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Military personnel in Benin Republic on Sunday announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, although his entourage said he was safe and the army was regaining control. Soldiers calling themselves the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (CMR), said on state television that they had met and decided that “Mr Patrice Talon is removed from office as president of the republic”. The announcement follows two coups in Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in as many months. Benin is bordered in the north by Niger and Burkina Faso, which have also seen military takeovers. The French Embassy said on X that “gunfire was reported…

The Edo State Government has initiated the demolition of properties linked to cult activities in Uromi, located in the Esan North-East Local Government Area, as part of a broader strategy to combat crime, including kidnapping and cultism. This decision was announced by Chief Press Secretary Patrick Ebojele, who indicated that the demolitions follow a significant raid conducted on November 17 by the State’s Special Security Squad, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies. During this operation, 31 suspects were apprehended at various locations, including leaders of the Black Axe and Eiye confraternities, who were implicated in a…

The Nigerian Army’s recent decision to suspend statutory and voluntary retirements for certain categories of officers is a direct response to the escalating security crisis in the country. This move follows President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a nationwide security emergency on November 26, prompted by alarming incidents of mass abductions, including the kidnapping of hundreds of students and worshippers across various states. In an internal memo dated December 3, Maj. Gen. E. I. Okoro outlined that the suspension aims to maintain operational capacity and retain experienced personnel as the Armed Forces expand to address rising insecurity. The memo references the…

During a recent parliamentary sitting, Senator Adams Oshiomhole took a moment to acknowledge President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his ongoing efforts to address the country’s security challenges. Oshiomhole noted that the issue of insecurity has demanded consistent attention and tough decision-making, and in his view, the President has demonstrated a high level of dedication to ensuring that Nigeria becomes safer. Oshiomhole emphasized that the progress being recorded in various parts of the country is a result of deliberate actions taken by the Tinubu administration. He suggested that the President’s commitment can be seen not only in policy decisions but…

A police inspector attached to the Ekiadolor Area Command was on Friday shot dead by gunmen who opened fire during a routine stop-and-search operation in Benin, the Edo capital. CSP Moses Yamu, spokesperson of the Edo Police Command, confirmed this via a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin. Yamu said the incident occurred at about 12pm. when an unregistered, black, heavily-tinted Lexus SUV approached a checkpoint in the city and refused to stop despite being flagged down. The suspicious behaviour of the vehicle’s occupants, he said, prompted the officers to attempt further security checks.…

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Mahmud Abubakar Gumi, has alleged that some major foreign powers are backing armed groups and terrorists operating in Nigeria. Speaking in an interview to Newsmen, the cleric alleged that the recent escalation in insecurity across the country suggests the involvement of influential external actors. According to him, the pattern of violence in recent days are indications that foreign hands may be fuelling the crisis. He cited the Abuja-Kaduna highway as an example, explaining that the route used to be a deadly trap for travellers but had become relatively safe until recently. Sheikh Gumi added that…

Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has refuted allegations linking him to terrorism financing, labeling them as unfounded and politically driven. In a statement released on Friday, he addressed a publication that suggested he had connections with individuals identified as terror suspects or financiers. Malami firmly denied any accusations or investigations against him by any security or law enforcement agencies regarding terrorism financing. He emphasized that he had never been accused or interrogated in relation to such allegations, asserting that the claims were misleading and unfair. He pointed out that even the retired military…

The Sokoto State Police Command has made significant arrests in their ongoing efforts to combat terrorism financing and organized crime. In a series of coordinated operations on Wednesday, police apprehended suspected financiers of banditry and members of a motorcycle theft ring operating in Sokoto and neighboring Zamfara State. According to a statement from police spokesman Ahmed Rufai, three individuals were arrested in Tangaza Local Government Area for allegedly supporting a notorious bandit group by facilitating the sale of stolen cattle. One of the suspects, Ruwa Ginyo, identified as the Fulani head of Gidan-Madi, was taken into custody along with two…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has made a significant arrest in Kwara State, apprehending a doctor accused of providing medical supplies to kidnapping gangs operating in the region. The suspect was detained in the Jebba area following intelligence reports that indicated couriers were transporting medical supplies from Sokoto to treat injured bandits hiding in nearby forests. Security officials have noted that many of these criminal groups have sustained gunshot wounds from recent confrontations with law enforcement. In light of this, they are recommending enhanced security measures at healthcare facilities located in forested areas that may be targeted by kidnappers.…

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, inspecting the ongoing construction of Interchange Bridge and Road linking Maitama, Gishiri and Jahi with Gwarinpa today. The project is titled; Full scope development of Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way) from Ring Road II to Ring Road III with Two Interchange Bridges at N16/RRII and N16/RIII intersections. The portion from RRI to Arterial Road N20 (Solomon Lar Way) within Katampe District was developed and commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to mark 2nd year Anniversary of his Administration. The portion from N20 to RRII is being developed under Jahi District Infrastructure Project, leaving the undeveloped…