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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have recorded major operational successes across Benue and Taraba states, neutralising four criminals, rescuing two kidnapped victims, recovering arms and ammunition, and dismantling a notorious illicit drug network. The operations, conducted between May 24 and May 31, 2026, also led to the arrest of suspected criminals and the recovery of illicit substances and cash, according to a statement issued by the Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu. The statement disclosed that on May 24, troops responded to reports of an armed herder attack along the Gbajimba–Agasha Road in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Upon arrival, soldiers found two injured residents who were immediately evacuated to the Primary Health Centre in Gbajimba for medical treatment. A manhunt for the attackers is ongoing. On the same day in Taraba State, troops acting on an armed robbery alert along t...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi II, has cited President Bola Tinubu’s public commendation of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, as evidence of the confidence reposed in the Customs boss, describing his leadership of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and impact on community development as a source of pride to the ancient Ife Kingdom and the Modakeke community. The monarch stated this on Thursday, 28 May 2026, during the annual Eid-el-Kabir gathering hosted by the Comptroller-General at his residence in Modakeke, Osun State. The event attracted traditional rulers, political leaders, senior Customs officers, community stakeholders, family members, friends, and associates. Oba Ogunwusi said President Tinubu’s public expression of satisfaction with Adeniyi’s performance reflected confidence in his leadership and the results being achieved by the Service. “We are very proud of him and the work he is doing. W...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has sparked an important national conversation on the growing role of citizen-generated content in policing and security operations. His recent call for responsible recording and sharing of police-related videos highlights the delicate balance between public accountability, media freedom, and operational security in an era dominated by smartphones and social media. Speaking during an interactive session with members of the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) in Abuja, the IGP acknowledged the importance of transparency and accountability within the Nigeria Police Force but warned that indiscriminate filming and circulation of police-related content could have unintended consequences for security operations and officer welfare. Disu's remarks come at a time when digital technology has transformed ordinary citizens into real-time observers and reporters of public events. Across t...