Security Archives - Page 22 of 62

Dec

25

2023

Attacks on Plateau communities on Christmas Eve resulted in 26 deaths and numerous injuries.

Metro, NewsBandits, Crime, Plateau State, RIP, Security

According to reports, bandits attacked several towns on Christmas Eve in the Plateau State local government areas of Barkin Ladi and Bokkos, killing over 26 people. It was learned that while 15 people died in a further attack on villages in Barkin Ladi LGA, 11 people perished in Bokkos LGA. It is also said that during the attack at Barkin Ladi, a number of houses were destroyed. According to information obtained by DAILY POST, both instances began at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday. It was discovered that as-yet-unidentified gunmen entered the villages and started shooting at occasionally. Among the 11 individuals…

Dec

24

2023

By OHAFIATV

Over 50,000 soldiers deployed this Yuletide – COAS

Metro, NewsArmy, Crime, Insecurity, Metro, Security

More than fifty thousand Nigerian Army soldiers would miss greeting their families and loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in person this holiday season, according to Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, or COAS. He declared that the soldiers would be stationed in towns, villages, hamlets, and areas that are challenging to reach throughout the nation and abroad. He conveyed his sincere gratitude for the sacrifices and hard work made by Nigerian Army soldiers to protect Nigeria's territorial integrity. Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, made this announcement on Sunday.…

Dec

23

2023

By OHAFIATV

Abia police apprehend 60 criminals, recover 10 cars, 8 tricycles

Abia State, Metro, NewsAba, Abia State, Crime, Police, Security

From October to December 2023, the Abia State Police Command apprehended 60 alleged criminals—58 men and two women. The command's Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, briefed the press on behalf of the commissioner, saying the command created and implemented excellent administrative and operational initiatives with impressive outcomes. ASP Chinaka said the command reduced armed robbery, abduction, and government property vandalism by arresting several suspects and recovering evidence. Among the exhibits are firearms with varying specifications, ten cars, eight tricycles, train shoes, and materials that could be illegal drugs. Kidnapped victims and trafficked children were rescued with stolen automobiles and…

Dec

21

2023

By OHAFIATV

Sokoto Assembly approves establishment of Community Guards.

Metro, NewsBreaking, Crime, Security, Sokoto State

The proposal by Governor Ahmed Aliyu to create a Community Guards Corps in the state was accepted by the Sokoto State House of Assembly on Wednesday. This came about as a result of a report that was reviewed by the joint House Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Special Services and Security Matters. Alhaji Nasiru Adamu (PDP-Goronyo), the chairman of the committee, stated that the executive bill was carefully examined and that 28 recommendations were made as a result. The bill's title should be changed to "A bill for a law to establish the Sokoto State Community Guards Corps," he…

Dec

21

2023

By OHAFIATV

Five lads in police net for unlawful ownership of AK-47 firearm

MetroCrime, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Five people were detained in Kurmi village in Bakori Local Government Area, according to the Katsina State Police Command, after it was discovered that they were in unlawful possession of an AK-47 gun. This was revealed to reporters in Katsina on Wednesday by the command's spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu. "On December 19, 2023, our operatives attached to Bakori divisional police headquarters, working with vigilante members while on patrol, successfully identified and apprehended five suspects based on credible intelligence." The suspects are 20-year-old Sharhabilu Dahiru, 25-year-old Abubakar Tukur, 20-year-old Kasamanu Abdullahi, 20-year-old Abdulrahman Shu'aibu, and 20-year-old Sulaiman Sanusi. Lawal was invited…