Nigerian politicians, including former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang and former minister Kwankwaso, have strongly condemned the Palm Sunday gunmen attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North, which claimed at least 28 lives. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) also denounced the "horrific" killings, while Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has directed security agencies to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven operations to tackle urban terrorism.
József Kis-Benedek, an expert, has criticized the involvement of national security agencies in political activities, analyzing a case framed by Fidesz as a Ukrainian spy scandal based on information from a detective who became a suspect after revealing details.
Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged for a unified and coordinated approach among military, police, and other security agencies to effectively tackle the nation's evolving security threats.
A leading civic advocacy organization, Prayer and Support for the Nigerian Armed Forces and Other Security Agencies, has reaffirmed its confidence in Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu, expressing optimism over ongoing police reforms.
Nigeria's Information Minister has assured citizens that security agencies are working tirelessly to enhance national security following recent attacks across the country.
The Kebbi State Government has expanded its investigation into the tragic deaths of two children at the General Hospital, Zuru, by involving security agencies, including the Police and the Department…
Gombe State security agencies, including the NSCDC and Police, deploy over 700 personnel to ensure a peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
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Fugitive diamond dealer Nirav Modi says he is at risk of torture by Indian security agencies if he is extradited from the UK. Meanwhile, the LPG crisis continues to affect Indian households. DW has more.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed reports of recurring banditry in Abuja, asserting that the capital is secure and that security agencies are effectively combating crime.
The Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu, is working to restore permanent peace in troubled communities in Benue. Dr. Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, North Central, has met with security agencies in Benue State to address and end the ongoing crises and killings.
Security consultant Richard Kumadoe has called on the Minister of Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, to step aside and allow individual security agencies to conduct their own recruitment exercises.
Three ships were hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security agencies announced, with one of the attacks causing a fire on the ship and forcing most of the crew to...
An Ogun State lawmaker and a cleric have emphasized that citizen vigilance and collaboration with security agencies are vital to addressing insecurity in Nigeria.
A Latvian company, whose beneficial owners are Russian citizens, is planning a large-scale construction project in Berģi, near Riga, prompting warnings from security agencies about potential risks amidst Latvia's efforts to distance itself from Russia.
Since the US and Israel began bombing Iran, concerns about retaliation have also been growing in Germany. Security agencies are also on the lookout for Iranian intelligence services.
The Member of Parliament for Kumawu, Ernest Yaw Anim, has called on traditional authorities, government institutions, security agencies and development partners to lend their full support to the revival of the Papa Nantwie Festival, which returns this month after nearly two decades of suspension.
Their attacks have targeted police stations and intelligence bases in what may be part of a plan to encourage Iranians to rise up against the government, experts say.
“We call on security agencies to intensify efforts in safeguarding lives and property in our communities. We also urge our people to be watchful and report any suspicious movements to the appropriate authorities,” the statement read.
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan condemns the attack on Peter Obi and Odigie-Oyegun in Edo, urging security agencies to probe rising political violence.
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Following the burial of victims in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State Governor Mutfwang has directed security agencies to immediately intensify operations in the affected area to address the killings.
Nigeria's long-standing oil theft problem is increasingly moving from remote creeks and swamps to civilian communities, according to security agencies.
Following a by-election in Kano, Yusuf has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for ensuring the peaceful conduct of the electoral process.
Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir have frozen over 8,000 'mule accounts' in three years, suspecting their use in global scam networks and anti-national activities.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu condemned the recent killings in Jos and Kaduna, urging security agencies to be more proactive in preventing attacks by acting on early warning intelligence.
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has directed security agencies to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven operations following a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area,…
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has accused the Navy and Marine Police of dereliction of duty following a rise in attacks on vessels at Lagos ports.
The Nigerian Presidency has advised Senator Ali Ndume to share actionable terror intelligence with security agencies instead of making allegations on television, following his warnings about potential terrorist takeovers in Borno State and the North East.
Farmers in Nigeria's Kebbi State are returning to their farms as government and security agencies have strengthened security in bandit-prone villages, ensuring a smoother farming season.
Four kidnapped cocoa farmers in Ibadan have been released following a coordinated operation by security agencies, which also led to the arrest of suspects.
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is calling for an immediate halt to the practice of selling enlistment forms for security agencies, citing concerns over transparency and fairness.
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti on Wednesday said security agencies arrested a “would-be” female suicide bomber in Khuzdar, with the use of “human intelligence”.
Addressing a press conference in Quetta, alongside the alleged “would-be” suicide bomber, the chief minister said that terrorist groups in Balochistan were “exploiting” Baloch women.
The young woman — identified as Laiba — narrating her ordeal, said she was “brain-washed” into becoming a suicide bomber by a Tehreek-i-Taliba...
An American citizen has landed at the centre of a major investigation by Indian security agencies, with the National Investigation Agency arresting him alongside six Ukrainian nationals in a case…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed claims of recurring banditry in Abuja, asserting that the city is secure and praising the effectiveness of security agencies.
The commerce of desperate souls seeking entry into our security agencies is a stain upon the national conscience, a fiscal predator preying relentlessly on the hope of the hopeless.
Ghana's Interior Minister revealed that approximately 25,000 young people who were offered opportunities to assist the nation's security agencies did not attend their scheduled interviews.
The Internal Security Department and investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have uncovered a scheme for the mass production and sale of fake identification cards of Ukrainian security agencies.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ministry of Security announced heightened security measures across the country after the reported Israeli-American attack on Iran and the escalation of the war in the Middle East.
A protest in Karachi, Pakistan, reportedly ended in gruesome bloodshed, leaving a dozen dead and scores injured, prompting questions about the role and presence of security agencies.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, according to sources, has said that international developments could impact India's internal security, and security agencies should remain on high alert.
Security agencies in Kenya are already utilizing AI to analyze intelligence documents, with autonomous agents expected to significantly change the country's governance.
Polish security agencies arrested four Belarusian and two Polish citizens suspected of attempting to illegally smuggle a special device to Russia through Belarus.
Indian security agencies are on alert regarding the illegal use of portable satellite communication systems by crew members in Indian waters, citing threats to national security and maritime safety.
“It is, however, disheartening to note that the security and intelligence agency’s budget is still subject to the vagaries of the envelope system of budgeting rather than to genuine needs and requirements.”
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has told security agencies to be proactive in preventing attacks taking place in different parts of the country, especially in the north, condemning the attacks by gunmen in…
A senior police officer in Ghana, Superintendent Richard Lantei Odartey, stated that while security agencies can arrest suspects in vote-buying cases, securing convictions requires strong and credible evidence.
Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, stated that former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, made a "greatest mistake" by surrendering himself to security agencies.
The Oyo State government has established a 'Safe School Committee' and is collaborating with security agencies to enhance student safety and combat violence in schools.
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), police, and national guard in Moscow have been placed on higher alert following intelligence reports of a potential sabotage attack from Ukraine.
Security authorities in Nigeria have dismissed as false a viral social media report alleging that a boat carrying approximately 150 armed bandits capsized in the Sabon Gida community in Sokoto East.
Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu announced a collaboration with the Federal Government to address insecurity in the state, urging public cooperation with security agencies.
The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) in Nigeria has called on security agencies to prioritize negotiation and dialogue as key tools for resolving conflicts, emphasizing that sustainable peace cannot be achieved through force alone.
While reassuring the public, the police reiterated that maintaining peace is a shared responsibility between security agencies and citizens.
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The Polish Sejm has approved the abolition of the Central Anti-Corruption Bureau, with its competencies to be distributed among other security agencies.
The Ogun State Government has held a strategic security meeting with Fulani leaders, security agencies, and other stakeholders to enhance peace and prevent potential security threats across the state.
Ghana's Interior Minister disclosed that the country's security services, employing fewer than 100,000 personnel, incur a wage bill of approximately GH¢13 billion.
Islamic scholar Sheikh Gumi has publicly alleged that the Nigerian government is fully aware of the identities and locations of terrorists operating within the country, stating his negotiations involved security agencies.
King Abdullah II of Jordan visited the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) and praised the efforts of the army and security agencies in protecting the country.
India's security agencies are reportedly engaging private startups to develop 'bodyguard satellites' to protect the country's space assets, in response to growing geopolitical tensions and security threats in space.
Two ships were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, maritime security agencies said, as regional tensions escalated following Iran’s continued strikes in respon...
The operation, he said, conducted in collaboration with sister security agencies, was aimed at suppressing kidnapping and banditry.
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Russian-linked property acquisitions close to British military bases have come under scrutiny, after European intelligence officials warned that Moscow has been buying strategically located real estate across the continent as part of a potential sabotage and surveillance network. According to a report in the UK’s Daily Telegraph, Western security agencies fear that Russians may have […]
Congress MP Imran Masood has said that while strict action is necessary to fight terror, security agencies must ensure that innocent people are not targeted
Security agencies have heightened vigilance in Delhi following intelligence of a potential LeT terror plot targeting religious and heritage sites, including a Chandni Chowk temple. This alert follows a previous blast near the same temple. Paramilitary forces are deployed, vehicles are being inspected, and CCTV surveillance is intensified. Local stakeholders and various establishments are also undergoing verification.
Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is seeking advice from security agencies regarding the potential return of Australian women and children currently in Syria, who are seeking to re-enter the country.
