Category: Security
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IPOB flag not hoisted in Ado LGA, anywhere in Benue — Police
The Police Command in Benue said on Wednesday that no flag of the proscribed IPOB was hoisted in Ado Local Government Area of Benue. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Catherine Anene, via a text message to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said no Indigenous People of Biafra ( IPOB), the flag was hoisted at Ado.…
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IGP Adamu advises policemen to defend themselves against attacks
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has asked the personnel of the force to protect themselves against attacks. He said the men and officers have the right to defend themselves in case of physical danger. The IGP spoke on Friday during an assessment tour of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Abuja, where he also…
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#EndSARS: Hoodlums killed 6 policemen, looted arms, ammunitions, others — Oyo CP
The Oyo State Police Command has officially confirmed that six policemen were killed while exhibit room where police arms and ammunition was looted by hoodlums who mingled with #EndSARS protesters. This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Joe Nwachuwu Enwonwu while parading suspects for alleged involvement in burning of the…
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After Abuja NYSC camp looting, police deploy men to restore normalcy
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has deployed men to check the vandalisation and looting of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp in Kubwa, Abuja. Police Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mariam Yusuf, said in compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, men had been adequately deployed across the city…
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Air Force trains 15 Air Provost Personnel in Advanced Crime Scene Investigation
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on 23 October 2020 graduated 15 personnel, comprising 4 officers and 11 airmen/airwomen of the Air Provost (AP) Specialty, from the Advanced Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Course at the 057 Provost Investigation Group (057 PIG) Forensic Laboratory in Ikeja, Lagos. The 4-week intensive training was conducted to further develop the…
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#EndSARS: Dingyadi urges an end to violence
The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi, on Sunday appealed to Nigerians to shun all forms of incitement as peaceful ENDSARS protests had been hijacked by bad elements. Dingyadi made the plead at a news conference in Sokoto, reassuring Nigerians that the Federal Government remains committed to enhance the living standard of Nigerians. He…
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Tension in Ibadan as police, okada riders clash
There was confusion and tension in the ancient city of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Thursday as commercial motorcyclists and police at the Iwo Road area of the city clashed. It was gathered that shooting began at about 9:30 am Thursday when a policeman hit a commercial motorcyclist and seized his motorcycle which made…
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Traders flee Gudu market as man dies
The police have mobilised to the Gudu Market following reports of the killing of an unnamed man in the market on Thursday. It was learnt that the traders have deserted the usually bustling market located in the Gudu District of Abuja. PUNCH reports that a trader identified simply as Victor said everyone left the market…
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#EndSARS: Soldiers disperse protesters in Abuja
As the #EndSARS protests continue, amed soldiers have reportedly dispersed some protesting youths at Sokale, Dutse Alhaji and the FO1 area of Kubwa on Tuesday morning. The troops were said to have shot into the air to disperse the #EndSARS protesters who had gathered to begin the day’s protest. While passers-by scampered for safety, residents…
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Insecurity: Army launches Crocodile smile VI
In response to the growing insecurity in the country Nigeria Army has commenced the 6th edition of Operation Crocodile Smile slated for October 20th to December 31st, 2020. The Chief of Training and Operation Nigerian Army Major Gen. Nuhu Angbazo disclosed this at a briefing at the Nigeria Army Super Camp I Ngamdu, Borno State.…