Not fewer than 36 persons were killed and nine others kidnapped in reported violent crimes across Nigeria last week, indicating that insecurity continues to be a serious challenge in the…
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday hinted on possible changes in the nation’s security architecture with a view to reinvigorate and re-energise it in the ongoing fight against terrorism and violent…
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Insecurity: FG To Watch Over South-West With CCTV, Drones – Ooni of Ife
by Damilare Salami July 31, 2019The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Wednesday disclosed that arrangement is being made to deploy drones and CCTVs to boost the security of lives and properties in the…
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Nigerian Police To Recruit 4,000 Community Policing Officers (CPOs) – IGP
by Damilare Salami July 30, 2019The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has disclosed that the Force will recruit 40,000 Community Policing Officers (CPOs). The CPOs are expected to complement the Police in law enforcement…
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Just In: President Buhari Meets Chief of Defence Staff, SGF In Aso Rock
by Damilare Salami July 19, 2019President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed with the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation,…
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Defeated Politicians Are Behind The Insecurity In Nigeria – COAS Buratai Tukur
by Damilare Salami May 16, 2019The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, on Wednesday accused some politicians defeated in the just concluded general elections of being responsible for the current heightened security situation in parts…
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IGP Threatens To Sanction Senior SARS Officials Over Abuse of powers, Misuse of firearms
by Damilare Salami May 10, 2019Mohammed Adamu, The Inspector General of Police (IGP), says supervisors of trigger-happy police officers will be held liable for the infractions of those under their command. Adamu spoke during an…
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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has appeared before the Senate in plenary to brief the lawmakers over the spate of insecurity and kidnappings across Nigeria. He appeared…
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Dogara Challenges Northern Leaders, Says “Speak Against Insecurity Like You Did In Jonathan’s Regime”
by Damilare Salami January 11, 2019The speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has challenged northern elders to raise their voices against insecurity in the region “just as they did during the administration of…
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