Security
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has commenced plans to boost security operations in the State with the proposed acquisition of new surveillance drones and other modern security equipment aimed at improving and monitoring security situations across the state. The move followed a series of security meetings presided over by the governor over the past […]
The Nigeria Police force ,Ekiti State command has expressed concern over what it described as a growing trend of false security alarms being circulated on social media, warning that such misinformation could undermine public confidence and ongoing security reforms The Command’s reaction followed a viral report alleging that a commercial bus loaded with passengers was […]
The Federal Government has said it is intensifying efforts to secure the release of teachers, students and pupils abducted at Esinele, Yawota and other neighbouring communities in Oriire local government of Oyo State just as it sent security and government officials to Ogbomoso to engage affected communities and families of the victims. The delegation was […]
An Executive Order to regulate, register, and coordinate associations, groups, and organizations providing security and allied services across Oyo State has been signed. Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyin Makinde signed Order No. 001 of 2026 at his residence in Ibadan, amid ongoing efforts to rescue students and teachers recently abducted in Oriire local government area. […]
Osun State Police Command has apprehended three suspected Inter – State kidnapping syndicates. They are;Nasir Yahya,Umar Yahya and Umaru Adamu. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Gotan disclosed this while briefing Newsmen at the State Police Headquarters in Osogbo. He said earlier in May the complainant reported at Ijebu-jesa police station that while he was […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured families of abducted pupils, students and teachers in Oriire local government that efforts were ongoing to secure the victims’ safe return. Speaking at his private residence in Kolapo Ishola Estate, Ibadan in Monday , Governor Makinde disclosed that the state government was prepared to listen to the […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo State Council, has expressed sadness over the recent attack on schools in Ahoro-Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, describing the incident as disturbing and unacceptable. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the Council, Mr. Akeem Abas, and the Secretary, Temidayo Adu, the […]
Following the deadly attack and abduction of Students and Teachers by unknown gunmen in Oyo State last Friday, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has visited the Community, Ahoro-Esinele, Oriire Local Government Area of the State. The IGP who was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Ojo Adekimi, due to the closeness […]
The Nigeria Police Force has deployed additional personnel and tactical assets to the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road following a daring kidnapping attempt that left two persons injured. The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Mr. Olugbenga Abimbola, ordered the immediate reinforcement to secure the highway and restore commuter confidence. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka […]
As part of efforts to ensure adequate security of lives and property of the people at the grassroots, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, and Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has inaugurated Ibadan Community Guards. The inauguration ceremony which was held at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, had in attendance […]
