…state, on August 2 (read here). One of the suspects was k!lled during a gun duel with security operatives in a joint operation involving the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army, police, Enugu state forest guards and other security agencies. The operation also led to the recovery of four AK-47 rifles, seve…

…supporters to maintain law and order over the course of the election, as he called on security operatives to allow voters to exercise their constitutional rights. “At no point did Senator Fadahunsi advocate violence, intimidation or any form of physical attack against members or supporters of the Accord Party or any ot…

…belonging to the attackers were reportedly burnt. The incident occurred after security operatives intercepted a large group of armed men moving between Zamfara and Kebbi states. Police Intercept Suspected Bandits Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Police Command, SP Bashir Usman, s…

…Adeleye said. He, however, said the kidnappers employed deceptive tactics to mislead the security operatives about their location. Adeleye said the victims were eventually located deep inside a reserve forest, but one of them, a woman, could not be revived. "We were able to rescue a life without a problem, the man. But…

…two cellphones in the grass around one of the buses; which was later handed over to the security operatives. The armed men left with all the occupants of the three buses . "First, a hummer bus was intercepted around 4pm. It carries the inscription of "Peace Mass Transit", with fleet number "2838". The two other buses ,…

…and possible prosecution. The Special Adviser warned individuals who pose as security operatives, especially in rural areas, to desist from such acts. "The law will catch up with anyone hiding under the cover of security to harass or intimidate citizens," Dr. Har said. "Security personnel must always adhere to the volu…

…community, also in Otukpo LGA.The Otukpo LGA chairman, Maxwell Ogiri, confirmed security operatives repelled the attack and have launched a manhunt for the gunmen.Gunmen kill 84-year-old community leaderMeanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that an 84-year-old community leader, Ichie Michael Nwobu, was allegedly murdered i…

…still want to return home. Government must ensure adequate security. Our appeal is for security operatives to go after those occupying our communities so our people can safely return,” he said. He commended Governor Caleb Mutfwang for initiating plans to resettle displaced persons, saying the effort had restored hope t…

…and the government's investment in public projects.Following the discovery, security operatives launched a coordinated enforcement operation, leading to the arrest of 27 suspects."The operation led to the arrest of 27 suspected hoodlums, who will be prosecuted in accordance with the extant laws of Lagos State." View th…

…decisions were taken. “Nonetheless, the council, through its collaborative efforts with security operatives, was able to apprehend some of these individuals, and they are already having a taste of their pudding. “A few supervisors and invigilators who were caught aiding and abetting examination malpractice were also br…

…livestock were kept. "Some people managed to escape and alerted us. We informed the security operatives stationed in our village and asked them to support us so that we could confront the bandits, but they told us they did not have adequate equipment. We also contacted our traditional leader, but there was little he co…

…successfully rescued the victims, noted that the kidnappers fled upon discovering that security operatives had surrounded the area. He commended the residents for providing timely intelligence that aided the operation and reiterated the agency's commitment to protecting all residents regardless of ethnicity. He assured…

…that life can still emerge from tragedy. Three terrifying hours According to Dogon Rana, security operatives and emergency responders could not reach the community quickly because of the poor condition of the road leading to Naridon. "If there was a good road, security personnel could have arrived earlier," he lamented…

…after reporting the incident to the police, was also arrested and detained by the security operatives for no justifiable reason. Alimi, who is the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, also accused a particular operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps of working with the opposition par…

…of a church at Inoyi in Affa Community. The command said a joint team comprising police operatives, forest guards, and members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group immediately launched a rescue operation and pursued the fleeing suspects. The operation led to the rescue of one of the victims after the suspected abductors ab…

…to remain calm, law-abiding, and provide credible information that could assist security operatives in arresting the remaining suspects.

…in a noticeable decline in violent attacks across the state. They recalled that security operatives had, within the past month, neutralised several suspected ESN fighters during separate operations. According to the sources, the operations had disrupted the network’s command structure, depleted its ranks and forced sur…

…after the Isha'i prayer when the bandits invaded our village. They first surrounded the security operatives stationed in the community and opened fire on them. They laid siege to their location, preventing them from coming out, while other members of the group moved from house to house, rustling livestock, looting valu…

Wanted Boko Haram spy arrested in Borno over Cross Kauwa attack and kidnappings Security operatives have arrested a wanted Boko Haram spy in Monguno, Borno State, in connection with the recent terrorist attack on Cross Kauwa, intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama. The suspect, identified as Abulfatahi, was apprehen…

Bandits repeatedly attacked security operatives across Lagos in 1997, targeting both officers on duty and the homes of senior military figuresIn February 1997 alone, police and soldiers lost their weapons in more than five separate incidents, with none of the arms recoveredAttackers raided the home of Colonel Olagunsoy…

…Igboho says happened during DSS raidAccording to The Punch, Igboho said the security operatives arrived at his home in the Soka area of Ibadan around 1:30am and opened fire after hearing his voice. He said they later climbed the fence and blasted their way through the burglary-proof entrance using explosives.The activi…

…while hosting a group of Muslim clerics at his residence in Ibadan, Igboho said the security operatives combed the house in search of him but were unable to locate him. He further alleged that the operatives mistook a cat for him and later brought in what he described as a “fake herbalist” to perform rituals in an atte…

…Olatunji Disu, for appearing apologetic over shooting of criminals. He insisted that security operatives should shoot armed criminals without hesitation. The Edo North lawmaker spoke on Monday during an interview with TVC News. “That’s why when this IG was saying he didn’t say “shoot at sight,” Why is he apologetic? Sh…

Security operatives have foiled an attempted bandit attack on Tauma Village in Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State, recovering five magazines loaded with 40 rounds of live ammunition after a gun battle with the attackers. The Sokoto State Police Command said the operation followed a distress call received at…

…killing of a corps member in May 2022 during an exchange of gunfire between bandits and security operatives along the Kaduna-Abuja highway, as well as the 2018 arrest of kidnappers who abducted five corps members travelling to orientation camps in Rivers and Akwa Ibom states. Missing youths The elder sister of a missin…