Security
The Nigeria Police Force has named CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as its new Force Public Relations Officer following the approval of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The appointment places the experienced officer at the forefront of the Force’s public communication and media engagement efforts. CSP Iniedu, who is a native of Etinan […]
Following a series of attacks by suspected armed bandits on major roads, the Oyo State House of Assembly has urged the state government to strengthen security operations across the Oke-Ogun region. The Lawmakers made the call during plenary on Wednesday while considering a Matter of Urgent Public Importance jointly sponsored by the Minority Leader and […]
In a bid to further strengthen policing operations in the south west geo political zone of Nigeria, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Supervising DIG for the South-West Geopolitical Zone,Mr Fayoade Adegoke, has commenced his official tour of duty , visiting Oyo State as his first […]
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 […]
