Abia Targets Kidnap Hideouts as Otti Warns of Demolition for Criminal Safe Houses

The Abia State Government has announced a tougher approach to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes, with Governor Alex Otti warning that uncompleted buildings found to be used as criminal hideouts will face demolition. Speaking during his monthly media briefing on Thursday, the governor said the administration has intensified security surveillance across the state, particularly […]

Troops Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims After Armed Confrontation with Suspected Terrorists in Sokoto

Nigerian security forces have rescued 10 people who were abducted by suspected terrorists during a coordinated operation in Sokoto State, marking another effort to curb kidnapping and armed violence in the North-West. The rescue mission, carried out under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, involved troops of the Nigerian Army working alongside the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps. […]

Court Orders Arrest of Alleged PFIPC Director-General After Failure to Appear for Arraignment

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the arrest of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi after he failed to appear for his scheduled arraignment over allegations bordering on forgery, fraud and impersonation. The bench warrant was issued by the court after prosecutors informed the judge that the defendant had again failed to honour the court’s […]

State Police Will Strengthen Community Security, Improve Intelligence – IGP Disu

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has expressed confidence that the proposed establishment of state police across Nigeria could transform the country’s security architecture by bringing law enforcement closer to local communities and strengthening intelligence gathering. Speaking during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) while attending the United Nations Chiefs of […]

Oyo School Kidnap Victims Freed After Weeks in Captivity as Military Confirms Security Personnel Killed During Rescue Mission

More than seven weeks after dozens of schoolchildren and their teachers were abducted in Oyo State, Nigerian security agencies have confirmed the successful rescue of all 44 victims following an extensive multi-agency operation that also resulted in casualties among security personnel. The military disclosed on Saturday that members of the security forces lost their lives […]

Osun Strengthens Mining Security With New Intelligence Network to Counter Emerging Threats

The Osun State Government has unveiled a new security strategy designed to protect mining communities from criminal infiltration, following intelligence reports pointing to emerging threats around key mining locations across the state. Governor Ademola Adeleke announced the initiative during a mining security stakeholders’ conference held in Osogbo, where government officials, security agencies, traditional rulers, mining […]

Alex Ikwechegh, member of the Abia House of Representatives, was granted N500,000 bail in the assault case against Bolt Driver.

The Inspector-General of Police’s office filed the case, and His Worship Abubakar Umar Sai’id is the presiding judge. The Chief Magistrate Court in Kuje, Abuja, granted N500,000 bail to Abia State Representative Alex Ikwechegh after he was captured on camera attacking Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya. Ikwechegh was charged with three counts during Wednesday’s court appearance, […]