News Category - Security
OBI HAILS "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH" DECLARATION AGAINST INSECURITY BY NORTHERN TRADITIONAL RULERS
Obi said "Let us work together to build a Nigeria where every citizen feels safe, valued, and empowered."
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EASTER HOLIDAYS: 2,250 NSCDC OPERATIVES FOR SECURITY DUTIES IN LAGOS
NSCDC State Commandant said areas of special attention include the protection of critical assets and infrastructure.
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VIRAL VIDEO OF POLICE RECEIVING HANDOUTS FROM CHINESE NATIONALS: IGP ORDERS DISCIPLINARY ACTION
The Force has zero tolerance for such unprofessional behaviour and other forms of misconduct, which undermine public trust and confidence - Force PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
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PHOTO NEWS: LAGOS CP DISCUSSES SYNERGY WITH BRIGADE COMMANDER
The visit was at the Headquarters 9 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ikeja.
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2 PERSONS RESCUED FROM COLLAPSED 3-STOREY BUILDING ON LAGOS ISLAND
The incident happened this Sunday afternoon, April 13, 2025, at No.4, Agarawu Street, beside Agarawu Primary Health Centre, Lagos Island.
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The suspect is presently undergoing psychological evaluation, as initial observations suggest signs of mental instability.
Read More →POLICE INVESTIGATE EXPLOSION INSIDE CCTV DEALER SHOP AT IKEJA, LAGOS
The scene was swept by the EOD Experts of command to ensure the safety of residents and facilitate a comprehensive investigation to determine the actual cause of the Explosion.
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PLATEAU KILLINGS: IGP ORDERS IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT OF ASSETS, TACTICAL SQUADS
The operations involves significant reinforcements, including additional units of tactical personnel, state-of-the-art drones for enhanced surveillance, Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), units of Police Mobile Force, helicopters, and specialized platoons from the Special Intervention Squad (SIS).
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IGNORE THE FAKE NEWS OF ABIA GOVERNMENT ENGAGING ESN TO FIGHT CRIME
"For the records, the government of Abia State under the leadership of Dr. Alex Otti could not have contemplated embracing the services of none-state actors to fight criminals and insecurity of any kind in any part of the state."
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POLICEMEN INVOLVED IN OMOLE ESTATE FRACAS NOT FROM LAGOS STATE COMMAND – PPRO
He also urged the management and residents of Omole Estate to report any incident of concern to the police and ensure to follow up on the investigation, instead of resorting to self-help.
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MARSHALS ARREST 3 FOREIGNERS FOR ILLEGAL MINING IN NASARAWA
The Commander of the Mining Marshals, John Attah Onoja, led the operation at a heavily guarded illegal mining site in Rafin Gabas, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
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POLICE CLEANUP PUBLIC SPACES IN LAGOS TO CELEBRATES MAIDEN NIGERIA POLICE WEEK
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared that the first week of April every year should be observed as Police Week, culminating on April 7 as National Police Day.
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GO RESTORE SANITY IN EDO STATE - PSC CHAIRMAN DIRECTS NEW CP AGBONIKA
CP Monday Agbonika was formerly in charge of the Police Mounted Troop, and he replaces CP Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin.
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MAIDEN NATIONAL POLICE DAY: OGUN STATE MAPS OUT SERIES OF ACTIVITIES
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, said the commemoration began Wednesday April 2, 2025 with the flag off of the re- construction of POWA Acquisition Centre at the Command Headquarters.l, Eleweran.
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LAGOS POLICE COMMAND CONFIRMS RESCUE OF 2 PERSONS KIDNAPPED AT IJEDE
The Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the victims, identified simply as Dare, ‘m’, aged 40years, and Taiwo, ‘f’, aged 25years, were rescued at about midnight on Friday, March 29, 2025.
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OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND BOOST SECURITY FOR SALLAH CELEBRATION
The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, noted in a press statement that the initiatives by the Command aim to facilitate safe travel and celebration, and the public is further encouraged to support security efforts for better effectiveness.
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POLICE CONSTABLE RECRUITMENT: SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES TO RESUME TRAINING APRIL 12, 2025
Applicants who participated in the recently concluded Medical Screening Exercise held between February 26th and March 12, 2025 are to log-on to the recruitment portal to check their application status and print their Training Call-up slip.
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EID CELEBRATION: CP JIMOH APPROVES MASSIVE POLICE DEPLOYMENT ACROSS LAGOS STATE
CP Olohundare Jimoh directed that Armoured Personnel Carriers and vehicular patrol teams to strictly focus on all ElD praying grounds throughout the state, as well as celebration avenues, recreational areas and other public spaces where people are expected to gather in large numbers.
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POLICE WARNS ABOUT INCREASING LATE-NIGHT ROBBERY ATTACKS ON MOTORCYCLE RIDERS IN OGUN STATE
The PPRO said the hoodlums usually pretend to be genuine passengers and lure innocent commercial motorcyclists to lonely areas where their gang members have laid ambush to attack and steal the bike, once the approach the area.
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42 SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR RAPE, AS OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND Q1 REPORT SHOWS REDUCTION IN CRIME TRENDS
The total number of suspects arrested during the period stands at 2,141; cases charged to court were 1,345, while cases that were successfully prosecuted are 1,530, out of which 62 convictions were secured.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS MANHUNT FOR KILLERS OF HUNTERS ON TRANSIT IN EDO
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, the President noted that jungle justice has no place in Nigeria, and all Nigerians have the freedom to move freely in any part of the country.
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DISREGARD FAKE, RECYCLED SECURITY ADVISORY ABOUT KIDNAPPING ON GBAGADA EXPRESSWAY - LAGOS CP
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has also warned those behind the spread of fake news in the state to to change their ways or face the full wrath of the law for such criminal act.
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2 RIFLES, 38 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION RECOVERED FROM ABANDONED BUILDING IN VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS
Information obtained by our correspondent indicates that the building where the rifles and ammunition were found had been acquired by a furniture company and the place was being cleanup when the items were discovered.
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EFCC RESUMES TRIAL OF FORMER NSA, SAMBO DASUKI, OVER N33.2B ARMS PROCUREMENT FRAUD
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), re-arraigned Dasuki and three others before Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, over alleged 32-counts of dishonesty and breach of trust.
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POLICE ARREST TAXI DRIVER FOR ABDUCTION OF FEMALE PASSENGER FROM LAGOS TO AJUORE, OGUN STATE
The PPRO said the driver initially told the passenger that his vehicle’s navigation system had malfunctioned, after he deviated from the intended route and thereafter overpowered the lady and restrained her hands with two plastic tyre clips.
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JOINT SECURITY TEAM ARREST 14 SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, INCLUDING 6 AK-47 ARMED HERDERS IN RIVERS STATE
The State Commissioner of Police, OLUGBENGA ADEPOJU, said the operation was carried by a Joint Security Team, comprising the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Military and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
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PSC APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF 9 STATE COMMISSIONERS OF POLICE, WARNS AGAINST ABUSE OF TACTICAL UNITS
PSC’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, disclosed in a statement that the new State CPs were subjected to oral interview, which was coordinated by DIG Taiwo Lakanu Rtd, before their appointment was approved.
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I'M NOT LINKED TO ANY MILITANT GROUP - GOV FUBARA
Already, the communities where these incidents are alleged to have occurred have reacted, dismissing any claims of explosions on oil and gas facilities in their domains, and reassuring that all critical government assets within their areas are safe, secure and efficiently functioning.
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CAS CHARGES TROOPS TO SUSTAIN OPERATION AGAINST BANDITS IN KATSINA, SOKOTO
The CAS directive aligns with the NAF Civilian Harm Mitigation Action Plan and reinforces its commitment to precision air operations that prioritize civilian safety.
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NSCDC PLEDGES COMMITMENT TO SCHOOL SAFETY IN LAGOS STATE
Commandant Keshinro made the call in a presentation at the Annual Stakeholders' Meeting for 2025/2026 session, which was organised by the Lagos State Government’s Office of Quality and Education Assurance in the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
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