Protest has commenced in the Federal Capital Territory to demonstrate against rising hardship and insecurity in the country.Security agencies had earlier deployed heavily armed personnel to strategic locations across the city, including potential protest hotspots.The presence of operatives was particularly noticeable at major junctions and the national Assembly, among other places where the protesters could…
Security forces under the Presidential Force Squad, PFS, have neutralized 10 armed bandits in Mai Tashi and Dan Jigba communities in Munhaye District of Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation which took place early Monday morning also led to the recovery of weapons and ammunition used by the suspected criminals. This was…
The 4,000-ton Coast Guard patrol vessel Yunlin (L) and seven patrol boats are supported by S-70C anti-submarine helicopter from the Navy Aviation Command, a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter from the Air Force Rescue Team and a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter from the National Airborne Service Corps while taking part in the Sea Safety No.12 exercise,…
Former military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon has said the Biafra civil war was never his choice. Gowon was presiding over the affairs of Nigeria during the civil war from July 6, 1967 to January 15, 1970. He described the civil war as the most difficult period of his life. The former ruler spoke…
The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has charged troops to deal decisively with all forms of security threats to the nation. Lt.-Gen. Oluyede gave the charge at the Eid-el-Adha lunch with troops in the field at Forward Operation Base (FOB) of Sub-sector 6 of Operation Fansan Yanma, Fatika, Giwa LGA of Kaduna…
The special adviser to George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Terrence Kuanum, has issued a response to recent remarks by Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, concerning the state’s security challenges. During an appearance on a monitored programme, Governor Alia criticised Akume and “his cronies” for remaining silent on the growing…
Tension gripped Chito town in Adzendeshi Council Ward of Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State, on Saturday, following a brutal attack by armed bandits in the early hours of the day. The attackers, said to be over ten in number, reportedly stormed the Tse-Mamkaa Compound at around 2:26 a.m., unleashing terror on the residents for…
The Nigerian Air Force has carried out successful air interdiction operations against terrorist enclaves in Talala and Ajigin, located in the Timbuktu Triangle of Borno State, neutralising scores of fighters and destroying key logistics infrastructure. This was contained in a post by a counter-insurgency and security analyst, Zagazola Makama, on social media. According to the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu As part of proactive measures to ensure the safety of lives and property during the upcoming Eid al-Adha celebration, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has deployed no fewer than 2,750 personnel across the state to provide effective security coverage and ensure a hitch-free celebration. The State…
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has ordered immediate investigation into alleged by some of the patrol operatives of the Corps. The Corps Marshal issued the directive in response to a media report alleging corrupt practices by some corps operative. He has also ordered immediate recall of the entire patrol team…