Security

Sep
14
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gunmen Kill 9 Passengers In Plateau Bus Attack

Gunmen Kill 9 Passengers In Plateau Bus Attack

News Flash, North Central, Security
Gunmen K!ll 9 Passengers In Plateau Bus Attack At least nine passengers were killed after gunmen opened fire on a commercial bus at Dungus Junction in Kuru community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The passengers were travelling to Jos when the attackers struck at about 9:40 p.m., shortly after the driver stopped at the junction to drop some passengers. The shooting left the bus riddled with bullets, with blood reportedly visible inside the vehicle. Several other passengers sustained injuries and were taken to hospitals for treatment. A teacher and neighbour of one of the victims, Lawan Suleiman,…
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Sep
14
2026
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Curbing Iran’s Hydra-Headed Regional Network: Evidence Of The United State’s Strategy – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Curbing Iran’s Hydra-Headed Regional Network: Evidence Of The United State’s Strategy – By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, Security
CURBING IRAN’S HYDRA-HEADED REGIONAL NETWORK: EVIDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES’ STRATEGY Iran has, over several decades, developed a regional network of armed partners stretching from Lebanon and Iraq to Yemen and the Palestinian territories. The principal organisations commonly associated with this network include Lebanese Hezbollah, the Houthis in Yemen, several Iran-aligned Iraqi militias, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and, to a more complicated degree, Hamas. Academic and policy literature cautions that these organisations should not all simply be labelled Iranian “proxies”: their dependence on Tehran and freedom of action vary considerably. Nevertheless, Iran supplies important elements of financing, weapons, training, technology and…
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Sep
06
2026
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Igwebuike Alaigbo Advocates For Tenancy, Hotel Identification Programs To Tackle Insecurity

Igwebuike Alaigbo Advocates For Tenancy, Hotel Identification Programs To Tackle Insecurity

Human Rights, News Flash, Security, South East
Igwebuike Alaigbo Advocates for Tenancy, Hotel Identification Programs to Tackle Insecurity By Special Correspondent ABA, Abia State – The Igwebuike Alaigbo Development Association has called for the immediate introduction of Tenancy Identification and Hotel Management Laws across Igboland as part of new measures to curb crime and insecurity in the region. The call was made on Thursday, 3rd September, 2026 during the maiden IGWEBUIKE ALAIGBO SECURITY SUMMIT 2026 held at Aba Town Hall, themed "Igwebuike: Securing Alaigbo Together". Delivering a guest lecture titled “X-raying Traditional Security Methodologies Against the Background of Current Realities”, legal practitioner Barr. Ukpai Ukairo said criminals…
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Aug
21
2026
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Otti And The Retooling Of Abia’s Security Architecture: Synergy, Professionalism And Cooperation Among Security Agencies Driving A Safer Abia – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti And The Retooling Of Abia’s Security Architecture: Synergy, Professionalism And Cooperation Among Security Agencies Driving A Safer Abia – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Security
Otti and the Retooling of Abia’s Security Architecture Synergy, Professionalism and Cooperation Among Security Agencies Driving A Safer Abia By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD When Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, assumed office in May 2023, restoring security and public confidence was one of the major responsibilities confronting the new administration. As the Chief Security Officer of Abia State, Governor Otti has since adopted an approach that places institutional cooperation, operational independence, adequate support and accountability at the centre of the State’s security architecture. The results, as reflected in the testimonies of security commanders who recently served in the State, point to…
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Aug
17
2026
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Terrorism, Warning Fatigue And The Security Lessons Of Lockerbie: A Deep Paragraphic Analysis- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Terrorism, Warning Fatigue And The Security Lessons Of Lockerbie: A Deep Paragraphic Analysis- By Pastor Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, Security
TERRORISM, WARNING FATIGUE AND THE SECURITY LESSONS OF LOCKERBIE: A DEEP PARAGRAPHIC ANALYSIS The history of terrorism repeatedly shows that the decisive security failure is often not the total absence of warning, but the inability of institutions and societies to correctly interpret warning before catastrophe occurs. Lockerbie remains one of the clearest historical examples of how a terrorist act can expose weaknesses not only in physical security but also in intelligence coordination, international cooperation, political judgement and institutional preparedness. The bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie in December 1988 demonstrated that terrorist violence is rarely a spontaneous act.…
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Jul
31
2026
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Otti: How Sustained Regional Security Guarantees Development In The South East; As Umuahia Security Summit Reinforces The Link Between Peace, Prosperity And Democratic Stability – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti: How Sustained Regional Security Guarantees Development In The South East; As Umuahia Security Summit Reinforces The Link Between Peace, Prosperity And Democratic Stability – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Security
Otti: How Sustained Regional Security Guarantees Development in the South East As Umuahia Security Summit Reinforces the Link Between Peace, Prosperity and Democratic Stability By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Security and development are inseparable. No society can attract investment, create jobs, expand commerce or guarantee democratic freedoms where fear and criminality prevail. It was this enduring reality that shaped Governor Alex Chioma Otti's address at the South East Regional Security Summit held in Umuahia on Thursday, July 30, 2026. More than a gathering of political leaders and security stakeholders, the summit projected a shared vision of a South East anchored on…
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Jul
16
2026
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Insecurity: USA Advise Nigeria To Strengthen Protection For Christians, IDPs

Insecurity: USA Advise Nigeria To Strengthen Protection For Christians, IDPs

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Security
US Urges Nigeria To Strengthen Protection For Christians, IDPs The United States has urged Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and ensure the safe return of internally displaced persons to their communities. The call was made by the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, during a visit to Abuja, where he held talks with senior Nigerian government officials aimed at advancing the U.S.-Nigeria strategic partnership. According to a statement issued by the US Embassy in Abuja, on Wednesday, Garcia met with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye; Chief…
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Jul
15
2026
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Complete List: Security Operatives Who Sacrificed Their Lives To Free Oyo Victims

Complete List: Security Operatives Who Sacrificed Their Lives To Free Oyo Victims

Military, News Flash, Security
FULL LIST: Security Operatives Who Sacrificed Their Lives To Free Oyo Victims The identities of security operatives who paid the supreme price during the military operation that ended the 56 day captivity of pupils and teachers abducted by terrorists in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, have been revealed. The disclosure cast fresh light on the human cost of the rescue mission, which also left another soldier wounded. This is despite ending with the safe return of most of the hostages and the arrest of suspected terrorists. The fallen personnel were identified as:Lieutenant F. A. Isaac of the Nigerian…
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Jul
12
2026
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Military Confirms Death Of Army Lieutenant In Rescue Of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers

Military Confirms Death Of Army Lieutenant In Rescue Of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers

Military, Security
Military Confirms Death Of Army Lieutenant In Rescue Of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers Military sources have confirmed the death of an Army officer, Lieutenant F.A. Isaac, during the operation that rescued 44 abducted pupils and teachers from the Old Oyo National Park. The victims were rescued on July 10, 2026, in a coordinated operation involving security agencies after spending several days in captivity. According to the sources, Lieutenant Isaac was killed in the line of duty during the rescue mission and was buried the same day. Sources told Vanguard News that Lieutenant Isaac was among the officers leading efforts to…
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Jul
11
2026
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Obi Applauds Rescue Of Oyo Pupils, Seeks Stronger Protection For School Children

Obi Applauds Rescue Of Oyo Pupils, Seeks Stronger Protection For School Children

News Flash, Politics, Security
Obi Applauds Rescue Of Oyo Pupils, Seeks Stronger Protection For School Children The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has welcomed the rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State, describing their safe return as a moment of thanksgiving while urging the government to strengthen the country’s security architecture. In a statement shared on his X account on Saturday, Obi expressed relief over the successful operation and commended the security personnel and others who worked to secure the victims’ release. “I am greatly relieved and delighted to learn of the safe…
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