…Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, DSS, Kogi State Vigilante groups, and others who contributed to the search and rescue efforts. In a statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the Scheme said the professionalism, courage, commitment, and coordinat…

…in part by grievances over the alleged maltreatment of Fulani residents by local vigilante groups, and that the emir himself had been a target for abduction during the incursion.Zamfara: About ZurmiZurmi sits along the border with the Niger Republic and shares a boundary with Katsina State. It is the second most populo…

…community- and local government-led peace initiatives and the activities of state-backed vigilante groups. It said the Katsina State Community Security Watch Corps had been more effective in resisting kidnappers than the Zamfara Community Protection Guards, with support from conventional security agencies. In Sokoto, t…

…further noted that the operation was conducted in collaboration with the military, local vigilante groups, and hunters, with sustained bush-combing operations to apprehend the criminals. “The Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely and credible information that will aid sec…

…Residents say they now depend heavily on security patrols, the military and local vigilante groups to protect their communities. The killing of about 20 security personnel and vigilantes during an ambush in Garga area of Kanam further demonstrated the enormous risks faced by those protecting rural communities. Many res…

…involving heads of security agencies, local government chairmen, traditional rulers, and vigilante groups to strengthen the state’s security architecture and coordinate efforts to tackle banditry and other violent crimes. Efforts to obtain the reaction of the Kebbi State Police Command were unsuccessful, as the Police…

…among their citizens. South Africa has witnessed weeks of anti-migrant protests, with vigilante groups accusing undocumented foreigners of taking jobs and contributing to crime. Analysts, however, say migrants are being blamed for broader economic and governance challenges, including high unemployment and poor service…

…Okey Kanu, said the state intended to merge its Homeland Security outfit and community vigilante groups into the new state police structure, with modalities to be worked out ahead of the take-off.State police bill: List of 10 things to know Recall that the Nigerian Senate passed a historic State Police Bill into law fo…

…evening, where they were met with sustained armed resistance from troops and local vigilante groups. "The military and vigilantes engaged them in a fierce gun battle that lasted for hours. We believe the bandits suffered heavy casualties, but they evacuated the bodies of their dead as they usually do." Repelled from Un…

…Police, the Department of State Services, the Civil Defence Corps, Amotekun and local vigilante groups. The Presidency maintained that no ransom or concession was made to secure the release.

…security meeting with Divisional Police Officers, patrol and guard officers, leaders of vigilante groups, forest guards, and other recognised civil security outfits across the state. The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations and other members of the command’s management…

…security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Amotekun Corps, and local vigilante groups, were immediately alerted. A joint search operation was launched and continued throughout the night, but the victim was not found. However, at about 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, the search team recovered Mr. Kolawole'…

…of State Services, the Nigeria Police Force, the Amotekun Corps, local hunters and vigilante groups, all of whom intensified intelligence gathering and coordinated operations aimed at securing the victims’ freedom.

…the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, the Armed Forces, local vigilante groups and other security personnel for their roles in securing the victims' release. "We sincerely appreciate the government at all levels, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Armed…

…reporting and respond to emergencies more efficiently. They also intend to partner with vigilante groups, security bodies, emergency responders, and eventually government agencies. Since its launch in April, the platform has crossed the 100-user mark, the founders said. They envision the Wahala App being used to docume…

…conversation,” he said, noting that regional outfits such as Amotekun, Ebubeagu and vigilante groups show decentralisation has already happened informally. “What the constitutional amendment seeks is to establish a legal and institutional framework to regulate and coordinate these developments.” Iwar stressed that gove…