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

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

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

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

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

Mortuary Attendants, Five Others Arrested For Selling Human Parts, Corpses’ Bathing Water The Osun State Police Command announced on Wednesday that it has arrested seven suspects for selling human parts and water used to bathe corpses in the state. A statement signed by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer for Osun Command, Emmanuel Giwa-Alade, noted that those arrested included two mortuary attendants: Johnson Daniel, aged 43, and Adetunji Okunade, aged 42.Giwa-Alade, who listed the other suspects as Olaniyan Azeez, Balogun Temitope, Oladapo Hammed, Kazeem Rasaq, and Asaka Rauf, said the arrests were made following credible information from a concerned individual…
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Yahaya Bello Arrested In Midnight Sting Operation, Didn’t Surrender – EFCC

Yahaya Bello Arrested In Midnight Sting Operation, Didn’t Surrender – EFCC

Yahaya Bello Arrested In Midnight Sting Operation, Didn’t Surrender – EFCC Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is currently in custody at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja. According to reliable sources at the Commission’s headquarters, Bello was arrested in a midnight sting operation. A source familiar with the development stated that Bello, who had initially claimed to have voluntarily honoured the commission’s invitation, was trailed and arrested by EFCC operatives in Lokoja at midnight. “Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, is currently at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja.…
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CP Danladi Nda Assumes Duty As New Commissioner Of Police, ABIA State

CP Danladi Nda Assumes Duty As New Commissioner Of Police, ABIA State

Press Release 18/09/2024 CP DANLADI NDA ASSUMES DUTY AS NEW COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, ABIA STATE COMMAND CP Danladi Nda has assumed duty as the 34th Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command. He succeeds AIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelia psc, fwc, MNIM, fdc, who has been promoted and redeployed to zone 13 Maiduguri. CP Isa hails from Oganenigu, Dekina LGA, Kogi State. He holds a B.Sc in Chemistry from Ahmadu Bello University and an MBA from Imo State University. He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in 1992 and has undergone extensive training in policing and…
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Insecurity; 3 Officers Killed As Gunmen Bomb Police Station

Insecurity; 3 Officers Killed As Gunmen Bomb Police Station

3 Officers K¡lled As Gūnmên Bomb Nigerian Police Station At least three officers have been killed after gunmen attacked and set fire to the Umunze Police Station in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The assailants used improvised explosives and engaged in a continuous gunfire exchange, which caused damage to the station. During the attack, the three officers on duty were killed while trying to defend the facility. The Anambra State Police Command confirmed the recovery of their bodies, which have been taken to a morgue. The police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, reported that a joint security team,…
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EFCC Arrests Five Chinese Nationals For Alleged Illegal Mining Activities

EFCC Arrests Five Chinese Nationals For Alleged Illegal Mining Activities

EFCC Arrests Five Chinese Nationals For Alleged Illegal Mining The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of five Chinese nationals involved in illegal mining activities in Akwa Ibom State. The arrest was made by operatives from the EFCC’s Uyo Zonal Directorate, following intelligence reports of unlawful mining operations in the region. In a press release, the EFCC disclosed that the suspects were apprehended by a Special Task Force on Illegal Mining at Ndito-Eka-Iba village in the Ibiono Local Government Area (LGA) of Akwa Ibom State. The illegal mining operation targeted ilmenite, a valuable titanium-iron oxide mineral…
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FGN Approves Promotion Of 20,867 Personnel In Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-Military Services

FGN Approves Promotion Of 20,867 Personnel In Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-Military Services

FG Approves Promotion Of 20,867 Personnel In Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-military Services The federal government has approved the immediate promotion of a total of 20, 867 senior personnel across various ranks in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). Also, the promotion for the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has been approved. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who announced the promotion on Friday, September 13, also said the government approved a special promotion for two officers of NCoS, four officers of the NIS, two officers of…
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PSC Approves New CPs For ABIA, Lagos, Ebonyi, Awka Ibom

PSC Approves New CPs For ABIA, Lagos, Ebonyi, Awka Ibom

PSC Approves New CPs For Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of four substantive Commissioners of Police for Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi and Akwa Ibom state Commands respectfully This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday by the Spokesperson of the Commission, Mr Ikechukwu Ani. According to the statement, “The appointments followed the recent promotion of some senior Police Officers by the Commission which created vacancies in some State Commands. “The new Commissioners are, Isah Danladi Nda, Abia State Command; Olarewaju Ishola Olawale, Lagos State Command; Anthonia…
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Police Withdraw Security Aides From VIPs, To Deploy 35,000 Officers For Election In Edo State

Police Withdraw Security Aides From VIPs, To Deploy 35,000 Officers For Election In Edo State

Police Withdraw Security Aides From VIPs, To Deploy 35,000 Officers For Edo Election Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced on Wednesday that 35,000 police officers will be deployed across Edo State for the September 21 governorship election. Additionally, 8,000 personnel from sister security agencies, including the armed forces and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), will be mobilized to support the police. He also confirmed that security aides assigned to VIPs will be withdrawn to ensure neutrality and security. Egbetokun stated this at the stakeholders meeting as part of activities ahead of the election organized by the…
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