National drug law enforcement agency, NDLEA has partnered with Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC for a secure and drug-free society. The new NDLEA Commander in Oyo state, Mr Joe-Fadile Olayinka stated this during a courtesy visit to NSCDC State Headquarters, Agodi Ibadan. Mr. Continue Reading
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A Superintendent of Police, Omolola Odutola, has assumed duty as the new Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police Command. This followed the redeployment of the immediate past spokesman of the command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, to Oyo State. Oyeyemi, who announced the development on Thursday, expressed gratitude to newsmen for their support throughout his […]Continue Reading
The Oyo State Police Command has raided the apartment of the sacked Chairman of Park Management System, Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary. An online news platform Tuesday morning reports that the police stormed his Ibadan residence recovering weapons and ammunition. It was reported that though Auxiliary escaped, his loyalists were however arrested by the […]Continue Reading
The Oyo State Police Command, on Saturday, warned against the possession of unauthorised firearms and weapons during the second term inauguration of the State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and his Deputy, Bayo Lawal, on Monday, May 29. It further warned that defaulters risk heavy sanctions and prosecution, no matter how highly placed in society. In a […]Continue Reading
The ESPS “Audaz”, a Spanish Warship, has docked in Lagos to reinforce military ties between Nigeria and Spain and deliver defence diplomacy. A statement on Wednesday said the ESPS “Audaz” moored in Lagos port on May 13 to demonstrate the Spanish government’s commitment to the security of the Gulf of Guinea. Punch / Titilayo KupoliyiContinue Reading
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the military and other security agencies to be steadfast in addressing insecurity. President Buhari spoke at a regimental banquet in his honour on Tuesday night in Abuja. While praising the military’s accomplishments in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and oil theft, Buhari stated that the armed forces must not rest […]Continue Reading
By Kayode Oguntona Regular dialogue and consultation among farmers, herders, and other stakeholders is the key to enhancing food security and peace in farming communities in Oyo State. This was part of the consensus reached by a forum in Oyo Town, attended by Fulani Cattle breeders, Yoruba farmers, security agencies, and the Vigilante Group of […]Continue Reading
By Leke Adegbite The new Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Taiwo Jesubiyi says the command and other security agencies will come up with fresh strategies to flush out criminals from the forests in the state. He stated this at the command’s headquarters in Akure while addressing newsmen on his official assumption of office. Mr Jesubiyi who […]Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has urged residents of Iganna, Oke-Ogun axis of the state must learn to coexist peacefully. The governor, who stated this when he visited Iganna town to assess the situation over a clash between some Fulani and Yoruba members of the community, said that his administration would […]Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will revive the Police Swift Response Squad, PSRS, in the first 100 days of his second term in office. The governor stated this while hosting the new Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG in charge of Zone 1I, which covers Oyo and Osun […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to give assent to the Nigerian Peace Corps, NPC, establishment Act that is yet to be signed into law. Governor Adeleke made the call at the passing-out parade of some officers of the Corps in Osogbo. Represented by his aide, […]Continue Reading
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, is deeply concerned about the maltreatment of young Nigerian women who engage in domestic jobs in Iraq. NAPTIP’s Director-General, Professor Fatima Waziri-Azi, who expressed the agency’s concerns in Abuja, announced that NAPTIP was currently investigating several rogue labor recruiters who have been Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called for the strengthening of inter-state policing to stem cross-border criminal activities. Governor Adeleke made the call at a security meeting with top police officers at the Governor’s Office, Abere, Osun State. The Governor at a meeting attended by the Assistant Inspector General of […]Continue Reading
By Nafiu Busari The first batch of stranded Nigerians in Sudan evacuated by the Federal Government will arrive Abuja, Nigeria on Friday, barring any unforeseen circumstances . This cheering news was given at a State House briefing by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) in Abuja on Thursday. She said a […]Continue Reading
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the immediate deployment of Commissioners of police to various commands across the country. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Thursday, the decision followed the approval of the recommendation of the IGP for the posting of Commissioners of Police […]Continue Reading
The President, Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the Nigerian Army trooping and presentation of colours parade at the Eagle Square in Abuja on Thursday. Buhari will unveil 28 out of the 81 national and regimental colours for the newly established and operationalised units and retired unit colours of the Nigerian Army. Punch / Titilayo Kupoliyi […]Continue Reading
The Federal Government will on Wednesday commence the evacuation of about 5,500 Nigerians, including students stranded in Khartoum and other cities in Sudan. To facilitate the repatriation, the government has released N150m for hiring 40 buses to convey its desperate citizens from Sudan to Cairo in Egypt. The money was paid to an undisclosed transport company […]Continue Reading
By Wale Oluokun The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of Mr Oladimeji Olarewaju as the Commissioner of Police for Ogun State Command. Mr Olarewaju before the new appointment was the Commissioner of Police in charge of Anti-fraud, FCID Annex Alagbon, Lagos. The new Ogun police helmsman, born on the 25th of May, 1964 […]Continue Reading
By Nafiu Busari The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development have expressed concern over the situation in Sudan. Through the ministers, the Federal Government has published emergency numbers for the coordination of the evacuation of Nigerians stranded in the country. A joint statement by the ministers in charge of Continue Reading
By Rasheeda Makinde Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Oyo State Sector has deployed one thousand seven hundred Officers and Special to strategic places in Ibadan and its environs for hitch-free Eid-El Fitri celebrations. This is contained in a statement signed in ibadan by FRSC Sector Public Education Officer Chijiokie Inyama. The statement notes that the Continue Reading
By Rasheeda Makinde Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Adebowale Williams has presented over twenty million naira cheques to 20 representatives of the families of some Policemen who died in active service. Mr Williams made the presentation of the cheques at the state’s Police Headquarters, Eleyele Ibadan. While presenting the cheques, the Police Continue Reading
By Rasheedah Makinde The 2 Division Nigerian Army, Ibadan, says the Division, affiliate formations and units would conduct the 2023 annual range shooting exercise beginning tomorrow till the 22nd of this month. This is contained in a statement signed in Ibadan by the acting Deputy-Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Ekeocha. Lieutenant Colonel Continue Reading
By Adenitan Akinola The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, Mr Sikiru Akande, has decorated newly-promoted police officers with their new ranks amidst cheers from their families, friends, and professional colleagues. He performed the decoration for seven police officers at a ceremony at Zone 11 Police headquarters, Osogbo, Osun State capital. Continue Reading
By Bukola Bardi Olumoru of Imoru in Ose local government area of Ondo State, Oba Rotimi Obamuwagun has urged the federal government to take the issue of insecurity with all the seriousness it deserves so that the country can be safe for the citizenry. Oba Obamuwagun who made the call in a chat with positive […]Continue Reading
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, condemned the recent killings in Benue State which left over 46 people dead in the Umogidi community of Entekpa-Adoka in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. He also directed the secret services, police and military commanders to enhance surveillance on every front and immediately review the security management […]Continue Reading