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Insecurity: Police Increase Patrols around Kano Schools

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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 Continue Reading

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Monarch Calls for Unity in South-West

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A Traditional ruler in Osun State, the Orangun of Oke Ila, Oba Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin has called on leaders in the South-West region to come together and find lasting solutions to the issue of insecurity in Nigeria, especially in the region. Oba Abolarin, who was a key speaker at the second Annual Colloquium on “Yoruba And the […]Continue Reading

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NSCDC Solicits Public Support to Curb Insecurity

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command has called for synergy between the command and members of the public to collectively wage war against insecurity.  NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Mr Micheal Adaralewa stated this while parading a suspected burglar at the Command Headquarters, Agodi Ibadan.  Mr Adaralewa charged the public for Continue Reading

Politics

Poverty, insecurity should be alien to Nigeria – Obasanjo

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says poverty and insecurity should be alien to Nigeria The former president spoke at a lecture entitled ‘Building the Nigeria of our Dreams’ in King’s College, Lagos. Obasanjo attributed the choice of leadership as a factor responsible for penury, insecurity other challenges bedevilling the country. He said, ‘‘we are politically divided, Continue Reading

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Akeredolu Solicits Monarchs’ Support in Tackling Insecurity

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is seeking collaboration with traditional rulers in tackling insecurity in their domains to safeguard lives and property of the people. The governor spoke at the inauguration of the State Council of Obas held at the Dome in Akure. Governor Akeredolu while appreciating the advisory roles of the Royal fathers said his administration would Continue Reading

Religion

Insecurity: Seeking external assistance isn’t out of place – Pastor Adio

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The assistance of countries with vast experience in counterterrorism will significantly help Nigeria in tackling terrorism. Zonal Pastor, Redeemed Christian Church of God Oyo Province 1, Pastor Abiola Adio made the submission in an interview with Radio Nigeria. Pastor Adio noted that the increasing rate of insecurity in the country was worrisome as lives were […]Continue Reading

Politics

Support government in fighting insecurity – Odebunmi

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The member, representing Surulere Ogo Oluwa Federal Constituency, Mr Segun Odebunmi has tasked Nigerians to support the government in the fight against insecurity. Mr Odebunmi made the call in a Sallah message. The lawmaker who said it was regrettable that Nigeria was battling security challenges said there was the need for all hands to be […]Continue Reading

Security

Osinbajo Harps on Role of Traditional Rulers in Tackling Insecurity

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on traditional rulers in the country to continue to play a vital role in securing their communities and domains. The Vice President made the call at an event in Ibadan tagged “the dancing steps of Olubadan”, which was organized by the Yoruba World Center on behalf of the Olubadan […]Continue Reading

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Insecurity: Nigerians live in fear of the unknown – Ogun Residents

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Sunday is a notable day in the Christian calendar as the faithful gather in churches for services. However, this is not the case for some residents of Ota, Ogun State this Sunday, June 12 as some of them prefer to stay within the confine of their homes for personal communion with God rather than go […]Continue Reading

Education

Insecurity eroding NYSC objective-Olubadan.

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The age-long and laudable objective of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was said to be under serious threat as a result of the seemingly intractable problem of insecurity pervading the land. This view was expressed on Friday by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba  Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade ll while hosting the management team of […]Continue Reading

Politics

Gubernatorial Aspirant Advocates Residents Registration to Check Insecurity

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A governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Mr Segun Sowumi has called for biometric registration of all residents to reduce the unending insecurity challenges across the state. Mr Showunmi while speaking at the Palace of Alaye of Ayetoro in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun state explained that registering residents would allow security agencies to […]Continue Reading

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Nigerian Army: All Hands On Deck To Tackle Insecurity – Major Gen. Chibuisi

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Nigerian Army has assures its readiness to collaborate with all the security agencies towards achieving peace and secured atmosphere.  General Officer Commanding,  GOC, 2 division Nigerian Army Ibadan ,  Major General Gold Chibuisi stated this during 2021 west Africa social activities,  WASA, held at Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ojoo, Ibadan.  Major Continue Reading

News

Imperatives Of Community Policing In Tackling Insecurity

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Community policing is a system that brings police and citizens together to prevent crime and solve neighbourhood problems. With community policing, the emphasis is on stopping crime before it happens. Community policing is seen as an effective way to promote public safety and enhance the quality of life in a society. It gives citizens more […]Continue Reading

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Chief of Army Staff Demands Professionalism from Soldiers

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Chief of Army staff, Lieutenant General Farooq Yahaya has called on officers and men of the Nigerian Army to always be professional whenever they are discharging their responsibility.  Lieutenant General Yahaya stated this during a working visit to Two Division Nigerian Army,  Adekunle Fajuyi cantonment,  Odogbo Barracks,  Oojo Ibadan. He noted that the Continue Reading

Security

NSCDC Parleys Oyo Government Against Insecurity

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The Oyo State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Adaralewa Akintayo has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde.  During the visit, Mr Akintayo reiterated his readiness to work with the state government especially, on the Governor’s determination to rid the State of criminal element […]Continue Reading

Security

NSCDC Begins Counter Terrorism Training For Officers

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Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command has begun training of over one hundred and fifty personnel in counter terrorism bedeviling the country.  The two-day training was led by counter terrorism unit commander, of NSCDC, Mr Akintoye Akande. Radio Nigeria reports that, in recent times, Nigeria has been battling with numerous securtiy Continue Reading

Politics

No politician behind insecurity in Oyo State – Alao-Akala

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A former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, says insecurity in the state is not being sponsored by any politician. He stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria in his hometown, Ogbomoso. Otunba Alao-Akala who noted that no politician would ever play politics with insecurity, said Oyo State was only having its share of […]Continue Reading

News

Oyo Govt Clears Air On Alleged Igangan Invasion

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The Oyo State Government, on Saturday, declared that contrary to the widely circulated report that unknown gunmen had, again, attacked Igangan and other parts of Ibarapa on Friday, community leaders have declared that the invaders were men of the Nigeria Customs Service.Political and traditional leaders of Ibarapa extraction described the evening raid on the Igbo […]Continue Reading

Security

Oyo Assembly Demands Investigation into Recent Killings in Ajaawa

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Oyo state House of Assembly has demanded investigation into recent kidnappings, killings and alleged Police invasion of Ajaawa in Ogo-oluwa local government area of the state, with a view to curbing recurrence.  In a matter of urgent public importance brought to the house by Mr Simeon Oyeleke, the lawmaker raises alarm over increase in kidnap […]Continue Reading

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We Will Continue To Fight Insecurity- NSCDC

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has reiterated its commitment to ensure that insecurity becomes a thing of the past through collaborative efforts of other sister agencies. NSCDC Commandant in oyo state, Mr Micheal Adaralewa stated this while parading six suspected criminals for various offences ranging from armed robbery, fraud to possession of fake […]Continue Reading

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Insecurity: NSCDC Commandant Calls for Synergy Among Security Agencies

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has called for synergy among Security agencies to collectively fight against insecurity bedeviling the nation. The new NSCDC Commandant in Oyo state, Mr Michael Adaralewa stated this during a courtesy visit by the management team of the Nigeria Correctional Service at its headquarters Agodi ibadan.  Continue Reading

Security

Nigerian Army Reiterates Commitment To Combating Insecurity

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The chief of Army staff, Lieutenant  General Ibrahim  Attahiru has reiterated the efforts of the military to reposition the Nigerian Army in effective operations to professionally defeat security threats facing the country. Lieutenant Attahiru stated this  while declaring open a 2 -day seminar for the senior brigade and General officers commanding at the 2 Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ilé isẹ́ ọmọ ogun ojú òfurufú bèèrè fún àtìlẹyì aráàlu lórí gbígbógun ti ètò àbò tó mẹ́hẹ.

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Ilé isẹ́ ọmọ ogun ojú òfurufú ilẹ̀ yíì, NAF, ti rọ àwọn èèyàn láti máà sàtìtilẹyìn fákitiyan àwọn òsìsẹ́ aláàbo gbogbo, kópin lè dé bá àbò tó mẹ́hẹ yíká ilẹ̀ Nàijírìa. Ọga ọmọ ogun ojú òfurufú , Sunday Makinde ló pàrọwà yíì lẹ́yìn ètò ìsìn alájùmọ̀se kan towa ye láti fi sàmì ayẹyẹ ọdún kẹtàdínlọ́gọ́ta […]Continue Reading

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Insecurity: MMPN Tasks FG on Proactive Mechanism

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Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN wants as a matter of urgency the Federal Government  to address the security challenges that are threatening the unity of the country. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi in commemoration of this year’s Eidul-Fitri. Alhaji Fasasi noted that the […]Continue Reading

Security

Stakeholders Hold Meeting on Insecurity in Ibarapa

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Security Operatives, traditional rulers,political office holders,farmers and community leaders in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State have converged on Ayete  to fashion out ways to end kidnapping and banditry in the areaCorrespondent Abisola Oluremi, who   covered the meeting held at the headquarters of the local government, said it  Continue Reading