Katsina Police Thwart Terrorist Attack, Rescue 21 Victims, 20 Rustled Cows
The Katsina State Police Command on Saturday said it repelled a bandits attack and rescued 21 kidnapped victims, and recovered 20 rustled cows. SP Gambo Isah, Police Public Relations Officer of the command, in a statement on Saturday, noted that it received distress calls on Saturday, and immediately, the Commissioner of Police ordered immediate action […]
Police Arrest Suspected Cultist With Firearms In Ogun
The police in Ogun State said they have arrested a “notorious member” of the dreaded Eiye confraternity, Olamide Olabode. Police said Olamide was apprehended “on his way to launch an attack with other members of his group.” The suspect was arrested on October 23, 2022, at the Oke-Iganmu area of Ilaro/Papalanto road, by the patrol […]
Security Operatives Apprehend Kidnapper Terrorising Kano
Police in Jigawa State have arrested a 42-year-old notorious kidnapper Abdulkadir Alhassan who has been terrorizing the state and Kano State. The spokesman of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the arrest in a statement. He said the suspect was arrested on Tuesday at Sabon Sara village in the Ringim LGA. Shiisu explained that […]
Gunmen Kill Policeman In Calabar
A Police officer has reportedly been killed by unknown gunmen at Edgerton Street, Calabar, Cross River State. The Cross River Police Command who confirmed the development identified the deceased officer as Sgt. Peter Ikwen, SP Irene Ugbo, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, said assailants took the officer’s rifle. “I have just gathered that […]
Police Nab Two Suspected Thieves In Delta
Operatives of the Dragon Patrol team on routine stop and search duty along the Warri/Sapele road by Okwuovo, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State have arrested two suspeçted thieves. The suspects include John Francis, aged 26 of Uru-Ughelli Street Agbarho and Godsent Orogun, aged 25yrs of No. 18 Ovwiagba. The Police also recovered 1 […]
Travellers Kidnapped By Gunmen In Military Uniform Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Some travellers have been abducted along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday evening. It was gathered that the gunmen were dressed in military uniforms. As a result of the incident, many vehicles decided to turn around and go in the opposite direction, causing tension along the road. The incident occurred around KM 24, on the Lagos-Ibadan […]
Nigerians Must Remain Calm, Says Buhari Amid Terrorists Threat In Abuja
Following advisories issued by the United States to its citizens in Nigeria, speculating threats to security, President Muhammadu has advised the nation’s security establishment and entire citizens not to panic but observe vigilance. The President took to a statement issued by his media aide, Garba Shehu on Friday, to call for calm. According to him, […]
Terror Threat: There Was No Joint Operation With US Soldiers In Abuja, DSS Clears Air
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied a joint operation with American soldiers after the United States alerted of planned terror attacks. DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya told PRNigeria that the security agency did not embark on any physical combat alongside foreign troops. “We did not carry out any joint operation with American Soldiers as […]
Security Operatives Dismantle Terror Cell, Nab 35 Suspected ISWAP Fighters In Abuja
Amidst the heightened risk of terrorist attacks in Abuja, security operatives have dismantled a terror cell and arrested five Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders and 30 fighters. The suspects were captured in a joint operation launched by the Department of State Services (DSS), the National Intelligence Agency,(NIA), the police, and other security […]
One Feared Dead As Police, ‘IPOB Members’ Clash In Imo
One person was killed and many weapons recovered from a six-man terror gang that attacked a police patrol team in Orlu, Imo State. The police also recovered one AK 47 rifles, two pump action gun several rounds of ammunition and stolen Sienna car used by the hoodlums said to be members of the Eastern Security […]
