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PASIG CITY, Dec. 18 (PIA) -- The Joint Task Force National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday assured military protection to those in the side of the law who will be involved in defeating and containing insurgency and addressing its root causes. "Rest assured that we will remain steadfast in protecting our government officials, including judges, prosecutors and those in charge of enforcing the criminal justice system, in ensuring that the rule of ...

Sinas says PNP has no capability of monitoring social media accounts By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA News Published December 17, 2020 10:30am Philippine National Police chief Police General Debold Sinas on Thursday clarified that the police force cannot monitor social media accounts as regards quarantine violations, especially this holiday season, as it has no capability of doing so. In a television interview, Sinas said the police force has no capability yet to monitor social media accounts ...

Daily Post Nigeria Published South East elders, under the aegis of Conference of Igbo Elders for Peace and Development, have condemned the formation of a new security outfit in the region by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. The elders also tasked South-East Governors in the region and Ohanaeze Ndigbo to rise against the IPOB action The group further tasked the Governors and Igbo leaders to lead way for the region’s security similar to Amotekun in the South West Igbo eld...

By Joseph Erunke Igbo elders have decried the formation of an illegal security outfit code name “South East Security Network” by the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and tasked governors of the South East region to immediately move against the action. Besides, the elders called on the leadership of Ohaneze Ndigbo not only to denounce Kanu’s action but advise people of the region against falling prey to Kanu’s illegal activities. They, however, called on the south...

By Chancel Sunday, Bomadi Mr Kemelayefa John, alias Ibori, the kidnap suspect whose alleged pursuit by the military reportedly triggered last week invasion of Bolou-Tubegbe community in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State, has cried out that he did not kidnap anybody. Over ten houses were razed during the operation, which was jointly carried out by the military Joint Task Force, JTF, Bomadi Division and naval personnel from Warri. He spoke to Niger Delta Voice, NDV, on phone, upon getting...

Insecurity: Akwa Ibom police ban use of shields in tricycles, fireworks On By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo As part of efforts to check criminal activities throughout the yuletide, the Akwa Ibom State Police command has banned the use of black leader shields in tricycles a.k.a Keke Napep, and fireworks. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko MacDon who announced this in a statement made available to newsmen yesterday in Uyo, added that all tricycle riders henceforth must put their inner lights fr...

2020 saw the Guard used the most since World War II. Is a retention crisis looming? December 13, 2020 Soldiers from the U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve participate in a reenlistment ceremony Sept. 26, 2020, near Ferizaj/Urosevac, Kosovo. (Spc. Miguel Ruiz/Army National Guard) In the halls of the National Guard Bureau’s headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, many have been calling 2020 “The Year of the Guard” due to an unprecedented level of high-profile domestic activatio...

endIndex: Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 14) — Ahead of the reopening of Bohol to tourists on Tuesday, its governor warned against those who are planning to tamper with their COVID-19 results before entering the province. During the Laging Handa briefing on Monday, Bohol Governor Arthur Yap said tourists cannot fake their swab test results in their pre-registration portal, as the provincial government has partnered with accredited laboratories that can verify their validity. Tourist...

General Austin: A threat or an opportunity for the Horn of African security? December 13, 2020 Mogadishu (HAN) 13th December, 2020.  Regional security and Drone operation in Somalia. The new re-engagement of an African military command 2021 by the United States reflects the growing focus of the United States on Africa in the US National Security Strategy, which appears to be continuing under new US President  Joe Biden. The appointment of  Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III -the retired four-star Arm...

Published December 13, 2020 10:02am Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Gilbert Gapay on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 said 68 Abu Sayyaf rebels were killed this year. AFP Public Affairs/File photo The Armed Forces of the Philippines is satisfied with its operation against rebel group Abu Sayyaf as it recorded 68 rebels killed and 128 surrendered this year, AFP chief General Gilbert Gapay said. In a statement issued on Sunday, the AFP said 156 firearms and 10 improvised explosive devices ...