Security News Archives — Page 147 of 248 — National Accord Newspaper

Man, son docked for allegedly biting off woman’s nose

Bode June 20, 2023

A man, Clifford Udouko,71 and his son, Ekomen,were on Tuesday arrainged in an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun for allegedly biting off a woman’s nose. The police charged the defendants, whose addresses were not provided with assault, conspiracy and breach of peace. The defendants, however,pleaded not guilty to the...

Profile of AVM Abubakar, new Air Chief

Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar

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Profile of AVM Abubakar, new Air Chief

Bode June 20, 2023

Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar has been appointed as the 22nd Chief of the Air Staff by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, on Monday. According to his profile released by the NAF Headquarters, Abubakar was born on Sept. 11,...

Man in police net for allegedly setting suspected witch on fire

Bode June 20, 2023

A 30-year-old man, Hamza Umar, has been arrested by the police in Bauchi State after he poured kerosene on a girl and set her ablaze on the allegation that she was a witch. This is contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer in Bauchi, SP Ahmed...

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Poverty, inequality fueling terrorism, UN chief warns

Bode June 20, 2023

UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has said that poverty, inequality and exclusion are fueling terrorism, which is posing complex and constant threat to peace and security.anto Guterres said this at the opening of the UN Third Counter-Terrorism week on Monday in New York. Addressing the delegates “at the forefront...

Gunmen kidnap Oba, wife in Kogi

Gunmen kidnap Oba, wife in Kogi

Bode June 20, 2023

Gunmen on Monday kidnapped the Oba of Idofin and his Wife in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the traditional ruler, Shedrack Durojaye Obibeni, and wife were said to be kidnapped along Makutu-Idofin road at about 5 p.m. Mr Abdulrasak...

Meet the new service chiefs

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Meet the new service chiefs

Bode June 20, 2023

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja as Chief of Army Staff. Tinubu also appointed Rear Adm. E.A Ogalla as Chief of Naval Staff and Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar, as Chief of the Air Staff,...

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NDA begins shooting range exercise, urges Kaduna residents not to panic

Bode June 19, 2023

By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Monday said it would begin its shooting range exercise for military cadets in Kaduna State. It therefore advised residents not to panic over sound of gunshots in some parts of communities in the state. The Academy’s Public Relations...

Two gunmen killed in Anambra after attack on vigilantes

Bode June 19, 2023

The Police in Anambra have confirmed the killing of two gunmen who attacked the camp of the Anambra Vigilante Service on Monday in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of the state. Ihiala LGA borders Imo and has witnessed many terror attacks by gunmen. A source said about 15 armed...

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NDLEA destroys 30.9 hectares of cannabis farms in Edo, Delta, Ondo

Bode June 19, 2023

NDLEA destroys 30.9 hectares of cannabis farms in Edo, Delta, On By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says a total of 30.9 hectares of cannabis farms were destroyed in Delta, Edo and Ondo in the past week. The NDLEA spokesman, Mr. Femi Babafemi,...

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Police kill 5 terrorists, recover 143 rusted cattle in Katsina

Bode June 19, 2023

By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – The Katsina State Police Command says it operatives have killed 5 suspected terrorists, arrested one other and recovered 143 animals in Jibia and Batsari Local Government Areas. The Police spokesman in the state, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday...

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5 killed, 100 cows rustled as bandits attack Zaria community

Bode June 18, 2023

Suspected bandits have killed a traditional title holder, the Ardo of Birni and Kewaye of Zazzau Emirate, Alhaji Shuaibu Mohammed and four children.banditba The incident occurred on Saturday night at about 10pm in Dorayi village of Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The bandits numbering five also rustled 100...

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NDLEA nabs 2 Qatar-based drug lords, intercepts their meth consignment at Lagos Airport

Bode June 18, 2023

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Qatar-based drug kingpins, Eyah Celestine Nnamdi, alias Murphy and Ugwuoke Peter Oluchukwu have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA following the interception of their methamphetamine consignment at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos. Ugwuoke was the...

Gunmen kidnap 67-year old Chief Imam

Bode June 18, 2023

The Police in Ondo State have confirmed the abduction of Alhaji Ibrahim Bodunde-Oyinlade, the Chief Imam of USO community in Owo Local Government Area of the state. The 67-year-old Chief Imam was abducted on his farm at Asolo Farm Camp on Saturday afternoon. A family member said they reported...

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42 killed, 15 children abducted as militants attack school in Uganda

Bode June 18, 2023

At least 42 people were killed and eight others critically injured in a suspected rebel attack on a secondary school in western Uganda, police and local authorities said on Saturday. A regional government official told dpa that 15 children were also abducted. The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a militia...

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Oil theft allegations: Navy tackles Asari Dokubo, challenges him to produce evidence

Bode June 17, 2023

The Nigerian Navy has described as spurious, the allegations by ex-Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, that some cabals in the military are involved in oil theft in the region. Dokubo made the claims when he visited President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Friday. Reacting to the accusation, the...

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Customs operatives intercept N37.8m Indian hemp, drugs in Kebbi

Bode June 17, 2023

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Kebbi Area Command, has intercepted 104 parcels of Indian hemp, 359 sacks of diazepam and 70 packs of tramadol in the state. The Area Controller, Dr Ben Oramalugo, made this known while handing over the drugs to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)...

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COAS urges Nigeria Army Recruitment Board not to compromise standards

Bode June 17, 2023

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has urged members of the Nigerian Army Recruitment Board not to compromise standards in the ongoing recruitment for 85 Regular Recruits Intake. Lt. Gen. Yahaya made the call during his visit to the Nigerian Army Battle...

Police rescue 6 out of 7 abducted students of UNIJOS

Bode June 17, 2023

By MARK JANG, Jos – Operatives of the Plateau State Police Command have rescued six out of the seven students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) that were abducted by gunmen on Monday. The victims were kidnapped from their hostel located off campus on Monday night in Jos while...

How EFCC arrested FMC staff, 50 others for Internet-fraud in Ogun, Oyo

Bode June 17, 2023

By OLA MUDOPE, Abeokuta – Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Balogun Olawale, a staff of Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, alongside forty-seven (47) others for their alleged involvement in internet fraud. A statement on Friday...

Police arrest 8 suspected bank robbers in Ekiti

Bode June 17, 2023

The Police Command in Ekiti State has arrested eight suspects alleged to be involved in several bank robberies in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ogundare Dare, told newsmen on Friday in Ado-Ekiti that four suspects were also arrested for receiving stolen properties, and four...