Closure: Anambra State Governor Attracts Praise and Criticism
The Monday sit-at-home was imposed by the Indigenous People of Biafra, and the violent enforcement by armed wing of the group has disrupted economic and social activities in the South-East.
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16 Detained Military Officers: Investigation Confirms Coup Plot; Officers to Face Court-Marshal
Accordingly, those with cases to answer will be formally arraigned before appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. This ensures accountability while upholding the principles of fairness and due process.
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Police Detain Suspect Behind Bomb Threats to Lagos Schools, as CP Showcases Suspects, Recoveries
The Police Commissioner made this known while briefing newsmen at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja on the breakthroughs recorded by police operatives in Lagos from December last year till date.
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Nigeria-US Working Group Launched in Abuja; Outlines Areas of Cooperation to Improve Religious Freedom and Bolster Security
The Nigeria-US Working Group was established in response to the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by President Donald J. Trump under the International Religious Freedom Act.
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77,792 Suspects Arrested; 14, 225 Convicted; 14.8m kg of Illicit Drugs Seized in NDLEA's 5-Year Scorecard
NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig-Gen MOHAMED BUBA MARWA presented the scorecard at an awards and commendation ceremony held at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja.
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Force HQ Confirms Sunday Attack on Kaduna Churches, as CAN Compiles List of 177 Abducted Worshippers
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, said the confirmation followed a verification exercise conducted by the police operational units and intelligence sources.
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More Troubles for Malami, as DSS Arrest former AGF Outside Kuje Prisons, Abuja
This comes after MALAMI was released from the Kuje Prisons in Abuja after perfecting his bail conditions in the money laundering charges the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission filed against him at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
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NDLEA UPDATE: Abuja-Based Yinka Agboola, Others Arrested for Drug-Related Crimes
The spokesman said investigation by the NDLEA shows that AGBOOLA produce the cannabis oil in her kitchen and sells same to clients who contact her mainline through online advertisement.
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Wanted Drug Kingpin Arrested 12 Years after Alleged Murder of 3 NDLEA Operatives
KANMO-KANMO was first declared wanted by the NDLEA after allegedly leading a mob attack that claimed the lives of three anti-drug officers on June 15, 2014, in Ogun State.
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RULAAC Demands Credible Investigation of Ifeanyi Okeke's Detention Over Controversial Death of Nnamdi Chidi in Enugu Community
The Executive Director of RULAAC, OKECHUKWU NWANGUMA said there was the need for a thorough investigation to determine the actual cause of NNAMDI CHIDI’s death and the authenticity of an autopsy report suggesting that he was murdered.
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NDLEA Secures US-AFRICOM Support, Partnership Against Illicit Drug Trafficking
NDLEA Chairman expressed appreciation for the visit and commended ongoing support from US-AFRICOM to NDLEA, while congratulating PHILIP ESCH for his years of meritorious service to the US government.
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Police Nab 2 Brothers, One Other for Death of Abuja Female Lawyer in 'One-Chance' Robbery
Police Public Relations Officer for the FCT Police Command, JOSEPHINE ADEH said the detectives tracked the victim’s mobile phone and conducted follow up operations at Dei-Dei, Dakwa, and Dan-Tata communities within Kubwa Area of the FCT, leading to the arrest of the suspects.
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Police Rescue 76 Children from Traffickers in Kaduna State
The Force PRO said the police also arrested three suspects, identified as JONATHAN JOHN, OLIVER MAGAJI, and BITRUS SAWABA, who are between twenty-three and twenty-seven years old.
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CP Adesola Moves to Delta State, as IGP Approves New Posting for DIG, 17 Commissioners of Police
Others include CP UMAR MOHAMMED HAJEDIA who has been transferred to the Kebbi State Police Command, and CP IYAMAH DANIEL EDOBOR as the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Police Command.
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FHC Denies Bail to Bauchi State Finance Commissioner Accused of Terrorism Financing
Justice EMEKA NWITE, who is presiding over the case, also denied bail to ADAMU’s three other co-accused persons - BALARABE ABDULLAHI ILELAH, AMINU MOHAMMED BOSE and KABIRU YAHAYA MOHAMMED.
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Police Arrest 8 Suspects Advocating for "Democratic of the Yoruba" in Ogun State
The Ogun State PPRO said exhibits recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Dyna vehicle used to convey the suspects, two broadcast speakers, a carton containing flags, shirts bearing inscriptions of their agitation, and banners displaying their messages and manifesto.
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Trump Spits Fire, as FG Confirms US Air Strike on Islamic State Terrorists in Sokoto
In a separate post on X, the US Africa Command said it conducted the air strike in Sokoto State at the request of Nigerian authorities, adding that multiple ISIS terrorists were killed in the attack.
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Police Arrest 5 Teenagers Over N1.7m Fake Kidnapping Scheme in Lagos
Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent ABIMBOLA ADEBISI said an investigation by detectives of the Ago Palace Division revealed that the supposed victim, identified as VICTOR ALIGWO, connived with four of his friends to create the video, using the room of one UMEH VICTOR.
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PSC Approves Promotion of 1 DIG, 7 AIGs, 13 CPs, 854 Other Police Officers
Confirming the development in a statement, the PSC’s Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, TORTY NJOKU KALU, said the other promoted officers include fifty-one Chief Superintendents of Police, who were elevated to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police.
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Edo-Based Internet Fraudster Arrested for Corporate Email Hacking in NPF-FBI Operation
The Force Public Relations Officer, BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, confirmed the development in a statement, identifying the suspect as OKITIPI SAMUEL, who is also known as “RaccoonO365” and “MOSES FELIX”.
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Online Portal Opens, As PSC Invites Applications for Recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables
Detailed guidelines, requirements and the application link will be made available on the official recruitment portal: www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng (to be activated on 15th December 2025) and on the official websites and social media handles of the Police Service Commission and Nigeria Police Force.
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Ogun State Police Command Warns Against Circulation of False Misleading Security Information
The PPRO said mischief-makers involved in the act are warned to desist from posting frightening videos, voice-overs, or unverified claims, the majority of which are false.
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President Tinubu Appoints Gen Christopher Musa as New Defence Minister
In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday.
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Gunmen Open Fire on Advance Team of Abia State Governor
NJOKU UKOHA, who is the Chief Press Secretary to Governor OTTI, confirmed the incident in a statement, saying it happened in the early hours of today.
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Police Service Commission Warns About Circulation of Fake Police Recruitment Portal
In a statement by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, TORTY NJOKU KALU, the PSC noted that there is currently no ongoing recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Police Force, and no portal has been opened for such exercise.
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2 Suspects Detained for Distribution of Hard Drugs Packaged as Christmas Cookies Via WhatsApp
The suspects in custody are DEJI ADESANYA and OLUBIYI MAJEKODUNMI, who were arrested during a raid in the Lekki axis of Eti-Osa, Lagos.
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