In a proactive move to enhance community safety and strengthen intelligence-led policing, the Kebbi State Government has organized a two-day training program for all the 21 Local Government Chairmen in the state. The initiative, held in partnership with Shegs Communications Limited, focused on grassroots security and the implementation of predictive community policing strategies. The training, themed ‘Predictive Community Policing Training …

In a bold move to strengthen security across the state, Kebbi State has launched a new initiative aimed at training Local Government Chairmen in enhancing safety and security in their communities. Themed, ‘Predictive and Community Policing to increase Security in Kebbi State’, the training program being put together by the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs is aimed at …

Northern Star Youth Empowerment Initiative, a Northern youth pressure group that seeks to protect the interests of the region has kicked against the seeming close romance between France and the President Tinubu led administration. Northern Star Youth Empowerment Initiative is a non political, non religious pressure group that fights to protect the interests of the North and promote good governance …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, performed the groundbreaking of 2,200 police housing units at Ijeh Police Barracks, Ikoyi, Lagos, in line with his administration’s commitment to the welfare of security personnel and safeguarding the lives and properties of the citizens. He said that the housing project, which is in partnership with the state government and the Nigeria …

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia yesterday launched a joint security taskforce code-named ‘Operation Anyam Nyor’ to complement the efforts of the conventional securities in the fight against insecurity in the state. The governor also inaugurated 5,000 officers of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards (BSCPG) with an advice to criminals to embrace the ongoing amnesty programme chaired by the Tor …

In collaboration with key stakeholders, the Enugu State Government unveiled the state Security Trust Fund (ESSTF) at the Old Government Lodge, Enugu, last Thursday. The initiative aims to enhance security across the state, creating an enabling environment for sustainable economic growth and development through a robust Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Inaugurated last February by the governor, ESSTF represents a strategic …

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has pledged the support of the House for the Nigerian Army with the goal of sustaining the peace experienced in the State. Dr. Obasa gave the assurance on Thursday when he received Brigadier General Olawale Matthew Oyekola, 48th Commander of the 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, …

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia says his administration will launch its security outfit of 10,000 youths before the end of May 2024. The proposed organisation will complement the efforts of the regular security agencies in tackling the security challenges faced by the state. Governor Alia disclosed this at the stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the …

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday, directed the reinforcement of security personnel around government structures in the state to thwart any plan to disrupt public peace by suspected Yoruba nation activists. On Saturday, some suspected Yoruba nation agitators dressed in military camouflage and armed with weapons, invaded the Oyo State Government Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan, the state capital, …

At the time the South West Security Network (SWSN) birthed the Amotekun corps in 2020, not a few Nigerians were suspicious of the perceived “aloofness” of Lagos State to the setup. The suspicion was fuelled by the fact that a South West regional security outfit without Lagos detracts from the spirit and collective aspirations of a people of the same …