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FG moves to reduce illegal importation of rice through land borders – minister

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2021 0

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, says the Ministry will continue to strategise and collaborate with security agencies, to reduce the illegal importation of rice through land borders. A statement issued by Mabel Mbosire, Senior Information Officer in the

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Coup attempt reveals need for army reform – Sudanese Prime Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2021 0

Sudanese Prime Minister, Abdullah Hamdok says attempted military coup indicates need for army and security agencies reform. “The attempted coup is a manifestation of a national crisis, it indicates the need for a reform of our security agencies and military institutions,’’ Hamdok said in an address, broadcast on Sudanese television on Tuesday. The prime minister […]

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Buhari in Borno, tasks security agencies on terrorism, others

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the military and other security agencies not to give breathing space to terrorists and other criminals operating in various parts of the country. The President gave the charge when he visited personnel of the Armed Forces and security agencies of Operation Hadin Kai at the Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, Borno State, […]

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Gunmen kill police inspector, 24 others

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2021 0

Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos and ISAAC JOB, UYO Despite efforts of the various security agencies to curb killings by suspected herdsmen and bandits, hoodlums have again killed no fewer than 12 persons, including a police inspector, in a fresh attack on Wazoji village in Zamfara State. According to a source, the attack, which happened on Sunday, […]

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Service chiefs assure Senate of solution to insecurity

Ihesiulo Grace 7 May 2021 0

Babatunde Opalana, Abuja There are strong indications that Nigerians will soon heave a sigh of relief from trepidations caused by heightened insecurity as the security agencies are determined to put in more efforts at containing criminal elements. This indication came after a four hours closed door deliberation between members of the Senate and heads of […]

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Four policemen slain as security chiefs, others meet Senate, pledge to end growing anarchy

Ihesiulo Grace 7 May 2021 0

**48 arrested after Mile 12 mayhem By Boss Akenzua (Asaba) with agencies reports It was a bloody experience again for security agencies yesterday as some yet-to-be-identified gunmen killed two inspectors during an attack on Obosi Police Station, located in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Another police officer was also killed by gunmen […]

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Owerri Jailbreak: 125 escapees back in custodial centre — NCoS

Ihesiulo Grace 18 April 2021 0

About 125 inmates who escaped from the Owerri custodial centre have voluntarily returned to custody. This is in the wake of the manhunt launched by security agencies for the fugitives who fled the prisons during an attack on the facility by unknown gunmen on April 5. It was learnt that the Nigerian Correctional Service has […]

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Military, others agencies hold joint operations to restore peace in Akwa Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2021 0

ANDREW OROLUA, ABUJA. The military and other security agencies in Akwa Ibom state have embarked on a joint operations in the state specifically at Ntak Ikot Akpan in Essien Udim Local Government to restore order and normalcy after some hoodlums and criminal elements attacked the community. According to the Nigerian Army, Akwa Ibom state has […]

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FG orders security agencies to enforce Covid-19 protocols

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2021 0

*Bans gathering of more than 50 people Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja Security agencies have been ordered by the Federal Government to enforce regulations put in place by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, who disclosed this at the daily briefings of the PTF in Abuja […]

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How to overcome insecurity, by Akeredolu

Ihesiulo Grace 27 January 2021 0

Tosin Ajuwon, Akure. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Tuesday said insecurity in Ondo State and the country can be overcome if there is a workable synergy among security agencies. Governor Akeredolu stated this while playing host to the newly posted Assistant Inspector – General of Police for Zone 17, headquarters in Akure, Isaac Akinmoyede, and the […]

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Edo guber: PDP Governors’ Forum tasks INEC, security agencies on free, fair election

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2020 0

*Congratulates Obaseki The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum, has charged  the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the nation’s security agencies, among others government agencies to ensure that the election is free and fair. This call is coming ahead of the September 19 governorship election in Edo State. The PDP Governors’

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Insecurity: NSA tasks north-west communities on information sharing

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2020 0

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd) has urged communities in the north to intensify efforts toward providing intelligence and information to security agencies on activities of criminals. He said that such information would enable the security agencies to address the insecurity bedevilling states in the north -western region of the country.

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Delta: Synergy among security agencies responsible for peace in Abraka – Investigation

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2020 0

The peace currently being enjoyed by esidents of Abraka community in Delta state has been attributed to the synergy among security agencies’ in the state, investigation has revealed. Abraka community presently, is witnessing an air of calmness with business activities picking up despite the lockdown order as against when the community was in the news […]

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Oba of Benin warns communities over frivolous complaints

Ihesiulo Grace 5 May 2020 0

The Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II on Tuesday cautioned against lodging complaints and claims to the security agencies on matters directly under the purview of the palace by communities, groups and individuals. The monarch, who expressed dissatisfaction with the practice by some communities and villages, said these complaints and claims are being communicated to the […]

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Lockdown: Wike announces arrest, quarantine of 22 EXXON Mobil staff

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

…Says Caverton Helicopters has apologised Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike, has announced the arrest by security agencies of 22 staff of Exxon Mobil, who entered the state from Akwa Ibom state in violation of the restriction order. Governor Wike also announced that Carveton Helicopters have apologised to the state government over the conduct that led […]

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Ekweremadu condemns alleged extra-judicial killings by security agents

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2020 0

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has condemned the reported extra-judicial killings in several parts of the country by security agencies enforcing the lockdown ordered by the federal government and some states of the federation to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Ekweremadu, who is also a member of the seven-man International Parliamentary

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Plateau killings: Lalong orders arrest of culprits involved in attack on village

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2020 0

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has ordered security agencies to arrest those involved in the killing of four people, following fresh attacks on Mgbrazongo Village in Bassa Local Government Area of the state. The governor gave the order in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Makut Macham in […]

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FG warns security agencies against torture, says it’s unacceptable

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2020 0

The federal government has warned law- enforcement, prosecuting agencies and their officers against maltreatment and torturing of suspects in their custody saying, such acts would no longer be tolerated. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami said that unprofessional conducts such as illegal detention, extra-judicial killings, torture,

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Okowa lauds army synergy with sister agencies in combating insecurity

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2020 0

Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday commended the Nigeria Army for their cooperation with other security agencies in tackling security challenges in the state. The governor stated this in Asaba during the official inauguration of the headquarters of 63 Brigade, Nigeria Army and commended the Nigerian Army Engineering Corps for their efforts at transforming […]

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Bauchi to empower local hunters to assist in tackling insecurity

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2020 0

The Bauchi state government has indicated its interest to support local hunters in order to support security agencies ensure lasting peace in the society. Governor Bala Mohammed, who gave the hint at the weekend at an annual ‘Salala’ festival day organized by the Baushe Hunters held at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Square, Bauchi, noted that empowering […]