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Lagos Police and Residents Urged to Build Community Security Partnerships
2026-08-23
Lagos Commissioner of Police Fatai Tijani has called for stronger cooperation between the police and residents to address crime and security concerns, particularly in Ikorodu. At a town hall reported by NAN, Tijani urged community leaders, parents, young peopl…
NCoS Reports Zero Prison Breaks and Foiled IED-Smuggling Attempt
2026-08-23
The Nigerian Correctional Service has reported zero prison breaks nationwide between January and June 2026 and an attempt to smuggle an improvised explosive device into a custodial centre in Ikot Ekpene. At a joint security briefing reported by NAN, the NCoS a…
DHQ Reports Rescue of 59 Kidnap Victims in Nationwide Operations
2026-08-23
Defence Headquarters has reported that troops rescued at least 59 kidnapped victims and neutralised 11 terrorists during operations conducted nationwide between 14 and 20 August. NAN reported that the military attributed rescues to operations in the North-East…
NHRC and Police Launch Joint Framework to Put Rights Protections into Daily Policing
2026-08-21
The National Human Rights Commission and the Nigeria Police Force have launched a Joint Liaison Framework intended to strengthen human-rights protection in policing and criminal-justice practice. At the 6 August 2026 launch, the Attorney-General of the Federat…
EFCC Declares Yahaya Bello’s 2027 Senate Bid ‘Irrelevant’ to ₦80.2bn Fraud Trial
2026-01-06
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated that former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, remains innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. EFCC officials emphasized that Bello’s trial is still ongoing, and it is the sole responsi…
