The Nigeria Customs Service Sokoto-Zamfara area command says it’s on standby for the reopening of the Nigeria-Niger border at Illela Sokoto state. The Customs Area Controller, Kamal Mohammed, while on a working visit at the border post, said he was…
Zulum doles out cash, food to 810 volunteers fighting Boko Haram
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has doled out cash and food items to 810 volunteers fighting Boko Haram alongside the military and other security agencies in Bama Local Government Area of the state. Zulum gave out the package on Tuesday…
First Lady mourns Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, kidnapped victim killed by bandits in Abuja
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has expressed sadness over the killings of some of the kidnapped victims on an Estate in Abuja recently. The kidnappers had initially demanded for N60 million per person but have now increased to N100 million totalling…
Plateau: Govt denies reports of killing of 350 herdsmen, rustling of 850 cows, calls for arrest of Fulani leaders
The Plateau State government has described as fallacious and misleading claims by a coalition of Fulani groups that they lost 350 herders and 850 cattle in the recurring crises in the state. A coalition of Fulani groups made up Miyetti…
Yuletide: Sanwo-Olu assures Lagosians of safety
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with residents of the state, particularly Christian faithful as they celebrate this year’s Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Governor Sanwo-Olu in his Christmas message issued on Sunday by his…
NCoS says no jailbreak, attacks in 2023
The Nigerian Correctional Service says it recorded zero jailbreaks and attacks in all 253 custodial centres across the country in 2023. The spokesman, Assistant Controller of Corrections Abubakar Umar, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…
Buhari directs security agencies to solve Anambra baby kidnap case
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock over the reported kidnapping of five newborn babies in Anambra State, directing that the rising crime rate in the areas be reduced without any delay. The reported kidnapping occurred at Stanley Hospital, Nkpologwu in…
Troops rescue 3 kidnapped victims on Zaria-Kano road
Security agencies have reported that three persons were rescued by troops conducting patrols around Ungwan Namama along the Zaria-Kano road. Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan disclosed this in a statement. Aruwan said that the…
Harassment of PDP Supporters: Agbaje seeks intervention of security agencies
Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has called on security agencies to be alive to their core responsibility of ensuring law and order, especially as the Saturday, March 9, 2019 elections draw nearer. Agbaje spoke…
Osun 2018: Election observers commend INEC, security agencies for commitment to credible election (Vanguard)
Observer groups accredited for the Osun governorship election have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their commitment to ensuring a credible and transparent election. The groups, especially Civil Society, during a pre-election news conference on…