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The Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command CP Ayodeji Faniyan has warned Political Parties that, political campaign regarding incitement or intimidation,Interparty contentions that could trigger disharmony before, during, or after elections will not be tolerated in the state.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), under the inspired and discerning leadership of the Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi _mni OFR_, the Corps is committed to civil centred access to justice and has adopted effective measures for the prevention and eradication of illegalities within the confines of the nation.
A seven-year-old boy, Abdullahi Rabi’u,was killed by kidnappers after demanding N2.5 million naira ransom. The body was reportedly discovered on Tuesday evening in a narrow passage near his family’s residence, with leaves covering it. The tragic incident has thrown his family and residents of the neighbourhood into mourning.
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding defence and security partnership with Nigeria, with renewed focus on military cooperation, professional military education, institutional capacity building and enhanced operational effectiveness.
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recorded another operational success with the rescue of 27 kidnapped victims and recovery of a motorcycle in Katsina State. On 16 October 2026, troops of Sector 1 received a distress call on terrorist activities in Gamji community, Sabuwa Local Government Area. It was reported that terrorists had abducted 27 residents, comprising 15 males and 12 females.
In an effort of the command to salvage the state from all forms of crime and criminality, the command has recorded another significant operational breakthrough on 18th October 2026, at about 1242 hours, a large number of armed bandits invaded Gana Community in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, shooting sporadically into the air and causing panic among residents.
Adamawa state Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has mediate between the wearing Fulani herders’ community and the management of Song Local Government Council over a misunderstanding that led to the boycott of Song Market.
..Infinix mobile phone recovered as investigation continues The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Emmanuel Adoga, “26” years old suspected in connection with a reported case of alleged rape and armed robbery in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Operatives of the Bayelsa State Vigilante Security Service have arrested a 21-year-old Boy, identified as Wisdom Oyanbo, over the alleged rape of a 23-year-old girl, Pereagbe, in the Edepie area of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The suspect was arrested on Friday following a 48-hour intelligence-led operation launched after the victim reported the incident to operatives stationed at the popular Tombia-Edepie Roundabout.
The Cross River Police Commissioner has warns general public in cross river state that bail is free warned any defauler is liably for proscution the command is difusing a message for anyone who thinks they must pay to secure bail.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that between 9 and 15 October 2026, its troops through kinetic operations have recorded successes against terrorists, kidnappers, armed criminal networks and other threats to national security.
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have overrun a Lakurawa terrorists' enclave in Waria Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, neutralising several terrorists and recovering weapons and five motorcycles during a clearance operation conducted on 15 October 2026.
