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Catholic Bishop Warns FG Against Treating Bandits With Kid Gloves

November 22, 2025 0

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins has called for more urgent official measures to curb the alarming rate of insecurity across the country.

‘Region-specific Approach Required to Resolve Insecurity Crisis’

October 2, 2024 0

Addressing Nigeria’s security crisis demands a problem-specific, or region-specific approach beyond the current military approach according to a new report titled Unravelling Nigeria’s Insecurity crisis: The urgent need for a lasting solution. The report launched on October 1, 2024 is based on a research by the Initiative for Economic Development Communication, (INSDEC) Lagos and the International Organisation for Peacebuilding and …

SECURITY: Kogi Vigilantes Rescue 134 Victims Kidnapped From FCT Councils

May 8, 2023 0

Vigilantes in Kogi State have rescued 134 victims who were abducted from various parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Serial Kidnapper Arrested By Police

November 21, 2022 0

A painstaking investigation following the abduction of a three-year old boy, Bright, on October 27, 2022 in Ejigbo area of Lagos State, has led to the arrest of one serial kidnapper, Joy Kolapo, a 28 years old woman.

Police Rescues One Year Old Child After Fifteen Days Kidnap

October 30, 2022 0

Police and other security agencies had an overwhelming result against bandits as efforts to fight insecurity to a stand still in Zamfara state yielded positive results.

Isu-Aniocha Killings: 12 Suspects On Police Wanted List For Conspiracy, Murder, Robbery

April 22, 2022 0

The Nigeria Police Force on Friday declared wanted 12 persons suspected to be connected with a case of conspiracy, murder, armed robbery, act of terrorism, kidnapping, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms.

President Buhari Reaffirms Directive On Shoot At Sight Order On Criminal With AK 47 Rifle

June 10, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Lagos reemphasized his earlier directives for the security agents to shoot any criminal wielding an AK 47 Rifle if he/she refuses to surrender such arm.

Zamfara Police Command Rescues 11 Kidnapped Victims

June 7, 2021 0

In their collective determination to ensure that the lives and properties of Zamfara citizens are adequately protected, the Zamfara State Police Command on Sunday rescued 11 Kidnapped victims in the state.