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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Defence Headquarters has said that it's Joint Task force of operation HADIN Kai have sustained it's tempo against terrorist and their cohorts across the North East theatre of operation with surrendering of BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists fighters to troops, arrests of terrorists collaborators and conducted different offensive operations in Gwoza, Konduga, Kukawa, Bama, Damboa and Monguno LGAs of Borno as well as Geidam LGA of Yobe States This was contained in a statement signed on Friday by the Director, Defence Media Operations DMO, Maj-Gen Edward Buba in Abuja. According to the statement, between 22 and 29 January 2025, a total of 31 ISWAP/JAS Terrorists terrorists comprising 2 adult males, 9 adult females and 20 children surrendered to troops within the theatre of operations.  The statement also stated that between 21 and 27 January 2025, troops in separate operations intercepted and arrested 13 BH/ISWAP terrorists and collaborators/informa...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Defence Headquarters DHQ, says it troops have continue to sustain the tempo in defeating terrorists and the cohorts in ongoing counter terrorist and insurgency operations across the country. Accordingly Troops neutralized 358 terrorists, arrested 431, 59 perpetrators of oil thieves while 249 kidnapped hostages were also rescued in the month of January. Director of Defence Media Operations DMO, Maj-Gen Edward Buba disclosed this is a statement signed on Friday said, troops also denied the oil theft of the estimated sum of over #2 bn (N2,699,660,460.00) in the South South. "Breakdown includes: 2,732,038 litres of stolen crude oil, 42,515 litres of illegally refined AGO, 200 litres of DPK and 2,250 litres of PMS amongst other item. "Additionally, troops recovered 370 weapons and  4,972 ammunitions which includes and not limited to the following: 105 AK47 rifles, 25 locally fabricated guns, 32 dane guns, 23 pump action guns, 3,066 rounds ...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled February 27 for the arraignment of Gbolahan Obanikoro, the son of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, and four other individuals over alleged conspiracy, obtaining by false pretenses, and involvement in a N1,356,057,330.43 billion fraud. Others to be arraigned alongside Obanikoro are: Adejare Adegbenro, 51; Balmoral International Limited; M.O.B. Integrated Limited; and DDSS International Company Limited. Justice Lewis-Allagoa set the date on Friday after the defendants failed to appear for their scheduled arraignment. The Inspector General of Police, through the Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) in Ikoyi, Lagos, has accused all the defendants of conspiring between May and September 2013 to fraudulently obtain the sum of N1,356,057,330.43 from Access Bank Plc (formerly Diamond Bank). They allegedly misrepresented themselves to the bank’s staff and officers, claiming they were involved...

 By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Defence Headquarters says, troops in the North Central Operational Theatre has neutralized 79 terrorist, arrested 224. Troops denied oil theft of the estimated sum of Seven Hundred and Forty Seven Million Seventy Thousand Seven Hundred and Ten Naira (N747,070,710.00) In a statement signed on Friday by the Director Defence Media Operations DMO Maj-Gen Edward Buba in Abuja noted that a notorious terrorist commander, and gun runner identified as Abu Mosaje was also neutralized in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. He Added that, same troops apprehended  a wanted kidnap kingpin that was on security watch list identified as Babangida Gora Usman. He was arrested in Sanga LGA of Kaduna State.  "troops also arrested another notorious gunrunner and his son identified as Timothy Yusuf and Timothy Obadiah. Meanwhile, in the South East, troops arrested 7 IPOB/ESN terrorists including a notorious kidnapper and  informants in Enugu No...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  To effectively address banditry in Nigeria, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has emphasized the need for proactive and decisive measures, particularly targeting the criminal elements hiding in forests.  Speaking during a sympathy visit to Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, Ganduje outlined a strategy centered on offensive security operations and praised the efforts of Governor Bago in maintaining peace within the state despite its vast landmass and numerous forests. In his statement, signed by Chief Press Secretary Edwin Olofu, Ganduje expressed concern about the reactive approach often adopted by security agencies.  He advocated for military intervention in forests, as successfully implemented during his tenure as Kano State governor, where the Falgore Forest was transformed into a military training ground, eliminating criminal activities in the area. “ We are here to pray to...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  Police operatives attached to the Ogun State Command have neutralized the kidnappers of Mrs. Odumosu, wife of Retired Assistant-Inspector General, AIG Hakeem Odumosu, and rescued her unharmed.  In a statement signed on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja noted that, on January 16, 2025, at approximately 9:45 PM, four masked gunmen forcibly abducted Mrs. Odumosu from her Lexus Jeep outside her residence in Arepo, Ogun State. The abduction sparked an immediate response from the anti-kidnapping unit of the Ogun State Police Command, who commenced a thorough investigation and targeted pursuit of the kidnappers. He said with the support of the Force Headquarters technical intelligence platforms, the Ogun State police operatives engaged in extensive surveillance of the creeks surrounding Arepo, gathering crucial information to track down the assailants. Their efforts culminated in a raid on J...

.......As IGP Expresses Optimism Towards Improved Policing. The Nigeria Police Force has  announce the graduation of 10,000 recruit constables from various training institutions across the country. This milestone event is a testament to the ongoing commitment of the Force to enhance its personnel strength and capacity, ensuring the delivery of effective policing services to the Nigerian populace. Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated this on Wednesday in a statement in Abuja. According to him, the passing out parade ceremony, scheduled to take place on Thursday, 23rd January 2025, will be held at 4 different Police Colleges and 12 Training Schools, to be presided over by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, as the reviewing officer. The newly trained constables have undergone rigorous physical and mental training, now being equipped with the necessary orientation to effectively address the complex security challenges facing...