Security

Dec
20
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Traditional Ruler, Policeman, 19 Others Kidnapped By Gunmen

Traditional Ruler, Policeman, 19 Others Kidnapped By Gunmen

Crime, News Flash, Security
Gunmen Kidnap Traditional Ruler, Policeman, 19 Others Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in the early hours of Tuesday, kidnapped 21 people including a traditional ruler in the pupule area of Yorro local government in Taraba state The gunmen according to locals in the area, invaded the community around 2:am took away 21 members of the community. Reports from the locals indicate that, a 2nd class chief of the area, HRH. Alhaji Umaru Abubakar Nyala, his son and pregnant daughter as well as an orderly were kidnapped during the operation. “21 members of our community here in Pupule, Yorro local were…
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Dec
20
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Police Officer Mistakingly Killed Colleague, Commits Suicide

Police Officer Mistakingly Killed Colleague, Commits Suicide

Crime, News Flash, Security
Policeman Mistakenly Ki!ls Colleague, Commits Su!cide A policeman, Inspector Nelson Abuante, has committed suicide after he mistakenly shot dead a colleague, one Inspector Monday Gbaramana, during an attempt to arrest a suspect in Rivers State. It was gathered that the incident happened on Sunday afternoon at Nyogor-Lueku, Khana Local Government Area of the state. The two officers attached to Taabaa Division were said to have gone to Nyogor-Lueku to arrest one Mr. Akere Akpobari over some allegations made against him by his mother. The Publication learnt that the said Akere had resisted the arrest, leading to a brawl between him…
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Dec
19
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Former Minister To Face Forgery, Corruption Charges After Days In EFCC Custody

Former Minister To Face Forgery, Corruption Charges After Days In EFCC Custody

Crime, News Flash, Security
Former Minister To Face Forgery, Corruption Charges After Days In EFCC Custody The former Minister of Power and Steel Olu Agunloye may soon face charges of corruption and forgery as he spends his fifth consecutive day in detention after submitting himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Mr Agunloye surrendered himself for interrogation on 13 December, a day after he was declared wanted by the commission over corruption allegations regarding a failed multi-billion-dollar Mambilla Hydropower project. EFCC sources, who asked not to be named to discuss the matter with our reporter, said charges have been drafted and would…
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Dec
16
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
NSCD Officer Behind Viral ‘ Oga At The Top’ Remark Promoted To Deputy CG

NSCD Officer Behind Viral ‘ Oga At The Top’ Remark Promoted To Deputy CG

News Flash, Security
NSCDC Officer Behind Viral ‘Oga At The Top’ Remark Promoted To Deputy CG Shem Obafiaye, an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), who made the viral ‘Oga At The Top’ remark, has been promoted to the rank of deputy commandant-general. In 2013, Obafiaye, who was then the Lagos commandant of the NSCDC, appeared as a guest on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television breakfast programme, and stuttered when he was asked to provide the website of the NSCDC. “The website is… excuse me… wait… it can only be made known by my Oga at the top,” he…
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Dec
14
2023
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Abia State Government Will Launch 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Today

Abia State Government Will Launch 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Today

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security
ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT Special Announcement: The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, wishes to invite the following persons to join him at the launch of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem. DATE: Thursday, December 14, 2023VENUE: Michael Okpara Auditorium, UmuahiaTIME: 11a.m. prompt Those invited are: The Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu Members of the National Assembly (From Abia State) The Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly Members of Abia State House of Assembly The Chief Judge of Abia State The President, Customary Court of Appeal, Abia State All Commissioners The Head of Service The Chief of Staff…
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Dec
11
2023
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DSS To Commence Production Of Drones, AK-47, Others

DSS To Commence Production Of Drones, AK-47, Others

News Flash, Security
DSS Sets To Commence Production Of Drones, AK-47, Others The Department of State Services (DSS) says there are plans underway to commence the production of its own Unmanned Ariel Vehicles (UAVs) also known as drones, AK-47s, and other weapons that would be used by the service, and possibly sell it to other agencies. Director-General of the secret police, Yusuf Bichi, who disclosed at the graduation ceremony of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 16 participants in Abuja, said weapons produced by the personnel will soon be unveiled. The spy master, who explained that the DSS will soon begin to “produce…
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Dec
09
2023
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Tompolo Firm, Navy Clash Over Arrested Vessel

Tompolo Firm, Navy Clash Over Arrested Vessel

Crime, News Flash, Security
Navy, Tompolo Firm Clash Over Arrested Vessel An altercation on Thursday ensued between operatives of the Nigeria Navy and a combined team of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Navy, and Tanita Security Service Limited, owned by ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo. According to a military source, the combined team of security operatives was on a routine patrol of the coastal waters in Ondo State when they intercepted a vessel suspected to be stealing crude from a wellhead on the coastal water. It was also disclosed that the combined team approached the vessel but discovered that there were…
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Dec
09
2023
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Press Release: 17,077 Veterans, 264,560 Pensioners Are Being Processed. No Retired Military Pensioner Funds Given To Defence Minister – Beta Edu

Press Release: 17,077 Veterans, 264,560 Pensioners Are Being Processed. No Retired Military Pensioner Funds Given To Defence Minister – Beta Edu

Humanitarian, News Flash, Security
PRESS RELEASE!!! 17,077 Veterans, 264,560 Pensioners are being Processed. No Retired Military Pensioner Funds Given To Defence Minister - Betta Edu The attention of the Honourable Minister For Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has been drawn to a fake news item in the media and public spaces alleging N25Billion purportedly meant for the Reitred Military Pensioners from the Conditioner Cash Transfer Funds has been given to the Honourable Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru Abubakar. The general public is urged to disregard this report as it is not only fake but a deliberate, malicious, and insipid attempt by…
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Dec
09
2023
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Breaking News: Simon Ekpa Releases 40 United States Of New Biafra

Breaking News: Simon Ekpa Releases 40 United States Of New Biafra

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security
BREAKING NEWS: Simon Ekpa Releases 40 United States Of New Biafra Simon Ekpa, the self acclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has released forty “United States of Biafra”. The Finland based lawyer who is agitating for Biafra republic on his social media handle on Thursday, named the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Biafra as ‘Ebube’.. The other States are: Ikemba State Omambala State Odumegwu State Ebonyi State Edda State Uhaukwu State Enugu State Alanso State Ohabuenyi State Ezeala State11.Lower Benue State12.Orlu State Owerri State14.Aba State15.Ikwuemesia State Alaudo State Igbani State Alaudo State Iwhunroha…
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Dec
08
2023
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Northerners Should Not Forget In A Hurry That They Held Defense Position For 8 Years Without Result

Northerners Should Not Forget In A Hurry That They Held Defense Position For 8 Years Without Result

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security
Northerners Should Not Forget In A Hurry That They Held Defense Position For Eight Years Without Result Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has stated that it is within the constitutional rights of Northern leaders to criticize and hold President Bola Tinubu accountable for the security situation in the region, as reported by Sahara Reporters. He made this statement in response to a report by Sahara Reporters, which highlighted a drone attack that inadvertently affected civilians during a Maulud celebration in the region. The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and Jamatul Nasril Islam (JNI) expressed sadness over the military airstrike at…
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