The Chief of Defence of Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged the media to stop giving undue publicity to the #EndBadGovernance protests by some groups. “I noticed that all the stations were hooked up to the protests the other day. “The media should not do this. This...
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The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has detained 108 suspects allegedly involved in vandalising government and public properties during the nationwide protests in the state. The State Commandant of the corps, Mohammed Lawal-Falala, disclosed this on Saturday while parading the suspects...
The Borno Police Command said it has discovered six projectile grenades allegedly abandoned by terrorists at Ajilari Cross area in Maiduguri. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Yusuf Lawal, who disclosed this on Saturday while providing a situation report to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)...
The police in Kogi have said that the caretaker chairman (CTC) of Kabba/Bunu local government area, Mr Zacchaeus Dare-Michael, has escaped from his kidnappers’ den. Dare-Michael was on Friday reportedly kidnapped by some gunmen on the Kaba-Okene road while on his way home. He was said to have...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has warmed that the military would step in to assist the police and other security agencies if the violent protests in some parts of the country goes out of control. Musa gave the warning while briefing newsmen on the...
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) a has exposed its cadets to modern technological warfare to contain emerging security threats in the country. Commandant of NDA, Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, disclosed this on Friday in Jos at the closing of Exercise Camp Highland for army cadets of the 71 Regular...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Nigerian Armyp (NA) has denied allegations that its troops participated in looting during the protests in Kano on Thursday, August 1, 2024. In a statement released on Friday by the Army’s spokesman, Major Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said that a viral video circulating on...
By HARUNA AHMED, Sokoto – Sokoto State Police Command has detained 81 individuals posing as protesters in the state. The command’s spokesman, ASP Ahmad Rufai, disclosed this in a statement issued in Sokoto on Friday. ASP Rufai praised the swift action of the police and dedication to public safety....
The Police Command in Lagos State says it is presently not holding anyone for participating in the ongoing protest against hardship in the state. The command ‘s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos,...
Gunmen have attacked a military checkpoint on Amangwu axis of the Amasiri-Owutu-edda highway in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. Ukandu said the attack occurred...
The Borno Police Command said an Improvised Explosive Device(IED), explosion resulted in the death of one male victim while eleven others sustained various degrees of injuries in another attack in Maiduguri. The Police Commissioner (CP), Yusuf Lawal, disclosed this on Friday while providing a situation report to the...
Katsina State Police Command has detained 50 suspected miscreants during the nationwide protests over the economic hardship in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday in Katsina. He, however, said that no loss of life was recorded during...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army has said its troops deployed in various operational theatres across the country are properly and adequately fed with good meals. The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the viral...
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, has placed all police units on red alert following incidences of violence recorded in the ongoing protest. Egbetokun made the announcement at a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja. He said the events in some major cities in the country...
Nyanya Police Divisional Headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was not burnt, contrary to claims in some sections of the media. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday. Adeh explained that the structure burnt down...
Borno Police Command on Thursday alleged that Boko Haram elements have infiltrated protesters along Baga Road in Maiduguri, killing four persons, while 34 others sustained various degrees of injuries. The Police Commissioner (CP), Yusuf Lawal, disclosed this while providing a situation report to the News Agency of...
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, Maj.-Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar, has charged troops to be professional in handling protesters in Jos and environs. Abubakar, who doubles as Commander, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, gave the charge on...
The police in Borno on Thursday said nine people were killed while 20 others were injured when Boko Haram detonated an Improvised Explosive Device(IED), in Kawuri in Konduga Local Government Area. The Commissioner Police, Yusuf Lawan who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)...
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun says intelligence available to the Nigeria Police revealed that the Aug. 1 planned protest is targeted at unleashing mayhem in the country. This is contained in statement personally signed by Egbetokun on Thursday in Abuja. He said the mayhem was...
Some youths suspected to be part of the protest has set ablaze the multi-million naira Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) office complex in Kano. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the large number of youths who were armed with dangerous weapons, also took over major roads in...