Category: Security Watch
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Shock As Bodies of 3 South African Police Officers Found in River
SOUTH African police have launched an intensive investigation after the bodies of three missing police officers were found in the Hennops River, nearly a week after they disappeared while travelling between provinces. According to a report by the BBC, the bodies of Constables Boipelo Senoge, aged 20, Cebekhulu Linda, 24, and 30-year-old Keamogetswe Buys were recovered…
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US Moves More Gang Members to El Salvador’s Maximum Security Prison
THE United States deported more alleged Venezuelan MS-13 gang members to El Salvador’s maximum security prison over the weekend. According to Reuters, the US State Department said on Monday that 17 people that were transfered to El Salvador were foreign criminals. The group of alleged violent criminals which includes murderers and rapists, tied to…
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Uromi Killing And Collapse Of Security Architecture In Nigeria, By Erasmus Ikhide
THE recent extrajudicial killing of suspected kidnappers in Uromi, Edo State, has sparked widespread debate and concern about the state of security in Nigeria. While some have hailed the killing as a necessary measure to combat the rising tide of kidnapping and insecurity, others have condemned it as a form of “jungle justice” that…
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Insecurity: Defence Minister Inaugurates Training for 800 Special Forces Troops
MINISTER of Defence, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru on Monday inaugurated the first phase training for 800 special forces personnel tasked with conducting high-impact operations with precision, speed, and efficiency. Badaru while inaugurating the Special Operations Forces for the Armed Forces of Nigeria at camp Kabala in Jaji military cantonment, Kaduna State, said they would be engaged…
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Senate Summons Intelligence Chiefs For Investigation Over Alleged USAID Funding Of Terrorism
THE Nigerian Senate reacting to the alleged funding of terrorism in Nigeria by the United States Agency for International Development USAID, Wednesday summoned Security Intelligence Chiefs for investigation and veracity of the allegation by Perry Scott of the United States parliament. The resolution followed an Order of Urgent National Security through Order 41 by…
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WASA 2024: ‘ Zulum Hails Nigerian Army For Their Self Discipline, Unwavering Commitment to Nation’s Security
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri THE Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has congratulated the military for their tireless efforts in combating terrorism and securing the state. The Governor stated this on Saturday, 18 January, 2024 in Maimalari cantonment as Headquarters Theatre Command and 7 Division Nigerian Army (NA) Celebrate end of Year 2024…
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CDS Musa Promises Improved Security in 2025
GEN. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has pledged to improve the security of lives and property in Nigeria in 2025. Musa made the commitment during a visit to troops of Sector Seven, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), in Samaru, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, on Thursday. The CDS…
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Jigawa Withdraws From Suit Challenging EFCC Legality
JIGAWA Government says it has withdrawn from the suit challenging the constitutionality of the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) currently before the Supreme Court. The withdrawal was announced by the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Bello Abdulkadir-Fanini, at news conference in Dutse on Saturday. Abdulkadir-Fanini said a…
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President Ruto condemns fatal shooting of Magistrate Kivuti
KENYAN President William Ruto has strongly condemned the fatal shooting of Magistrate Monica Kivuti in an open court, warning that attacks against judicial officers ‘should not happen again.’ The incident, which occurred on Thursday, has been described as ‘tragic’ and ‘unacceptable’ by the President. In a tribute posted on his X account on Monday, President Ruto…
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Tragic accident at Malawi VP’s funeral kills four, injures 12
FOUR people, including a pregnant woman, were killed on Sunday in the Ntcheu district of southern Malawi when a vehicle rammed into mourners participating in the funeral procession for former Vice President Saulos Chilima, local media reported. The fatal accident occurred when a vehicle in the motorcade transporting Chilima’s body lost control and crashed into…