Security Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/category/security/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:51:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 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 Adeniyi Applauds BAT’s Compliance, Urges Investors to Follow Suit https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/17/adeniyi-applauds-bat/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:51:27 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203559 Adeniyi Applauds BAT’s Compliance, Urges Investors to Follow Suit The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has commended British American Tobacco (BAT) for its high level of regulatory compliance and contribution to Nigeria’s economy, urging other investors to adopt similar standards. Adeniyi made the commendation on Monday, September 14, 2026, during a visit […]

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]]> 203559 Oyo School Kidnap: DSS Re-arraigns Ansaru Leaders on 7-Count Terrorism Charge https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/17/oyo-school-kidnap-dss-arraigns/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:06:53 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203553 Oyo School Kidnap: DSS Re-arraigns Ansaru Leaders on 7-Count Terrorism Charge The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday re-arraigned five alleged leaders of the proscribed terrorist group, Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis Sudan (Ansaru), over their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of about 46 pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area […]

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]]> 203553 Army Rescues 22 Captives, Recovers 3 Motorcycles in Niger https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/17/army-rescues-captives/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:09:40 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203444 Army Rescues 22 Captives, Recovers 3 Motorcycles in Niger Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 Brigade have rescued 22 kidnapped victims during an operation in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The operation was conducted on September 15, 2026, when troops of the 18 Brigade Garrison, in conjunction with personnel of 45 […]

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]]> 203444 In Lagos, Customs Recovers N2bn, Seizes 21,000 Bags of Smuggled Rice in Nine Months https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/17/lagos-customs-recovers-seizes/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:04:42 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203443 In Lagos, Customs Recovers N2bn, Seizes 21,000 Bags of Smuggled Rice in Nine Months The Federal Operations Unit, Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service has recovered more than N2bn for the Federation Account and intercepted over 21,000 bags of smuggled rice in the last nine months. The outgoing Customs Area Controller of the unit, […]

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]]> 203443 At NIPSS, IG Disu Calls for Intelligence-Led Policing of Nigeria’s Creative Economy https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/16/nipss-disu-calls-intelligence/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:22:02 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203399 At NIPSS, IG Disu Calls for Intelligence-Led Policing of Nigeria’s Creative Economy The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has proposed the establishment of an Orange Economy Security and Intellectual Property Coordination Desk within an appropriate existing structure of the Nigeria Police Force. Disu made the proposal on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, while delivering […]

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]]> 203399 FRSC Secures Jail Term for Dangerous Driver in Abuja Mobile Court https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/16/frsc-secures-jail-term/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:12:32 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203396 FRSC Secures Jail Term for Dangerous Driver in Abuja Mobile Court The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS7.1 FCT Sector Command, has secured the conviction of one Abubakar Halilu, who was sentenced to three weeks’ imprisonment at the Suleja Correctional Centre for multiple traffic offences, including dangerous driving, assault on a Marshal, and resisting arrest. […]

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]]> 203396 Customs Seizes N5.53bn Contraband in 56 Containers at Onne Port https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/16/customs-seizes-contraband/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:59:53 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203393 Customs Seizes N5.53bn Contraband in 56 Containers at Onne Port The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 56 containers containing contraband goods with a combined duty-paid value of N5.53bn at the Port Harcourt Area II Command, Onne, Rivers State. The seized consignments comprised vegetable oil, used clothing and foreign tomato paste, which Customs officials said were […]

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]]> 203393 PHOTO: Troops Rescue 10 Abducted Victims as Terrorists Flee in Katsina https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/15/photo-troops-rescue-abducted/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:06:23 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203311 Troops Rescue 10 Abducted Victims as Terrorists Flee in Katsina Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 10 civilians abducted by armed terrorists in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State. The victims were rescued on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following a swift military operation launched after reports of the abduction of residents […]

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]]> 203311 OPHK Troops Neutralised 1,106 Terrorists, Recovered 24,409 Ammunition Under Gen. Abubakar’s Command https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/15/ophk-troops-neutralised/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:53:54 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203307 OPHK Troops Neutralised 1,106 Terrorists, Recovered 24,409 Ammunition Under Gen. Abubakar’s Command The outgoing Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, says troops neutralised more than 1,106 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists during his tenure, including several high-profile commanders operating across the North-East. Abubakar made the […]

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]]> 203307 NAF Receives 5 New Helicopters to Boost Counter-Terrorism, Anti-Banditry Operations https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/15/naf-receives-new-helicopters/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:30:24 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203299 NAF Receives 5 New Helicopters to Boost Counter-Terrorism, Anti-Banditry Operations The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to modernise the country’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to tackle evolving security threats. The newly acquired platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters […]

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]]> 203299 NDLEA Dismantles Industrial Meth Lab in Ebonyi, Nabs Fleeing Mexican Drug Baron https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/15/ndlea-dismantles-industrial-2/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:23:37 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203297 NDLEA Dismantles Industrial Meth Lab in Ebonyi, Nabs Fleeing Mexican Drug Baron The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled another industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ebonyi State and arrested a Mexican drug kingpin allegedly linked to a network of transnational drug syndicates operating clandestine laboratories in Nigeria. The suspect, identified as Arturo Carrera Loaiza, […]

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]]> 203297 NSCDC Mining Marshals Bust Illegal Gold Site in Abuja, Nab 2 Suspects https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/15/nscdc-mining-marshals-bust/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:19:06 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203296 NSCDC Mining Marshals Bust Illegal Gold Site in Abuja, Nab 2 Suspects The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have arrested two suspects over alleged illegal gold mining at a site in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as the Corps intensifies its nationwide crackdown on unauthorised mineral exploitation. […]

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]]> 203296 The Customs Story That Impressed Oyedele https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/15/customs-story-oyedele/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:39:41 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203267 That performance has now attracted the attention of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele. But his message to Customs goes beyond commendation: the next measure

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]]> 203267 NIS Graduates 1,626 Officers in Kano, Harps on Border Security, Migration Control https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/15/nis-graduates-officers-kano/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:33:34 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203265 NIS Graduates 1,626 Officers in Kano, Harps on Border Security, Migration Control The Nigeria Immigration Service has graduated 1,626 officers from its Fourth Combined and Upgrading Course, 2026, with a charge to strengthen professionalism in border security and migration management. The officers were formally passed out during a ceremony held at the Immigration Training School, […]

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]]> 203265 Senator Buba Submits Self to DSS, Police, DIA for Probe into Banditry, Terrorism Financing Allegations https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/14/dss-buba-submits-banditry-dia/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:18:05 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203168 Senator Buba Submits Self to DSS, Police, DIA for Probe into Banditry, Terrorism Financing Allegations Senator Shehu Buba Umar has voluntarily submitted himself to the Department of State Services (DSS), Police and Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) for investigation over allegations linking him to banditry, terrorism financing, kidnapping and other violent crimes. Umar, who represents Bauchi […]

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]]> 203168 Police, military neutralise terrorists, recover firearms, motorcycles in Kebbi https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/14/police-military-neutralise/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:39:42 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203165 Police, military neutralise terrorists, recover firearms, motorcycles in Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command, in collaboration with the military, has neutralised suspected terrorist elements and recovered weapons, ammunition and motorcycles during a joint clearance operation in Kangiwa, Kebbi State. The operation was conducted at about 6:05am on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Gumki Forest, an […]

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]]> 203165 Troops eliminate scores of Lakurawa terrorists, recover  machine gun, rifles in Kebbi https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/14/troops-eliminate-scores-4/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:24:36 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203155 Troops eliminate scores of Lakurawa terrorists, recover  machine gun, rifles in Kebbi Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have eliminated several suspected Lakurawa terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition, motorcycles and other combat items during an offensive operation in Arewa Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The operation was conducted as part of ongoing […]

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]]> 203155 Navy Seizes 10,000 Litres of Suspected Illegally Refined Diesel in Rivers https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/14/navy-seizes-litres/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:40:19 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203148 Navy Seizes 10,000 Litres of Suspected Illegally Refined Diesel in Rivers The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a warehouse containing about 10,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined diesel during an anti-crude oil theft operation in Rivers State. The discovery was made on Saturday by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER during […]

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]]> 203148 Terrorists Surrenders With AK-47, IED in Borno as Troops Nab 6 Kidnappers in Adamawa https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/14/terrorists-surrenders-ied/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:35:36 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203145 Terrorists Surrenders With AK-47, IED in Borno as Troops Nab 6 Kidnappers in Adamawa A Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (BH/ISWAP) fighter has surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition, while six suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate were arrested in separate operations in Borno and Adamawa states. […]

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]]> 203145 Troops Nab 3 Suspected Drug Peddlers, Seize 92 Parcels of ‘Colos’ in Borno https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/14/troops-nab-suspected-drug/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:24:16 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=203142 Troops Nab 3 Suspected Drug Peddlers, Seize 92 Parcels of ‘Colos’ in Borno Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested three suspected drug peddlers and recovered 92 parcels of suspected Colorado, a strain of cannabis, concealed inside cartons of television sets along the Maiduguri–Mafa road in Borno State. The suspects were arrested on September 9 […]

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