Insecurity Archives - Page 9 of 10

69 terrorists, families surrender to MNJTF in Cameroon, Niger

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

As Operation Lake Sanity 2 continues, the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has successfully facilitated the surrender of more terrorists while rescuing others from hideouts

Troops neutralize 177 terrorists, arrests 263

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

Nigerian troops have neutralized 177 and arrested 263 persons, the Nigerian Defence Headquarters, DHQ has announced. The DHQ also said its troops also arrested 41

Troops, hunters foil insurgents’ attempt to vandalise power towers in Yobe

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task force, North-East Operation Hadin Kai, have foiled an attempt by Boko Haram insurgents to vandalise power towers in Kasesa

ECOWAS Initiates Task-Force To Combat Terrorism In Nigeria, Neighboring-Countries (Details)

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

The presidents and representatives of 12 member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are set to converge at the State House

Two journalists, wife, other family members kidnapped in Kaduna

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

The Chairman, Correspondents’ Chapel, Kaduna State NUJ Council, AbdulGafar Alabelewe, and 3 of his family members, have been kidnapped. Alabelewe is also the Correspondent of

Northwest Governors must show political will to fight banditry, other vices, says group

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

A group, the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development said governors in the Northwest need the political will to fight banditry and

Troops eliminate 857 terrorists, apprehend 1,638 suspects in June – SCIPC

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

The Strategic Communication Interagency Policy Committee (SCIPC) said the armed forces of Nigeria have in June, neutralised 857 terrorists, arrested 1,638 suspected terrorists and other

Customs intercepts rifles worth N270m at Lagos airport

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a cache of arms and ammunition valued at N270 million at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) in Lagos.

Insecurity: Benue Govt imposes 24-hr curfew in Ukum LGA

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

The Benue State Government on Wednesday imposed a 24-hour curfew in Ukum Local Government Area (LGA), following serious security breaches in the area. Gov. Hyacinth

Insecurity : Okupe backs state police,canvasses zonal military

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

Former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Doyin Okupe, says the creation of state police will help address the security challenges