Category: Security
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How soldiers killed Benue most wanted militia leader
The Nigeria Army has confirmed the killing of Mr Terwase Akwaza, alias “Gana,” the ‘most wanted criminal’ in Benue state. The Commander, 4 Special Forces Command, Doma, Nasarawa state, Maj. -Gen. Moundhey Ali, told newsmen on Tuesday that Gana was killed along Gbese-Gboko-Makurdi road following an exchange of gunfire. The Benue State Government had in…
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Air Chief charges officers on intelligence gathering to end insurgency, banditry in Nigeria
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has tasked officers of the service on intelligence gathering to boost the counter insurgency and anti banditry operations in the country. He stated this on Tuesday during the graduation ceremony of students of Young Officers’ Course Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 1/2020 (YOC 1/2020) of…
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Air Force commences construction for newly created 203 CRG unit in Gombe
As part of measures to tackle insecurity in the North East, the Nigeria Air Force on Monday inaugurated the 203 Combat Reconnaissance Group (203 CRG), in Gombe State. This is even as the NAF commences the construction of infrastructure for the newly created base. The new Unit, which would serve as the Base for Unmanned…
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Troops kill several armed bandits in Kaduna
The Air Component of Operation THUNDER STRIKE has neutralized several armed bandits and disrupted their camps in the Kuduru and Kwaimbana Forest areas of Kaduna State. Military authorities say this was achieved through separate air strikes carried out on 2 and 3 September 2020 on the heels of credible intelligence reports indicating that the 2…
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Troops kill ISWAP terrorists in Borno, destroy hideouts
In continuation of efforts to eliminate criminal elements in the North East of the Country, the Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Tuesday eliminated some Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and destroyed compounds housing them at Kaza along the Gulumba Gana – Kumshe axis of Borno State. In a statement…
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CAS launches residential accommodation in Benue, vows to root out insecurity
As part of efforts to enhance the welfare of his men, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar on Monday inaugurated a newly constructed 10 x one bedroom residential accommodation for Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) at the 21 Quick Response Wing (21 QRW) in Agatu, Benue State. This is even as Abubakar insisted…
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Air Chief Inspects Aircraft Hangar, Taxiway in Benin, hails officers
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar, on Saturday conducted an inspection tour of Aircraft Hangar and Taxiway, proposed site for Aircraft Shelters, Bulk Fuel Installation (BFI) facility situated in Benin the Edo State capital. The Chief of Air Staff also inspected an existing office and residential accommodations both within and…
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Oyo suspected serial killer murdered another victim during escape period — Police
The Oyo State Police Command has paraded Sunday Shodipe, the prime suspect arrested in connection with the multiple killings in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State. The Commissioner of Police, Nwachukwu Enwonwu, who paraded him alongside other suspects on Wednesday, said the suspect went back to Akinyele and carried out another killing after…
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After DSS/IPOB clash, Army places officers on high alert
The military authorities have placed troops of 82 Division, Enugu, on high alert following the clash between the operatives of the Department of State Services and the Indigenous People of Biafra in Emene, Enugu. It also asked troops to avoid individual movement in uniforms outside the barracks in order to prevent reprisals by IPOB members.…
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Innoson donates operational vehicles for community policing
A leading automobile company in Nigeria, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited has made a donation of three operational vehicles to the Nigeria Police Force. This is to drive the ongoing reforms in the Force as part of efforts to further guarantee the security of lives and property of all Nigerians. In a statement issued on…