Tag: Security

‘Troops ready to deal with security threats during Ramadan’ – DHQ

Aminu Imam

The Defence Headquarters has said troops deployed nationwide are prepared to address any threats, especially as the Muslim faithful begins the Ramadan period. The DHQ’s assurance coincides with a statement from the Department of State Services, (DSS), which felicitates Christians for Lent and Muslims for the approaching Ramadan, and urged citizens to remain vigilant, particularly against the threat of Improvised Explosives. The statement partly read, “The general public is urged to stay informed about potential threats; avoid crowded or suspicious areas and report to relevant security agencies any strange objects,…

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Insecurity: Customs intercepts IED raw materials, other contrabands

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) intercepted raw materials used in the production of improvised explosive devices and other contraband goods at its “Zone C’’ between July 25 and Sept. 23. The zone covers the six states in the South-South geopolitical zone and the five states in the Southeast geopolitical zone. Major explosive device intercepted was “Superpower 90’’, Acting Comptroller of Customs in the Zone, Kayode Kolade, a Deputy Comptroller of Customs, said in Benin on Monday. Superpower 90 is a cap sensitive emulsion explosive having superior rock crushing capability designed…

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Zamfara Students abduction: Gov. Lawal calls emergency security meeting

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has  summoned an emergency Security Council meeting, following the recent abduction of an unspecified number of female students of the Federal University, Gusau. The governor’s Media Aide, Suleiman Idris, disclosed this in a statement issued in Gusau and made available to newsmen on Friday. Idris stated that the meeting was necessitated by the abduction of the students from their off-campus residence in Sabo Gida Village, Bungudu Local Government Area of the state. He said that the essence of the meeting was to ensure the immediate…

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Improved Security: Katsina Governor applauds Army, pledges support

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has commended the Nigerian Army for the efforts of troops in tackling insecurity and restoring peace and stability in the state. Radda gave the commendation, when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Monday in Abuja. He said that the 17 Brigade in Katsina had been supportive to his administration in managing and tackling insecurity that had affected the state. The governor said the visit was to seek for more support and discuss better ways…

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“My administration will provide security for Nigerians”, Tinubu reassures Nigerians

Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has re-affirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring appropriate security for all citizens throughout the nation. President Tinubu delivered the promise at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College’s 45th graduation ceremony in Jaji, Kaduna State. While praising the military for preserving the country’s territorial integrity, the President promised to continue to assist it. Tinubu, who also congratulated the graduating officers, described the military officers serving Nigeria as the best group of people out of the over 200 million citizens of the country. Two hundred and ninety-one participants…

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Naira Swap/Cashless Economy: NSA raises alarm policy may affect troops in the field

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Nigerian Army Troops on operational duty

The National Security Adviser (NSA) Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Monguno (rtd), has said that the change of currency and cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), if not well thought out, may affect operations of troops in the field. Monguno made the observation when he appeared before an Ad-hoc Committee of the House of Representatives on change of currency and cashless policy on Thursday in Abuja. Represented by the Head of Defence Unit, Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha, the NSA said that even in advanced countries, such policies could affect operations…

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2023 Elections Security: Police get N64bn for elections

Aminu Imam

A total of N64bn has been approved for the Nigeria Police Force as operations fund for security management for the forthcoming general elections. This is as the Force Headquarters has dispatched anti-riot weapons, water cannons and Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), among others, to the 36 States of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, to ensure watertight security during the elections. Police sources also confirmed that all the Commands and formations across the country had got their share of the arms and ammunition unveiled by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman…

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Group hails Buhari’s achievement in fight against insurgency

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism, Insurgency and Terrorism (BRAVEIT), a Non-governmental Organisation, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the successes of the military in the fight against insurgency. The Director of Operations, BRAVEIT, Lawrence Audu gave the commendation while briefing newsmen on “Counter Terrorism and Maritime Safety Under Buhari: Encomium for the Nigerian Navy” on Tuesday in Abuja. Audu said that Nigeria had made landmark achievements in various strata of the polity particularly in the area of security in spite of some daunting challenges, which he described as deliberately inflicted.…

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“We would deal with any security threat to 2023 election” – IGP

Aminu Imam

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali, has assured that his men would be able to deal with any type of threat posed by the 2023 general elections. Alkali, who disclosed this yesterday at a 3-day conference and retreat of the Nigerian Police, also noted that the “retreat will unveil the strategic plan for the 2023 election. “Our plans for the election will produce a credible election in 2023 that will be acceptable to Nigerians”, he emphasised. “The countdown to the 2023 general elections may present new security threats. However,…

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CJN appointment, 2023 budget estimates, security top Senate agenda – Lawan

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan said the confirmation of appointment of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria and consideration of anticipated budget proposals for 2023 would be the immediate attention of Senate on resumption. The Senate is expected to resume from its two months annual summer recess on Sept. 20. Lawan spoke on Friday in Abuja, while responding to questions from Senate correspondents after inspecting renovation work at the temporary venue for the sitting of the Senate in the light of the ongoing remodeling of the main Senate chamber. Expressing…

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