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Police nabs 22yrs old over deliberate social media attempt to incite crisis in Zamfara
The Nigerian Police Force, NPF, Zamfara state Command has arrested a 22yr old man over a deliberate attempt to create inter-religious crisis amidst the increasing level of insecurity presence in the state.
This was disclosed by the Police Commissioner, Zamfara state command, CP Ahmad Muhammad Bello during a brief session with the working Journalists in his office at Ungwar Gwaza area of Gusau the state capital.
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NEPZA Seeks Prosecution Over Tinapa Destruction, Says EndSARS Violence Wiped Out Trillion-Naira Assets
Six years after the destruction and looting of facilities at the Tinapa Free Trade Zone during the EndSARS unrest, the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has called for the prosecution of those responsible for the vandalism of the multi-trillion naira investment.
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NCS calls for synergy with community leaders to curb border smuggling
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Adamawa/Taraba States Command has called for stronger synergy with community leaders to reduce smuggling along the nation’s borders to the barest minimum.
Area Comptroller Mohammed A. Kato made the appeal during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Yola, Adamawa State capital, where he disclosed that officers intercepted no fewer than 1,457 items in the last quarter of 2026.
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ALLEGED MURDER OF STEP-BROTHER IN YAKURR: POLICE NABS TWO
The Cross River State Police Command, , has arrested two male suspects in connecton with the alleged murder of their 46-year-old step-brother, Bassey Eno Ibiang, in Yakurr Local Government Area.cross river state
ASP Sunday Eitokpha Akata told our reporter The incident was reported to the police on October 25, 2026, based on allegations that the suspects, Omini Eno Ibiang, “M”28, and Emmanuel Eno Ibiang, “M”26, attacked the deceased over an allegation that he stole a bag belonging to their
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STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY POLICING, REMAIN FIRM ON CRIMINALS — CP AJO ORDUE TELLS OFFICERS OF THE COMMAND
The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, , has directly inform criminals and their allies hence force there would be no more hiding cave for any criminal and their allies
The commissioner stated this while addressing officers to strengthen community policing and remaining firm, professional, and decisive in tackling criminality.
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NCS calls for synergy with community leaders to curb border smuggling
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Adamawa/Taraba States Command has called for stronger synergy with community leaders to reduce smuggling along the nation’s borders to the barest minimum.
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Military Operations: Troops Rescues over 70 Kidnapped Victims, Arrests Several Terrorists, Recovers Millions of Naira with Arms and Ammunition, Other items in 1Week
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says its troops in the last one week rescued over 70 abducted and kidnapped victims, including 27 villagers freed at Gamji in Katsina State and 29 farmers rescued in Mariga, Niger State.
Troops also recovered Ten Million Naira (₦10,000,000) suspected to be ransom payment in Kano State.
They further arrested a wanted terrorist kingpin in Mokwa, Niger State, as well as five members of the syndicate responsible for abducting prospective corps members in Imo State
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CUSTOMS TO HOST CGC’s CONFERENCE, C-PACT 2026 TO ADVANCE BORDER SECURITY, AFRICAN TRADE INTEGRATION
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is to host the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Conference from 7 to 8 December 2026 and the Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) 2026 Conference from 9 to 11 December 2026 in Abuja, as part of its commitment to strengthening border security, facilitating legitimate trade and advancing regional economic integration.
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CROSS RIVER POLICE ARREST 11 SUSPECTS IN OPERATION AGAINST ALLEGED CULT INITIATION NEAR UNICAL
Joint operation with university security personnel yields a Lexus saloon car and three motorcycles
The Cross River State Police Command, said it has arrested 11 male suspects alledgedly with social vises act following a joint operation targeting suspected cult initiation activities near the Engineering Department of the University of Calabar. The operation highlights the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and collaboration with institutional security personnel to prevent
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Gov Otu Issues Stern Warning to Political Sponsors of Arms, as DSS Intercepts Weapons in Cross River
The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has issued a stern warning to politicians, sponsors and all individuals who may be contemplating the use of arms to advance political interests, declaring that his administration will not permit the state to be converted into a theatre of violence, bloodshed, intimidation or electoral disruption.
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In a six-week blitz against fuel smugglers, Nigeria Customs has seized 38,700 litres of petrol worth ₦63.1 million in Adamawa State - along with the vehicle used to haul the illicit consignment
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), through its Operation Whirlwind, intercepted the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) packed in 1,548 jerrycans of 25 litres each.
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One killed as rival groups clash in Brass
A 26-year-old man identified simply as Tari, popularly known as Heavyweight, has been macheted to death following a clash between two rival youth factions in Diema community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The deceased was reportedly a member of a youth faction loyal to His Highness Ingo Ikele, the Amayanabo of Diema-Brass.
