Security

Feb
16
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Security, Healthcare, And Empowerment: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu’s Comprehensive Approach To Development – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Security, Healthcare, And Empowerment: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu’s Comprehensive Approach To Development – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia North, Abia State, Empowerment, Good Governance, Health, Ohafia LGA, Security
Security, Healthcare, and Empowerment: Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu's Comprehensive Approach to Development Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, the Mayor of Ohafia LGA, has been at the forefront of development in Abia State. His recent activities demonstrate his commitment to improving the lives of his constituents and fostering a secure, prosperous, and healthy community. One of his notable achievements is facilitating a meeting between the Greater Ohafia Development Agency (GODA) and the new 14 Brigade Commander, Ohafia, to strengthen security ties and ensure a safer community. The meeting, which was widely reported, underscores Chief Kalu's proactive approach to security. By fostering collaboration…
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Feb
15
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Insecurity: SSS DG Says Communities Should Be Allowed To Own Arms For Self-defense

Insecurity: SSS DG Says Communities Should Be Allowed To Own Arms For Self-defense

FGN, Northern Nigeria, Security
Insecurity: SSS DG says communities should be allowed to own arms for self-defense The Director-General, State Security Service, SSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi, says there is need to allow some level of armament for the communities so that they can serve as the first line of defence in tackling insecurity. Mr Ajayi slated this at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies, AANISS, on Thursday in Abuja. He said that Nigeria should start experimenting how it can make the community be the first line of defence, citing an incident in Azare in Bauchi State where…
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Feb
14
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
IGP Egbetokun Writes Senate On Missing Firearms, Requests ‘Closed-Door’ Probe

IGP Egbetokun Writes Senate On Missing Firearms, Requests ‘Closed-Door’ Probe

National Assembly, News Flash, Police Force, Security
Egbetokun Writes Senate On Missing Firearms, Requests ‘Closed-Door’ Probe Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police (IGP), has asked the senate to conduct the investigation into the missing 3,907 firearms behind “closed doors”. Egbetokun’s request is contained in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on the floor of the red chamber on Thursday. BACKGROUNDOn Tuesday, the senate committee on public accounts queried the Nigeria Police Force (NFP) over the missing firearms. The 2019 auditor-general of the federation report revealed that some firearms and ammunition were missing from the police armoury. Egbetokun nominated Suleiman Abdul, an assistant inspector-general (AIG), to…
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Feb
13
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Notorious Okija Shrine Sealed By Anambra State Government!

Notorious Okija Shrine Sealed By Anambra State Government!

Crime, News Flash, Security
Anambra Government Seals Okija Shrine The Anambra State government has intensified its crackdown on fake native doctors and criminal activities by sealing a shrine in Umuofor village, Okija, in Ihiala Local Government Area. The shrine, allegedly operated by Ekene Igboegbueze, a self-proclaimed native doctor who promises unsuspecting individuals super wealth, was shut down following numerous complaints. Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Security, Prince Ken Emeakai, stated that the government took action based on reports from the local community. “Igboegbueze’s business is illegal under Anambra State Homeland Security Laws,” Emeakai said, adding that properties acquired through the illicit trade…
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Feb
13
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
GODA Forge Stronger Security Ties With New 14 Brigade Commander, Ohafia

GODA Forge Stronger Security Ties With New 14 Brigade Commander, Ohafia

Abia North, News Flash, Politics, Security
GODA FORGE STRONGER SECURITY TIES WITH NEW 14 BRIGADE COMMANDER, OHAFIA The Director General of the Greater Ohafia Development Authority (GODA), Engr. Obinna Odum, alongside the Ohafia Local Government Chairman, Chief Eleanya Kalu, and other prominent government officials, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the newly posted Brigadier General of the 14th Brigade, Ohafia. The high-level delegation visit, which included the presence of the Commissioner of Science and Technology, Hon. David Kalu; Secretary to Ohafia LGA, Dr. Celestine Ude; and GM., Abia State Road Traffic and Safety Management Agency, ARTSMA, Col. (Rtd) Ezichi, became a session for productive discussions focusing…
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Feb
12
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ohafia LGA Mayor Eleanya Kalu Leads Delegation To Welcome New Army Brigade Commander

Ohafia LGA Mayor Eleanya Kalu Leads Delegation To Welcome New Army Brigade Commander

Abia North, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Security
Mayor Eleanya Kalu Leads Delegation to Welcome New Army Brigade Commander" Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, paid a courtesy visit to the new Army Brigade Commander who just resumed duty in Ohafia. The visit aims to reinforce the already established cordial relationship whilst discussing pressing security concerns of the larger community. In the company of the mayor for this all important visit were notable government functionaries including the Honourable Commissioner of Science and Technology, Hon David Kalu; Secretary to Ohafia LGA, Dr. Celestine Ude, DG Abia State Transport Agency, Col (Rtd) Ezichi, the DG Greater Ohafia Development…
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Feb
11
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Nigerian Police Authorities Mandate Personnel To Contribute Over N3 Billion To POWA Association Under IGP Egbetokun’s Wife

Nigerian Police Authorities Mandate Personnel To Contribute Over N3 Billion To POWA Association Under IGP Egbetokun’s Wife

News Flash, Police Force, Security
Nigerian Police Authorities Mandate Personnel To Contribute Over N3billion To POWA Association Under IGP Egbetokun’s Wife. POWA is led by the wife of the Inspector General of Police, Elizabeth Egbetokun. The Nigeria Police Force has mandated its personnel to pay what it tagged “2025 Police Officers’ Wives Association due”. POWA is led by the wife of the Inspector General of Police, Elizabeth Egbetokun. A signal obtained by SaharaReporters showed that officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) would pay N12,000 each while Inspectors and rank and file are expected to pay N6000 each. They were ordered to…
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Feb
10
2025
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Nigeria Police Force: Of What Purpose? – By Dr. Ody Ajike, Esq

Nigeria Police Force: Of What Purpose? – By Dr. Ody Ajike, Esq

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Police Force, Security
Nigeria Police Force: Of What Purpose? Introduction Nigeria is a Country of multidimensional ethnic and religious loyalties that preceded and superseded our modern governments. Nonetheless, as a modern State, we must ensure our rules and laws stand above our loyalties to ethnic groups, religious and political leaders. The evils of ethnicity and religion have been a threat to our national strength and honour. Our Country is what protects us and shares rights and responsibilities. For the State, the Primary Responsibility of every government is the welfare and security of the people. Embedded in this responsibility is the protection and preservation…
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Feb
09
2025
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Yuppy Anambra Born Celebrity Billionaire Native Doctor ‘Akwa Okuku Tiwaraaki’ Has Been Arrested

Yuppy Anambra Born Celebrity Billionaire Native Doctor ‘Akwa Okuku Tiwaraaki’ Has Been Arrested

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Security, South East
Popular Anambra Celebrity Native Doctor Akwa Okuko Tiwaraaki Has Been Arrested Popular celebrity Native Doctor, Akwa Okukotiwaraki has been picked up by men of the Anambra State vigilante operatives, Agunaechemba. Akwa Okuko was picked up on Saturday according to a post on Soludo TV Facebook page. He was arrested following allegations that he prepares juju for kidnappers who masquerade as yahoo boys, terrorising the state. According to a post on the platform, “Akwa Okuko tiwaraki n’Oba denies okeite and has been detained for further investigation by the Security Agency.”
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Feb
08
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
IPOB Takes Battle Against Proscription To Supreme Court

IPOB Takes Battle Against Proscription To Supreme Court

News Flash, Security
IPOB Takes Battle Against Proscription To Supreme Court The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has gone before the Supreme Court to challenge the January 30 judgment by the Court of Appeal, Abuja affirming its designation as a terrorist group and proscription by the Federal Government. The group filed a five-ground notice of appeal to that effect on February 7 through its lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor. It is marked SC/CA/A/214/2018, with the Attorney General of Federation ( AGF) as the sole respondent. IPOB is contending, among others, that its proscription violated constitutional provisions, particularly the right to fair hearing, as enshrined in…
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