Minister of Solid Minerals, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dele Alake, disclosed that he has been receiving threats in connection with his stand on the issue of illegal mining and banditry. During a press briefing held at the explosion site in Ibadan, Oyo state, Minister Dele Alake expressed his commitment to transparency and highlighted the importance…
Launch of Special Intervention Squad and Collaborative Efforts Bwari-Based Kidnapping: In a proactive move to enhance security measures within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, recently initiated the Special Intervention Squad (SIS). This strategic development aimed at bolstering the security landscape became a reality through a synergistic…
A group of retired Nigerian military generals has highlighted a key obstacle in the ongoing battle against insecurity plaguing the nation. According to a retired Airforce General, the absence of direct and definitive orders from the President or commander in chief since the advent of democracy in 1999 has hindered progress. The general emphasized that…
The Kaduna State Police Command refutes recent media claims surrounding the alleged abduction of commuters along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway on Jan. 6. In a statement released by ASP Mansir Hassan, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, the reports were labeled as misleading, aiming to clarify the reality behind the incident that unfolded during the late hours…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) achieved a significant interception at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on the first day of the year 2024. A high-strength strain of cannabis, known as Colorado, was discovered concealed within imported boxing kits from the United States. The agency’s swift intelligence-led operation, extending for…
Governor Uba sani Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, denounced the recent assault by bandits on Southern Kaduna communities, resulting in tragic loss of lives and widespread abductions. The assailants’ merciless actions prompted Sani to brand them as ‘beasts in human skin.’ The attacks, detailed by former councilor Aminu Khalid, unfolded in three villages –…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully forfeited the opulent assets of convicted drug baron Okenwa Chris Nzewi. The agency seized a multi-million-naira mansion strategically located in the esteemed Victoria Garden City (VGC) estate, Lekki, unearthing its role as a clandestine laboratory for methamphetamine production. This decisive action not only represents a triumph…
The Strike that Ended a Reign of Terror The Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch executed a decisive strike in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, marking the end of Yellow Jambros’ terror. On December 6, 2023, a group of terrorists, led by Yellow Jambros, met their fate as they attempted to cross the…
In a landmark achievement, the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone B of the Nigerian Customs Service, headquartered in Kaduna, has achieved a significant victory in the ongoing battle against smuggling. A meticulously executed operation led to the interception and seizure of a staggering 61 smuggled Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), textiles, and illicit drugs, amounting to…
Approximately 70 combatants and commanders lost their lives in a fierce clash between the notorious Boko Haram and its rival terrorist group, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). This deadly confrontation occurred on Saturday at Tumbum Ali Island in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing rivalry…
