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Customs Hand Over 399 Seized Rifles To Office Of NSA
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it has handed more than 399 seized rifles to the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, in a major blow to illegal arms proliferation in the country.
NDLEA arrests India-bound businessman with cocaine, recovers N3.6bn drugs in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Nwankwo Onyebuchi, with 1.550kg of cocaine concealed in the walls and railings of his luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Army intercepts courier with 180 explosives in Zamfara
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted a suspected arms and explosives courier carrying 180 units of 20mm Super Power explosives in Zamfara State.
Police arrest another suspected cultist with pistol in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 24-year-old Segun Alani, a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity cult group and recovered one locally made single-barrel pistol in Mushin area of the state.
Police Kill 17 Bandits, Lose 10 Officers In Kebbi Gun Battle
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that 17 armed bandits were killed during a gun battle with security operatives at Makuku village in Zuru Emirate, along the Kebbi-Zamfara border.
Customs uncovers arms smuggling plot, intercepts N373.8m drug shipment at Tincan Port
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded two major seizures at the Tincan Island Port Command, uncovering a container fitted with parts for more than 140 pump-action rifles and intercepting cannabis-infused products valued at over ₦373.8 million.
Sanwo-Olu declares May 16 Lagos Boy Child Day, backs review of Child Rights Law
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared May 16 as Lagos Boy Child Day, while throwing his weight behind the review of the Lagos State Child’s Rights Law 2015 to ensure greater protection and equal opportunities for every child.
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.