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Tinubu Welcomes Rescue Of 308 Kidnap Victims In Kwara, Niger States
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the “successful” rescue of 308 Nigerian citizens who were abducted in different attacks in Niger and Kwara states.
Police invite VDM, summon AIG Moshood Jimoh over allegations
ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the invitation of social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and the questioning of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Moshood Jimoh over allegations raised by the activist.
Tinubu Approves Military Salary Increase, Junior Personnel Get 80%, Generals 30%
President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, with about 250,000 personnel expected to benefit from the new pay package.
Lagos police nab alleged kingpin of N1bn vehicle theft syndicate
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Ismaila Jaji, popularly known as Otunba, the alleged kingpin of a vehicle fraud syndicate linked to the fraudulent acquisition of 29 vehicles valued at over N1 billion across Lagos.
Kaduna Graduates 1,000 Armed Forest Guards To Boost Security In Rural Communities
The Kaduna State Government has graduated the first batch of one thousand Armed Forest Guards as part of efforts to strengthen security and reclaim forest areas previously used as hideouts by criminal groups.
Troops Rescue 14 Kidnap Victims Along Lagos-Benin Expressway
Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under 2 Division as part of Operation Wabaizigan, have rescued 14 persons abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Lagos–Benin Expressway in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Oriire Abduction: We Refused To Pay Ransom, Negotiate With Bandits, Says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that his administration will not negotiate with criminals or pay ransom to secure the release of kidnap victims, saying doing so would encourage terrorism and banditry.
Lagos Taskforce sweeps streets, arrests 33 suspected criminals
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit, popularly known as the Taskforce, has arrested 33 suspected criminals during a coordinated enforcement operation across key parts of the state, recovering suspected hard drugs and dangerous weapons in a renewed crackdown on crime and environmental disorder.
NDLEA intercepts N10bn Cocaine, Canadian Loud, Opioids at Lagos ports
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit drugs valued at over N10 billion, including cocaine, Canadian Loud and opioids, in a series of intelligence-led operations across Lagos, while arresting suspected drug kingpins and uncovering ammunition concealed in palm oil kegs in Kaduna and Katsina states.
Lagos Taskforce arrests 46 suspects in crackdown on criminal hotspots
The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 46 suspected criminals during a coordinated enforcement operation across several parts of the state as part of its ongoing campaign to rid Lagos of criminal elements, environmental offenders and other lawbreakers.