…dual policing model, Iwar said: “Federal Police should retain responsibility for terrorism, transnational organised crime, cybercrime, financial crimes, border security and interstate criminal networks. State Police should handle local crimes and community?based security challenges.” He flagged key threats to success:…

…zones across the continent. Some of these people have experience from places where terrorism has become deeply entrenched." That evolution, he said, requires a corresponding evolution in Nigeria's security response. "We cannot continue doing things the same way and expect different results. The threat has changed. Ther…

…fate of the hostages and raised broader concerns about the changing geography of terrorism in Nigeria. Disturbing shift For more than a decade, Boko Haram and its splinter factions have been associated primarily with Nigeria's North-East. States such as Borno, Yobe and Adamawa became synonymous with insurgency, militar…

…"born trowey" phenomenon - is incubating the very statistics for crime, banditry, and terrorism Nigeria cries over today. "Terrorism does not start with ideology. It starts with hopelessness," Dr Buhari wrote. "Boko Haram, bandits, cults - they do not recruit PhDs. They recruit boys who were 'produced' but never raised…

…solidarity with the West African nation, declaring its rejection of all forms of terrorism, extremism, and violence, regardless of their motives or justifications. Tripoli called for enhanced regional and international fight against the realities, which pose a threat to security and stability across the Sahel region an…

…statement said. He stated that following rigorous military training, including counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations, the troops are fully prepared to take the fight to all threats confronting the nation. Lt Gen. Shaibu emphasised that while the Nigerian Army remains resolute in denying criminal elements…

…recent gains recorded by security forces in the North-West as efforts intensify to curb terrorism, banditry and kidnapping across the region.

…who is currently serving a life sentence in Sokoto prison following his conviction on terrorism charges by the Nigerian government, dissolved the 3rd Administration of the DOS, headed by Chika Edoziem. In its place, Kanu appointed a 4th Administration of the DOS led by Chris Nwaogu. Following the development, Edoziem r…

…- not merely force - becomes a cornerstone of national security. Nigeria's fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and violent extremism has largely been measured […]

…Operation Safe Corridor is not an amnesty. It is a strategic non-kinetic counter-terrorism tool. Launched in 2016, it targets 'low-risk' individuals, those coerced, abducted, or who surrendered voluntarily. They undergo a rigorous 6- to 12-month programme of psychological counselling, vocational training, and religious…

The AGF, Lateef Fagbemi, a SAN, who led the federal government's team of lawyer for the prosecution, said the government was determined to stamp out terrorism and related activities from the country.

…offence. They were said to have knowingly conspired among themselves "to commit acts of terrorism by planning and coordinating the bombing of Nyanya Motor Park, Abuja, through the use of explosive devices, which bombing resulted in the death of over 70 persons and injured several others." The offence is punishable unde…

…like Mr Kanu, Mr Ekpa was sentenced to six years imprisonment in Finland in 2025, for terrorism related offences. Stay Ahead with Premium Times Follow us on Google News and never miss breaking stories, investigations, and in-depth reporting. on Google

…Abuja has sentenced Halima Abdullahi to 40 years’ imprisonment for failing to report the terrorism activities of her son, Battujo, to the federal government and for aiding and abetting him in the crime. Mrs. Abdullahi, of Dungun Mu’aza in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Friday, during her arraignment,…

…two women arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for their involvement in terrorism-related activities to 40 years in prison. The convicted women, Safiya Salihu and Halima Abdullahi, are the mother and sister, respectively, of terrorist kingpin Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo, who was eliminated by Nigerian secur…