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Senate Orders IG to Probe Killing of 113 Benue Residents, Including Six Mobile Police Officers

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Senate Orders IG to Probe Killing of 113 Benue Residents, Including Six Mobile Police Officers

The Senate on Thursday ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to urgently investigate the killing of 113 persons, including six mobile police officers, in a series of attacks on communities in Benue State, while directing security chiefs to step up operations to prevent further bloodshed.
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The lawmakers also urged the Chief of Army Staff and heads of other security and intelligence agencies to intensify operations in the affected areas to prevent further attacks and protect vulnerable communities.

The resolutions followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Senator Emmanuel Memga Udende (APC, Benue North-East) over recurring killings in Ukum, Katsina-Ala and Logo Local Government Areas of the state.

Presenting the motion, Udende said the attacks had resulted in significant loss of lives, destruction of property and displacement of residents, while disrupting farming and other economic activities in the affected communities.

He listed the incidents to include the killing of 24 persons in Sai, Katsina-Ala LGA; 63 in Bom and Aboajio villages in Ukum LGA; and 15 persons, including six Mobile Police officers, in Ayilamo, Logo LGA.

He also cited the killing of 11 persons in Tse Biliji and Tse Shishi Nyako villages in Ukum LGA on October 8, 2026.

The Senate condemned the killings and observed a minute of silence in honour of the victims. It also expressed condolences to their families and the Nigeria Police Force over the death of its personnel.

The lawmakers further called for the establishment of effective early-warning and rapid-response mechanisms to enable security agencies to respond promptly to threats and prevent further loss of life.

They urged the security chiefs to sustain operations in the affected communities and strengthen intelligence gathering to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attacks.

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In his remarks, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, expressed concern over the killing of security personnel, warning that the situation raised questions about the safety of residents who lacked the means to defend themselves.

‘If military personnel and other armed security officers are killed in these attacks, what happens to communities that have no means of defending themselves? We must bring this matter to the attention of the Service Chiefs so that they can take appropriate action to strengthen security in the affected areas’.
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IGP Disu Receives (LASU) Alumni Association Delegation, Conferred With Emeritus Membership

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IGP Disu Receives (LASU) Alumni Association Delegation, Conferred With Emeritus Membership

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, Thursday, 22nd October 2026, received a delegation of the Lagos State University (LASU) Alumni Association led by its President, Mr Morisson Quakers, SAN, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. During the visit, the Association conferred emeritus membership on the IGP in recognition of his achievements and contributions to public service.
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Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the Association’s President commended the IGP’s leadership and commitment to people-centred policing, personnel welfare and inter-agency collaboration. He noted that the policy direction and priorities of his administration would shape the legacy of his tenure and assured him of the Association’s continued support.

The Chairman of the Association’s Board of Trustees, Mr Lekan Ogunbanwo, described the IGP as a worthy representative of the University and commended his accessibility and dedication to service.

In his remarks, the IGP expressed appreciation for the honour bestowed on him by the alumni and acknowledged the University’s contribution to his personal and professional development and the encouragement he had received from fellow alumni throughout his career.

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The IGP also highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen professionalism and improve personnel welfare through institutional initiatives and partnerships. He called for greater public understanding and cooperation with police officers in the discharge of their duties, acknowledging the demands and sacrifices associated with policing.

The Inspector-General of Police thanked the Association for its goodwill and reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining ties with his alma mater while advancing the Force’s mandate to protect lives and property and serve the public.

CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
22nd October, 2026
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Nigerian Navy, NDLEA Recover Drugs in Joint Operations, Arrest 10 Suspects in Warri

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Nigerian Navy, NDLEA Recover Drugs in Joint Operations, Arrest 10 Suspects in Warri

The Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested 10 suspects and recovered assorted substances suspected to be illicit drugs during a joint operation in the Warri general area of Delta State.
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The operation, conducted by Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA and NDLEA from 19 to 20 October 2026, targeted locations suspected of being used for the storage, sale and distribution of illicit drugs. Items recovered included five cards of tramadol, 20 litres of Monkey Tail, 20 kilogrammes of cannabis, 10 kilogrammes of Colorado and other related exhibits.

The suspects and recovered exhibits were handed over to the NDLEA Warri Area Command for further investigation and necessary legal action.

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The operation reflects the Nigerian Navy’s contribution to tackling drug-related criminality through intelligence-led collaboration with relevant law enforcement agencies. The Navy will continue to support coordinated efforts to disrupt illicit drug distribution networks and strengthen security within its area of responsibility.

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Director Naval Information.
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Nigeria Customs, TMPL Test Cutting-Edge Cargo Scanners in China Ahead of Deployment

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Nigeria Customs, TMPL Test Cutting-Edge Cargo Scanners in China Ahead of Deployment

A high-powered delegation of experts from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Trade Modernisation Project Limited (TMPL) recently completed a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the newly acquired Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) equipment and Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) in China.
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The two-week exercise, led by the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (DCG) in charge of the Information Communication and Technology/Modernisation Department, Oluyomi Adebakin, took place from 9 to 20 October 2026 at Nuctech Company Limited’s facility in China, the manufacturer of the advanced systems. The delegation conducted comprehensive technical verification of the high-tech scanners and the Electronic Cargo Tracking System, designed to work in synergy to enhance cargo examination and real-time monitoring from port to destination.

During the test, DCG Adebakin reaffirmed Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi’s commitment to using technology as a catalyst for trade facilitation, revenue optimisation, and national security. She said the FAT is a crucial quality-assurance process to ensure the scanners and tracking system meet contractual specifications and global operational standards before shipment to Nigeria.

“The Nigeria Customs Service, under the leadership of CGC Adeniyi, is committed to ensuring that we deploy only cutting-edge, fit-for-purpose technology that will fast-track cargo examination, reduce dwell time, and enhance our ability to detect concealments and prohibited items, improve revenue generation, as well as facilitate legitimate trade”, CG Adebakin said.

For his part, the Acting Comptroller, Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII), Deputy Comptroller of Customs Umar Madugu, noted that deploying the new scanners and ECTS will significantly reduce the need for 100% physical examination, minimise human contact, curb cargo diversion, and improve efficiency across Customs formations.

Speaking on behalf of Trade Modernisation Project Limited, the company’s General Manager, Bamidele Chinedu, described the FAT as a milestone in implementing the TMP, stressing that integrating NII scanners and the Electronic Cargo Tracking System is central to achieving a transparent, technology-driven Customs system.

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Also speaking, Niu Chao, Project Manager, Nuctech Company Limited, China, expressed the company’s commitment to delivering world-class equipment, technical support, capacity building, and after-sales services.

During the exercise, technical experts from both NCS and TMPL were also trained to handle, operate, and maintain the scanners and the ECTS to ensure seamless deployment and sustainability in Nigeria.
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