The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged northern leaders to unite in the fight against banditry, terrorism and kidnapping, stressing that security challenges cannot be addressed by government and security agencies alone. The monarch made the call on Wednesday at a joint meeting of northern traditional rulers and governors in Kaduna, where…
The Sokoto State Government has distributed 62 armoured security vehicles and other operational equipment worth over ₦27 billion to strengthen security operations and improve the fight against banditry across the state. The fleet, which includes Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and hundreds of motorcycles, will be deployed to security agencies to enhance mobility and improve rapid…
The Edo State Police Command says it arrested 45 suspects linked to various violent crimes and rescued 38 kidnapped victims during intensified security operations carried out across the state in June 2026. The Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, disclosed this on Friday during the Command’s end-of-month press briefing in Benin City, reaffirming the police’s commitment to protecting lives and property through intelligence-led policing…
By Shehu Abdulahi The relationship between Nigerians and the police was long strained by misconduct and a lack of accountability, creating a deep trust deficit. A progressive shift in administrative philosophy is now reshaping this narrative, marking the beginning of a new era for policing in the country. Under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police…
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have intensified offensive operations against terrorist elements in Plateau State, neutralizing several suspects, arresting a suspected gun runner, and recovering locally fabricated rifles in separate operations across the state. According to the military, troops of Sector 6 conducted a clearance operation on 26 June at Gero Highground in Jos South…
The Nigeria Police Force has declared that repentant terrorists and other reformed criminals will not be admitted into its ranks, as part of efforts to safeguard the integrity of the nation’s security architecture. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Isyaku Mohammed made the position known during a stakeholders’ meeting with officers of the Kwara State…
The Federal Government says seven suspected commanders of Boko Haram and ISWAP were arrested while returning from the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, describing the operation as a major success for Nigeria’s integrated identity management and border security systems. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, shortly after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed…
The Kwara State Police Command has strengthened its security operations with the successful completion of a two-week intensive combat training programme for 112 junior police officers aimed at enhancing tactical skills and improving operational effectiveness. The officers, comprising 30 corporals and 82 constables, underwent rigorous practical and classroom-based exercises at the Police Training School, Ilorin,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate and permanent reinforcement of security at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, following a recent attack on the institution’s perimeter that claimed the lives of two soldiers and a police officer. The directive was conveyed by Vice President Kashim Shettima during…
The Edo State Government has announced that schools temporarily closed over security concerns will resume academic activities on Monday, June 15, 2026, following a thorough assessment of the security situation across the affected communities. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Education, the decision was reached after extensive consultations and reviews involving security…
