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Criminal syndicates operating from within Nigerian prisons
Nigeria faces a surge in prison-based crime, where inmates utilize smuggled phones to coordinate fraud, kidnapping, and extortion, forcing the government to implement stricter security and disciplinary measures.
IGP Olatunji Disu Announces New Police Leadership Assignments
IGP Olatunji Disu has deployed Commissioners of Police to state commands and strategic formations nationwide to boost operational efficiency and support ongoing force reforms.
Lawmaker Philip Agbese Criticizes Replacing Service Chiefs and Proposes ICC Withdrawal
Representative Philip Agbese argues that frequent military leadership changes weaken security and calls for Nigeria to reconsider its International Criminal Court membership.
Bauchi State Governor Orders Security Forces to Clear Kidnapper Strongholds
Governor Bala Mohammed has tasked security agencies with dismantling criminal hideouts and strengthening border surveillance to eliminate kidnapping and banditry in Bauchi State.
Police Secure Release of Five Abducted Gateway ICT Polytechnic Students in Ogun
Ogun State police have rescued five Gateway ICT Polytechnic students who were kidnapped from an off-campus hostel, following a joint operation by security agencies.
Governor Abiodun Confirms Rescue of Seven Gateway Polytechnic Students
Governor Dapo Abiodun confirmed the safe rescue of seven kidnapped Gateway ICT Polytechnic students without ransom, crediting a multi-agency security effort.
Can the Education Ministry Succeed in Managing the Safe Schools Initiative?
As Nigeria shifts control of the Safe Schools Initiative from the Finance Ministry to the Ministry of Education, stakeholders question whether this change will effectively combat the rising threat of school abductions.
The Deadly Power Struggle Between ISWAP and Boko Haram
A deep dive into the ongoing and violent power struggle between ISWAP and Boko Haram factions in North-East Nigeria as they fight over dwindling resources and territorial control.
Osun State Police Issue Strict Warning Ahead of Osun-Osogbo Festival
Osun State Police have warned criminals to stay clear of the 2026 Osun-Osogbo Festival as the Command deploys widespread security measures to protect attendees.
President Tinubu Praises Rescue of 308 Kidnapped Citizens and Calls for Enhanced Security Alerts
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the successful rescue of 308 kidnap victims in Kwara and Niger states while mandating the implementation of more robust early warning systems to curb future violence.