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From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Abuja, has said troops tactically demobilized the MRAPs to prevent it from being useful to the terrorist, this is coming amidst controversy surrounding the circumstances that led to abandonment of military equipment during a recent operation in Zamfara state,  The Director of the Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Maj-Gen Edward Buba in a statement also debunked claims of mass killing, burial or abduction of over 150 civilians, describing it as a desperate attempt by terrorists to undermine troops’ winning efforts and cover up their own weakness He said”On 29 Aug 24, at about 1700hrs, troops of OP HADARIN DAJI deployed at FOB  Zurmi in Zurmi LGA of Zamfara State, embarked on fighting patrol to dislodge terror gathering at Kwashabawa Village. Troops engaged the terrorist enroute the location.  “During the fight, while attempting to outflank the terrorist. Quantity 2 of troops MRAPs got bogged down due to the swampy ter

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, is deeply saddened about the loss of two prominent Senior Police Officers, AIG Philip Sule Maku (rtd.), and CP Abdulwaheed Ayilara. In a statement signed on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja said, Retired AIG Philip Sule Maku, served as Commissioner of Police in Bauchi and Ebonyi States before retiring as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Force Headquarters, on 12th December, 2021.  According to him, Maku unfortunately passed into glory on 23rd August, 2024. CP Abdulwaheed Ayilara, served in various capacities including as DCP State Criminal Investigations Department, Lagos State, before his posting as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Akwa Ibom State. He passed on after a brief illness on 28th August, 2024. The dedication of both senior police officers to service an

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Services, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, has assumed office on 28th August, 2024.  A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications Department of State Services, Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, said the new DSS boss was warmly received by the immediate past DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, who briefed him on related issues.  According to Afunanya, both of them recalled moments that they worked together in the past and reflected on the respect and admiration they have for each other.  He said the two of them later addressed Management and Staff of the Service. While the outgone DG urged all to cooperate with the new one to enable him succeed in the task ahead,  Mr Ajayi harped on unity of purpose  among staff and enjoined them to remain disciplined and professional in the discharge of their duties. Mr Ajayi assured that he would work with relevant stakeholders with utmo

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Nigerian Police says, in a decisive move to give a boost to the  Federal government policy on ease of doing business and to tackle economic sabotage and illegal taxation, it's men have arrested several suspects involved in unauthorized revenue collection and multiple taxation along the Enugu, Abakaliki, and Ebonyi axis. This was contained in a statement signed on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja. He said the arrests mark a significant step towards eradicating illegal activities, promoting economic growth, and free flow of industrial and agricultural produce on highways across the country.  He also said the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force made the first breakthrough on 24/08/24, with the arrest of 14 suspects at the Abakaliki and Ebonyi boundary at 3 AM. Additional arrests were made, including 5 suspects at Abumeje, Ogoja, and the last suspect at the Onuakpu area of Ebonyi, wh

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  SAHEL ReportersNews: In a bid towards greater gender representation in the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has appointed a new female Force Secretary, marking a significant step in the ongoing efforts to promote inclusivity within the police force. In a statement signed on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja noted that, the newly appointed Force Secretary is Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) Rhoda Adetutu Olofu, a seasoned Police Officer with an impressive track record. According to the statement, prior to this appointment, AIG Rhoda served as the AIG Maritime Police Command at the Force Headquarters Annex in Lagos as the 20th Assistant Inspector-General of Police to hold the position and, notably, the third female to head the Maritime Command.  The statement added that her new appointment comes as part of the IGP’s vision of enhancing the NPF’s efficien

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  President Bola Tinubu has appointed Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as the new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). Peter Afunanya Ph.D, Director PR and Strategic Communications, announced this in a statement on Monday in Abuja said Mr Ajayi is a thoroughbred and versatile Intelligence Officer. According to Afunanya, the new DSS Boss was recruited into the Service in 1990 as a cadet officer, the new DG has also received several trainings in diverse areas of management, security leadership, critical thinking, human resources among others from within and outside the country.  He also said Mr Ajayi has also held many command positions including State Director of Security (SDS) at Rivers, Bayelsa, Bauchi, Enugu and Kogi States. Mr Ajayi is diligent, resilient, urbane, pro-active and analytic. He comes to his new position with experience, capacity and immense goodwill.  While wishing the outgone DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi CFR fw

.....As more intricate Investigations Commence  From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  Officials from the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has  apprehended one Mr. Bristol Isaac Tamunobiefiri, also known as PIDOM, on allegations of committing serious offenses that undermine the integrity of government operations.  In a statement signed on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja said that, the arrest took place on August 5, 2024, in his hotel room in  Rivers State. According to the statement, there are several allegations levelled against the suspect, including unlawful possession, leakages of classified documents, cyber related offences, and others. "We will do due diligence in carrying out thorough investigation into the cases". He said the force will leave no stone unturned to continually enforce the law and bequeath to Nigerians a more secure nation.