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National Security operatives in Ghana have arrested two individuals, including the owner of an illegal mining site, located close to an Agenda 111 hospital project site at Adansi Asokwa in the Ashanti Region.
Seven travellers abducted in Plateau State have been rescued by security operatives during a night-time operation.
Security operatives in Cross River State, Nigeria, have dismantled a baby-selling syndicate, rescuing a newborn baby sold for ₦3 million in a fake pregnancy scam and arresting four individuals.
A woman who was shot by kidnappers in Ogun State has shared her terrifying experience after being successfully rescued by security operatives.
Owa-Onire in Kwara State, Nigeria, has been deserted by its residents following incessant attacks by bandits, with security operatives finding no one in the town.
Security operatives in Enugu have arrested six wanted suspects and recovered 17 AK-47 rifles. The arrests were made as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime in the region.
Security operatives in Sokoto State, Nigeria, successfully foiled a major bandit attack on the Bodinga community, neutralizing three suspected bandits and recovering an AK-47 rifle.
Security operatives in Qua'an-Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State have made significant arrests, including suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, motorcycle thieves, and a terror collaborator.
Security operatives in Nigeria successfully rescued the abducted Vice Chairman of Ekiti Local Government.
Security operatives have reportedly searched the Kigo and Nakasero residences of Ugandan Speaker Among.
Anambra State has banned its Agunaechemba security outfit from wearing masks on duty to prevent criminals from impersonating them to commit violent crimes.
Six individuals have been arrested in the Agona area of Ghana for allegedly impersonating security operatives. They were apprehended for posing as security personnel.
Miners in Manso Kaniago are protesting against alleged extortion by individuals they claim are posing as security operatives.
Nigerian opposition parties are reportedly uniting to present a single candidate against the ruling APC in the 2027 general elections. This move comes amidst ongoing political maneuvering and discussions about presidential endorsements.
Security operatives successfully rescued the remaining 13 victims abducted from a Benue Links bus in Otukpo, Nigeria, concluding a multi-day search operation.
Nigerian police have deployed security operatives nationwide to all Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centers to ensure safety and order during the exams. Authorities also dismissed rumors of threats to the examination centers.
Police in Ghana's Western North Region have arrested four men and their driver for allegedly impersonating National Security operatives and raiding mining sites in the Suaman District.
Security operatives have cordoned off the national secretariat of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Abuja, as an intensifying leadership crisis within the union escalates.
The Plateau State Government has confirmed an ongoing military operation in Kanam LGA following the killing of security operatives by bandits in the Garga area.
At least 20 security personnel and local vigilantes were killed in an ambush by heavily armed terrorists in the Garga area of Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria.
Russian personnel with experience as mercenaries and security operatives have reportedly begun appearing among the crews of shadow fleet tankers transporting Russian oil, possibly linked to the Wagner Group.
Five security operatives have been detained by the DSS following an incident with former Governor Nasir El-Rufai at the airport, as his N1bn rights suit st Read More: https://punchng.com/el-rufai-dss-detains-five-over-airport-incident-n1bn-suit-hangs/
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is investigating a GH¢25.8 million palm oil diversion case, allegedly linked to transit abuse involving Customs, National Security operatives, and clearing agents.
Police in Osun State, Nigeria, have arrested a suspected hoodlum following a violent clash involving the NURTW in Osogbo, which left three security operatives injured.
More than 40 schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State, Nigeria, were successfully rescued by the Nigerian army after being held captive by Islamic militants since May. The rescue operation has been widely praised by various Nigerian officials and community leaders, with the victims now undergoing observation.
Armed terrorists attacked a school in Borno, Nigeria, abducting an unknown number of students who were taking exams. Security operatives have since rescued seven of the victims.
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting security operatives during a weekly State Security Council meeting.
Gunmen attacked Nigeria's foremost policy institute, NIPSS, in Plateau State, killing three security operatives. The institute confirmed the attack, and an investigation is ongoing following the incident that triggered panic.
Activist Omoyele Sowore reportedly fell during a Democracy Day protest in Abuja after security operatives fired teargas at demonstrators.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State disclosed that security operatives recently thwarted a plot to bomb the Government House in Akure, praising their efforts.
Ondo State Governor Aiyedatiwa has enhanced the welfare of Amotekun security operatives by enrolling them in health and pension benefits schemes. This initiative aims to boost their morale and provide them with crucial support.
Joint security operatives in Nigeria have successfully rescued Mrs. Grace Ogunleye, the kidnapped Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government in Ekiti State, who was found unharmed.
An Accra Circuit Court has granted GH¢2 million bail each to a soldier and five security operatives accused of assaulting a Chinese national.
Three security operatives from a local outfit in Anambra, Nigeria, have been arraigned by the Nigeria Police Force. They face charges related to illegal possession of firearms and malicious damage.
Gunmen attacked mourners attending a mass burial in Plateau State, Nigeria, resulting in multiple fatalities. This deadly assault, part of a series of fresh attacks in the region, prompted authorities to deploy security operatives to flashpoints.
A federal lawmaker accused security personnel of firing live bullets and teargas at supporters to disrupt a party rally.
National Security operatives in Ghana's Ashanti Region have allegedly assaulted a retired police officer in an incident captured on video, leading to widespread public outrage over the alleged abuse of power.
Police in Ghana have arrested eight individuals suspected of impersonating national security operatives and robbing illegal miners of gold, cash, and mobile phones in Assin Awisam.
At least 60 people, including over 40 security operatives, were killed in coordinated terrorist attacks on communities in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, marking a violent end to a period of relative peace.
Nigerian troops have neutralized three terrorists and arrested two individuals posing as security operatives in Plateau State. This operation follows the deployment of a specialized counter-terrorism battalion to the state.
National Security operatives have seized undisclosed quantities of chemicals used in the preparation of the toxic “Sukudai” cocktail as part of intensified efforts to clamp down on its sale and…
Security operatives in Anambra State have arrested another native doctor for alleged ritual practices, weeks after another popular native doctor in the state was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment for similar offences.
Police have deployed more security operatives to communities in Benue, Nigeria, following attacks by armed herders, with six bodies recovered and patrols intensified to prevent further incidents.
Security operatives successfully rescued 12 kidnapped victims from Efeche Forest in Ette, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria, following a coordinated operation.
Security operatives successfully repelled a bandit attack on Kampani village in Wase Local Government Area on Saturday, restoring calm to the community.
A Kasoa Ofaakor Circuit Court has remanded 14 suspects, including alleged landguards and national security operatives, in connection with a demolition incident in Gomoa-East.
Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-proclaimed Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), has been arrested by security operatives based on a warrant from the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Tension has escalated in the Ojoo area of Ibadan, Nigeria, following clashes between groups, prompting the deployment of security operatives to restore order in the city.
Security operatives successfully foiled an attempted attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Plateau State. Troops swiftly responded to prevent any intrusion.
A masked individual, identified as a bandit, has released a video claiming responsibility for recent attacks on security operatives in Nigeria's Sokoto and Zamfara states.
Three security operatives were killed in an attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), as reported in a news recap.
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed strong concern and questioned the circumstances surrounding the reported deaths of over 200 Amotekun security operatives. The party called on Governor Makinde to address the unacceptable loss of life.
Gunmen suspected to be members of an oil bunkering cartel invaded an Imo community, killing two security operatives and three other individuals.
Ghana's Lands Ministry is actively investigating allegations of national security operatives' involvement in illegal mining, known as galamsey. The ministry has stated that any security officers found guilty will face legal consequences.
Security operatives in Kwara State have successfully arrested a notorious bandit kingpin suspected of being involved in the abduction of a traditional ruler in Ifelodun LGA. The arrest marks a significant development in efforts to combat banditry in the region.
Gunmen abducted dozens of schoolchildren, including toddlers, from schools in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State. Reports indicate between 42 and over 50 children were taken by suspected terrorists.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced screening processes for 14 governors, a challenger to Tinubu, and Rivers Assembly aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. This exercise is part of the party's preparations for upcoming political contests.
Social media influencer 'Justice Crack' was remanded into SSS custody by an Abuja court, but angry youths subsequently blocked security operatives from whisking him away from the courthouse.
The anti-smuggling unit of the Ghana Cocoa Board, in collaboration with security operatives, has arrested four suspects and impounded over 100 bags of cocoa beans in an operation against smuggling from Ivory Coast to Ghana.
Eight confirmed National Security operatives in Ghana's Assin Fosu Municipality have been granted police inquiry bail after being arrested for allegedly robbing illegal miners of gold, cash, and mobile phones.
A resident, Bulus Pam, said the sound of gunfire triggered fear across the area, with many people running in different directions. The post Gunshots by security operatives spark panic in Plateau…
Security operatives in Ogun, Nigeria, have arrested a suspected cultist in connection with the shooting of a student from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY).
Security operatives in Ibadan, Nigeria, have successfully rescued two cocoa farmers who had been abducted.
A control tower personnel noticed unusual movement on the runway and alerted security operatives. The post FAAN nabs four unauthorised persons at Akure airport appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia condemns a recent deadly attack on farmers, tasking security operatives to rescue an abducted girl and find missing vill Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-gov-calls-for-rescue-of-abducted-girl-missing-villagers/
A source close to the security operatives on the ground indicated they were acting on orders to seal off the venue in response to a petition from some party members. The post Police seal off ADC…
Nigerian troops, in collaboration with other security operatives including the Nigerian Air Force, have dismantled a bomb-making factory and hideouts belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in operations that began on March 3.
Police in Nkawie, Ghana, have arrested four individuals accused of impersonating national security operatives to conduct illegal anti-galamsey (illegal mining) operations and extort money.