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Ekiti Launches Agro Marshal to Enhance Security on Farmlands

Web News 24 April 2024 140 0

By Kazeem Yahaya The first phase of the Ekiti State Agro Marshal, ESAM has been inaugurated to bolster safety measures for lives and properties across various farmlands in the state. The state governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, during the passing-out parade of the special force in Ado-Ekiti, Continue Reading

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Customs Hand Over Seized Drugs to NAFDAC

Web News 23 April 2024 107 0

By Abisola Oluremi The Oyo Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has  handed over seized pharmaceutical drugs worth  over 1.7 billion naira to the National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control, NAFDAC. At the event held at the NCS operational headquarters in Ibadan, the area comptroller of the command, Doctor Continue Reading

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Police Vows to Unravel Professor Olomojobi’s Murderers

Web News 23 April 2024 115 0

By Olusegun Folarin  Police Command in Ogun State says it has commenced investigation to unravel the killing of a Lecturer of Babcock University, Professor Yinka Olomojobi by unknown gunmen. The unknown gunmen numbering about eight cladded had last Friday, 19th April, 2024 invaded an event centre on Sagamu road in Iperu area of Ogun State […]Continue Reading

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President Tinubu to Declare African Counter-Terrorism Summit Open

Web News 21 April 2024 84 0

By Abdullah Bello (Abuja) President Bola Tinubu will open the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja on Monday. The high-level African counter-terrorism summit is being organised by Nigeria, with the support of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, UNOCT. The theme is “Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat Continue Reading

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Covered number plate illegal – Police

Web News 19 April 2024 105 0

By Mojisola Oladele The Osun State Police Command Force has said that it is a criminal offence for motorists to cover their number plates. The caution was issued on behalf of the Command by the Police Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola during a parade of suspected criminals in Osogbo. Mrs. Opalola said the only persons […]Continue Reading

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Invaders’ Arrest : Makinde Applauds Emergency Security System

Web News 16 April 2024 378 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that the activation of an emergency security response system contributed significantly to the quick intervention and arrest of some separatist agitators who invaded the state secretariat at the weekend to purported take over government. He stated this when he received the newly deployed General Officer […]Continue Reading

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IG Expected in Ogun Tuesday, to Unveil New Police Headquarters 

Web News 13 April 2024 313 0

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, will from Tuesday embark on a three-day working visit to Ogun State. During the visit, the IG will unveil the newly built Ogun State Police Command Headquarters, the Technical Intelligence Unit as well as the Complaint Commission Unit, all within the premises of the state police command at […]Continue Reading

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Unknown Gunmen in Army Uniform Storm Agodi Secretariat

Web News 13 April 2024 388 0

By Iyabo Adebisi, Mosope Kehinde Some invaders in military uniform stormed the Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. Radio Nigeria gathered that the men masked and in army camouflage were armed with rifles. They were stationed at strategic points in the Secretariat, also gaining entry to the House of Assembly Complex Informed sources said […]Continue Reading

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Eid-El-Fitr: Report any suspicious activity – DSS

Web News 9 April 2024 251 0

By Rasheedah Makinde The Department of State Services, DSS, has urged Nigerians to report suspicious activities during the Eid-El-Fitr celebration. The service had urged citizens to be vigilant against public dangers, especially Improvised Explosive Devices, urging Nigerians to stay informed about potential threats and avoid crowded or suspicious areas. A statement, Continue Reading

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Oyo NSCDC Deploys 2500 Officers for Easter

Web News 29 March 2024 139 0

By Rasheedah Makinde Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command has deployed 2,500 personnel for the Easter celebrations across the state.  This is contained in a statement signed in Ibadan by the Oyo State NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Mr Samuel Opebiyi.  According to the statement, the deployment of personnel to various key […]Continue Reading

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Ondo to Collaborate with NIS on Illegal Immigrants

Web News 27 March 2024 216 0

By Isaac Afolabi The Ondo State Government will collaborate with the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS to get rid of illegal immigrants in the state. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa gave the assurance when he hosted the Comptroller of Immigration, Ondo State Command, Mrs Grace Adeoye in his office. Governor Aiyedatiwa said his administration was also finalizing plans to […]Continue Reading

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NSCDC Uncovers Illegal Oil Refining Site in Forest

Web News 27 March 2024 115 0

By Rasheedah Makinde The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad has uncovered a massive illegal oil refining site at a forest in Odagwa Community in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. The spokesman for the NSCDC, Rivers State Command, Olufemi Ayodele, disclosed this while parading the suspects and […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Assembly Passes Resolution for Amotekun Repositioning

Web News 22 March 2024 132 0

By Omolara Adasofunjo The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the State Government to reposition the State Security Network Agency, code named Amotekun Corps for effectiveness in securing the lives and properties of residents of the state.  The House called for the appointment of a new State Commander, not below […]Continue Reading

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Aiyedatiwa Applauds Synergy between Ondo State Security Agencies

Web News 19 March 2024 199 0

By Isaac Afolabi Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has applauded the synergy between security operatives in the state in the bid for a crime-free society. Governor Aiyedatiwa spoke when he hosted the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Abayomi Oladipupo in Akure. Governor Aiyedatiwa said plans were underway for the provision of more logistical vehicles for all security Continue Reading

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Osun NSCDC, Nigerian Correctional Service Collaborate on Security

Web News 16 March 2024 534 0

By Mojisola Oladele The Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command, Dr Michael Adaralewa has reiterated the readiness of the command, to deploy personnel to join the Nigerian Correctional Service Armed Squad to guard custodial centres in Osun State. Dr Adaralewa gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the […]Continue Reading

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NSCDC Trains  Officers’ Wives 

Web News 15 March 2024 184 0

By Rasheedah Makinde Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Mr Augustine Padonu has called on the security agencies officers’ wives association to always support their husbands in all ramifications to collectively wage war against insecurity.  Mr Padonu made the call at the end of a 3-day skill acquisition exhibition organized […]Continue Reading

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Major General Obinna Onubogu is New GOC 2 Div.

Web News 14 March 2024 287 0

By Rasheedah Makinde Major General Obinna Onubogu has assumed command as the 46th General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division Nigerian Army. Major General Onubogu assumed command following a handing-over ceremony at the Division’s Headquarters, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan. The new GOC, who took over the command from his predecessor, Major General Bamidele Continue Reading

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Insecurity: Police Increase Patrols around Kano Schools

Web News 13 March 2024 153 0

The Kano State Police Commissioner, Hussaini Gumel, has directed Operational Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to intensify patrols around all the primary and secondary schools as well as all tertiary institutions in the state. This is contained in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations, SP Abdullahi Haruna, on Wednesday. He said the measure was […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu Orders Security Agencies to Rescue Abducted Victims

Web News 8 March 2024 161 0

President Bola Tinubu has directed security and intelligence agencies to immediately rescue the abducted vulnerable victims, internally displaced persons in Borno State, and students in Kaduna State. The President, who condemned the abduction, also ordered all relevant government agencies to ensure that justice is served against the perpetrators of the abominable acts. Continue Reading

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Osun NSCDC Commemorates World Civil Defence Day

Web News 3 March 2024 285 0

By Mojisola Oladele Officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC have been urged to remember the importance of upholding the rule of law, preserving peace and safe guarding the wellbeing of citizens. Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke gave the advice during the passing out parade of the 2022 intake, 3rd year […]Continue Reading

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Be dedicated, professional in the discharge of duty – NSCDC Boss

Web News 2 March 2024 229 0

By Rasheedah Makinde Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Mr Augustine Padonu has called on newly recruited officers of the corps to be dedicated and professional while discharging their Responsibilities. Mr Padonu gave the advice during the passing out parade of the fifty 2022/2023 recruits at its headquarters Agodi Ibadan. […]Continue Reading

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Yoruba Monarchs Call for Redesigning of Security Architecture

Web News 1 March 2024 213 0

By Zion Oyelade  Following the recent security threat occasioned by the suspected invaders, Yoruba traditional rulers have called for a redesigning of the security architecture that would recognize the peculiarity of each region. This is contained in a communique read on behalf of the Yoruba Crowns at the end of the Security Summit put together […]Continue Reading

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Take Urgent Measures on Insecurity, Ogun Assembly Tells Govt.

Web News 1 March 2024 165 0

By Mojisola Adasofunjo Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the state government to as a matter of urgency provide all necessary instruments and apparatus that will enhance the security network to reduce the incessant cases of kidnapping, murder and ritual killings to the barest minimum. Opening debate on the motion leading […]Continue Reading

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Peace, Stability Remains Sacrosanct says NPF

Web News 29 February 2024 193 0

By Rasheedah Makinde The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that peace and stability remain their priority for the betterment of Nigerians.  The Force Police Public Relations Officer, Abuja Headquarters, FPPRO, Mr Muyiwa Adejobi stated this while addressing newsmen during the presentation of the award to the overall winner of boxing Continue Reading

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Gov. Abiodun Promises Support for Nigerian Army

Web News 26 February 2024 159 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has promised to provide the necessary support to the Nigerian Army in the discharge of its responsibility of protecting the lives and property of the citizens. Governor Abiodun made this known at the Nigerian Army 2023 West Africa Social Activities held at Alamala Barrack, Abeokuta Ogun […]Continue Reading