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Oyo to Repair Armoured Personnel Carriers with 184m Naira

Web News 16 February 2024 233 0

By Iyabo Adebisi In a bid to further secure the state, the Oyo Government has disclosed its readiness to repair seven armoured personnel carriers to equip security agencies. The state’s Commissioner for Justice, Abiodun Aikomo disclosed this while briefing journalists after the executive Continue Reading

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Oyo CP Throws Weight Behind Community Policing

Web News 15 February 2024 174 0

By Mosope Kehinde  The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Adebola Hamzat says the situation in the country has called for community policing as the issue of security could no longer be handled by the government alone. CP Hamzat stated this during the flag-off of the construction of a Police station initiated by a […]Continue Reading

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NSCDC Calls for Synergy with Sister-Agencies

Web News 14 February 2024 181 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has called for continued support from the Nigeria Police to collectively wage war against insecurity. NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Mr Augustine Padonu, MRM, made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to the State’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Adebola Hamzat at the Police Headquarters, Eleyele Ibadan. […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu Departs Abuja for NDA 60th Anniversary

Web News 10 February 2024 170 0

President Bola Tinubu has departed the nation’s capital, Abuja, to attend the grand finale of a week-long activities to mark the 60th anniversary of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna. “President Bola Tinubu departs to attend NDA Anniversary in Kaduna,” read an update from the State House media office Saturday morning. On February 5, the Academy […]Continue Reading

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Army Arrest Ekiti Notorious Kidnapper

Web News 9 February 2024 199 0

By Kazeem Ayodeji Less than twelve hours after arriving Ekiti state the Army special forces, deployed by the Chief of Army Staff to boost security in the state have arrested one of the six suspected kidnappers who were operating along Ikere Igbara Odo road.  The other five managed to escape and are being pursued by the […]Continue Reading

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NSCDC Warns Against Jungle Justice

Web News 7 February 2024 280 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has cautioned members of the public against jungle justice. The new NSCDC commandant in Oyo state, Mr Augustine Padonu, MRM, made this known while parading some suspected criminals at the command’s headquarters, Agodi Ibadan.  Mr Padonu, MRM, said the act of jungle Justice has been hindering the efforts […]Continue Reading

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Insecurity: Ogun Lawmakers Call for Deployment of Amotekun Corps

Web News 2 February 2024 209 0

Omolara Adasofunjo Ogun State Government has been advised to approve the deployment of local security, especially the Amotekun Corps across the state to complement the efforts of conventional security agencies in protecting lives and property of the people, in view of the rising spate of insecurity, especially kidnapping and ritual killings. The Speaker, Ogun State […]Continue Reading

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Ifon/Ilobu Crisis: Osun Govt Declares Dusk to Dawn Curfew

Web News 30 January 2024 369 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State government has ordered a 6pm to 6am curfew with immediate effect on the warring Ifon and Ilobu communities, starting from Tuesday, 30th January 2024. The is contained in a statement by the Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Kolapo Alimiand after a State Security Meeting. The government […]Continue Reading

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We remain committed, proactive in handling security challenges – Army

Web News 28 January 2024 196 0

By Rasheedah Makinde  The Nigerian Army says it remains committed, proactive in responding to security challenges and dealing with threats to peace and security of the country. The General Officer commanding, GOC, 2 division Nigerian Army, Major General Bamidele Alabi stated this during the celebration of West Africa Social Activities, WASA, 2023 at the Major General Continue Reading

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Governor Declares 24-hour Curfew in Troubled Community

Web News 23 January 2024 163 0

Plateau State Governor, Caleb  Mutfwang, has declared a 24-hour curfew on the Mangu Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere. He said the decision followed the deteriorating security situation in the area. […]Continue Reading

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Adeleke Announces Creation of Security Trust Fund

Web News 23 January 2024 241 0

By Folake Oye As part of efforts to secure lives and property of residents in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced the establishment of a State Security Trust Fund. In a statement by the Governor”s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed in Osogbo, the Governor directed a five member committee to work out the modalities for […]Continue Reading

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Live Ammunition Called Groundnuts on Streets, Alert Police – PRO

Web News 21 January 2024 224 0

The Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has urged Nigerians to report anyone seen with live ammunition to curb arms proliferation in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement shared on Sunday on his official X account. Sharing a picture of live ammunition, Adejobi said, “These are live ammunition, called “èpà” or “groundnuts” in […]Continue Reading

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Identify Residences Stored with IED, OYHA Appeals to Security Agencies

Web News 19 January 2024 239 0

By Mosope Kehinde Oyo State House of Assembly has appealed to security agencies to embark on intelligence gathering to identify residences of illegal miners or expatriates who may be storing Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) in other areas in the State. The appeal followed a matter of urgent public importance raised on the floor by the […]Continue Reading

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Adeleke Calls for Thorough Investigation into Bodija Explosion

Web News 17 January 2024 358 0

By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo The recent explosion in the Bodija Area of Ibadan in Oyo State must be thoroughly investigated. Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke who stated this in a condolence message by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, described the incident as sad and unfortunate. Governor Adeleke commiserated with his Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi […]Continue Reading

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Training and retraining of soldiers will go a long way – Lt. Gen. Lagbaja

Web News 17 January 2024 237 0

Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja says training and retraining of soldiers will go a long way in transforming the military into a well-equipped and highly motivated force. Lieutenant General Lagbaja stated this while declaring open the division training officer’s training week 2024 at the Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo Barracks, Ojoo, Ibadan Continue Reading

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Tinubu, N’Assembly, Remember Fallen Heroes

Web News 16 January 2024 212 0

President Bola Tinubu, alongside Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, were among those who laid wreaths at the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in honour of the Nigerian military personnel who died in the line of duty. For the first time since assuming office, the President presided over the […]Continue Reading

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Veteran calls for more recruitment into the Nigerian Army

Web News 15 January 2024 197 0

By Iyabo Adebisi There is a need for the federal government to recruit more personnel into the Nigerian Army to tackle the security challenges facing the nation. The Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Oyo State Command, Julius Ogunkojo made the case while speaking with journalists during this year’s Armed Forces and Remembrance Day celebration held at the […]Continue Reading

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Selfless service of Armed Forces will always be appreciated – Gov. AbdulRazaq

Web News 15 January 2024 229 0

By Rasheedat Iliyas (Ilorin) Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces have been commended for their relentless and selfless service to the defence of the sovereignty of Nigeria despite hostilities. Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq gave the commendation at the commemoration of the Nigeria Armed Forces Remembrance Day Continue Reading

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Armed Forces Day: Support for Security Agencies Remains Solid – Makinde

Web News 14 January 2024 222 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has said the state would continue to provide more support to the security agencies and strengthen the security architecture to keep residents of the state safe and secure and maintain peace and order. The governor stated this at The Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan, during a service […]Continue Reading

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Support will be Maximum, Adeleke Tells Security Agencies  

Web News 12 January 2024 208 0

By Folake Oye Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has promised to give maximum support to security personnel in the state to enhance effective security.  Senator Adeleke made the promise while hosting the newly deployed Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Doctor Micheal Adaralewa in his office at the State Secretariat […]Continue Reading

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Army Says ‘No Gree’ for Terrorists’, Police Deem ‘No go gree for anybody’ Dangerous

Web News 11 January 2024 152 0

The Defence Headquarters has urged Nigerians to prevent terrorists from having free rein in the New Year. The DHQ called on the citizens to be security conscious and report criminal activities in their environments to security operatives. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, promised that the military […]Continue Reading

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Police Deploy Personnel on Abuja-Kaduna Road

Web News 11 January 2024 168 0

By Tijjani Ibrahim (Abuja) The police have deployed its officers on the Abuja-Kaduna road to stop a resurgence of kidnappings along the road. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun said he increased the deployment of police officers and security equipment that will leverage on advanced technology and strategic resources to bolster the overall security Continue Reading

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Adaralewa Replaces Agboola as Osun NSCDC Commandant

Web News 11 January 2024 171 0

By Adenitan Akinola A new Commandant has been redeployed to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command. He is Dr. Michael Akintayo Adaralewa. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Mrs Kehinde Adeleke says the redeployment was approved by the Corps Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar. The new […]Continue Reading

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Adeleke Assures Police of Maximum Support

Web News 11 January 2024 179 0

By Folake Oye Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has assured the Police that he would make the environment conducive to maintaining the prevailing peace in the State. Senator Adeleke gave the assurance while hosting the newly posted Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone XI, Mr Patrick Ogon Edung and the Commissioner […]Continue Reading

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Nigerian Legion Appeals to Osun Govt over Pending Requests

Web News 11 January 2024 175 0

By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has emphasized the need for veterans to assist in finding lasting solution to the nation’s security challenges. Governor Adeleke, who stated this during the official launching of Emblems for 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, saluted the sacrifice of the Nigeria Army for their service to […]Continue Reading