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Tag: Security operatives

Nigerian News / Opinion

Army chief vows to increase security operations in Katsina  

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged that the Nigerian Army would ramp up its security operations in Katsina state and across the country. He made …

Army chief vows to increase security operations in Katsina   Read More
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Nigerian News

Breaking: Security operatives neutralise many bandits, several hostages escape in ilorin

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

Dozens of persons being held at the Babasango hideouts of criminals have regained their freedom as scores of criminals implicated in recent breaches in Ifelodun fell to a coordinated fire …

Breaking: Security operatives neutralise many bandits, several hostages escape in ilorin Read More
Letters / Nigerian News

Harrowing assault: The excesses of vigilantes in Nigeria

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Dr M.O. Ubani SAN

“I Thought He Was an Armed Robber Until He Said ‘All of You, Outside’”. This statement depicts a harrowing assault that exposes the perils of Vigilante overreach. The recent testimony …

Harrowing assault: The excesses of vigilantes in Nigeria Read More
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Security & Crime

Ogun boosts security, recruits 550 Amotekun personnel

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

The Ogun state security architecture received a major boost with the recruitment of 550 new officers into the Ogun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps.  Speaking …

Ogun boosts security, recruits 550 Amotekun personnel Read More
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Opinion

Ribadu: Of progress and agents of distraction

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 - by Khalid Mahmud

For years, Nigeria’s security architecture was like an orchestra without a conductor—each agency playing its own tune, each refusing to follow a shared path. The military, police, DSS, and paramilitary …

Ribadu: Of progress and agents of distraction Read More
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Nigerian News

Ijaw youths ‘ll resist threat against Tantita security service, IYC warns UPU

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) warned that it would not tolerate Urhobo Progress Union’s (UPU) threat against Tantita security service, saying it should back off now, or be ready to …

Ijaw youths ‘ll resist threat against Tantita security service, IYC warns UPU Read More
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Nigerian News

Security operatives visit burnt NDLEA office, calm returns to Lafiagi 

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

Calm has returned to Lafiagi, headquarters of Edu local government area of Kwara state, following Monday morning uprising that erupted over rising insecurity. The uprising was also linked to various issues in …

Security operatives visit burnt NDLEA office, calm returns to Lafiagi  Read More
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Nigerian News

Enugu: How security operatives discovered human skull, ritual item in church – Official 

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 - by Admin I

A human skull and a staff suspected to be used for ritual purposes have been discovered in the premises of Synagogue Church in Enugu state, South-east Nigeria, an official has said. …

Enugu: How security operatives discovered human skull, ritual item in church – Official  Read More
Features

How private security coys can complement conventional security apparatuses

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

It is often said that no price is too much to be paid to secure the society; hence the need to empower private security companies to assist the police is …

How private security coys can complement conventional security apparatuses Read More
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Security & Crime

Vice Admiral Ogalla’s commitment to bolstering regional & continental security through collaboration

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 - by Babajide Fadoju

The Gulf of Guinea is one of the most important economic corridors in the world, given its abundance of natural and mineral resources, including oil and gas, and its status …

Vice Admiral Ogalla’s commitment to bolstering regional & continental security through collaboration Read More
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Opinion

Situating DSS’ new footing, ‘Civil Skirmishes’

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 - by Louis Achi

Probably for curious reasons, some seemingly recalcitrant tendencies or stakeholders are not ready or willing to acknowledge or concede that some key, positive changes are being birthed in the operational …

Situating DSS’ new footing, ‘Civil Skirmishes’ Read More
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Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: NIA DG, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, resigns

August 24, 2024August 24, 2024 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma, Abuja

The Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Ambassador Ahmed Rufai Abubakar has tendered his resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Blueprint State House correspondent reports that Amb. Abubakar’s letter …

Breaking: NIA DG, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, resigns Read More
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Nigerian News / Security & Crime

Police battle IPOB terrorists, kill 5

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024 - by Admin III

A violent encounter at the Ishieke Police station in Ebonyi Local Government Area resulted in the death of at least five members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), following …

Police battle IPOB terrorists, kill 5 Read More
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Breaking News / Nigerian News

Breaking: Security operatives take over Zamfara assembly as Speaker faces impeachment

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 - by Sanusi Muhammad, Gusau

The Speaker of Zamfara state House of Assembly, Hon. Bilyaminu Moriki, is battling impeachment by majority lawmakers. Blueprint Correspondent gathered that majority of the members were still holding a crucial …

Breaking: Security operatives take over Zamfara assembly as Speaker faces impeachment Read More
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Nigerian News

Kaduna’ll support Bethel schoolboy who escaped from bandits’ den – Uba Sani 

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 - by AbdulRaheem Aodu

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state has congratulated Treasure Ayuba, the schoolboy who escaped from bandits den after two years of captivity, assuring him of state government’s support in every …

Kaduna’ll support Bethel schoolboy who escaped from bandits’ den – Uba Sani  Read More
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Security & Crime / Top Stories

Troops hit terrorist’s Minna residence, recover 150 rifles, 20 rocket propellers, others too

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 - by Aideloje Ojo, Minna and AbdulRaheem Aodu,Kaduna

In a joint operation of the Army and Department of State Service (DSS) that lasted several hours, some 150 AK 47 rifles, 20 rocket propellers and 3000 live ammunitions, were …

Troops hit terrorist’s Minna residence, recover 150 rifles, 20 rocket propellers, others too Read More
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Nigerian News

Bala confirms 67 bandits killed, 29 rescued in Bauchi 

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 - by Mohammed Lawal

  The Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, Tuesday, said about 29 kidnap victims have been rescued in Lere District of Tafawa Balewa local government area of Bauchi state through a …

Bala confirms 67 bandits killed, 29 rescued in Bauchi  Read More
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Politics

Kaduna 2023 governorship election: Makarfi raises alarm over plans to detain 80 opposition members

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 - by AbdulRaheem Aodu

Ahead of the gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections in Kaduna state, former governor Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, has raised the alarm over alleged plot to arrest and detain 80 members …

Kaduna 2023 governorship election: Makarfi raises alarm over plans to detain 80 opposition members Read More
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Nigerian News

Osun: Vacate your palaces, Adeleke orders 3 monarchs, reverses appointments, employments 

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 - by Admin III

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has ordered the immediate past chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Oba Gboyega Famodun, and two other traditional rulers to vacate their palaces. …

Osun: Vacate your palaces, Adeleke orders 3 monarchs, reverses appointments, employments  Read More
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Opinion

Monguno, partnership and National security

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 - by Admin III

Between January 31 and February 2, 2022, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno, along with his United Kingdom counterpart, Sir Stephen Lovegrove, hosted an inaugural Dialogue in Support of …

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Nigerian News

Leadership tussle: Security operatives seal Plateau Assembly

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 - by Admin III

The Plateau state House of Assembly complex has been sealed by security operatives as the two parties laying claim to the speakership slot continue negotiations toward reaching a truce. The …

Leadership tussle: Security operatives seal Plateau Assembly Read More
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Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: EFCC opens up as security operatives invade Mary Odili’s residence

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Admin III

The residence of a Supreme Court Justice, Mary Odili, on Friday suffered invasion by suspected armed Police and Soldiers. This is as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has swiftly …

Breaking: EFCC opens up as security operatives invade Mary Odili’s residence Read More
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Security & Crime

Oyo jailbreak: 3 security operatives feared dead, 575 inmates still at large, 300 recaptured

October 23, 2021October 23, 2021 - by Bayo Agboola, Ibadan

No fewer than 575 inmates that escaped during the Friday attack on the Abolongo Correctional centre are still at large as about 300 others who escaped have been recaptured. Already, …

Oyo jailbreak: 3 security operatives feared dead, 575 inmates still at large, 300 recaptured Read More
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Nigerian News

Ogun SWAN hosts Security Cup football tourney

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 - by Hakeem Adegbenro,

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state Chapter, has begun preparation for the maiden edition of the Security Cup in the state. The Security Cup is a football …

Ogun SWAN hosts Security Cup football tourney Read More
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Nigerian News

Independence: NSCDC boss calls for renewed mindset, intelligence against insecurity

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The Commandant General, NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, has emphasized on the need for continued tolerance of each other’s differences and mutual co-existence as a people who are united in diversity and …

Independence: NSCDC boss calls for renewed mindset, intelligence against insecurity Read More

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Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

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It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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