Security

Jul
23
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
EFCC Arrests 10 Suspected Illegal Miners In Oyo

EFCC Arrests 10 Suspected Illegal Miners In Oyo

Crime, Economy, News Flash, Security
EFCC Arrests 10 Suspected Illegal Miners In Oyo (See Names) Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday arrested ten suspected illegal miners in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. The suspects are Yunusa Adisa, Ganiyu Kazeem, Muideen Babayemi, Sulaiman Usman, Adeleke Waliu, Tiamiyu Rokeeb, Olusola Sunday, Oyedokun Oluwagbemiga, Sulaimon Ishiaq, and Olufimihan Eniola. A statement on Monday by the EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said the suspects were arrested with six trucks fully loaded with lithium. He added that the suspects would be arraigned in court after an investigation into the matter. Oyewale said, “Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of…
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Jul
15
2024
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NAFDAC Strengthens Collaboration With ABIA State Police Command

NAFDAC Strengthens Collaboration With ABIA State Police Command

Abia State, Crime, News Flash, Security
NATIONAL AGENCY FOR FOOD AND DRUGS ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL ( NAFDAC ) STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION WITH ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND. Today, 12/08/2024 at about 1200hrs, delegates from the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), led by the Director southeast zone, paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie psc, fwc, MNIM, fdc at the Command Headquarters Umuahia. The purpose of their visit was to familiarize themselves with the Commissioner of Police, express appreciation for the command’s efforts of past collaboration, and further strengthen collaboration. The Commissioner of Police and his…
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Jul
15
2024
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Federal Road Safety Commission Pays A Study Tour To ABIA State Police Command

Federal Road Safety Commission Pays A Study Tour To ABIA State Police Command

Abia State, News Flash, Security
FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY COMMISSION PAYS A STUDY TOUR TO ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND Today 09/08/2024 at about 1500hrs, participants from Federal Road Safety Corps Command and Staff College (FRSC), Udi Enugu State, led by CC J.P.U Udom embarked on a study tour to Abia State Police Command, with the theme: Multifaceted Approach to Road Traffic Crash Reduction in Nigeria: Need for effective collaboration. They were warmly welcomed by the Commissioner of Police Abia State Command, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie psc, fwc, MNIM, fdc, and members of his management team on behalf of the Inspector General of Police. The interactive session expounded…
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Jul
11
2024
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Suspected Herdsmen Kill 13 In Benue

Suspected Herdsmen Kill 13 In Benue

Crime, News Flash, Security
Suspected Herdsmen K¡ll 13 In Benue No fewer than thirteen persons have been killed by suspected herdsmen following a renewed attack on Ikpele and Olegomachi villages of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. A community leader who spoke on the killing, said, “The violent attack which happened yesterday evening is the second time they have been attacked by suspected herdsmen in the last twelve days. In a telephone call with our correspondent, the community leader and former Vice Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area, John Ikwulono, confirmed that about thirteen corpses were counted by the time the dust settled…
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Jul
09
2024
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Nollywood Actor, Producer Among 9 Kidnappers Killed In Lagos Police Shootout

Nollywood Actor, Producer Among 9 Kidnappers Killed In Lagos Police Shootout

Arts, Crime, News Flash, Security
Nollywood Actor, Producer Among 9 Kidnappers K¡lled In Lagos Police Shootout Tragedy struck in Lagos as a shootout between the police and a group of kidnappers resulted in the death of nine individuals. Among the nine individuals include a up-and-coming Nollywood actor and a producer. The actor, who was based in Port Harcourt, and the producer, identified as Prince Henry Ode, were reportedly involved in kidnapping activities. The police fatally shot the suspects during a confrontation. The incident has sent shockwaves through the Nollywood community, with many expressing disbelief and sadness over the tragic turn of events.”
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Jul
09
2024
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EFCC Opposes Emefiele’s Request For Overseas Medical Trip

EFCC Opposes Emefiele’s Request For Overseas Medical Trip

Crime, News Flash, Politics, Security
Emefiele Requests For Overseas Medical Trip; EFCC Opposes The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has opposed an application by a former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, for the release of his passport to facilitate an overseas medical trip. Defence counsel, Abdulakeem Labi-Lawal, had filed an affidavit seeking the release of Emefiele’s passport to enable him to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatments which was objected to by the EFCC. Monday’s affidavit by the defence and the counter-affidavit by the prosecution was in furtherance of the ones made earlier on the matter on June 25, 2024, by…
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Jul
08
2024
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NDLEA Arrests Traditional ruler, Corps Member, Others for Drug Trafficking

NDLEA Arrests Traditional ruler, Corps Member, Others for Drug Trafficking

Crime, News Flash, Security
NDLEA Arrests Traditional Ruler, Corps Member, Others For Drug Tråff¡cking The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested the head of Akarabata community in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Ba’ale Ige Babatunde, 50, with fresh cannabis plants that weighed 5kg. Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi, made this known in a statement on Sunday, July 7. He said two suspects: Monday Ali, 49, and Jimoh Alewi, 37, were arrested when NDLEA operatives raided Ikota forest in Ifedore LGA, Ondo state where a total of 42,500kg cannabis was destroyed on 17 hectares of farmland. Babafemi added that 73.5kg of…
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Jul
05
2024
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Having The South East Governors Under One Roof Is Recipe To Peace In Igboland – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Having The South East Governors Under One Roof Is Recipe To Peace In Igboland – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics, Security, South East
HAVING THE SOUTHEAST GOVERNORS UNDER ONE ROOF IS RECIPE TO PEACE IN IGBOLAND. The July 2nd Enugu meeting of the five Southeast governors and subsequent declarations by them is one political nut that has proved so hard to crack over the years. Past Southeast Governor's conventions had one or two or even at times three governors excusing or recusing themselves over flimsy or whimsical reasons and only sending representatives. Albeit the last southern Governor's meeting in Abeokuta, Ogun state was not fortunate enough to grace the distinguished presence of Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State. His missing out in that…
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Jul
05
2024
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My Phone Detected 277 Guns Around Senate Chamber – Jimoh Ibrahim

My Phone Detected 277 Guns Around Senate Chamber – Jimoh Ibrahim

National Assembly, News Flash, Security
My Phone Detected 277 Guns Around Senate Chamber – Jimoh Ibrahim Jimoh Ibrahim has advocated the need for technology in the fight against insecurity, claiming that some installations on his phone detected over 277 guns around the Senate chamber. Senator Jimoh spoke on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday while contributing to a motion raised by Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South over the recent bombings in the North-East state. “I don’t want to take much of your time but I will say clearly it costs nothing for the intelligent army to get devices in their phone to know…
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Jul
04
2024
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Bandits Abduct Judge, Kill Eldest Son, Demand N300 Million Ransom

Bandits Abduct Judge, Kill Eldest Son, Demand N300 Million Ransom

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash, Security
Båndïts Demand N300 Million To Free Abducted Judge, K!ll Eldest Son Some bandits who kidnapped a Kaduna State female judge and her four children were reported to have killed the eldest son while threatening to kill the other children if the ransom demanded was not paid. The Chief Executive Officer of the House of Justice, Gloria Ballason, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, condemned the abduction of the Customary Court judge, Janet Galadima, and her four children as well as the “murder of her 14-year-old son by the terrorists.” Ballason said Galadima was abducted on the night of…
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