Security

Senator Ashiru’s Attack On NDLEA Borne Out Of Vendetta – By Femi Babafemi(Director, Media & Advocacy NDLEA)

Crime, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security

Senator Ashiru’s attack on NDLEA borne out of vendetta. We remain undeterred, but will continue to dismantle illicit drug networks including the one operating in the lawmaker’s house, Agency vows The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says the recent attack on its image by Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru (Kwara South) was borne out of vendetta rather than based on any altruistic motive or national interest. The Agency stated this at its National Headquarters in Abuja on Monday 21st Octoberduring a press briefing addressed to respond to a disparaging statement made by Senator Ashiru that "the National Drug Law Enforcement…

Oct

2024

FG’s Weapons Used By Terrorists, Bandits – Ribadu

FG’s Weapons Used By Terrorists, Båndits – NSA Ribadu The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that a significant number of illicit weapons currently in circulation in Nigeria originally belonged to the Federal Government. Ribadu made this statement on Thursday during the arms destruction exercise conducted by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) at Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment in Abuja. He explained that corrupt elements within the security agencies allowed these weapons to end up in the hands of non-state actors. The NSA condemned security personnel who facilitate the distribution of weapons…

Oct

2024

Power Drunk Soldiers Kill Policeman On Official Duty For Stopping Colleague Driving Against Traffic

Power-Drunk Soldiers K¡ll Policeman For Stopping Colleague Driving Against Traffic Soldiers attached to the Ojo Cantonment Barracks led by a yet-to-be-identified colleague, who was accosted for driving against the traffic around Volks Bus Stop, along the Ojo Iyana Iba Road area of Lagos State have stabbed a policeman, Saka Ganiyu, to death. PUNCH Online gathered that the soldier, who was not wearing his uniform, while driving an unregistered T4 Volkswagen commercial bus against the traffic, was stopped by policemen on enforcement duty at Volks Bus Stop. Angered by the action of the policemen, it was learnt that an altercation ensued…

Oct

2024

Gunmen Behead Couple In Bende LGA of ABIA State, Police Reacts

Crime, Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Security

Gunmen Behead Couple In South-east; Police React Gunmen have beheaded a couple in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria’s South-east. Jacob Udo and his wife, Comfort, were attacked and beheaded by the hoodlums in their residence. The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, occurred on Tuesday night in Isiala Community in the local government area. The hoodlums were said to have dismembered the victims’ bodies after killing them. The couple hailed from Itumbuzor, a community within the same Bende Local Government Area of the state. – Police Speak On The IncidentThe police spokesperson in Abia State, Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the…

Oct

2024

PSC Moves 4 CPs To State Command In A Major Shakeup Within The Police

News Flash, Security

Major Shakeup In Police As PSC Moves Four CPs To State Command The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday, October 2, approved the postings of four Commissioners of Police to head State Commands in the country. CP Abaniwonda Olufemi recently moved to Rivers State Command and has been returned as Commissioner of Police Delta State Command. CP Peter Ukachi Opara has finally been deployed to Cross Rivers State Command. According to a statement issued by the head of press and public relations, Ikechukwu Ani, he was earlier appointed the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Command, moved to Delta…

Sep

2024

Planned October 1 Demonstrations: Nigerian Police Warn Intending Protesters

FGN, News Flash, Security

Police Warn Protesters Ahead Of October 1 Demonstrations The Lagos state commissioner of Police, Olarenwaju Ishola, has warned intending protesters against unlawful acts during the planned protest. He gave the warning during a town hall meeting with stakeholders and security agencies organised by the Lagos police command on Friday in Ikeja, Lagos. There are talks of another planned nationwide protest by some groups over challenges being faced in the country, which is slated for Oct. 1. Mr Ishola assured Lagos residents of police presence to maintain safety and order during planned protests. “We are not stopping anybody from protesting, it…

Sep

2024

ABSG Reaffirms It’s Commitment To Supporting Every Effort Aimed At Enhancing Security In The State

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

ABSG REAFFIRMS IT'S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING EVERY EFFORT AIMED AT ENHANCING SECURITY IN THE STATE. Àbia State Government has reaffirmed it's commitment to providing necessary resources and infrastructure that will enhance the capabilities of security agencies in Àbia State. This was disclosed by the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, while speaking in an event organized by the Police Community Relations Committee(PCRC) meant for the unveiling of their proposed Administrative block and award presentation to credible individuals. In his words, "the Government of Abia State will continue to work closely with the police, the Police Community Relations…

Sep

2024

Viral Video: Police Confirm Alleged Ritual, Kidnap Incident At Popular Hotel In Abuja

VIRAL VIDEO: Police Confirm Alleged Ritual, Kidnap Incident At Popular Abuja Hotel The Police confirmed a young man identified as Alex on Thursday allegedly kidnapped a young lady and kept her in the popular Top View Hotel, Wuse, Abuja. According to a trending video on social media, Alex was seen with the lady in a room with management of the hotel and an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence (NSCDC) where he was arrested. While confirming the incident, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh in a statement on Thursday night accused NSCDC…

Sep

2024

Police Arrest Mortuary Attendants, 5 Others For Selling Human Parts, Corpses’ Bathing Water