Dr Ahmed Audi, the Commandant General (CG) of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence (NSCDC), has ordered the immediate deployment of undercover agents to schools and host communities to enhance security in schools nationwide. The CG gave the order on Friday in Kaduna at the closing ceremony of a Continue Reading
By Kazeem Ayodeji As part of efforts to further strengthen Ekiti State security architecture, governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has presented operational vehicles and equipment to the state police command. Operational vehicles and equipment presented include two Armoured Personnel Carrier, ten patrol Hillux, fifty bullet proof vest, Helmets, tactical boots among others. Continue Reading
By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration would deploy drones, helicopters and other technological innovations to address security challenges in the State. The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun made this known at Okemosan Abeokuta while playing host to the new General Officer Commanding ,GOC, 81 Division, Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Former Inspectors General of Police in Nigeria have arrived for a two-day Retreat which opens tomorrow, Tuesday, August 22nd 2023. The event holds at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture IITA, Ibadan Oyo State. Already in town for the Retreat are the Chairman of the Committee of Retired Inspectors General of Police, […]Continue Reading
By Olawale Asake Strengthening operatives across security agencies is expedient if government is to effectively rein in non state actors and other criminal elements in the country. Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Oyo State Command, Mr. Adeyemi Ogunkojo made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to the Committee of Management, Federal Radio Corporation of […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has advised residents to be security conscious just as he assured that his administration has taken precautions to secure the state. In a message, Governor Adeleke said he has directed heads of security agencies to deploy proactive crime and terrorism prevention strategies in response to alleged security […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Security is further enhanced when members of the public furnish the security agencies with useful information. Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Mr. Samuel Oludare expressed this view on a programme tagged IMOLE AYO, a sensitization forum for promoting the activities of Osun State Government. Mr. Samuel Oludare, while commending Governor […]Continue Reading
By Adenitan Akinola The Commandant of the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Mr Agboola Sunday has charged officers and men of the command to adapt to the dynamics in the Information Communication Technology terrain as key tool in combating emerging security trends of the new order. Mr Agboola […]Continue Reading
By Rasheedah Makinde President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to resolve security challenges in the country within the shortest possible time. President Tinubu stated this at the grand finale of the 2023 Nigerian Army Celebration Day held at the 2 Division Nigerian Army, Ibadan. President Bola Tinubu said he was conscious of the […]Continue 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 Wale Oluokun Citizen journalists and politicians originating and spreading misinformation about the forthcoming Governorship and State House of Assembly elections in Ogun State have been reminded of the consequence of their actions if found guilty by the court. The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Frank Mba made this known while speaking at an interactive […]Continue Reading
A few days before the celebration of Christmas and New Year, security agencies in Oyo State have assured the residents of a crime-free atmosphere before, during and after the yuletide. They made the assurances while giving details of the levels of their preparations towards achieving hitch-free fun during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. As […]Continue Reading
The need for attitudinal change by Nigerians, family stability and readiness to collectively realize a hitch-free 2023 election formed the central discourse of the lecture organized by the National Forum of Heads of Federal Establishment, NAFOHEADS. In her paper entitled: Insecurity: a threat to domestic peace”, the Oyo state chairperson, of the International Continue Reading
As the nation grapples with insecurity along with an economic downturn, a cleric says Nigerians should see emerging out of the twin problems as a collective responsibility. Zonal Pastor, Glorious Parish, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Oyo province 1, College Crescent, Ibadan, Abiola Adio made the remark in an interview with Radio Nigeria. Pastor Adio […]Continue Reading
Japanese police have admitted there were flaws in the security for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot dead in the southern city of Nara on Friday. “It is undeniable that there were problems in the security,” said Nara police chief Tomoaki Onizuka. A gunman opened fire on Abe at a political campaign […]Continue Reading
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has assured Nigerians of efforts to improve public safety and security across the country during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The police boss also directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders in all the states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors Continue Reading
By CP Adebowale Williams psc (+) fdc mnim The Business of security is a collective responsibility involving everyone and not for law enforcement operatives alone. 01. Own your personal effects, especially Handkerchiefs and Facemasks. Criminal-minded individuals have devised a new method of lacing these materials with sedatives to aid abductions and kidnap. 02. Don’t Continue Reading
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has pledged to sustain partnership with security agencies in the state to ensure improved security of lives and property of citizens of the state. According to Mr Crusoe Osagie, the Special Adviser on Media Projects to the governor, it was gathered that Obaseki, while reviewing the state’s security […]Continue Reading
Commanders of the Southwest Security Network codenamed, Amotekun Corps, are now in Ondo State to provide strategic support to security operatives that can lead to the arrest of perpetrators of Owo Catholic Church massacre. This is just as the heads of Amotekun gave the people of the South West region assurance, that they would synergize […]Continue Reading
Failure to address growing number of out-of-school system is a time bomb in the waiting. A security expert, doctor Antony Adebayo made the observation while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ilesa Doctor Adebayo explained that leaving children uneducated constitutes a security problem to the country. He pointed out that it had become imperative to make […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will continue to support security agencies operating in the state to deliver on their mandates.He stated this at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, while receiving State Directors of the Department of State Services in the South West States, who were in the state to hold the […]Continue Reading
Ogun State Government has announced a plan to relaunch the joint internal security operational platform, popularly known as OP MESA, to complement the efforts of other law enforcement agencies towards enhancing the security in the state. Governor Dapo Abiodun made this known at the inaugural meeting with the twenty local government Chairmen in the state, […]Continue Reading
Ogun State House of Assembly wants the Federal Government to step up strategies at improving on the security of residents of border communities, across the country. Speaker,Mr Olakunle Oluomo stated this while commending the intervention of the Federal and State Governments for their efforts at securing the release of an activist and an indigene of Ogun State, Dr. […]Continue Reading
The leadership and members of Hunters Group of Nigeria has declared their unalloyed support for Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola. The Commander General, Hunters Group, Joshua Osatimehin, this after the inauguration of the State Chapter of Hunters Group of Nigeria HGN by Governor Gboyega Oyetola. Mr Osatimeyin charged the hunters to show patriotism, Continue Reading
As part of efforts to curb criminal activities, the chairman, Oorelope Local Government area of Oyo state, Mr Akeem Raheem, has presented five new Bajaaj Motorcycles to the vigilante corps and local hunters in the council. Mr Raheem during the presentation which was held at the Oorelope Local Government Secretariat, in Igboho, urged the security […]Continue Reading