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Aug
14
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Abia State Commissioner Of Police Held Strategic Meeting With Area Commanders, DPOs And Others

Abia State Commissioner Of Police Held Strategic Meeting With Area Commanders, DPOs And Others

Abia State, News Flash, Security
Yesterday, 13/08/2024 the Commissioner of Police, CP Kenechukwu Owuemelie, psc, fwc, MNIM, fdc, held a meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders, and other strategic officers of the command. During the meeting, the Commissioner of Police appreciated the efforts of officers in combating crime in the state and encouraged them to maintain and improve their efforts in curbing crime and criminality in their respective areas of Responsibility. Recent crime trends in the state were analyzed as strategies and solutions were proffered. The CP emphasized the importance of community policing, urging strategic officers to continue engaging with necessary stakeholders…
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Aug
13
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Assailants Kill Lecturer, Deputy Registrar, Others In Deadly Attack; Police Reacts

Assailants Kill Lecturer, Deputy Registrar, Others In Deadly Attack; Police Reacts

Crime, News Flash, Security
Assailants K¡ll Lecturer, Deputy Registrar, Others In Deadly Attack; Police Reacts The police in Taraba State said a lecturer at the Federal University Wukari and deputy registrar of Taraba State School of Health Technology, Takum were among the passengers killed by gunmen along Takum-Wukari road early Monday morning. The acting Police Public Relations Officer, Taraba police command, DSP Kwache Gambo, confirmed the killed to our correspondent in a telephone interview. Daily Trust had earlier reported that six passengers and a driver were killed at a boundary area between Taraba and Benue states along Takum-Wukari road. It was gathered that among…
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Aug
12
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
189,256 Drivers Licences Awaiting Collection Nationwide – FRSC

189,256 Drivers Licences Awaiting Collection Nationwide – FRSC

FGN, News Flash, Security
189,256 Drivers Licences Awaiting Collection Nationwide – FRSC The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has responded to a media publication regarding the delay in issuing national driver’s licences across the country. It also said over 189,256 licences have been produced and are awaiting collection at various State Boards of Internal Revenue across the country. The Corps Public Education and Strategic Communication Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Ogungbemide, who applauded the media platform for its watchdog role, said it was pertinent to correct some of the misconceptions conveyed in the publication. This, he said,…
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Aug
09
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
DSS Denies Raiding NLC Headquarters In Abuja

DSS Denies Raiding NLC Headquarters In Abuja

Abuja, News Flash, Security
DSS Denies Raiding NLC Headquarters In Abuja The Department of State Services has dismissed reports stating that its operatives raided the headquarters of the Nigerian Labour Congress in Abuja. On Wednesday, it was reported that armed men, purportedly from the DSS, stormed the NLC’s office and made off with several documents. According to the NLC, the incident occurred around 8:30 pm, when operatives reportedly broke into the Labour House. Head of Media and Public Relations, NLC, Benson Upah, stated that the assailants ransacked the bookshop on the second floor, seizing hundreds of books and other publications. “The invading team claimed…
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Aug
07
2024
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FGN Vows To Arrest Sponsors Of Hunger Protests, Places Them On Watchlist

FGN Vows To Arrest Sponsors Of Hunger Protests, Places Them On Watchlist

News Flash, Security
FG Vows To Arrest Sponsors Of Hunger Protests, Places Them on Watchlist The Nigerian government has announced that it has placed individuals sponsoring the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests on the watchlist of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). Comptroller-General of NIS, Kemi Nandap, announced this on Tuesday at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, following a meeting convened by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa. According to Nandap, the sponsors, who are based in the diaspora, will be arrested immediately upon their return to Nigeria. Nandap said, “We have diaspora sponsors, they are on our watchlist. They are watchlisted, any attempt…
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Aug
07
2024
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Police, Military Didn’t Fire Live Ammunition During Protest – IGP

Police, Military Didn’t Fire Live Ammunition During Protest – IGP

News Flash, Security
Police, Military Didn’t Fire Live Ammunition During Protests – IGP The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, said the police, military and other agencies involved in the management of the #EndBadGovernance protests did not use excessive force on protesters. He noted that rather, there were attacks on security agents deployed to manage the protests. Egbetokun disclosed this at a meeting of security agencies heads in Abuja. He also said the military and police did not use live ammunition during the protests. Egbetokun said, “The police and the military and indeed no other security agency involved in the management of…
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Aug
06
2024
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EndBadGovernance:N52bn Worth Of Goods Looted, Destroyed During Protest – Minister

EndBadGovernance:N52bn Worth Of Goods Looted, Destroyed During Protest – Minister

Crime, News Flash, Security
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has expressed deep concern over the widespread looting of businesses and livelihoods during the recent protests in the weekend, resulting in an estimated N52 billion worth of goods lost or destroyed. Saying that the loss of 21 lives is saddening, she condemned the miscreants who used the opportunity of the protest to loot businesses and people’s homes. This, she said, is a severe setback for the economy and entrepreneurs, hindering the government’s efforts to attract investments and stimulate economic growth. According to her, “approximately N52 billion worth of goods were looted,…
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Aug
06
2024
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Police Arrests Mastermind Of Russian Flag Displays During Hardship Protests

Police Arrests Mastermind Of Russian Flag Displays During Hardship Protests

Crime, News Flash, Security
Police Arrests Mastermind Behind Russian Flag Displays During Hardship Protests A man allegedly responsible for the widespread display of Russian flags during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Kano has been apprehended by authorities. The tailor identified as Ahmed was arrested in Kano for being in possession of the flags. Ahmed, who is believed to be one of the masterminds behind the distribution of the flags, has been taken into custody for further interrogation. It should be recalled that a number of Nigerians participating in the protests across the country have been spotted waving foreign flags. This has raised concerns about the…
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Aug
06
2024
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Protesters Flying Russian flag Have Committed Treason – Defence Chief

Protesters Flying Russian flag Have Committed Treason – Defence Chief

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security
Protesters Flying Russian Flag Have Committed Treason – Defence Chief General Christopher Mustapha, Chief of Defence Staff, says those flying Russian flag in Nigeria have committed a treasonable offence. Speaking after an emergency security session with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock, the General vowed that the law would catch up with such people. Warning those calling for coup, Musa said the military had accepted democracy and regime change would never be allowed. “We wanted to brief Mr President on the situation on ground and we know that since the riot has started all the security agencies you can see…
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Aug
06
2024
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Hardship Protest: We Say No To Regime Change – Military Declares

Hardship Protest: We Say No To Regime Change – Military Declares

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security
Hardship Protest: We Say No To Regime Change – Military Declares Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has declared that the Federal Government will not accept any move to use the ongoing protest for change of government. Addressing State House Reporters after the Security Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the President’s office, the Defense Chief said the President is clear on his instructions that government would not accept anyone that wants to disrupt the peace and tranquility of Nigeria. He also rejected flying of any foreign flag in Nigeria, saying such act is treasonable.…
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