FCT Security Committee Ensures Safe Festive Season with Clearance Operations

By Adenekan Sofiat The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Security Committee has reassured residents of Abuja of enhanced security measures to guarantee a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration. Speaking after the committee's meeting on Friday to review progress and operational strategies, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, provided details of the robust security framework in place. Disu emphasized the collaboration among multiple security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, […]

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Police Commissioner Launches Weapon and Riot Control Training for FCT Officers

By Oluwakemi Kindness In a bold move to enhance the efficiency and discipline of officers, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Olatunji Disu, has initiated a Tactical Training Refresher Course for all officers and men under his command. The comprehensive program, personally launched by CP Disu, commenced with officers directly attached to him, exemplifying his dedication to leading by example. According to a statement by the command the training […]

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African First Ladies Peace Missions Advocate Women Inclusion in Peace Building

By Oluwakemi Kindness The African First Ladies Peace Missions (AFLPM), has expressed it firm believe that increasing women's inclusion and voice gives the World's quest for peace the best chance of success. Vice President (AFLPM), Maria De Fatima Afonso Vila Nova, who stated this noted that without women's involvement there can be no peace, and without peace there is no sustainable and inclusive development. Maria De Fatima Afonso Vila Nova, […]

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Speaker Abbas Advocate Non-kinetic Strategies to Addressing Nigeria’s Security Challenges

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says non-kinetic strategies are capable of deescalating the various security crises in Nigeria. This is as he noted that social and economic inequalities are part of the factors causing security challenges. Speaker Abbas made this known in his keynote address at the Workshop for Security-Based Committees on Non-Kinetic Strategies to Combat Insecurity and Terrorism in Nigeria, which was […]

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Written/Oral Examinations to Become Pre-requisite for Police Promotion says PSC Boss

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 27 senior Police Officers comprising of 11 Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive rank of Commissioners of Police. Their promotion, followed a written and oral examination at the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission on Monday 16th December 2024. Chairman of the PSC, […]

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NDLEA intercepts N3.3bn Meth, Loud Christmas shipments in auto parts from Canada

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted multi-billion-naira worth of shipments of Methamphetamine and Loud meant for distribution during the Christmas and New Year festive season. The strong synthetic strain of cannabis concealed in automobile spare parts imported from Canada, the NDLEA said was intercepted by it's operatives, at the Tincan seaport in Lagos after months of intelligence-driven tracking of the cargoes across three continents. […]

December 15, 2024 14 2

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Minister of Police Affairs Commits to Adequate Infrastructure for Internal Security

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Divisional Police Headquarters and six Rank and File Quarters by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF). The construction will directly enhance the security of the Mpape environment in the Bwari area council of the Federal Capital City. The Minister who was represented at the groundbreaking by the Acting Permanent […]

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FCT Police Ban Use of Firecrackers During Festive Season

By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command has warned against the use of firecrackers (Knockouts) during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. This ban is implemented to ensure the safety of all residents and to protect lives and property throughout the festive season. Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, emphasized that the use of these items can lead to unnecessary panic and anxiety within the community. Additionally, they present significant […]

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President Tinubu Has Put in Place Mechanism to Fight Crime says PSC Boss

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, on Wednesday said the President Bola Tinubu's administration has put in place enduring mechanism to ensure Nigeria is free of crime. For him "Nigerians are in turn expected to play their role since security is everyone's business". The PSC boss said although it is unfortunate that our nation has faced security challenges in all fronts, "it […]

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