Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 74-year-old man, Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, while attempting to smuggle 11 kilograms of cocaine to London. The drugs were hidden in foil papers and balloons inside his luggage. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said the suspect claimed he was...
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EFCC Intensifies Anti-Money Laundering Campaign as SCUML Enlightens Public on E-Registration in Kwara
The Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML, of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has intensified its public enlightenment campaign on anti-money laundering compliance with a sensitisation programme on “The Platform,” a live radio programme aired on Monday, March 16, 2026 on Radio Kwara 2, Midland 99.1 FM....
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Tinubu Extends Audi’s Tenure, Tasks NSCDC To Deepen Internal Security Operations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for another five-year term, reinforcing the administration’s resolve to strengthen internal security architecture. The renewal of Audi’s appointment took effect from February 27, 2026, according to a statement issued on Saturday...
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NSCDC Steps Up 24-Hour Surveillance in Kwara
The newly deployed Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Commandant Bala Bawa Bodinga, has assured residents of strengthened security across the state, declaring that the Command is now on round-the-clock surveillance to protect lives, property and critical national assets. Speaking with journalists at the NSCDC headquarters in Ilorin, Bodinga said...
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Moro LG Boss Flags Off NSCDC Divisional Office Project in Malete
Efforts to strengthen grassroots security architecture in Kwara State received a boost on Wednesday as the Chairperson of Moro Local Government Area, Hon. Chief Mrs. Mariam Abdulwasiu Omotayo, performed the foundation laying ceremony for a new Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Divisional Office in Malete. The event was attended by the Acting State...
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Military, Police Crack Down on Kidnappers in Edo North, Arrest 13 Suspects
Troops of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, working alongside the Nigerian Air Force, Edo State Police Command, NSCDC, and Edo State Security Corps, have launched a decisive operation against kidnappers and criminals in Edo North Senatorial District. The operation, codenamed Operation IGBO DANU 1, took place on 4 February 2026, targeting Osara Community...
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Southern Governors Condemn Kwara Killings, Demand Justice for Woro, Nuku Victims
The Southern Governors’ Forum has expressed deep shock and grief over the deadly terrorist attack on communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing the incident as a barbaric assault on innocent Nigerians and a threat to the country’s unity. Chairman of the forum and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in a...
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Gunmen Strike Again in Niger: Elderly Woman Killed as Police Station, Church Burnt in Agwara
Fresh fear has gripped Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State following an early morning attack by suspected terrorists that claimed the life of an elderly woman and left a police station and church in ruins. The attack, which residents described as coordinated and daring, reportedly occurred around 6am on Sunday when armed men stormed...
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Kwara Police Warn Against Sharing Fake Protest Videos After Viral Clip Sparks Alarm
The Kwara State Police Command has clarified that a video circulating on social media, allegedly showing an assault during a protest at the Government House on December 27, 2025, is entirely fabricated. Forensic analysis confirmed that the footage was digitally manipulated, combining unrelated violent scenes with shots from a separate peaceful protest to create a...
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Ekiti Police Smash Robbery, Baby Factory and Cattle Rustling Syndicates, Recover 558 Cattle, Vehicles, MTN Devices
The Ekiti State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs against violent crime, cattle rustling, child exploitation and theft, with the arrest of several suspects and the recovery of stolen vehicles, 558 rustled cattle, MTN registration devices worth millions of naira and other incriminating items. Commissioner of Police in the state, Joseph Eribo, disclosed this on...