Crime Facts

Boko Haram planning to attack Abuja, Kogi, Nasarawa — FG

The Nigerian Government has raised an alarm that Boko Haram terrorists were already in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and neighbouring states. The government said plans are in place by the terrorists to attack some areas within the nation’s capital and had already set up five camps in the area. According to an internal memo […]

COVID-19: Nationwide curfew now 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. – PTF

‌The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has adjusted the curfew from 12 midnight through 4a.m. as it continued the gradual easing of lockdown measures imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The National Coordinator, PTF on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu,disclosed this during the PTF briefing on COVID-19 at the Nnamdi Azikwe […]

Nigerian Army Cautions Soldiers Over Alleged Killings Of DSS Operatives By IPOB Members, Directs Them To Wear Mufti In Public

Following the alleged killings of two operatives of the Department of State Services by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra in Enugu State, Nigerian Army authority has directed troops on internal security duties to be cautious in their dealings with members of the public. Crimefacts had on Sunday reported how a team of security […]

Crime has reduced in Imo now -Uzodimma

Gov. Hope Uzodinma has stated that his government has drastically reduced crime rate in Imo State. The Governor stated this while welcoming officials of the Nigerian Navy Finance and Logistics, Owerri-Nta who paid him a working visit at the Government House Owerri. The delegation was led by Rear Admiral FF. Ogu. According to Uzodimma ,”Moving […]

Troops arrest 160 suspected bandits, kill three in Zamfara

Troops , under Operation Sahel Sanity , have arrested at least 160 suspected bandits and killed three in Zamfara State . Briefing newsmen in Faskari town on Tuesday, the Acting Director Media Operations , Brigadier General Benard Onyeuko, said the troops uncovered a bandits ’ hideout at Gadan Zaima where the suspected bandits were arrested […]

Recruitment: IG suspends entry requirements for candidates

The Inspector – General of Police , Mohammed Adamu, has suspended entry requirements for applicants who wished to join the Nigeria Police Force as constables . The IG in a signal dated August 24 directed that no candidate should be disqualified irrespective of their physical appearance , age and qualification. constables to address its manpower […]

FG approves N13bn for take-off of community policing

The federal government has approved N13.3 billion for the take-off of community policing in the country. According to Laolu Akande, spokesman of Vice-President Yemi Osibanjo, the nation’s number two citizen announced the approval at a national economic council (NEC) meeting he chaired on Thursday. Akande said Osinbajo directed Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of […]

Buhari to overhaul nation’s security apparatus – Monguno

The National Security Adviser(NSA), General Babagana Monguno (Rtd) on Tuesday revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari has again expressed his displeasure over the worsening insecurity in the country . “Buhari is planning an overhaul of the nation ’s security architecture” he said . Monguno disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents on the outcome of the […]