Security

NAF Inducted Combat Helicopters On Tuesday

News Flash, Security

NAF To Induct Combat Helicopters Tuesday The Nigerian Air Force inducted newly acquired T-129 ATAK helicopters and King Air 360i aircraft into its inventory on Tuesday. T129 ATAK helicopter is a multirole combat aircraft used for armed reconnaissance, precision strike, and deep strike missions. It can be used during the day or at night and in all environments regardless of the weather conditions. King Air is used for special mission operations such as aerial surveys, air ambulance, flight inspection, and surveillance. The Nigerian Air Force had in November 2023 confirmed the delivery of the first two of six T-129 ATAK…

Feb

2024

Boko Haram Kills Policeman, 2 Civilians, Burns Palace In Yobe

Boko Haram kills policeman, two civilians, burns palace in Yobe Boko Haram insurgents have carried out a series of attacks in Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State, resulting in the tragic loss of lives and destruction of property. The attacks occurred at midnight on Saturday, with gunshots echoing through the village located 17km away from Damaturu, the state capital. During the onslaught, a mobile policeman and two civilians were killed, while the district head’s palace in Kukareta, situated on the Damaturu-Maiduguri Road, was set ablaze by the assailants. Eyewitnesses report that the attackers, believed to be Boko Haram insurgents,…

Feb

2024

Keep Your Marriages Off Social Media – Police Advice Couples

Crime, Marriage And Love, News Flash, Security

Keep Your Marriages Off Social Media – Police Advice Couples The Police Public Relations Officer, Federal Capital Territory Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, has cautioned couples to keep details of their marriages off the social media space. Adeh who gave the notice on Sunday in a post on her X handle urged couples to instead use social media platforms to promote their businesses to avoid complaints. She posted, “All these married couples showing off love on social media. I don’t want to hear complaints oooo. “Keep your happy homes off social media. Use the social media platforms to promote your…

Feb

2024

Police Arrest Killers Of Ekiti Oba

Killers of Ekiti Oba’s Arrested, Police The Ekiti State Police Command has paraded one Baboba Alhaji for involvement in the killing of the two Traditional Rulers in the Ikole Axis of Ekiti State. Addressing Journalists on the success, the AIG in charge of Ekiti, Dare Ogundare, said it took the combined efforts of security agencies in the state to apprehend the suspect. He said that the suspect had confessed to the crime while efforts were on to apprehend his accomplice. The AIG, who said no arrest was made during the release operation of the abducted school pupils and their teachers,…

Feb

2024

33 Nigerians Petition IGP Over N20Billion Ponzi Scheme Diversion By Anambra Police Commissioner

33 Nigerians Petition IGP To Probe Alleged ‘Ponzi Scheme’, Diversion Of N20Billion By Anambra Police Commissioner A group of Nigerians has petitioned the acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun over the alleged diversion of over N20 billion funds under ATIC Co-operative operated by Mr. Aderemi Adeoye, Commissioner of Police in Anambra State. The group called for the IGP’s intervention in the case of the operation of a “Ponzi scheme, fraudulent diversion, and misappropriation of funds by Mr Aderemi Olufemi Adeoye”. This is contained in a letter signed by at least 33 people, addressed to the IGP and dated January…

Feb

2024

Abia State Will Witness Improved Security – Abia Police Commissioner

Abia State, Crime, News Flash, Security

Abia Government To Witness Improved Security - Abia State Commissioner Of Police Abia State Commissioner of Police, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, says going forward, the state will witness greater and more appreciable improvements in security following recent security measures put in place by the state government. CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie disclosed this Friday while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state security meeting presided over by the governor, Alex Otti, stating that the meeting had a comprehensive review of the security situation and observing that the situation is stable. “We had a comprehensive review of the security situation in the state, and…

Feb

2024

Insecurity: Another Popular Yoruba Monarch Killed By Gunmen, Abduct Wife, Two Others

Gunmen Kill Another Popular Yoruba Monarch, Abduct wife, Two Others Gunmen, on Thursday evening, invaded Koro town in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing the traditional ruler, Oba Segun Aremu-Cole. It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the palace of the monarch around 7 pm, fired gunshots which hit the traditional ruler. The wife of the monarch was also abducted by the assailants. Koro Ekiti shares boundary with Egbe, in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. This is coming a few days after gunmen killed two traditional rulers in Ekiti State. The duo – Onimojo of…

Feb

2024

State Police: PDP Governors Back Calls For Creation

News Flash, Security

PDP Governors Back Calls For Creation Of State Police The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has expressed full support for the creation of State Police, saying it will address the current security challenges confronting the country. The Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of the forum, Bala Mohammed, said this on Thursday when he led his colleagues in the forum on a visit to Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau at the Government House in Jos. Mohammed, who decried the rising security challenges across the country, said that state police would complement the efforts of the conventional security agencies. According…

Feb

2024

Tension As Hoodlums Behead Police Inspector