Category: Security

Insecurity: Court Orders Handover of Assorted Firearms to NCCSALW

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By; Bashir Hassan Abubakar The High Court of Justice, Yobe State, Potiskum Division, has ordered the release and handover of assorted small arms and light weapons to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), North East Zonal Centre as a measure in curtailing insecurity in the country. The judgement, delivered on October 21, 2026, directed the centre to take custody of the firearms, which include AK-47, K2 and G3 rifles, for further necessary action in line with the law. The case, marked Suit No.YBS/HC/PT/194m/2026,…

Police Shake-Up: IGP Disu Redeploys 7 Spokespersons across Commands

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered a major structural reorganization, redeploying seven new Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) and Public Relations Liaison Officers to strategic commands and formations across the country. The strategic shake-up is part of ongoing institutional efforts to strengthen the Force’s public communication architecture, optimize media engagement, and give the public seamless access to credible police data. In an official statement released on Friday, October 9, 2026, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, confirmed the immediate postings and released the direct…

Imo Kidnap Rescue: Marwa Hails Security Forces as 20 Abducted NYSC Members Regain Freedom

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The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has commended the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and allied security agencies following the successful rescue of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and one other individual recently abducted in the South-East region. In a statement released on Thursday, 8 October 2026, by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the anti-narcotics boss described the successful joint tactical operation…

NYSC Abduction: University Don Philip Olusola Commends Security Efforts, Proffers 7 Rescue Strategies

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A university don, Dr. Philip B. Olusola of the Lead City University, Ibadan has said, “The ongoing coordinated efforts by the Nigerian Army, the Police, and the Department of State Services (DSS) to rescue the abducted prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members are highly commendable.” “However, given the reported identification of the kidnappers’ hideout and the potential threat of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), a more specialized approach is critical to ensuring a successful operation.” Dr. Olusola disclosed this to Sooth News on Sunday, 4 October 2026. While acknowledging the…

Maritime Security Boost: AIG, LSSTF Boss Deepen Ties During Landmark Maiden Visit

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Maritime Police Command, AIG Okunade Ronke Nurat, fsi, mspsp, has hosted the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, on a high-level strategic visit to the Command Headquarters in Obalende, Lagos. A statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Adebayo Rasheed Adesayo, revealed that the landmark maiden engagement was engineered to forge a tighter partnership and turbocharge the Command’s operational capacity to secure the region’s vast maritime domain. In…

Custody Casualties: NSCDC Investigative Panel Begins Probe into 33 Mysterious Deaths

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In the fallout of the shocking and mysterious custodial deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners arrested during an anti-mining sweep in Niger State, a high-powered investigative committee has officially commenced its sitting at the National Headquarters of the NSCDC to unravel the exact circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The panel was activated following a strict, urgent directive from the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, who mandated an independent, unhindered process to examine the fatalities and establish the hard facts…

Echoes of the Iran War: The Unprecedented Threat Stalking Mideast Oil Tankers

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Geopolitical analysts warn that maritime risks for Middle East oil tankers have escalated to heights unseen since the outbreak of the Iran War, following a barrage of attacks targeting an alternative regional trade corridor. The security crisis intensified after a series of hostile strikes disrupted vessels navigating the Red Sea. Tankers had increasingly relied on this alternative waterway after Iran choked off transit through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Tehran has flatly rejected claims by Donald Trump regarding active bilateral negotiations over the maritime blockage. While dismissing assertions that…

Beyond Reaction: Building a Safer Nigeria After the Oriire Rescue

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By : Dr. Philip B. Olusola,Lead City University, Ibadan. The concluding write-up in a three-part series on the Oriire rescue operation and the imperative for a stronger national security architecture. The successful rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire community in Ogbomoso was a moment of relief for families, a source of national pride, and a clear demonstration of the courage and professionalism of Nigeria’s security personnel. It showed that, despite the daunting security challenges confronting the nation, our security agencies possess the capacity to act decisively and…

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: India Tracks 6 Ships, 166 Crew Amid Houthi Saudi Blockade

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India has placed its maritime surveillance on high alert, closely monitoring six domestic vessels and tracking the safety of 166 Indian seafarers navigating the volatile Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. The emergency watch comes amid mounting regional tensions following the Houthi blockade of Saudi shipping lanes. Providing a breakdown of the personnel at risk, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that six Indian-flagged ships are currently operating west of the strategic bottleneck, carrying a crew of 125 citizens. An additional 41 Indian national seafarers are deployed…

Hormuz Chokehold: 6 Ships Halted, Tanker Ablaze

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy intercepted six merchant vessels attempting to transit the strategic Strait of Hormuz via unauthorized routes overnight, state broadcaster IRIB reported on Monday. The maritime confrontation marks a sharp escalation in the contested waterway, signaling Tehran’s intensifying grip on global shipping lanes amid an ongoing blockade. The crisis deepened further following verified reports that an unidentified commercial oil tanker exploded and went ablaze after drifting off course and striking a navalmine. [ SHOT ACROSS THE BOW ] [ IRGC Navy Patrol ] ──(Warning Shots)──►…