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There Is No Threat To 2023 General Elections – IGP

There Is No Threat To 2023 General Elections – Police IGP

September 5, 2022 6:39 am

The inspector-general of police, IGP Usman Baba, has declared in emphatic terms that there was no threat to the 2023 general elections in the country.

The IGP made this delcaration during the United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS) in the United States of America and during his meeting with the assistant secretary, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S, Todd Robinson.

Force PRO, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this stems from the robust security threat analysis carried out using global best standards to ascertain the trend of expectations for the electioneering processes.

He further stated that, “during the …

Some Of Nigeria’s Security Problems Are Imported – Buhari

Some Of Nigeria’s Security Problems Are Imported – Buhari

August 6, 2022 4:15 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has claimed that his government has come to the realisation that some of the security challenges confronting the country were imported by foreign elements.

Buhari, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, made this assertion at the Graduation of Course 30 of the National Defence College (NDC) on Friday in Abuja.

He noted that the nation and indeed the African region had been facing difficult times such as terrorism in the North East, banditry and other criminal activities across the country.

He added that the military and …

Security Agents Now Collude With Bandits - Katsina Govt

Security Agents Now Collude With Bandits – Katsina Govt

May 6, 2021 11:05 pm

Katsina State Government has accused some security agents of aiding bandits in perpetuating banditry and other criminal activities in the State.

Secretary to the Katsina State Government (SSG), Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa, while speaking to the Commander, 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier-Gen. Emmanuel Eric Emekah said; ‘There are informants in the security agencies because  some security personnel give criminals all the assistance they require in terms of information and facilities’

The Brigade Commander who was deployed to Katsina recently was on a courtesy visit.

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The SSG who doubles …

Dubai Introduces Facial Recognition On Public Transport

Dubai Introduces Facial Recognition On Public Transport

October 27, 2020 5:50 pm

Dubai is introducing a facial recognition system on public transport to beef up security, officials said Sunday, as the emirate prepares to host the global Expo exhibition.

“This technology has proven its effectiveness to identify suspicious and wanted people,” said Obaid al-Hathboor, director of Dubai’s Transport Security Department.

The emirate already operates a biometric system using facial recognition at its international airport.

Dubai, which sees itself as a leading “smart city” in the Middle East, has ambitions to become a hub for technology and artificial intelligence.

Both sectors will be on show when it opens the multi-billion-dollar Expo fair.

“We …

President Muhammadu Buhari

Buhari, I’m Not Shocked You’re Shocked

February 2, 2020 1:12 pm

It’s now all too obvious. The ostrich has nowhere to bury its head.  The blame game has ended. The blamers can’t manufacture further excuses and fibs. The nation’s security system has collapsed. The security agents are themselves looking for who will secure them. The bandits, terrorists, kidnappers are having a romp. And guess what? Our president is in shock. Yes, President Muhammadu Buhari says he’s shocked at the current level of insecurity. The ragtag army of goons has shocked the retired tough General. Prickly paradox!

Like a man jarred from deep slumber, Buhari has just realized that he has pushed …

Nigeria’s Security Architecture Has Failed- Ahmad Lawan

January 28, 2020 12:45 am

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday reviewed the current security architecture of the country and demanded an urgent restructuring to make a way for intervention from other tiers of government .

Lawan, in an interview with journalists in Abuja , also welcomed the recent regional and states initiatives to tackle the unfortunate security challenges in the country .
He said the Senate would summon the heads of the various security agencies in the country as soon as plenary resumes this week to work out a realistic arrangement that could adequately tackle the menace.

Asked to state his …

Cross River Rerun: Security Rescue Abducted Corps Members

January 25, 2020 1:16 pm
Six National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) members have been abducted and elections materials meant for Afafanyi and Igbonigoni House of Assembly re-run elections hijacked mid-sea along Etighidi River in Cross River State.

THISDAY  gathered that thugs suspected to be armed hijacked elections materials and abducted the INEC adhoc staff as they were about taking materials to Afafanyi and Igbonigoni wards for the rerun election on Saturday.

An eyewitness who declined giving his name alleged that the Corps members were accompanying the materials when suspected thugs allegedly abducted them and seized the materials.

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Low Voters’ Turnout, Heavy Security Mar Akpabio’s Unit

January 25, 2020 1:16 pm

Despite the withdrawal of Senator Godswill Akpabio and his party, the All Progressives Congress, (APC) from the Essien Udim rerun elections, there was a heavy security presence at Independence High School, Ukana West, Essien Udim, the polling unit of Senator Akpabio.

The armed thugs barred journalists and persons without Permanent Voters Cards from entering the gate of the school and one photo journalist, Godwin Sunday, was brutalized and his camera destroyed by thugs at the gate.

Recall that Akpabio and his party, the All Progressives Congress(APC) had on Friday withdrawn from the rerun, citing perceived bias by the Independent National …

Security Expert Tasks Buhari, Service Chiefs On Terrorism

January 24, 2020 9:16 am

An Nigerian born American Security expert, Anthony Gasby Ayoh, has offered proffered solution to the ever increasing security challenge in the country.

He has tasked the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government and the nation’s service chiefs to come up with new strategies to tackle insecurity in the country, urging security chiefs and community leaders to focus on information gathering.

Ayoh, who spoke in an interview with journalists on Friday stressed the importance of having an effective international collaboration as part of efforts to combat terrorism and kidnapping in the country.

He listed 24 hours security guard services, security consulting in …

Imo Police Beef Up Security Ahead Saturday’s Rerun

January 24, 2020 9:14 am
The Imo State Police Command has assured of its preparedness for Saturday’s election rerun in Okigwe North, Orlu Federal Constituency and Njaba State Assembly.

The new Imo Commissioner of Police, CP Mobolaji Olaniti Fafowora in his maiden press briefing yesterday, stated that the command will work in synergy with other security agencies including the DSS and the Civil Defense Corps to record a hitch free exercise.

CP Mobolaji gave this assurance while parading over 29 suspects at the command’s headquarters in Owerri yesterday.

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According to the CP, the exercise

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Tight Security As Supreme Court Sets For Judgment On Sokoto

January 20, 2020 5:35 am
The entrances to the Supreme Court, Monday, witnessed uncommon security arrangement as the apex court is set to deliver guber appeal judgments in the heavily politicised Sokoto and Kano states.

NAN observed that from the main entrance to the Villa gate, there are scores of armed security personnel turning back most vehicles and individuals going to the apex court for today’s judgements.

The heavily tensed atmosphere and presence of security agents almost everywhere even subjected many people, including various party stalwarts and journalists to trudging a long distance to the court premises.

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Fayemi Opens Up On Security Buhari Govt Declared Illegal

January 19, 2020 2:30 pm
The Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has given insight into Amotekun, the Southwest security outfit declared illegal by the Buhari government.

Fayemi, in an interview with THISDAY, stated that Amotekun was not in conflict with the role of the police.

He also dismissed fear that governors may use the outfit to fight perceived political opponents.

Fayemi said: “If people have obsession with governors, they should declare their interest. Does the Federal Government not misuse the police? I know what happened to me in 2014 during the election. I was a sitting governor. I had immunity, but I was assaulted.

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