Security Archives - Page 20 of 62

Jan

19

2024

Kidnapping Attempt Thwarted as Police Rescue Victim in Kaduna

MetroBandits, Kaduna State, Kidnappers, Kidnapping, Security

After receiving a distress call from Abuja, the Kaduna State Police Command successfully foiled an attempt at kidnapping and freed a victim in Kaduna. On the state police commissioner Audi Ali's orders, the police detained one suspected kidnapper and found the victim's car along with the perpetrators' weaponry. The event started when agents from Kaduna's Kawo Divisional Headquarters learned that kidnappers were passing across the state with their victim. The police believe that the grey Toyota Hilux van, registered Abuja RBC90DC, was carrying the kidnappers and their victim when they stopped it at around 00:10 hours. One of the kidnappers…

Jan

17

2024

By David Okoye

Nigerian Army Inaugurates Modern Security Facilities, Seeks Community Support

NewsNigeria, Security

During the opening of a state-of-the-art officers' gate and guards' house, Lt-Col Muhammad Abdurrahaman, the Commandant of the Nigeria Army's 174 Battalion, urged the people of Ikorodu to offer vital information to improve community security. The ceremony was presided over by Brig.-Gen. Adegoke Adetuyi, Commander of the 9th Brigade, Ikeja, Lagos, who also received an award for his inspection of the building work. Lt-Col Abdurrahaman described the initiative as a "legacy project" that is crucial for overall barracks security and stressed the value of community collaboration in combating insecurity. He thanked everyone for their help during construction and promised that…

Jan

17

2024

By David Okoye

Explosion Displaces Former Deputy Governor and Late Bola Ige’s Families in Oyo State

NewsOyo state, Security

Yesterday explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State, forced the family of the late Bola Ige and Iyiola Oladokun, a former deputy governor, to flee. The explosion that rocked the densely crowded city, killing two and injuring seventy-seven, caused damage to Mr Oladokun's storey building on Dejo Oyelese Street, including damaged windows. Mr Oladokun's close friend said that he and his family were taken out of the damaged premises and put into the home of a friend. A few metres from Mr. Oladokun's property, the late Attorney-General of the Federation Bola Ige's residence was also damaged by the explosion.Mr. Oladokun, a key…

Jan

12

2024

By David Okoye

Lagos Police Commissioner Announces Arrest of High-Ranking Cultists in Ikorodu

NewsLagos State, Security

Lagos State Police Commissioner, Adegoke Fayoade, has disclosed the apprehension of seven high-ranking cultists in Ikorodu during an interaction with the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) at the Lagos command headquarters. Three of the suspects were captured on Tuesday, while four more were arrested on Thursday across various locations in Ikorodu. Commissioner Fayoade emphasized his commitment to combatting major crimes such as cultism, traffic robbery, and kidnapping. Seeking support from CRAN members, he regarded media practitioners as vital informants, emphasizing their role as his "eyes and ears" to gather feedback and information. The commissioner also expressed his collaboration with…

Jan

11

2024

By David Okoye

Nigeria’s Defence Urges Vigilance Against Terrorism Amid Controversial Slogan

NewsNigeria, Security

In response to the rising use of the slogan "No Gree for Anybody," the Nigerian Defence Headquarters has called on citizens to collaborate with security agencies and actively oppose terrorism. Edward Buba, the director of defence media operations, emphasized this during a press briefing in Abuja, urging Nigerians to report any suspicious activities and assuring prompt action. Buba clarified that the military's focus in 2024 remains unwavering — to locate and eliminate terrorists, denying them the ability to threaten citizens. He highlighted ongoing operations targeting terrorist commanders, emphasizing that both high-ranking leaders and lower-level commanders are priority targets for neutralization.…