Tag: security reforms
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Nigeria Designates Kidnappers and Bandits as Terrorists
Overview: A major shift in Nigeria’s approach to violent crime Nigeria’s federal government has formally classified kidnappers and violent armed groups operating across the country as terrorists. This decision marks a significant shift in how authorities will pursue and prosecute those responsible for abductions, rural attacks, and other forms of violence that have unsettled communities…
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Viral Video Sparks Outcry as Inmate Uses Phone in Bengaluru Jail; Karnataka Govt Responds
Overview of the incident A video circulating on social media has sparked alarm in Karnataka after it appears to show an inmate at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Jail using a mobile phone and watching television. The clip, which local authorities say raises concerns about security lapses and preferential treatment, comes at a time of heightened…
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DSS Dismisses 115 Officers in Reform Push and Warns Public About Fraudulent Impostors
Overview: DSS Announces Broad Dismissals as Part of Internal Reforms The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced the dismissal of 115 of its personnel as part of an ongoing program to strengthen discipline, integrity, and professionalism within the agency. In a formal statement issued on Tuesday, the secret police outlined that the action is…
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DSS dismisses 115 officers to strengthen discipline and warns public against impostors
Overview: DSS confirms mass dismissal as part of ongoing reforms The Department of State Services (DSS) announced a sweeping personnel action this week, dismissing 115 officers as part of a broader drive to enhance discipline, professionalism, and operational effectiveness within the agency. The move, described by DSS leadership as a necessary step in reform, signals…