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Benue: Implement earlier directive – Tinubu tells Security chiefs

…….Tasks Alia on reconciliation From Our Correspondent Abuja, June 16, ’25 (TNZ) President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring peace and security to Benue State. TheNewsZenith reports that the president renewed the order following the latest round of reprisal attacks in which many people also died. Consequently, the […]

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Law / Crime Security

Police recover stolen vehicles, arrest 3 suspects in Ghana

  ….. IGP reaffirms commitment to improved global policing By Our Correspondent Lagos, June 15, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Police has, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, recovered and returned multiple vehicles stolen within Nigeria and trafficked to neighbouring countries. TheNewsZenith reports that NPF recorded the achievements in yet another significant milestone in […]

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National Security

Canadian Police commend NCS on border security, anti-smuggling

From Our Correspondent Abuja, May 25, ’25 (TNZ) The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for safeguarding borders and disrupting transnational organised crime. TheNewsZenith reports that NCS recorded the fit through strategic partnerships and intelligence-driven operations. This is according to a Customs statement received over the weekend in Lagos. […]

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Security

Security agencies collaborate to combat drugs, arms smuggling

By Our Correspondent Lagos, May 23, ’25 (TNZ) Three security agencies have teamed up to combat the menace of smuggling narcotic drugs and ammunition into the country through the waterways. TheNewsZenith reports that the agencies are the Nigeria Customs Service, the Police and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Under the collaboration, our correspondent […]

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National Security

Customs intercepts N921m worth of contraband at Apapa Port

By Our Correspondent Lagos, May 1, ’25 (TNZ) The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, says the Customs has intercepted contraband items worth over N921 million. TheNewsZenith reports that this is as the service intensifies enforcement operations at major ports nationwide. According to the CG, the items intercepted included expired food items, […]

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Security

Murder: Police extradite Killaboi to face charges

By Abdulfatah Babatunde … IGP thanks AGF, INTERPOL, Assures of Diligent Prosecution Lagos, April 19, ’25 (TNZ) ‎The Nigeria Police Force says it has successfully extradited one Benjamin Nnayereugo, (aka “Killaboi”) from Doha, Qatar to Nigeria. TheNewsZenith reports  that the Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi announced this in a statement circulated on Saturday from Abuja. […]

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Security

Air Chief inaugurates housing to boost troops’ morale

From Our Correspondent Kano, April 13, ’25 (TNZ) The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has commissioned nine newly renovated accommodation blocks for officers and airmen in Kano State. TheNewsZenith reports that Abubakar announced this while briefing newsmen on the importance of moral boosting to achieve the command philosophy. “One of the key […]

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Security

Regional security: NPF partners Interpol on data sharing

By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, April 8, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Police, on Tuesday in Abuja, received a delegation from INTERPOL, led by Mr Cyril Gout, the Executive Director Police Services. TheNewsZenith reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun received the delegation in Abuja. Egbetokun doubles as the new Chairman of the West African […]

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Economy Security

NCS seizes N1.72bn contraband in one month

By Our Correspondent Lagos, March 27, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Ikeja, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced it intercepted contraband worth N1.72 billion from smugglers in one month. TheNewsZenith reports that the Zonal Controller, Comptroller Kola Oladeji, announced the seizure at a media briefing in Lagos. Oladeji said the […]

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Law / Crime Security

Police nab female gunrunner, drug baron

…..recovers ammunition concealed in a palm oil can. By Our Correspondent Lagos,  March 18, ’25 (TNZ) The Police have recorded significant disrupted criminal activities and apprehended individuals involved in arms smuggling, drug trafficking and currency counterfeiting. Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced the successful operations in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith, on Tuesday, in Lagos. ”These […]

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