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Yuletide: Abiodun Calls for Adequate Protection
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on security agencies to design and deploy workable strategies that would ensure adequate protection of lives and property during this Christmas period. The governor made the call when he received the new Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Mr. Lanre Ogunlowo, who paid him…
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Lawmakers Seek Partnership with Security Agencies in Oyo
By Mosope Kehinde Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin has led the House Committee on Security and Strategy on a working visit to the headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The visit according to the Speaker is to synergize…
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Invaders’ Arrest : Makinde Applauds Emergency Security System
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…
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LG Election: Oyo CP Assures Residents of Adequate Security
-says Citizens should Abide by the Law By Nashirdeen Sherifdeen The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP, Adebola Hamzat, On Thursday, said necessary measures will be put in place by the command to ensure a safe and secure environment for residents of the state during and after the Local Government Council election, scheduled for 27th…
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AIG Presents White Paper to Tackle Insecurity in Ondo, Ekiti
By Isaac Afolabi A white paper to tackle various security challenges in Ondo and Ekiti states has been presented to Ondo State governor , Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa . The Assistant Inspector General of Police , AIG Zone 17 , Mr Ashabi Abiodun presented the document at the governor’s office in Akure. AIG Abiodun explained that…
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Ibadan Explosion: IAWPA Calls for Rejigging Security Architecture
By Nashirdeen Sherifdeen The International Association of World Peace Advocates, IAWPA, Oyo State has condoled the victims of the destructive explosion at Bodija, Ibadan, noting that the grieving incident calls for reviving the state security architecture and intelligence gathering. A statement in Ibadan by the Oyo State Director, IAWPA, Ambassador Musa Alongbija prays for the…
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Security Beefed up in Osun Ahead of Christmas, New Year Celebrations
By Folake Oye The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, Mr Isyaku Mohammed, has directed Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers, DPOs, to beef up security before, during and after the Yuletide festivities across the State. Mr Mohammed gave the directive in a statement in Osogbo. He directed his lieutenants to deploy police…
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Security Agencies Assure People of Safety
By Iyabo Adebisi The joint technical committee on security for Oyo and Ogun states has assured residents and motorists that adequate security strategies have been put in place to ensure safety of lives and properties during the Yuletide season especially border areas and highways of the two states. The committee gave the assurance during a…
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NSCDC CG Orders Deployment of Undercover Agents to Schools
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 five-day capacity building on Safe School Response.…
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Oyebanji Boosts Security with Operational Vehicles
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. Speaking during the presentation…
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Drones, Copters Coming Onboard Ogun’s Security Architecture
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, comprising Ogun…
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Ex-IGPs Hold Retreat in Ibadan, Brainstorm on Security
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,…
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Nigerian Legion Visits Radio Nigeria, Offers Thought on Combating Insecurity
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…
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Security Alert: Adequate Measures in Place, Osun Assures Citizens
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…
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Furnish security agencies with useful information – Osun Govt.
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…
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Security: NSCDC Urges Personnel to Utilize ICT Dynamics
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…
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Tinubu Affirms Readiness to Tackle Security Challenges
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…
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Remain Resolute in Tackling Insecurity, PMB Urges Security Agencies
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…
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Watch it! Ogun CP Warns Political Gladiators
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…
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Christmas: Security Agencies Step up Surveillance in Oyo
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…
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2023 General Election: Stakeholders Task Nigerians on Security
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 Federation of…
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Let’s see security, economic revival as collective responsibility – Cleric
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…
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Shinzo Abe Killing: Japan Police Faults Security
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…
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IGP Orders Nationwide Security Beef-up
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 General…
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Security & You: Weekend Security and Safety tips
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 be…
