Category: Security Watch

Gov. Diri Declares Bayelsa Most Peaceful State In Nigeria, Backs Multi-Door Courthouse For Justice Reform

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    By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       Governor Douye Diri has described Bayelsa as the most peaceful state in Nigeria with the lowest crime rate, citing the state’s commitment to alternative dispute resolution as key to maintaining stability.   The governor made the statement while addressing the 2nd Stakeholders’ Sensitization Conference of the Bayelsa State Multi-Door Courthouse in Yenagoa.   The conference, themed “Policy Dialogue on Justice Reforms: Re-Imagining Justice in Bayelsa”, brought together legal practitioners, traditional rulers, and civil society groups.   Represented by his Deputy, Mr.…

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CP Orutugu Orders Swift Probe Into Suspected Murder Of 23-Year-Old Nursing Student In Alor

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  The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has directed detectives to fast-track investigations into the suspected murder of a 23-year-old female student whose lifeless body was found in her residence at Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. The victim, identified as a student of the College of Nursing Sciences, Alor, was reportedly found dead in her apartment on June 14, 2026, prompting the transfer of the case from the Nnobi Divisional Police Headquarters to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for a…

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Anambra Police Fund Medical Treatment for Abused 10-Year-Old, Intensify Investigation

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By Politicsgovernance.com    The Anambra State Police Command has provided financial assistance for the medical treatment of a 10-year-old boy allegedly abused by his guardian in Isiowulu, demonstrating its commitment to protecting vulnerable children and ensuring justice for victims of abuse. The Command disclosed that operatives attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, were moved by the severity of the child’s injuries and immediately offered cash support to facilitate his urgent medical care and recovery. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the intervention reflects…

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IGP Visits Anambra State, Intensifies Security Drive In South-East, Promotes AI-Based Policing

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has intensified efforts to strengthen security operations in the South-East region, with a focus on intelligence-led policing, technological innovation and enhanced collaboration among security stakeholders. The IGP, represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the South-East, DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, paid an operational visit to the Anambra State Police Command on Monday as part of an ongoing nationwide tour of the country’s geopolitical zones. Speaking during the engagement, DIG Onwuemelie said the tour was designed to assess security operations, strengthen…

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Anambra Police Begin Enforcement Against Unregistered Vehicles, Concealed Number Plates

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The Anambra State Police Command has commenced enforcement of a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, aimed at curbing the use of unregistered vehicles and the concealment of vehicle registration numbers as part of efforts to strengthen security and crime prevention across the state. The command said the exercise follows growing concerns over the increasing use of unregistered vehicles and the deliberate obstruction, alteration, or concealment of number plates, practices it noted have continued to impede vehicle identification and undermine public safety. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police…

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Oborevwori To Host Delta Security Summit On Collective Responsibility

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  The Delta State Government has announced plans to convene a security summit aimed at strengthening collaboration among stakeholders in addressing security challenges across the state. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, the Delta State Security Summit 2026 will hold on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The summit, themed “Security: A Collective Responsibility,” will be hosted by Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. The event is expected to bring…

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Four Suspects In Custody Over Alleged Murder, Child Abuse In Anambra

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  By Our Correspondent The Anambra State Police Command has taken four suspects into custody over separate cases of alleged murder and child abuse, while commending residents for providing timely information that helped expose the crimes. The Police said the arrests followed public reports and intelligence received from concerned residents regarding two disturbing incidents that recently gained attention on social media. In the first case, police operatives arrested a 33-year-old man, Ifechukwu Okechukwu, over the alleged murder and secret burial of his 23-year-old girlfriend in Nkpor. According to the Command,…

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Okuama Crisis: Akpodiete Applauds Rule Of Law, As Court Grants Freedom To Detained Leaders

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  THE Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State Wednesday ordered the unconditional release of Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo and the other detained Okuama leaders of Ughelli South Local Government of Delta state. The court also fixed July 13, 2026, for the continuation of hearing on the substantive matter. This is just as Prof. Alexander Akpodiete has hailed the court verdict, as he  commended the judiciary for upholding the rule of law. Hon. Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa gave the order while delivering his judgment in Motion for release under fundamental rights…

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Tompolo Calls For Calm Amid Warri Delineation Crisis, Calls For Mutual Understanding

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  Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited and Ibe-Ebidouwei of the Ijaw Nation, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has appealed for calm following the ongoing occupation of oil and gas installations in the Escravos and Warri River areas by protesting women and youths over the ward delineation controversy in the Warri Federal Constituency. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Tompolo described the protesters as peaceful and urged all stakeholders to embrace dialogue in order to prevent the situation from escalating into violence. The mass action,…

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Dafinone Mourns Agbor Train Crash Victims, Demands Improved Rail Safety

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Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic train accident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service near Agbor, Delta State, which claimed lives and left several passengers injured. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dafinone described the incident as a painful tragedy that has thrown affected families and communities into mourning, while calling for urgent measures to strengthen safety standards across Nigeria’s rail transport system. The lawmaker extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, noting that no family should have to…

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