Category: Security

Honest Uniform: Officer Returns ₦2.6m Mistakenly Transferred in Borno.

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NPF Officer Mohammad Alhaji Muhammad has earned widespread praise for returning ₦2.6 million mistakenly sent to his account. According to a post by Bello Jafar on Friday, February 6, 2026, the officer’s swift action serves as a model of professional conduct and honesty within the Nigeria Police Force. According to the viral post by Bello Jafar, Officer Muhammad’s integrity was put to the test when ₦2.6 million from a Moniepoint customer landed in his UBA account by mistake. Rather than stay silent, the Borno-based constable took proactive steps to trace…

Career Boost: NPF Elevates 74,352 Officers in Massive Promotion Drive Nationwide

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially confirmed the promotion of 74,352 officers across various ranks nationwide since January 2025. In a firm response to recent scrutiny, the Force dismissed all allegations of favoritism or irregularities, maintaining that the exercise was strictly merit-based and transparent. According to a statement released on Sunday, February 8, by the Force Public Relations Department, the promotions span both senior and junior cadres—from Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank and file. However, a detailed breakdown reveals that 11 Assistant Inspectors-General…

Tragedy in Kurgi: ‘Two Dead’, Several Hurt as Military Gunfire Hits Niger State Village

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Tragedy struck the Kurgi community on January 25 when a security helicopter opened fire, claiming at least two lives and leaving many more—including children—severely wounded. Eyewitnesses describe a chilling scene where the aircraft hovered over the village for several minutes before opening fire on civilians going about their daily activities. Intelligence from Aldebaran Threat Consultants suggests this lethal operation was intended to target local criminal elements, but instead resulted in devastating civilian casualties. Launched on January 20 to dismantle rising terror networks, the military’s latest wave of airstrikes has now…

New Era at Maritime Command: AIG Ronke Nurat Okunade Takes Charge as 24th Head

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The Maritime Police Command, Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos, announces a new leadership chapter with the assumption of duty of AIG Ronke Nurat Okunade, fsi, as its 24th Assistant Inspector-General of Police. Formally taking the helm in Lagos, she succeeds AIG Chinedu Oko, psc, following a strategic deployment by IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. AIG Okunade is committed to advancing the Command’s mandate to secure Nigeria’s vital waterways through enhanced professionalism and operational vigor. In a press statement issued on Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Public Relations Officer for the Maritime Police…

DPO Wakili Engages Church Congregation on Security, Parental Responsibility

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of D Division, Bauchi, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ahmed Mohammed Wakili, has continued his community engagement drive with a visit to the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) LCC Couch Railway within his jurisdiction. The visit underscored the DPO’s commitment to community policing, safety, and inclusive engagement with residents as a strategy to curb crime and enhance public trust in the police. Addressing members of the congregation, CSP Wakili appealed for their cooperation and support, stressing that effective security can…

Defamation: Buratai Slams Ex-General With ₦1bn Lawsuit Over Terror Claims

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Former Army Chief Tukur Buratai slams ₦1 billion defamation suit on retired Maj.Gen. Danjuma Hamisu Ali-Keffi over “malicious” terrorism claims.at the Kaduna State High Court over alleged statements linking him to terrorism. Filed on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Kaduna Judicial Division, the suit alleges that Ali-Keffi systematically circulated falsehoods linking Tukur Buratai to terrorism financing and Boko Haram. The legal action further details how the defendant accused the former COAS of orchestrating the illegal release and concealment of high-profile terror suspects. Representing Buratai, A.I. Aliyu and A.M. Hassan…

Oyo Monarch Suspended for Breaching State Mining Laws

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The Oyo State Government has suspended Chief Jacob Adefabi Sobaloju, the Sobaloju of Ofiki, over his alleged involvement in illegal mining within the Atisbo Local Government Area. The suspension, effective immediately, follows claims that the monarch violated Executive Order 001/2023 by facilitating unauthorized mining and trespassing on government-gazetted lands. In a statement issued Tuesday, Moses Alao, Special Assistant to the Governor on Print Media, confirmed that the order was designed to regulate the state’s mining sector and protect public assets. Chief Sobaloju faces allegations of violating Executive Order 001/2023 by facilitating unauthorized mining operations and…

NDA Warning: Public Alert on Fake Admission Letters for 77 Regular Course

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The fraudulent recruitment crisis that has plagued the Nigerian labor market is now targeting one of Africa’s most prestigious military institutions: the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). What began as a wave of fake job and admission scams in public sectors has now reached the gates of the Academy, threatening the integrity of its elite training standards. The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), has issued a stern warning on fake admission letters circulating online, claiming to offer admission into the NDA 77 Regular Course (RC). Maj. Reuben Kovangiya, the Academy’s Public Relations…

US launches strikes on Venezuela, captures President Maduro and charges him with drug offences

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According to the BBC News, below are the summary of happening in Venezuela. ” The US has captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and launched a “large-scale” strike against the country, Donald Trump says ”Attorney General Pam Bondi says he has been indicted in New York on drugs and weapons charges and will “face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts” ‘ ‘US Secretary of State Marco Rubio anticipates no further action against Venezuela, according to a Republican senator ”Venezuela has declared a…

First 2026 Victory: Customs – NDLEA Teamwork Nets 30.1kg Cocaine on Foreign Ship

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In a decisive blow to transnational narcotics networks, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command, in synergy with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) , have intercepted 30.1 kilograms of cocaine at the Lagos Apapa Port. This high-profile seizure underscores an intensified commitment to securing Nigeria’s port against illicit trade through seamless inter-agency intelligence sharing. On January 2, 2026, during a search of the MV Aruna at the Greenview Terminal, a significant quantity of illicit material was discovered. The material was professionally concealed within the vessel, reflecting the…