Katsina governor hails NAF’s role in Northwest security operation

Katsina governor hails NAF’s role in Northwest security operation

Governor Radda who doubles as the Chairman of Northwest Governors' Forum, stated that the weapon which the bandits fear the most is aircraft which shows that the air operations are very successful in the fight against banditry. The post Katsina governor hails NAF’s role in Northwest security operation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

NEC postpones state police talks despite surge in killings - Lagos Television

The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday postponed discussions on the creation of state police to its next meeting, despite ongoing violence and unrest in parts of the country. Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, speaking to State House Correspondents after the council’s 149th session at Aso Rock Villa, confirmed that while the topic was listed on the agenda, it wasn’t…

Gov Sule Demands Military Tech to Stop Killings

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has urged Nigeria’s military to deploy advanced technology and intelligence to curb escalating killings by bandits and herder-farmer clashes, which claimed 87 lives in Nasarawa in 2024.Speaking at a security summit in Lafia on April 22, 2025, Sule emphasized drones, AI surveillance, and cyber-tracking to dismantle criminal networks, citing Israel’s 90% success rate with tech-driven counterterrorism, per Reu…

Nigeria, Israel Strengthen Military Cooperation As Ambassador Visits Defence Ministry - Global Upfront Newspapers

The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, on Thursday visited Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Ship House, Abuja with the Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, reaffirming the Nigerian government’s commitment to enhancing military cooperation with the State of Israel. According to a statement by the Ministry of Defence Directorate of Information...

Govs Partner Military To Tackle Worsening Insecurity

In a decisive move to address Nigeria’s growing insecurity, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has established a sub-committee to collaborate directly with the nation’s heads of security agencies, endorsing a new technology-driven strategy presented by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa. The resolution followed a late-night meeting of the Forum on Wednesday in Abuja, with a communiqué read by Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo…

Governors, Defence Chief Push for Tech-Driven Security Solutions, Discuss State Policing

Governors, Defence Chief Push for Tech-Driven Security Solutions, Discuss State Policing  In a bold stride toward curbing Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, have agreed on the urgent need to embrace cutting-edge technology in confronting the nation’s growing wave of violent crimes. The breakthrough […] The post Governors, Defence Chief Push for Tech-Driven …