***As Air Component Intensifies Strikes On Terrorist Enclaves By Miriam Humbe Troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma on January 4, 2025 conducted a fighting patrol to Bamamu Village in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State and encountered the terrorists in the area. Consequently, a notorious terrorist kingpin, Sani Rusu, was neutralized in the process. On the same day, the troops of Operation Fansan Yamma during an ambush operation which was based on credible intelligence regarding terrorist activities at Kwanar Jollof in Shinkafi LGA, Zamfara State, neutralized some terrorists while others sustained fatal injuries.…
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By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), dismissed 27 officers from its workforce in 2024. A statement signed on Monday by Dele Oyewale, the EFCC Head, Media & Publicity said this was in its quest to enforce integrity and rid its fold of fraudulent elements, The officers were dismissed for various offences bordering on fraudulent activities and misconduct. Their dismissal, following the recommendation of the Staff Disciplinary Committee of the EFCC, was ratified by the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede. Olukoyede reiterated the commitment of the Commission to zero tolerance for corruption, warning that no officer was…
***As Operatives Recover Illicit Arms, Ammunition By Miriam Humbe In order to combat crime and ensure the safety and security of all Nigerians, the Nigeria Police has evolved improved strategies to combat crimes and criminality. The Police is therefore, employing proactive, intelligence-driven strategies. These efforts have led to the disruption of criminal networks and a notable decrease in incidents of organized and violent crime, enhancing the overall security situation in the country. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Adejobi said: On the 1st of November 2024, operatives of the…
By Miriam Humbe The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has said that at no time did the Commission contemplate the destruction of uncollected Permanent Voters’ Cards, (PVCs). In a post on its official handle on X, formerly Twitter, on January 5, 2025, @inecnigeria said that its attention was drawn to a newspaper publication which alleged that INEC was contemplating destroying over six million uncollected PVCs dating back to the 2015 voter registration. INEC therefore, faulted the report saying it was incorrect, and urged the public to disregard it. @inecnigeria wrote: “Our attention has been drawn to a newspaper report that…
***IGP Reiterates Commitment To Public Safety By Miriam Humbe In a remarkable display of courage and commitment, Police Operatives attached to the Imo State Command successfully executed a daring rescue operation that led to the safe liberation of 4 kidnapped hostages. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday. The operation was carried out on Saturday, January 4th 2025, after the operatives received a distress call reporting the abduction of 4 persons in Umuokanne, Ohaji LGA, Imo State. Police operatives swiftly swung into action, locating the criminal hideout and engaging the…
By Miriam Humbe Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, addressed stakeholders at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) which held in December last year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. During COP16, the Minister emphasized the urgent need for collaborative efforts to combat desertification and land degradation, highlighting the impact of these issues on food security and climate change. He called for increased investment in sustainable land management practices and the importance of empowering local communities to participate in decision-making processes. The conference brought together representatives from various countries to share best practices and develop strategies for achieving land degradation…
By Miriam Humbe The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shetima who is also the Chairman, NEMA governing board, on Friday 3rd January 2025 flagged off the distribution of relief materials to the victims of 2024 flood disaster at Lafia, the Nassarawa State capital. Sen.Shetima said the Federal Government under the leadership of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu was committed to the plight of the vulnerable and would continue to work hard to reduce poverty in the country. He applauded Governor Abdullahi Sule for his visionary leadership and assured him of continued Federal Government support. Nasarawa State Governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule thanked the…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has urged troops to double their efforts in the fight against Insurgency in the year 2025. The CDS said this when he visited front line units under OPERATION SAFE HAVEN in Kaduna and Plateau States. Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Humsimedia gathered that the visits were in continuation of the CDS’s operational visits to Defence Headquarters led operations. In his address to troops of the newly established 2 National Mission Brigade in Samaru Kataf, Kaduna State and…
***Condemns False Information, Urges Fact Check The Nigeria Police Force hereby addresses and clarifies a false and misleading claim circulating on X (formerly Twitter), made by one Adamu Garba Zango, a lecturer at Baze University. Mr. Zango, while recirculating a picture which has been in the internet archives since 2019, alleged that it was that of a Deputy Commissioner of Police serving at the Kaduna State Police Command who was arrested for supplying firearms to bandits and kidnappers. He further shared the said image to support this baseless claim. It is pertinent to state that the individual depicted in the…
***As Police Chief Reaffirms Commitment To Security, Improved Collaboration By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, arrived Enugu State on January 3, 2025, on a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening security and fostering collaboration with key stakeholders in the South East region. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The IGP was accompanied by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of the South-East, DIG Frank Mba, the AIG Zone 13, AIG Godwin Aghaulor; the AIG FCID Annex, Enugu, AIG Kwazhi Bzigu Dali, Commissioners…
By Miriam Humbe In a significant counter-terrorism operation, troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector 3 in Mongunu, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), intercepted a suspected terrorist courier conveying suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making materials at the entrance to Gubio Local Government Area on Thursday, 2 January 2025. Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, the Chief Military Information Officer, Headquarters, MNJTF N’djamena, Chad disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The arrested suspect, identified as 28 years old Mr Murktar Alhaji Chari, confessed to transporting the materials to Damasak town in Mobbar…
By Miriam Humbe The Kano/Jigawa Area Command under Nigeria Customs Service’s Comptroller Dauda Ibrahim Chana achieved remarkable success in revenue generation and anti-smuggling operations in the past year, 2024. CSC Saidu Nuruddeen, the Public Relations Officer, Kano/Jigawa Area Command disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday for the Customs Area Controller. The Command realized a total of N102,503,573,383.31, representing an impressive 94% variance when compared to the record from the previous year. The Command’s strategic approach to revenue collection, which integrated innovative policies, robust enforcement mechanisms, and available technology, had proven highly effective. This approach, combined with enhanced border…