The call to shut down the Department of State Services (DSS) is a contentious issue that has been raised in the context of Nigeria’s ongoing security challenges and perceived inefficiencies within the country’s security apparatus. The argument for dismantling the DSS stems from criticisms of its effectiveness and the broader security architecture in Nigeria. Reasons
In anticipation of a nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025, the Lagos State Police Command has issued a directive alerting all officers within its jurisdiction. This move comes following intelligence reports indicating that various groups, masquerading as civil society organizations, are planning to mobilize protests across Nigeria. The protests aim to highlight issues such
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring security and ensuring citizens live without fear. He acknowledged the challenges of insecurity, particularly banditry, which have threatened peace and stability in the state. Despite many families suffering losses and communities living in fear, Lawal assured residents that his administration is working
Security agencies have begun a rescue operation for a kidnapped Defence Headquarters official, Lt. Cynthia Akor, along with two others, following their abduction in the Federal Capital Territory. The victims were taken from their residence in the Mpape area of Abuja on Friday night. Ransom DemandA source, who spoke anonymously, disclosed that the kidnappers had
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged involvement in cultism and armed robbery, recovering a pump-action gun, a battle axe, and two suspected stolen phones during the operation. The command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, adding that the suspects would be charged to court upon
The Nigerian Armed Forces have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the country’s critical national assets and cracking down on oil thieves in the Niger Delta region. Military’s Stand on Infrastructure Protection During a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, emphasized that the military would not
Security operatives in Katsina State successfully prevented an attempted abduction in Gidan Zuma village, Sabuwa Local Government Area, on Wednesday. The swift intervention of police operatives thwarted the assailants’ plans, forcing them to retreat after a fierce gun battle. According to a statement released by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police
