…young people could become vulnerable to recruitment by terrorist groups, bandits and criminal networks. He described education disruption as a potential “threat multiplier” and called for urgent measures to protect and reopen schools. The lecturer recommended stronger early-warning systems, rapid response mechanisms, c…

…while security agencies continue efforts to uncover possible links to wider criminal networks. Security sources said the raid forms part of Operation Enduring Peace's sustained crackdown on criminal hideouts and illicit drug trafficking, which authorities believe contribute to violent crimes and insecurity in Plateau S…

…strategic engagements and collaboration with other security agencies were weakening criminal networks and encouraging fighters to renounce violence. The South-East has witnessed persistent insecurity in recent years, including attacks on security personnel, government facilities and civilians by armed groups. In respon…

…Rabiu Muhammad, said the successes reflected the command’s determination to dismantle criminal networks threatening lives and property across the state. “Within the two weeks under review, the Kaduna State Police Command neutralised notorious kidnappers, arrested 16 suspected kidnappers, six suspects found in possessio…

…the ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States to defeat terrorism, dismantle cross-border criminal networks, and restore regional stability. ECOWAS and AES leadership should find a common ground to insulate land borders from insurgent spillover and strengthen maritime security along the Gulf of Guinea., ” he was quoted a…

…The President also pledged to strengthen security infrastructure and dismantle criminal networks threatening peace across the country. Governor Uba Sani also condemned the killings, describing the attack as unacceptable. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, the governor directed sec…

…electoral process. “We urge security agencies to identify, dismantle, and prosecute all criminal networks involved in political violence, regardless of the political interests they serve,” it said. The Imole Campaign Council maintained that the outcome of the election should reflect the will of Osun residents and not b…

…Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies to safeguarding lives and dismantling criminal networks in order to sustain the peace-building processes ongoing across the region." by Linda Ikeji at 02/08/2026 9:38 AM | Share this Story

…risks to national security through the potential diversion of controlled medicines into criminal networks. “Dispensing medicines by untrained individuals and improper storage of medicines contribute directly to treatment failure, antimicrobial resistance and avoidable deaths. These outcomes increase the cost of care fo…

…establishment of state police, with strong safeguards against political abuse. He said: “Criminal networks do not recognise state boundaries. Our response must therefore be regional. The framework should include a joint intelligence-fusion mechanism, interoperable communication systems, coordinated patrols along inter-…

…indicating that Latin American drug specialists have transferred production expertise to criminal networks in Nigeria. The Institute for Security Studies reported in 2019 that methamphetamine seizures and laboratory raids in Nigeria had been increasing since about 2011. In June, another Mexican national was arrested du…

…border security and tackle the economic conditions that drive young people towards criminal networks.Atiku is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general elections, having been ratified on May 29, 2026.Atiku raises fresh allegation against Tinubu Legit.ng previously reported…

…equipped to confront terrorism, banditry, communal violence, kidnapping and organised criminal networks destabilising the North-Central region. He said the formation already had a strong foundation for such a role, noting that the former 401 Special Forces Brigade, which is being upgraded to divisional status, had long…

…black spots across Asaba metropolis as part of efforts to tackle crime and dismantle criminal networks in the state. The suspects, comprising 50 males and 31 females, were arrested for offences including the possession and sale of suspected illicit drugs and operating an illegal checkpoint at the Asaba-Onitsha Head Bri…

…on Friday, the Army said the operation was part of its ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and restore peace across the region. “Acting on credible intelligence, the troops raided the forest enclave believed to have been used by criminal elements as a staging base for planning kidnappings and launching attac…

…navy's determination not only to disrupt illegal refining activities, but also prevent criminal networks from rebuilding their infrastructure. "By targeting both active and emerging illegal refining hubs, the service continues to weaken the operational resilience of crude oil theft syndicates and protecting Nigeria's e…

…when responding to employment offers, particularly those from unverified recruiters, as criminal networks continue to exploit vulnerable individuals through false promises of lucrative jobs. "Anyone with information on human trafficking or other criminal activities is encouraged to report it confidentially through the…

…of their activities, and ascertain any possible links to terrorist or transnational criminal networks. The successful arrests further demonstrate the effectiveness of Operation HADIN KAI's intelligence-driven operations and the vigilance of troops in denying terrorists and their collaborators freedom of action. "The op…

…of the DSS are well known. Preventing terrorism.Protecting national security. Disrupting criminal networks.Safeguarding constitutional order. Those are enormous responsibilities. But perhaps leadership is measured by something even deeper. Not simply by the threats an institution neutralises.But by the hope its leader…

…in 2025. Although Thailand has emerged as a major source country, Border Force said “criminal networks also operate in other jurisdictions where cannabis is legal or more readily available, including Canada, the United States and parts of Europe.” The warning coincides with the implementation of a joint UK-Thailand cra…

…of distracting security agencies could undermine ongoing operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks. The youths stressed that professional security agencies often undertake intelligence-driven operations whose details may not immediately be available to the public, warning against speculation capable of weakenin…

…recruited from local communities would have better knowledge of the terrain and local criminal networks, improving responses to banditry, kidnapping and other security threats."State police operatives, who will be recruited from local communities, know the people, the terrain and even the criminals. This will significa…

…investigators with useful information that could lead to the arrest of other members of criminal networks operating within and outside the area. He added that with the latest prosecution, the total number of suspects charged to court since the commencement of Operation Kosaye has risen to 76, comprising 33 suspects pro…

…and urged security chiefs to intensify efforts to rescue kidnapped victims and dismantle criminal networks. He congratulated the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) for what he described as their courage, professionalism and sacrifice during the operation. He also…

…to tackling insecurity through principled and sustainable measures rather than financing criminal networks. According to the statement: “We are happy to report to our people in Oyo State that our children and teachers at Oriire have been released from captivity.” Prince Oyelade described the successful release as a maj…