…Plateau’s localised security frameworks by playing a specialised role in restructuring local security architectures, fostering institutional peacebuilding, and preserving the memory of conflict victims,” he said. Daffi said the development of the SOP for Operation Rainbow is both timely and strategic, noting that effec…

…three suspects. Preliminary investigation revealed the involvement of the leader of the local security group in Orlu, who fled the scene when directed to report for verification. The matter has since been reported to the leader of the local security group in Imo State to assist in locating the suspect for further inves…

…criminal elements operating around the communities. The troops, supported by the local security volunteers and hunters, raided the settlements and conducted a search of identified locations. Sources said that upon sighting the advancing security personnel, several male occupants of the area fled into the surrounding bu…

…buses is not clear yet , except through the passengers" manifest," said a source from a local security outfit in the area. A joint security operation, comprising a detachment of army, policemen, local vigilantes and hunters was reported to have been mobilised to the scene of incident in an attempt to rescue the kidnapp…

…decentralised policing would improve intelligence gathering and strengthen responses to local security challenges, critics have warned against the potential abuse of state police by governors. The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, however, maintained that meaningful state policing can only succeed if it is backed…

…of armed bandits,” he disclosed. “Our situation can no longer be treated as an isolated local security problem. It bears disturbing similarities to the early stages of the insurgency that engulfed North-East Nigeria and banditry in the North-West. Unless urgent, coordinated, and decisive action is taken, there is a rea…

…issues Five state governments have said they plan to transform their existing local security outfits into state police once the constitutional process is finalised, following the House of Representatives' passage of an Executive Bill.Legit.ng reports that the House of Representatives passed the Executive Bill on state…

…ruler also advocated stronger collaboration between conventional security agencies and local security outfits, stressing that community efforts alone could not effectively tackle the growing insecurity in the area. Corroborating his position, the Elesinele of Esinele, Oba Abioye, thanked God for the successful rescue o…

…"Federal security agencies must also strengthen intelligence-sharing with state and local security structures to prevent abductions before they occur," Kareto added. 'Youth protest imminent in Borno' Meanwhile, the President of the Borno South Youth Alliance, Samaila Kaigama, warned that the group would mobilise peacef…

…and there is no doubt about this. “The federal government will keep working closely with local security groups to fight crime in communities. “We are fully committed to using all legal ways to make sure farmers and people living in rural areas of the South West have a safe and good environment.” Oyo Kidnap: Tinubu spar…

…troops of Sector 2, acting on credible intelligence, swiftly mobilised alongside local security volunteers to prevent an imminent terrorist attack on communities in the area. The troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce firefight, forcing the attackers to retreat with several casualties. In a related operation around…

…efforts to safeguard lives and property. He said the slain vigilantes were part of a local security arrangement established to protect residents from the recurring attacks that have plagued the area. Tengwong lamented the worsening security situation in Barkin Ladi, saying residents continue to live in fear despite the…

…"Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit of the Command, in collaboration with the local security outfit in Umuobasi, carried out the operation on Sunday, 28/06/2026, leading to the destruction of the criminal camp and the disruption of criminal activities in the area. Monitoring of the area is still ongoing", th…

…of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, police operatives, civil defence personnel, and local security outfits has repelled a bandit attack on Tureta, the headquarters of Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack, which occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, prompted an immediate response from security a…