…successful engagement, troops immediately dominated the area and conducted exploitation operations to ascertain the full extent of the terrorists' losses. "During the operation, troops recovered the Sony camcorder, several rounds of PKT and 7.62 mm Special ammunition, terrorist uniforms and other combat enablers. "Init…
…timely, credible and actionable information. The Command will sustain robust tactical operations and proactive policing strategies to preserve public peace, maintain law and order, and ensure that criminal elements have no safe haven in Ogun State,” he added. The Police Command also appealed to members of the public to…
…sparked fresh pressure on President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to launch similar operations to free hundreds of other schoolchildren, women and other Nigerians still being held by terrorists across the country. Families of abducted victims, Northern Elders Forum, Arewa Consultative Forum, religious and community…
…successful engagement, troops immediately dominated the area and conducted exploitation operations to ascertain the full extent of the terrorists' losses," he added. The Army spokesman said troops recovered the Sony camcorder, several rounds of PKT and 7.62mm Special ammunition, terrorist uniforms and other combat item…
…miners were arrested, and several mining equipment and tools used for the illicit operations were confiscated. The enforcement team also dismantled the major operational bases established by the illegal miners and sealed the site in accordance with the provisions of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act. The statement n…
…out at about 2:00pm on July 10, 2026 by troops of the 1 Brigade as part of ongoing operations against suspected terrorist groups in the state. Makama reported that the troops conducted a fighting patrol to Tungar Magaji and Gidan Dawa villages, where they encountered the suspected terrorists. "The troops engaged the su…
…region. He was also among the bandit commanders accused of coordinating violent operations against rural communities, including attacks, abductions and other criminal activities. Confirming the development, the Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the killing of the bandit commander h…
…security personnel lost their lives during the mission. “It suffices to note that the operations were carefully planned and executed to avoid collateral damages and to equally ensure that the innocent children and teachers were safely rescued. However, there were some casualties on the part of the security forces,” the…
…He also assured residents that the Command would continue to intensify intelligence-led operations across the state until cultism and other violent crimes were decisively curtailed. The commissioner urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the police, assuring them that all r…
…comprising three rooms was engulfed in flames.The firefighting crew swiftly commenced operations and successfully extinguished the blaze, preventing it from spreading to the upper floor of the building and the adjoining property.A baby of about six months was successfully rescued alive from the burning building. The fi…
…humanitarian conditions within the camp. "The family disclosed that continuous offensive operations by troops, coupled with severe shortages of food and other basic necessities, made survival in the enclave increasingly difficult, forcing them to flee," a military source said. During the screening process, troops reco…
…to verify their bills. He called on NERC to establish an independent inquiry into EEDC’s operations in Ebonyi and ensure compensation and refunds for affected customers where necessary. The coalition also appealed to the Ebonyi State House of Assembly and Governor Francis Nwifuru to intervene in the matter in the inter…
…sustained intelligence gathering, detailed investigations, and coordinated tactical operations. The newly arrested suspects are: Chief Morgan Ejaga (43), Chief Moses Anteyi (45), Chief John Ogli (58), Chief Yawuhu Adaji (49), Sylvester Ajonye (80), Aba Alexander Uloko (59) and Fidelis Iduma (45). This development comes…
…were observed. He also assured residents that the police would continue intelligence-led operations across Osun State as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security ahead of the forthcoming governorship election and ensure that criminal suspects are brought to justice. Due process needed to apprehend alleged crimina…
…said the successful rescue demonstrated the effectiveness of coordinated security operations in tackling kidnapping, terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes across Nigeria. He commended the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for what he described as their professionalism, resilience and collaboratio…
…for a transparent and independent review of the circumstances surrounding the alleged operations of the PFIPC, including an assessment of existing oversight mechanisms and any institutional weaknesses that may have contributed to the controversy. According to him, where credible evidence establishes misconduct by any p…
Boko Haram uses AI to make bombs and plot operations A new report by The New York Times has revealed that Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters used artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and DeepSeek, to improve bomb-making techniques and enhance their…
…acknowledged that ICPC was the right anti-corruption agency that has the law backing its operations on such matters. Odekhe said, “Is the President’s directive legal? Yes. The President can refer any matter of suspected corruption to ICPC. “ICPC has powers to summon, investigate, and prosecute without the president’s i…
…improve compliance with human rights standards and enhance accountability in police operations. The court held that the deployment of legal officers to police formations would support constitutional safeguards relating to arrests, detention, investigations and other policing activities. The judgment is expected to have…
…leadership,” he said. Hashim recalled the role played by Nigerian troops in peacekeeping operations in Liberia and Sierra Leone under the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), saying the military had demonstrated its capability in restoring peace during regional conflicts. He urged the Fe…
…the Old Oyo National Park Forest in Oyo State and other parts of the country. “The operations, which lasted for more than a month, focused on identifying the terrorist kingpins that masterminded the kidnapping, bursting and dismantling their networks and logistics links, including their informants and hideouts located…
…Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other security agencies. The Army said the operations, which lasted for more than a month, focused on identifying the terrorist kingpins that masterminded the kidnapping, bursting and dismantling their networks and logistics links, including their informants and hideouts loc…
…victim support programmes and other strategic interventions to enhance ongoing security operations. The post ACF hails northern governors over regional security trust fund appeared first on Vanguard News.
…axis, resulting in severe traffic congestion that disrupts business activities, port operations, residential communities and the movement of commuters. Investigations by Vanguard showed that the recurring traffic crisis has gone beyond a mere traffic management problem and is being driven by inadequate infrastructure,…
…AI and payment data can help businesses better understand customer behaviour, improve operations and support expansion into new markets. On the second day of the conference, the company hosted a panel on “Leadership in the AI Era: Building Responsible and Inclusive Digital Finance.” Experts from the fintech industry ex…