Category: Security
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Two arrested as NAF commences investigation into Arotile’s death
Late combat for burial in Abuja Thursday The Nigerian Air Force on Friday stated that it was investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of its Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile, in a road accident, adding that two persons were being held. The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, stated these in…
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Inflammatory comments: Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges FG to caution Miyetti Allah
The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has asked the Federal Government to call to order the Miyetti Allah, the umbrella body of Fulani herdsmen in the country, over their incessant unguarded and provocative statements and threats capable of setting the country ablaze. In a statement, Ohanaeze Ndigbo condemned the effrontery of Miyetti Allah in…
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#BREAKING: After 10 days, Magu released from detention
The suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has been released from police custody after 10 days in detention. Magu was arrested on July 6, 2020 amid allegations of corruption and brought before the Justice Ayo Salami-led Presidential panel. The suspended EFCC boss was accused of being unable to account…
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Nigeria loses Kogi born first female combat helicopter pilot in auto crash
Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday announced the death of Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile who passed on after an auto crash at NAF Base Kaduna. Commissioned in 2017, as a member of Nigerian Defence Academy Regular Course 64, Officer Tolulope Arotile until her death was the first Nigeria’s female combat helicopter pilot in the Service. In…
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Army redeploys 37 Generals
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has approved new postings/deployment and appointments of 37 Generals and five Colonels to different formations and units in his effort to rekindle the spirit of professionalism in Nigerian Army (NA). The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in…
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Soldier who rescued 27 students from burning vehicle honoured
The Nigerian Army on Saturday honoured a soldier who rescued twenty-seven students from a burning vehicle in Zaria. Private Isa Umar of the Nigeria Army School of Legal Services, Basawa, Zaria, reportedly rescued the students who were trapped in their school bus which caught fire on their way home on February 2018. The PUNCH reports…
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Soldiers foil attack in Benue community, kill 2
The Defence Headquarters said troops on internal security operations have killed 2 armed herdsmen who tried to attack Chambe community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The troops from Operation WHIRL STROKE, also recovered one AK 47 rifle and 10 rounds of 7.62mm Special from the herdsmen. Coordinator Defence Media Operations Major General…
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Baby factory owners allegedly attack police in Imo
Operators of a suspected baby factory in Imo State have reportedly attacked policemen who stormed the facility while trailing a man who allegedly stole a baby from its mother at gunpoint. The incident happened in Umuocha community in Oguta council of the state, it was said. The Nation reports that police went after the baby…
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Police vow to deal with cultists planning 7/7 anniversary
The Oyo State Police Command has said intelligence report indicates that some groups are warming up for their annual anniversary. A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olugbenga Fadeyi, said the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Nwachukwu Enwonwu, gave the information on Monday. The Commissioner of Police said the annual celebration of…
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#BREAKING: DSS arrests EFCC acting chairman, Magu
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has been arrested by the Department of State Services. Magu was arrested on Monday afternoon at the Wuse II, Abuja office of the EFCC on Monday over allegations that he was siphoning part of money recovered by the commission from suspected looters. It was…