…is steadily transferring wealth from vulnerable northern families into the hands of the criminal networks holding their loved ones hostage.

…bag containing clothes,” he added. Afolabi said the NSCDC would continue to go after criminal networks involved in the theft and destruction of critical infrastructure. NSCDC arrests ex-AEDC staff, 12 others over N350m electricity cable vandalism

…to cooperate with the government and security institutions to identify and dismantle criminal networks.

…act as "unknown gunmen" by leaking the movement details of wealthy travellers to criminal networks.

…He said human trafficking was increasingly migrating to the digital space, with criminal networks exploiting social media, encrypted messaging platforms and fake online job portals. “Human trafficking is migrating to the digital space, and we must adapt our response to meet this emerging threat,” Adekoye said. He said…

…countries, porous borders, and the cross-border movement of armed groups and criminal networks into Nigerian territory,” and called for strengthened border security, intelligence gathering and regional cooperation to consolidate the gains already recorded. On the 2027 contest, Yuguda argued that Atiku’s proposal to bri…

…what the military described as a significant setback for one of the region's most feared criminal networks.Soldiers from Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, engaged a terrorist group led by kingpin Kachalla Muhammadu Filani in a fierce gun battle.Troops Kill 2 top comman…

…"The Police Command reassures members of the public of its commitment to dismantling criminal networks and protecting lives and property by bringing perpetrators of kidnapping and other violent crimes to justice. "Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly provide credible information that may…

…management becomes an indispensable component of national security. “Terrorists and criminal networks exploit sovereign boundaries precisely because security forces cannot simply pursue them across international borders without appropriate cooperation and legal frameworks. “Consequently, Nigeria’s focus on the Northeas…

…State Command, and in continuation of the Command's intensified efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating within the State, operatives of the Command embarked on sustained intelligence-led follow-up operations aimed at identifying, apprehending those responsible for the heinous crime. "Consequently, at about 233…

…trafficking and protecting endangered species. The command warned individuals and criminal networks involved in the illegal trade that the Service would continue to work with relevant stakeholders to disrupt activities that threaten Nigeria's biodiversity and the survival of endangered species. by Linda Ikeji at 28/08/…

…Hadejia said, “The Command will continue to dismantle the activities of individuals and criminal networks responsible for the theft and vandalism of critical national infrastructure.” He added, “Perpetrators of these criminal acts will face the full weight of the law,” while urging residents to support the police by pr…

…Jackal IV as a coordinated response to the growing global reach of West African criminal networks, particularly groups like the Black Axe.INTERPOL names Nigeria's Black Axe a global crime group Photo ImagesImagesThe Black Axe traces its origins to the University of Benin in Nigeria, where it was founded in 1977 as part…

…tasked with monitoring banking transactions, to step up their efforts, stay ahead of criminal networks, and track illicit financial flows. “Every single day, these guys grow in sophistication and desperation, and we must also devise means to bring them to their knees. “The state must ultimately deal with them. They mus…

…this in a statement on Sunday, saying the operation was part of efforts to dismantle criminal networks and violent non-state actors operating in the state. Ikenga said the clearance operation, conducted on Saturday, involved operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu; Department of State Services; 302 Artillery Reg…

…He reaffirmed that OPWS is committed to protecting lives and property and to dismantling criminal networks throughout Benue State.Troops kill bandit leader’s son, other terroristsRecall that Operation Fansan Yanma troops killed several bandits, including Ado Alero’s son, during a major operation in Zamfara State Milita…

…circumstances surrounding their possession and possible links between the suspects and criminal networks operating in the area. The operation is part of ongoing efforts by security forces to disrupt the activities of kidnappers and illegal arms suppliers in Plateau State, particularly following recent incidents of abdu…

…and timely information-sharing between residents and security forces in disrupting criminal networks and preventing bandit attacks. The security situation around the Forward Operating Bases and Joint Task Force locations was described as calm, while troops continued monitoring activities in the area. The morale and fig…

…units, sovereignty is stolen from the people. When armed groups, political enforcers or criminal networks interfere with electoral choices, the ballot loses its moral authority. “Thomas Hobbes warned about the misery that follows the collapse of public order. Yet order alone is insufficient. Security must be governed b…

…enforcement agencies in disrupting the financial and operational links between organised criminal networks and terrorist groups. Nigeria is among the countries invited to participate in the initiative, which is scheduled for launch in November 2026. Responding, Attah, who represented the NSCDC Commandant-General, Prof…

…Makama, the development highlights the continued efforts by security forces to dismantle criminal networks and prevent kidnappers from establishing hideouts in communities across Plateau State. by Linda Ikeji at 16/08/2026 1:20 PM | Share this Story

…“reassures residents that the command remains operationally positioned to disrupt criminal networks, degrade their capabilities and deny them freedom of action, while urging members of the public to sustain their support through timely, credible and actionable information.”

…of the effectiveness of intelligence-led joint operations in disrupting organised criminal networks and denying them access to weapons and safe havens. The Joint Task Force, Operation UDO KA, it added, would continue to work with other security agencies to sustain operations against criminal elements across the South-E…

…45 foregrips/handguards, four pistol grips and five barrels. The CGC had warned that criminal networks could seek to exploit Nigeria’s borders, ports and airports ahead of the next general elections to move prohibited items into the country. He assured Nigerians that the Service would intensify surveillance and enforce…

…echoed the warning of the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi who noted that criminal networks could exploit Nigeria's borders during the upcoming election cycle. The Comptroller General vowed to intensify security operations while tackling internal complicity. Adeniyi called on Nigerians to provide credibl…