The Nigerian Army, yesterday, disclosed that its troops, in coordination with other security forces, successfully neutralized many terrorists during a raid operation to dismantle a terrorist base in the Mandara mountains. The Army said that Consequent to the offensive, some of the terrorists escaped and abandoned several captives in the base The Army also disclosed that troops apprehended a notorious …

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved a standardised uniform and kits for Supernumerary Police, popularly known as Spy Police. Egbetokun said the approval was to enhance the professionalism and visibility of Supernumerary Police officers. Speaking at the unveiling of the kits on Tuesday, Egbetokun, who was represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Finance and …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, sources at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation have disclosed. The officials, who requested anonymity, told Daily Trust that the IGP’s tenure was extended by three years. They said the SGF, George Akume, gave the IGP …

The Nigerian Army said troops recovered three AK-47 rifles, two fabricated rifles, two single-barrel guns, and two Dane guns, among others, during the operation. The post read, “Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, acting on credible intelligence, have successfully captured 15 terrorist gunrunners and logistics suppliers and neutralised one in an encounter. “On 30 August …

The Director General (DG) of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Abubakar, on Saturday evening submitted his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Abubakar who disclosed details of his resignation after the brief meeting said personal and family issues were among his reasons for resigning office. He expressed gratitude to the President for allowing …

The Department of Defense West Africa Coordination Element Lead, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Maj. Gen. Kenneth Ekman, said the United States is not considering establishing a military base in Nigeria. Speaking to journalists in the aftermath of their walking out of Niger Republic, Ekman said: “I am aware of no discussions between U.S. and Nigerian authorities on placing a US …

Minister of state for defence, Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has disclosed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria requires 200 million rounds of ammunition annually for its operations, costing the government at least two dollars per munition. He disclosed this yesterday during the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) vide Defence Industries Corporations of …

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, on Monday, said the Defence Industry Corporation of Nigeria (DICON has the capacity to produce arms and ammunition for security operatives in the country and beyond. According to him, many African countries are now procuring arms and ammunition from DICON. DICON, established in 1964 to bolster national security through the production of …

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has directed successful candidates in the just concluded 2022 police recruitment to resume training tomorrow (Saturday, 9 August) at the various police colleges across the country. The resumption, the commission said, would last from 10 to 20 August. A statement yesterday in Abuja by its Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, said the …

The Nigerian military on Friday said it may intervene in controlling the looting crisis and identify its sponsors in the ongoing nationwide hunger protest, tagged #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, said this during a press conference in Abuja on Friday. Musa said, “We are supporting the police all through. We are just on standby. The police …