Peace and Security

Nigeria has recorded a significant breakthrough in the war against terrorism with the capture of the leaders of Ansaru and Mahmuda. At a press briefing on Saturday evening, the National …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed a thorough institutional review of the 128-page Amnesty International report titled “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in …

The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded another major success in its ongoing fight against banditry, as operatives in Ribah have rescued two kidnap victims unhurt following a fierce gun …

Rotimi Odofin, Lokoja Kogi State Police Command has reinforced its commitment to justice delivery by deepening collaboration with the Kogi State Public Defender and Citizens’ Rights Commission (PDCRC). In a …

Kano State Police Command has announced sweeping security and movement restrictions ahead of Saturday’s re-run election for Ghari/Tsanyawa State Constituency and the by-election for Bagwai/Shanono State Constituency. The Command’s spokesperson, …

The Kano State Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) has met to review security deployments and finalise strategies for the peaceful conduct of the Ghari/Tsanyawa State Constituency re-run election …

Security operatives have arrested the head of Sukutum village in the Kankiya Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State for allegedly serving as an informant to armed bandits. Security consultant …

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed receiving a formal petition from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over an alleged incident involving popular musician Mr. Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, widely known …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized more than 10,000 cartons of unregistered tomato paste and cosmetic products during a five-day raid at the …

Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State has joined Jibia, Batsari, and Danmusa LGAs in negotiating a peace deal with armed bandits to restore calm in the area. Daily Trust …