Crime, Defense and Security (Page 28)

ADDRESSING BANDITRY IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: GOVERNMENT EFFORTS AND COMMITMENT TO RESTORING SECURITY By Sani Umar Banditry has emerged as one of the most pressing security challenges confronting Northern Nigeria, casting a long shadow over communities that once thrived on agriculture, trade, and social cohesion. From the vast rural plains toContinue Reading

National Police Week: Sokoto Command presents N34m cheques to families of fallen officers From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto As part of activities marking the 2026 National Police Week, the Sokoto State Police Command on Thursday presented cheques to the families of deceased police officers. The event marked the culminationContinue Reading

Banditry: Gov. Aliyu visits new IGP, vows more support to security agencies From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has assured security agencies of his administration’s continued support in their fight against banditry and other forms of criminality in the state. A statement issued onContinue Reading

National Police Day: Sokoto State Command sensitizes public on electoral violence, safe driving From Bashir Rabe Mani, Sokoto As part of the ongoing National Police Day 2026 activities, the Sokoto State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police, CP Hayatu Hassan Shaffa, organized sensitization lectures at the Sokoto Central MotorContinue Reading

Northern Governors Renew Resolve to Confront Prevailing Security Challenges, Accelerate Socio-economic Development Across Region The meeting also focused on energy development, with the Forum reiterating its commitment to ongoing engagements with the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer on the establishment of the New Nigeria Energy Company (NNEC). The governorsContinue Reading