SECURITY & CRIME

US Sustains Military Pressure On Islamic State In Nigeria After Top Commander Kill 0
- SECURITY & CRIME, SLIDE
- May 18, 2026
The ongoing security campaign against extremist networks in West Africa has intensified, as the United States continues targeted operations against Islamic State-linked militants in Nigeria following the reported killing of a senior commander. According to a report by Reuters, U.S. forces have maintained a steady pattern of strikes aimed at disrupting militant activity even after
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Boko Haram Abducts 42 Pupils In Fresh Borno School Attack 0
- SECURITY & CRIME, SLIDE
- May 16, 2026
Fresh fears have emerged in Borno State after suspected Boko Haram insurgents reportedly abducted 42 pupils and residents during an attack on a school in Askira-Uba Local Government Area. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday when armed fighters believed to be members of Boko Haram or ISWAP invaded Mussa Primary and Junior
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IGP Scraps SWAT, Deploys Violent Crime Response Units 0
- SECURITY & CRIME, SLIDE
- May 5, 2026
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has announced a major operational reform in the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) with the creation and nationwide deployment of Violent Crime Response Units. News reports that the new units will replace the Special Weapons and Tactics teams across the country. Disu disclosed this on Tuesday during an emergency meeting with
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State Police: Panel Proposes 3% FG, 15% States Funding Model 0

A steering committee set up to examine the creation of state police in Nigeria has put forward a comprehensive funding proposal aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability, accountability, and operational efficiency of the system if adopted. The committee, chaired by Prof. Olu Ogunsakin and inaugurated by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, emphasized that without

Mali Defence Minister Killed In Coordinated Attacks 0

Mali has been thrown into mourning and heightened security alert following the death of its defense minister, Sadio Camara, who succumbed to injuries after a coordinated wave of attacks on key military targets across the country. Reports indicate that Camara was critically wounded during a violent हमला on his residence in Kati, a strategic

OSUN LGs DONATE 300 MOTORCYCLES TO BOOST SECURITY OPERATIONS 0

Osogbo, Osun State. The Osun State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has donated 300 motorcycles to security agencies, including the Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to strengthen security operations across the state. Oyo 2027:16 Oyo Lawmakers Reportedly Aligning With Speaker For Gov Seyi Makinde Impeachment