Security Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/category/security/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:49:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Security Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/category/security/ 32 32 42672738 NAF to Pay Salaries of Fallen Personnel Until Death Benefits Are Settled https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/28/naf-pay-salaries-fallen/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:49:33 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207935 NAF to Pay Salaries of Fallen Personnel Until Death Benefits Are Settled The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has assured the families of personnel who died in the October 5, 2026, aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ondo State, that their salaries will continue until their death benefits are fully paid to their next of kin. The assurance […]

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]]> 207935 Army GOC to Troops: Justify Pay Rise Through Renewed Dedication https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/28/army-goc-troops-justify-pay/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:19:42 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207929 he General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Abubakar Sadique Muhammad Wase, has urged troops to justify the Federal

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]]> 207929 FRSC Dispatches 19,560 Number Plates to FCT in October https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/28/frsc-dispatches-number/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:23:08 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207915 FRSC Dispatches 19,560 Number Plates to FCT in October The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the dispatch of 19,560 pairs of motor vehicle number plates to the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in October 2026. This was contained in a statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, […]

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]]> 207915 Army GOC Seeks Community Support Against Insecurity in Katsina https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/27/army-goc-seeks-community/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:25:45 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207873 Army GOC Seeks Community Support Against Insecurity in Katsina The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed Wase, has urged communities in Katsina State to strengthen cooperation with security forces through timely intelligence sharing to enhance ongoing military operations against insecurity. Major General Wase made the appeal on Tuesday, […]

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]]> 207873 PRNigeria Fact-Check: Viral Video Threatening Christians Not AI-Generated, Alleged JIBWIS Link Unsubstantiated https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/27/prnigeria-fact-check-viral/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:22:02 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207872 PRNigeria Fact-Check: Viral Video Threatening Christians Not AI-Generated, Alleged JIBWIS Link Unsubstantiated A fact-checking investigation by PRNigeria has found no indication that a viral video showing uniformed youths allegedly threatening to attack Christian worshippers in Enugu and kill more people in Jos, Plateau State, was generated using artificial intelligence (AI). However, the investigation could not […]

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]]> 207872 JIBWIS Hands Over 22-Year-Old to Police Over Viral Video Allegedly Inciting Religious Violence in Zamfara https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/27/jibwis-hands-over-year-old/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:49:25 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207865 JIBWIS Hands Over 22-Year-Old to Police Over Viral Video Allegedly Inciting Religious Violence in Zamfara The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 22-year-old man, Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun, from Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, over a viral video allegedly containing statements capable of inciting religious violence and threatening public peace. The Force Public […]

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]]> 207865 Nigerian Army, Tanzania Seek Stronger Military Training, Intelligence-Sharing Ties https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/27/nigerian-army-tanzania-seek/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:21:57 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207860 Nigerian Army, Tanzania Seek Stronger Military Training, Intelligence-Sharing Ties The Nigerian Army and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force have agreed to explore expanded military training, professional exchanges and intelligence-sharing initiatives to strengthen operational capabilities and address Africa’s evolving security challenges. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, made the call on Monday, […]

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]]> 207860 2027 Elections: CCC, Security Chiefs Warn of Deepfakes, Disinformation, Cyber Threats https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/27/elections-ccc-security-chiefs/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:38:40 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207846 2027 Elections: CCC, Security Chiefs Warn of Deepfakes, Disinformation, Cyber Threats The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) and senior security and government officials have raised the alarm over the potential weaponisation of deepfakes, disinformation, impersonation and other cyber threats ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, warning that the country’s security battle is increasingly shifting from […]

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]]> 207846 AFRIDEX 2026: Nigeria Woos Global Defence Investors, Targets Local Production https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/27/afridex-nigeria-woos-global/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:42:44 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207823 Nigeria has invited global defence investors and technology innovators to explore partnerships in its defence sector as the country seeks to expand local

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]]> 207823 North-West Operations: Troops Kill 8 Terrorists, Rescue 3 Kidnap Victims https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/27/north-west-operations-troops/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:28:59 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207821 Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed eight suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during coordinated

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]]> 207821 Troops Engage Kidnappers in Gunfight, Rescue Two Victims in Benue https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/27/troops-kidnappers-benue/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:40:38 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207812 Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE, have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued two victims during a

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]]> 207812 Police Confirm Killing of Renowned Islamic Scholar Sheikh Masussuka in Katsina, Launch Manhunt https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/27/polices-katsina-masussukaa/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:14:34 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207809 Police Confirm Killing of Renowned Islamic Scholar Sheikh Masussuka in Katsina, Launch Manhunt The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka and his friend, Adamu Abubakar, in an attack by suspected gunmen in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of the state. The victims were reportedly shot dead […]

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]]> 207809 Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Fighters in Lake Chad Offensive https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/26/troops-eliminate-iswap-3/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:41:08 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207783 Troops Eliminate 16 ISWAP Fighters in Lake Chad Offensive The Nigerian military has neutralised 16 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in coordinated air and artillery strikes on three suspected terrorist locations in the Tunbunma area of South Lake Chad. The operation, conducted between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Monday, October 26, […]

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]]> 207783 JIBWIS Urges DSS, Police to Investigate Viral Video Threatening Attack on Enugu https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/26/jibwis-urges-dss-police/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:37:25 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207772 JIBWIS Urges DSS, Police to Investigate Viral Video Threatening Attack on Enugu The National Chairman of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, has called on security agencies to investigate a viral video showing a man in the organisation’s First Aid Group uniform allegedly calling for an armed attack on Enugu. […]

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]]> 207772 Court Orders El-Rufai to Open Defence in Alleged NSA Phone-Tapping Trial https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/26/court-orders-rufai-open/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:56:20 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207754 Court Orders El-Rufai to Open Defence in Alleged NSA Phone-Tapping Trial The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a no-case submission filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over the alleged unlawful interception of telephone communications belonging to National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and ordered him to open his defence. Justice Joyce […]

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]]> 207754 Plateau: Military Explains Circumstances of Troops’ Encounter with Police https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/26/plateau-military-explains/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:50:22 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207744 military has explained the circumstances surrounding a viral video showing an encounter between troops and personnel

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]]> 207744 EFCC Arrests 14 Chinese Nationals, Nigerian Over Illegal Lithium Processing in Ogun https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/26/efcc-arrests-chinese/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:47:04 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207737 EFCC Arrests 14 Chinese Nationals, Nigerian Over Illegal Lithium Processing in Ogun The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 15 suspects, including 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian, over alleged illegal lithium processing activities at four plants in Ogere, Ogun State. The commission disclosed this in a statement posted on its verified X […]

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]]> 207737 Troops Kill Six ISWAP Terrorists, Recover AK-47, Ammunition in Borno https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/26/troops-kill-six-iswap/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:18:31 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207695 Troops Kill Six ISWAP Terrorists, Recover AK-47, Ammunition in Borno Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 29 Task Force Brigade, in collaboration with members of the Hybrid Force, have neutralised six Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during an ambush at Targejeri crossing point in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation, conducted […]

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]]> 207695 NAF Trains 13 Personnel in Italy to Boost M-346 Aircraft Maintenance Capability https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/25/naf-trains-personnel-italy/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:53:25 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207676 NAF Trains 13 Personnel in Italy to Boost M-346 Aircraft Maintenance Capability The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced specialised training for 13 personnel in Italy to strengthen its technical capacity to maintain M-346 aircraft and enhance operational readiness. The programme, which began on 13 July 2026, involves four officers and nine airmen and airwomen […]

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]]> 207676 Customs to Host CGC Conference, C-PACT 2026 to Strengthen Border Security, Trade https://prnigeria.com/2026/10/25/customs-host-cgc-conference/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:47:58 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=207675 Customs to Host CGC Conference, C-PACT 2026 to Strengthen Border Security, Trade The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will host two major conferences in Abuja in December to strengthen border security, accelerate trade facilitation and advance economic integration across Africa. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Conference is scheduled for December 7–8, 2026, while the Customs Partnership […]

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