The Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has noted an improvement in security synergy among the military, Department of State Services, Police, Immigration, and others in October.
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer
The Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has noted an improvement in security synergy among the military, Department of State Services, Police, Immigration, and others in October.
Issa-Onilu made this observation at the Monthly Joint Security Press Briefing on Monday in Abuja.
According to him, the monthly engagement demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous communication with citizens on issues of security, anti-corruption, and public trust.
“Security synergy among the military, DSS, Police, Immigration Services and others improved measurably in October, producing faster interdictions and fewer casualties
“Terror-linked arrests rose by 33 per cent, reflecting proactive use of human and digital intelligence. Rescues increased by 40 per cent, showing that security operations are shifting from reactive to preventive.
“Fatalities dropped by 12 per cent, demonstrating effectiveness of joint operations and early warning systems.
“The Government acknowledges the sacrifices of our security forces and reaffirms that data-driven collaboration and citizen intelligence are central to sustaining national peace and safety,” Issa-Onilu said.
On the Anti-Corruption and Transparency update, the NOA boss said the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission received about 44 petitions, concluded investigations on 15 and secured two convictions.
He added that the commission also recovered N840 million and $919,000 in the month under review.
“The Federal Government is ensuring that every kobo recovered from corruption works for the people; funding education, credit, and health reforms rather than lying idle.
“This reflects Renewed Hope Accountability; turning recovery into public good,” he said.
He also commended National Agency for Food Drug and Administration Control and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Nigerian Immigration Service, Federal Road Safety Corps and others for remarkably improvements in October.
According to him, enforcement actions increased by 28 per cent, convictions improved from 210 to 251, an addition of 19 per cent.
He said that vehicle-crash fatalities declined from 235 to 210, an 11 per cent decrease. These metrics confirm a steady positive curve in national safety indicators.
The government, he said, commended these agencies for their professionalism and reaffirms its unwavering resolve to build a safe, fair, and accountable nation through coordination and transparency.
“Also, due to NOA’s activities on national communication, security awareness and others, Public trust and vigilance improved measurably in recent opinion tracking and media echo of verified government information rose, while fake-news spread declined.
“October 2025 marked another step forward in Nigeria’s collective journey toward safety and trust. Together, through courage, collaboration, and communication, we are reclaiming public confidence in our institutions.
“Together we can build Nigeria; let’s be vigilant, report suspicious activities promptly, verify information before you share and avoid spreading unverified news.
“Also, partner locally, work with traditional, youth, and faith leaders to maintain peace; support enforcement, and cooperate with security agencies. Your information can save lives,” Issa-Onilu said.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the briefing brought together stakeholders from the security agencies and other regulatory bodies of the federal government.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)