Tag: Barracks
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UPDATED; Attempt to bomb Abuja Barracks foiled as IED explodes, kills carrier, injures 2
An attempt to bomb the Mogadishu Barracks in Abuja was thwarted yesterday when an improvised explosive device (IED), allegedly being carried by an unidentified individual, detonated prematurely. Military police and intelligence officers, acting on suspicion, intercepted the individual before he could enter the military facility in the Federal Capital Territory.
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2 dead as Boko Haram attacks Police barracks
The Borno Police Command on Sunday said two lives were lost as its men repelled an attack by Boko Haram terrorists at Jakana Police Barracks in Konduga Local Government Area of the State. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahun Daso, who confirmed the incident
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Police refute selling Falomo Barracks in Lagos
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said no police barrack had been sold in Lagos State. Adejobi, in a statement to clarify the true situation on Tuesday in Lagos, noted that the police
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Nigerian Army reacts to publication on lack of water in barracks
The Headquarters 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ohafia, Abia, has reacted to an online publication by Sahara Reporters on how soldiers and family members lamented lack of water to cook during the yuletide season at the barracks. The reaction is contained in a statement issued in Umuahia on Thursday by the Acting
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“Don’t Wear Uniforms Outside Barracks”, Army Cautions Soldiers
Insecurity: Army advise soldiers not to wear uniforms outside barracks The army has advised soldiers to be more cautious of moves outside barracks in an internal memo addressed to commanders. They were also cautioned to check their language in public and to refrain from saying anything hurtful that would inflame things. See memo below: “I…
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Police confirms death of officer’s 15-year-old son in barracks fire
The Police Command in Lagos State said a 15-year-old son of a senior police officer attached to the Lagos Police Command had died from Tuesday’s Falamo Police Barracks, Ikoyi fire incident. The command’s Police Public Relations Officers, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident on Thursday.