The federal government has reportedly procured six attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). The helicopter, T129, has the capacity to perform well in hot temperatures and high altitudes. According to Defense News, Temel Kotil, general manager of TAI, said the company will deliver a batch of six T129 attack helicopters. Kotil did not […]
The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the deployment of additional forces to strategic areas in the federal capital territory. The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday amid concerns over security breaches in some parts of Abuja, the nation’s capital. He said the police […]
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Monday said that when he becomes president in 2023, he will face the nation’s security crisis head-on. In an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the former Anambra State governor said his solution to the problem will be “decisive and immediate”. While stressing that […]
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has stated unequivocally that the recruitment process of the Nigeria Police Force is merit-based and not subject to the whims and caprices of any individual or groups of persons irrespective of their position or status in the society. The IGP emphasized that the recruitment process comprises […]
The National Security Council on Thursday announced that it is considering a nationwide ban on motorcycles and mining activities in the country as part of its strategy to curb terrorist activities, checkmate loopholes and cut off their sources of funding. This was the outcome of the meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered a total ban on all use of Police SPY vehicle number plates by vehicle owners across the states of the federation without exceptions. Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced this in a statement on Wednesday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. “This is irrespective of […]
A former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Ezeakonobi Madumere has bemoaned the security situation in Imo State and the country at large, describing it as unfortunate. He said a national security summit was needed at this point. Madumere said that the present economic downturn, the crime rate in the land, coupled with the […]
Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma attributed the great success in the State’s Security system to the inter-agency collaboration among the various security agencies in the State. The Governor made this disclosure at the opening ceremony of the ongoing Army Day Celebration 2022 holding in Owerri, Imo State. Governor Uzodimma used the opportunity to […]
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has called for increased collaboration among security agencies to adequately tackle the insecurity in the country. He made the call on Monday when he received the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya, at the Government House in Owerri, the state capital. The governor also stressed the importance […]
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo has assured the residents of the state that there will be no need to arm themselves against gunmen terrorising the state. He gave the assurance on Tuesday after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in his office at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This followed the call by the Governor […]
