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Security: NAF commences training of new batch of special forces
The Nigerian Air Force has commenced the training of another batch of Special Forces personnel to boost internal security operations in the country.
Police review order on weapons use by officers
The Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has launched the Revised Force Order 237, which is concerned with the acquisition and deployment of electro-musculsar disruption technology based weaponry.
Police arrest 1,151 high profile suspects in two months
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has said a total of 1,151 high profile suspects had been arrest across the country between September and October, this year.
Nigerian Army deploys mine resistant vehicles for insurgency fight
The Nigerian Army has deployed four newly acquired Mine Resistant Anti-Ambush Personnel (MRAP) Vehicles to the theatre of counter insurgency operations in the Northeast.
[email protected]: NAF tackling security challenges in Northeast, Northwest
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in its efforts to tackle insurgency in the North East, banditry and Cattle rustling in the North West of the country, introduced various air operations to combat these emerging threats.
Seven soldiers killed, others missing in Boko Haram ambush
Seven Nigerian soldiers have fallen on the frontlines and seven others missing after a military patrol team drove into a Boko Haram ambush in Borno State on Wednesday.
No hiding place for criminals in Osun – governor
Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has pledged his administration’s continued support to security agencies, declaring that there is no hiding place for criminals.
Boko Haram: We have lost confidence in military – Borno residents
Residents of Borno state have revealed that they have lost confidence in the military over the lingering Boko Haram crisis saying Boko Haram now attacks without any counter measure.
Nigerian Airforce trains 4,500 special forces in four years – Naf chief
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Regiment Training centre has trained no fewer than 4,500 Special Forces for VIP protection, assets protection and advanced regiment courses in the last four years.
IGP Adamu launches new strategies to curb kidnapping, rescues 27 victims
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has launched a new counter-kidnapping and other violent crimes strategy.
Insecurity: IGP Adamu rolls out counter-kidnapping strategies
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammadu Adamu, has announced new counter-kidnapping operational strategies.
Gunmen kidnap UBEC chairman, daughter, kill driver
Armed men have reportedly blocked the Kaduna-Abuja highway, opened fire on some vehicles and abducted two people.
Official: Gunmen kill polio vaccinator in Pakistan
Gunmen on Thursday killed a female polio vaccinator, the fourth this week, in the latest surge of violence against efforts to rid the world of the crippling childhood disease, an official said.
Nigerian Air Force to acquire 18 new aircraft in 2020
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is to acquire additional 18 aircraft by 2020 to boost its air assets.
Troops eliminate 5 militia, avert conflict between 2 Tiv clans
The Nigerian Army said on Tuesday that troops of 72 Special Forces (SF) Battalion in Makurdi killed suspected mercenaries and averted a clash between two Tiv clans – the Shitile and the Ikyora.
NAF special forces kill bandits in Zamfara
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday stated that its Special Forces team in Zamfara state has neutralized two bandits in Rafi and Doka villages in Gusau local government area.
NAF denies bombing innocent civilians in Zamfara, demands evidence
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has called on anyone with evidence that innocent civilians were targeted by the NAF during its recent air strikes in Zamfara, to produce such evidence.
NAF neutralises invading bandits in Zamfara villages
The Nigerian Air Force has said its Special Forces team successfully repelled attacks by bandits who attempted to invade Hayin Mahe and Hayin Kanawa Villages in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara.
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