…care and arrest the suspects," the statement read. "The arrest followed a sustained intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Command. "In a continued effort to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes, the Oyo State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough with the arrest of two suspected kidnapp…

…of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mohammed Ngoshe, has said the intelligence-led operation that secured the release of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State cannot be replicated in every kidnapping case because each security operation presents different challenges.Ngoshe sta…

…Africa. Erin disclosed that collaboration among the EFCC, SCUML, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Corporate Affairs Commission and civil society organisations enabled Nigeria to conduct a comprehensive National Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment of the non-prof…

…of Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, the National Intelligence Agency, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other security and intelligence agencies, saying their professionalism and resilience made the operation successful. According to Kalu, “The successful operation ref…

…effective community policing depends on collaboration, sustained patrols and timely intelligence sharing.” The police commissioner directed the security outfits to intensify intelligence gathering and sustain patrols of forests, rural communities and critical access routes, including roads, waterways, railway corridors…

…hearts of any who will walk this path. It's project management that requires emotional intelligence to navigate. 'Thirdly, culture can be modified. It's left to us to challenge these practices as years go by. I'm pretty sure that it definitely will happen.' by Linda Ikeji at 15/07/2026 11:17 AM | Share this Story

…victims. The joint security team has commenced extensive bush-combing operations, intelligence gathering and surveillance across the area to locate the kidnappers' hideout and ensure the safe rescue of those still in captivity. A community leader, Sunday Alkali, said residents were relaxing under trees when the gunmen…

…and state policing institutions to avoid jurisdictional conflicts and ensure seamless intelligence sharing. The executive bill is expected to consolidate these proposals while introducing additional constitutional safeguards recommended by the presidential committee established to review the framework for decentralised…

…during the operation. The Senate also commended President Bola Tinubu, the Armed Forces, intelligence agencies and other security institutions for securing the release of the victims without the payment of ransom. Also on Tuesday, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, faulted Makinde for what…

…to journalists. Koji said Adeyemi was arrested in Osun State by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team. “We have just confirmed the arrest of Mr. Adeniyi Adeyemi by a team of the Intelligence Response Team in Osun State. Thank you,” Koji said. The arrest was earlier seen in a video released by TVC News, showing A…

…(ESSC), and local hunters. "The team subsequently conducted coordinated bush-combing and intelligence-led operations aimed at rescuing the hostages unhurt and apprehending the perpetrators. "I am pleased to inform you that those sustained efforts paid off in the early hours of today, 14th July, 2026, at about 6:00 a.m.…

…of Borno State, with troops recording what security sources describe as a significant intelligence breakthrough through the arrest of a suspected foreign ISIS operative," the security analyst stated. "The development comes after troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a coordinated terrorist attack on Cross…

…Department to immediately take over the case and deploy all available investigative and intelligence resources to identify and arrest those responsible for the killing. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi. The police commission…

…the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police Force, and other security and intelligence agencies whose dedication and sacrifice led to the successful rescue of the kidnapped victims in Oyo State.The safe return of these victims has restored hope to their families and reaffirmed our confidence in the Government'…

…for a nice big fat shot right near the front door,” Trump said. The president claimed intelligence assessments showed little activity at the site, adding that Iran’s nuclear programme was facing significant setbacks. “We see no activity there. They’re not doing well with their nuclear situation. We’ll probably give Pic…

…public. “If, in his position as the state’s chief security officer, Governor Makinde has intelligence suggesting there is more to the incident than what Nigerians have been told, then he owes it to the public to disclose it,” he said. According to him, the governor should instead press the Department of State Services…

…period. Financial investigations conducted with the assistance of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU, reportedly revealed that the suspect operated 34 active bank accounts across various commercial banks. The report further alleged that nine of the accounts were opened in the names of entities presented as…

…to destroy Pickaxe Mountain, a deeply buried nuclear site near Natanz where Western intelligence suspects Iran is building an undeclared enrichment facility. “Tell the Iranians to be ready. Let them know we’re coming… there’s not a damn thing they can do about it,” he said in a radio interview. • ‘In crisis’ – Despite…

…operation was launched at about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday July 11, 2026 following credible intelligence on the movement of armed terrorists escorting kidnapped victims along the Aduwa Road. The troops swiftly moved to intercept the suspects and established contact with the terrorists, who fled into the bush after abandonin…

…to prosecute those who enable banditry and terrorism financing by withholding useful intelligence around the country," a security source stated. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 10:34 PM | Share this Story

…Lucky Aliyu, a Deputy Controller of Customs, explained that, acting on credible intelligence, operatives successfully dismantled a coordinated smuggling network involved in the illegal exportation of PMS to neighbouring countries. Aliyu highlighted that during the operation, a total of “820 jerrycans of 25 litres each…

…the statement, the suspects were arrested at Tamale on the Ghana-Togo border following intelligence-led operations after the body of 36-year-old Eze was discovered in his bedroom on Saturday, July 11, 2026. According to the police, officers who responded to the scene found the deceased with a deep cut wound to the fore…

…consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road following actionable intelligence from a credible source. Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, Acting, Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 81, Division Nigerian Army, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, 12 July 2026. The intelligence-led operation, co…

…security agencies for what he described as an outstanding display of professionalism, intelligence gathering and inter-agency collaboration. Agbese said the operation underscored the growing effectiveness of the Federal Government’s security strategy. “The rescue of every pupil and teacher abducted in Oriire is far mor…

By Dapo Akinrefon FRESH details have emerged on the intelligence-led operation that culminated in the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, with security sources disclosing that the arrest of family membe…