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Military destroys 39 illegal refineries, apprehends oil thieves, vandals – DHQ

By Sumaila Ogbaje, Abuja.   The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, have in the last two weeks destroyed 39 illegal oil refining sites in the South-South geopolitical zone of the country.  …

January 26, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Troops neutralise 84 terrorists, rescue 122 victims in 2 weeks

By Sumaila Ogbaje, Abuja.   The Defence Headquarters says the military has, in the last two weeks, eliminated more than 84 terrorists and rescued 122 abducted persons in North East and North West geopolitical zones of Nigeria.   The Director…

January 26, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

U.S. Navy Commander attributes drop in piracy to Obangame exercises

By Busayo Onijala, Lagos.   The reduced piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is one of the evident successes of the Obangame military exercise, says Vice Adm. Thomas E. Ishee, Commander of the U.S. Sixth Fleet.   Ishee made this…

January 26, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Irabor inaugurates Nigerian Army think-tank centre

By Sumaila Ogbaje, Abuja.   The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, on Thursday inaugurated the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre (NAHFC), a think-tank for future development of the army.   Irabor said that the centre was…

January 26, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

NSCDC to release revised election security guidelines for personnel — CG

By Kelechi Ogunleye, Abuja.   The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it will soon release revised standard operational guidelines on election duties and other salient election security rules for its personnel.   The Commandant-General of NSCDC, Dr…

January 25, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Nigeria to overcome challenges of terrorism soon – Monguno

By Sumaila Ogbaje, Abuja.   The National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, says Nigeria will surmount the challenges of terrorism in the nearest future, given the successes so far recorded by the military.   Monguno said this at…

January 25, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Ebonyi killings: Police arrest 26 suspects, seize arms

By Christian Ogbonna, Abakaliki.   The Police Command in Ebonyi has arrested no fewer than 26 persons in connection with the Dec. 26, 2022 crisis and killings at Ekoli-Edda community in Afikpo South Government Area of the state.   Three…

January 23, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

CAS extols NAF’s use of new, modern platforms in decimating terrorists

By Yahaya Isah, Abuja.   The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has operationalised all its new and modern platforms to tackle terrorism and insurgency.   Amao said that the new…

January 21, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Police rescue 2 of 6 pupils abducted in Nasarawa State

By Sunday John, Lafia.   Police in Nasarawa State have rescued two pupils, out of the six pupils who were abducted from Local Education Authority Primary School in Alwaza, Doma Local Government Area of the state.   The six pupils…

January 21, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Police rescue abducted traditional ruler in Plateau, arrest 2 suspects

By Polycarp Auta, Jos.   The Police Command in Plateau has rescued a traditional ruler,  Rev. Isaac Wikili, the ‘Agwom Izere’, who was abducted by gunmen on Friday.   The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Plateau, DSP Alfred Alabo,…

January 20, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0