IGP Upgrades Police Criminal Database, Forensic Investigation
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba, has ordered effective upgrade and relaunch of the Nigeria Police Crime and Incident Database (NPC & IDB) Centre for providing additional aid to police operatives in acquiring credible electronic criminal databases. IGP said the development will further support investigations and strategic operational and tactical planning which would, […]
Army Chief Hails Troops For Combating Terrorists In Sokoto LG
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has commended the troops fighting terrorists in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Yahaya, during his visit to the troops Tuesday, said he was elated by their performance that has brought peace to the troubled area. He stated that the Nigerian Army […]
Nigerian Army To Receive Second Batch Of NORINCO VT-4 Tanks
Without giving any detail on this information, DefenseNigeria simply tweeted on May 2 that a second batch of NORINCO VT-4 tanks is enroute to Nigeria. DefenseNigeria simply tweeted on May 2 that a second batch of NORINCO VT-4 tanks is en route to Nigeria (Picture source : Twitter account of DefenseNigeria) The VT-4 MBTs […]
NDLEA Uncovers N22bn Worth Of Imported Tramadol
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said that an ongoing investigation of a suspected drug baron, (name withheld) has led to the discovery of more than N22billion worth of tramadol. This is contained in a statement by NDLEA Director Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, on Tuesday in Abuja. Babafemi said […]
Update: Lagos Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises To 10, As 24 Rescued
At least 10 persons have died after a building collapsed in the Ebute-Meta area of Lagos on Sunday evening. According to a statement signed by Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Adeseye Margaret, on Monday 24 persons have also been rescued alive with varying degrees of injury. All 24 are […]
NURTW: I Won’t Tolerate Any Form Of Misconduct From Your Followers, Lagos CP Warns MC Oluomo, Istijabah, Others Over Violent Clashes
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, has directed all Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to deal with popular transport union chiefs, Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo, Azeez Abiola aka Istijabah and their supporters over the incessant clashes between the two groups. The state police public relations officer, Benjamin […]
Police Arrest Nine Kidnappers In Ekiti
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested nine suspected kidnappers in Ago Aduloju area of Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. ASP Sunday Abutu, the command’s spokesperson made this known in a statement in Ado-Ekiti. Abutu stated that the feat was part of the ongoing strategic efforts of the command to rid the state of […]
