Category: Security
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Kaduna killings: IGP orders full enforcement of curfew
As part of efforts at restoring law and order in parts of Southern Kaduna affected by recent violence and other security challenges, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has directed the Commissioner of Police (CP), Kaduna State Police Command to ensure full enforcement of the curfew imposed by the Kaduna State Government. The CP…
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Military jets bombard bandits camp in Zamfara, scores dead
Multiple airstrikes conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji have destroyed a bandits’ camp in Doumborou forest Area of Zamfara State run by a notorious bandit leader, ‘Dangote’, it was learnt. Several bandits hibernating in the camp were killed in the attack. According to a statement by the Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Major…
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Security: No going back on ridding Kogi of criminal elements, Omodara vows
Kogi State Security Adviser, Navy Commander Jerry Omodara (Rtd) has said the government is committed to ensuring the security of lives and property of citizens. The State Security Adviser who made the remark on Friday while speaking with some journalists in Lokoja added that all forms of criminality in the state will soon be a…
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Amotekun: Oyo government to recruit 3,000 personnel
Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the recruitment of 3,000 personnel for the Oyo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, towards complementing efforts of conventional security agencies for adequate security of life and property. Chairman of the security outfit, Kunle Togun on Wednesday told our correspondent that a 5,000 personnel were recommended to the governor, before…
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Presidency kicks as Senate insists on resignation of service chiefs
The Senate on Tuesday asked heads of the country’s armed forces to step down following the killings of soldiers fighting insurgency and banditry in parts of northern Nigeria. But the Presidency, in its reaction, disagreed, saying it is the prerogative of President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint and sack the service chiefs Debating a motion moved…
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NSCDC boss gets six months tenure extension
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a six-month tenure extension for the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Abdullahi Muhammadu. The Corps spokesman, Emmanuel Okeh, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. It denied reports that Buhari approved a 5-year extension to the NSCDC boss’ tenure, which was to end on July…
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Troops neutralise 8 Boko Haram leaders
No fewer than eight top Boko Haram Commanders have been killed by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole while attempting to infiltrate Army Super Camp in Damask, the Military has said. The killed terrorists were identified as Tumbun Dabino – Ba Issoufo, Tumbun Bororo – Amir Batam, Tumbun Jaki – Almustapha, TumbunBagaruwa – Modou Kollo, Dogon…
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NAF unveils identify of driver who killed Arotile, to hand over case to police
The Nigerian Air Force on Sunday revealed the identity of the driver of the car that hit the late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Ibikunle Daramola, made this known at a briefing in Abuja. Daramola gave the name of Arotile’s ex-classmate who drove the vehicle that hit Nigeria’s first…
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Arotile: Expect outcome of our investigation Sunday — NAF
The Nigerian Air Force says it will, on Sunday, give details of the outcome of its preliminary investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile. The country’s first female combat helicopter pilot died on Tuesday as a result of head injuries sustained in a road traffic accident at the…
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Driver who killed Arotile had no driving licence — Investigation
Fresh facts have emerged that the ex-classmate who knocked down Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile is a civilian who had no valid driving papers. The country was thrown into mourning on Tuesday when the Nigerian Air Force first announced that the country’s first female combat helicopter pilot died from a road traffic accident at the NAF…