Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on Tuesday launched a special security operation codenamed Operation Crush. During the event held in Umuahia, the state capital, Otti said the development was a strong and coordinated response to the lingering challenge of insecurity in parts of the state which has made life nightmarish for many. He also added that huge resources had …

The acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun on Thursday played host to the acting Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting served as a platform for both agencies to seek ways to strengthen cooperation across all areas of their respective operations, especially border control. In a statement, Force …

  The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein on Tuesday disclosed that only 640 out of over 900 agencies of the Federal Government were captured on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). She made this disclosure before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee probing employment racketeering and gross mismanagement of the IPPIS. Madein said …

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said troops deployed for internal operations across the country killed 59 terrorists, rescued 88 hostages and recovered 68 weapons and 1,364 ammunition. In a statement on Friday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba said the troops also arrested 88 criminals, 10 kidnappers and 20 gunmen. “As at 28 July 23, the …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has presented operational licences to 41 Private Guard Companies (PGC) with a charge to contribute to the peace and security of the nation. Commandant General (CG) of the Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi said this while addressing the companies at a ceremony held at the national headquarters in Abuja. Represented by Deputy Commandant …

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 7, Adebowale Williams has disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force is repositioning its technical intelligence to ensure proactive policing in tackling kidnapping, insurgency, and other criminalities in the country. During his familiarisation visit and interactive session with officers and men of the Niger State Police Command in Minna, the state …

A new operation, Hakorin Damisa IV has been launched in the Mangu local government area of Plateau State by the Nigerian Army to tackle the emerging insecurity in the area. The Chief of the Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, who was in Mangu, yesterday, to launch the operation, said the aim was to tackle and end recurring killings in …

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is to receive 51 additional platforms to boost counter-insurgency and counterterrorism operations in the country. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Hasan Abubakar disclosed this while addressing NAF personnel during his maiden operational tour of NAF units in Makurdi, Benue State. According to a statement by NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted Inspector Mohammed Aminu, who, in May, was assaulted by Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, to Assistant Superintendent. Also promoted is the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, from Chief Superintendent to Assistant Commissioner. In a statement on Thursday, PSC spokesperson, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani said the promotions were …