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Sultan of Sokoto Clarifies That Crime and Extremism Are Foreign to Islamic Teachings
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, asserts that criminal activities like terrorism have no foundation in Islam, urging for a move away from linking crime to ethnicity or religion.
NDLEA Modernizes Tactical Operations by Introducing Firearms After 36 Years
Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa has announced the formal induction of AK-47 rifles and pistols for NDLEA officers to enhance tactical responses against armed drug trafficking groups.
Security Forces Prevent Breach at Plateau State Research Institute
Security forces in Plateau State successfully thwarted an intrusion attempt at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies on Monday morning, with no injuries or operational disruptions reported.
Federal Government Denounces Murder of MACBAN Benue Chairman and Demands Justice
The Federal Government has officially condemned the killing of the MACBAN chairman in Benue, ordering security agencies to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the violence.
Government official demands justice following murder of Benue MACBAN leader
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, demands the immediate arrest of those behind the killing of Benue MACBAN chairman, Alhaji Risku Mohammed.
Former NBA official calls on government to ease gun ownership rules to combat insecurity
Former NBA official Benjamin Chukwudi Okoko proposes legalizing gun ownership for self-defense while condemning the rampant extortion occurring at security checkpoints in Nigeria's South-East.
Nigeria Mandates Banks to Freeze Assets of Terrorism Funders
The Nigerian government has ordered financial institutions to freeze assets belonging to terrorism financiers, matching international sanctions imposed by the U.S. on individuals linked to ISIS.
Police Chief Disu Voices Concern Over Rising Fatalities Among Officers
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has expressed deep concern over the increasing deaths of police officers in the line of duty while announcing new recruitment plans to address manpower shortages.
Police Chief Dispatches Senior Officers and Specialized Units to Plateau After Bokkos Raid
Inspector-General Olatunji Rilwan Disu has bolstered security in Plateau State by sending tactical units and senior officers to Bokkos following a violent attack on the Kawel community.
Sunday Igboho Defends Security Campaign as Anti-Crime, Not Ethnic Bias
Activist Sunday Igboho has clarified that his security advocacy in Nigeria is strictly anti-criminal and not an attack on any ethnic group, rebuffing calls for government intervention against his campaigns.