…weapons do not find their way back into the hands of non-state actors involved in terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery.In June 2026, the centre also received 5,050 illicit, unserviceable, decommissioned, and obsolete assorted automatic weapons retrieved from the Nigeria Police Force.Nigeria cracks down on…

…begun assessing the vulnerability of non-profit organisations (NPOs) in Niger State to terrorism financing. The exercise is being conducted by the commission’s Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML) to identify gaps that could allow legitimate organisations to be exploited for illicit financial activitie…

…other forms of irregular migration. The spokesperson said the NIS and National Counter-Terrorism Centre had jointly hosted a national coordination meeting on the implementation of the Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record systems. He said the initiative would strengthen passenger screening, informatio…

…addressed the issue on Tuesday at a security briefing organised by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC).Nigerian military affirms that US troop withdrawal reflects routine mission adjustments, not a collapse in security cooperation. Photo HEUNIS/AFP via Getty ImagesImagesAccording to Premium Times, he said he h…

…According to Onoja, these successes were achieved in the sustained campaign against terrorism, kidnapping, oil theft and other forms of criminality, and reflect the unwavering resolve of troops to secure lives, property and the territorial integrity of the nation. Read except from his speech below JOINT TASK FORCE NORT…

…to prevent the possession and use of illicit weapons by non-state actors involved in terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes. He also disclosed that the centre had received 5,050 illicit, unserviceable, decommissioned and obsolete assorted automatic weapons retrieved from the Nigeria Pol…

…national effort to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism regime. The commission also intensified its crackdown on unlicensed bureaux de change, recording 234 BDC cases and 73 convictions within the three-year period. The objective, he said, was to promote a more formal and transp…

…of terrorist logistics and support networks. He said troops sustained aggressive counter-terrorism operations across Borno, Adamawa, Yobe and Bauchi, targeting terrorist fighters, logistics networks, informants and hideouts, while troops simultaneously conducted rescue operations in areas affected by terrorist activiti…

…vice president could have security implications, particularly in a country confronting terrorism, insurgency, banditry and other internal security challenges.He cautioned that hostile actors could interpret a temporary absence of the two highest-ranking political leaders as evidence of institutional vulnerability, even…

…to reposition the Force to meet Nigeria’s complex security challenges, which include terrorism, banditry, armed criminality, communal violence and attacks on critical infrastructure. He said the current security environment, which he described as fluid, sophisticated and unpredictable, demanded a Mobile Force that was…

…that he had deployed AIG Victor Olaiya, in charge of Zone 7, as well as the counter-terrorism unit and the EOD, in order to fast-track the rescue operation. “I came here as soon as the President directed me. Earlier I had sent the AIG of Zone 7 to come here and coordinate the rescue operations of the worshippers. I wan…

…Lagos PDP, warned that Nigerians should expect a repetition of what he described as terrorism carried out by the APC in Osun during the governorship election. He added that not every state would have the capacity to withstand the APC as Governor Adeleke succeeded in doing in Osun State, adding that the general election…

…their removal necessary, and what safeguards his administration would deploy against terrorism, arms trafficking, smuggling, human trafficking, and other forms of transnational organised crime. “This distinction is fundamental. But of course, Atiku is unhinged now, and he would say or announce anything to attract and d…

…West African States Monitoring Group, ECOMOG, to strengthen regional security and combat terrorism. He made the pledge in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, where he outlined some of his proposed policies and criticised aspects of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Atiku said Nigeria and other ECOWAS member…

…He described the full picture as "a very complicated security situation," encompassing terrorism spilling over from neighbouring Sahelian states, banditry in the north-west, groups such as ISWAP, ISIS, and Boko Haram, farmer-pastoralist clashes, and violence from cult groups and militias.Despite the gains cited by US o…

…symposium's discussions. Scholars expressed serious concern over the continued threat of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and communal violence across the country.While acknowledging the efforts of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies, JIBWIS called on the government to invest more in intelligence gathe…

…continuation. Continuation of what? “Error one — the repealed law was called extant. The terrorism charge was brought under the Terrorism Prevention Act 2011 as amended in 2013. That Act was repealed on 12 May 2022 by the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, section 98. The Customs and Excise Management Act…

…the attackThe ministry said the UAE firmly rejects all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism targeting security and stabilityPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The United Arab Emirates has officially condemned a terrorist attack that struck N…

…to their constitutional responsibilities of supervising the nation’s defence and counterterrorism efforts. “The primary responsibility of the Defence Ministry at this critical period is to strengthen the capacity of the military and other security agencies to protect Nigerians and defeat terrorism, banditry and other f…

…the statement added. Tinubu further vowed that the nation would not bow to any acts of terrorism, saying, “Terror will not cow Nigeria. We will defend our people, protect our communities, and uphold the sanctity of human life. “My prayers are with the people of Niger State at this difficult time. The Federal Government…

…sister security agencies, state governments and communities to confront banditry, terrorism and other forms of criminality threatening the nation. According to him, “we shall not be intimidated, relent and not allow the sacrifice of our fallen heroes to be in vain. “Behind every fallen officer is a family that has lost…

…activities, as well as regulatory submissions relating to anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing and counter-proliferation financing compliance. It noted that it collaborates with the Central Bank of Nigeria, National Insurance Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission and the Special Control Unit Agai…

…to interact directly with the people, particularly communities affected by insecurity, terrorism, banditry, criminality and flooding He said leaders could not fully understand the challenges confronting Nigerians without visiting affected communities and listening to their experiences. “True leadership requires presenc…

…without standing with communities across Nigeria devastated by banditry, criminality, terrorism, and flooding. You cannot truly lead people you are unwilling to visit, listen to, and understand”, he said. He expressed clear commitment that he and his running mate will take their message directly to Nigerians. “We will…

US authorities charged a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State group with a terrorism offense Thursday after she told an FBI informant she “wanted to destroy” the New York State Capitol buildings, court filings showed. Located in Albany near the Canadian border, the New York State Capitol is the nerve center…