Police arrest 2 suspected kidnappers, one fraudster in Katsina
Two suspected kidnappers alongside and one fraudster have been arrested by the police in Katsina State. One of the suspects simply identified as Saifullahi Usman, […]
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Acquire arms to defend yourselves against bandits – Masari urges residents
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – The Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari has called on residents to do whatever it takes including prayer or even having […]
Police confirm killing of Zamfara district head, 4 others by bandits
By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau – The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the killing of the District Head of Gada in Bungudu LGA of the […]
Abductors of Plateau monarch demand N500m ransom — Military
The special task force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, has said the abductors of Sum Pyem, Mr Charles Mato, have […]
Rep urges FG to develop practical solution to end insecurity
Rep Dachung Bagos (PDP-Plateau), has advised the Federal Government to develop a practical and lasting solution to ending the lingering insecurity challenges facing the country. […]
No attack on SGF home town – Police
The Police in Adamawa have denied an online report that Boko Haram insurgents and bandits have attacked the home town of the Secretary to the […]
Three killed, many abducted as bandits invade Zamfara communities
Three persons have reportedly been killed on Sunday after gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded some communities under Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State. […]
Don’t extort money from motorists, Ondo CP warns policemen
The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Mr Oyeyemi Oyediran, has warned policemen posted to the various expressways in the state during the yuletide to […]
Troops nab notorious IPOB leader, recover weapons in Enugu
By BARBARA KALU, Enugu- A notorious leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN), identified as Godwin Nnamdi has […]
Gunmen kidnap monarch in Plateau State
By MARK JANG, Jos – Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the traditional ruler of Gindri, Mr Charles Mato, in Mangu Local Government Area […]
Military airstrikes kill ISWAP Commander, Abou Maryam, other fighters
The Nigerian military has killed an ISWAP Commander, Modu Kime, also known as Abou Maryam, and his fighters in an airstrikes coordinated along the fringes […]
NIS raises alarm over terrorists plans to attack Abuja during December
A communique by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) suggests that there may be terrorist attacks in Abuja, the nation’s capital, between the 17th and 31st […]
Banditry: Katsina Police arrest suspected supplier of weapons to bandits
Katsina Police Command says it has arrested a 45-year-old man, Sani Mamuda, for allegedly supplying arms and ammunition to bandits in Katsina and Zamfara States. […]
Troops immobilise 14 illegal refineries, recover stolen product in N/Delta – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Delta Safe have immobilised 14 illegal refining sites and recovered large quantity of stolen products in the […]
Bandits kidnap 70 travellers along Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Highway
Over 70 travellers have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen suspected to bandits along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road on Wednesday. The incident occurred around Udawa village […]
Customs intercepts N854m contraband in Kano, Jigawa in 3 months – Official
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – The Strike Force of the Nigeria Customs Service, (NCS), Zone B intercepted contraband worth over N854 million Duty Paid Value […]
El-Rufai seeks aggressive presidential intervention to “send bandits to their creator”
President Muhammadu Buhari has met behind closed door with Gov. Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday. Speaking to State […]
Customs reveals content of suspected arms laden container
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command, has revealed items found in a 40 feet container suspected to be laden with arms. The […]
ISWAP fighters bury 77 terrorists Killed by military airstrikes at Marte
After sustained aerial bombardments and elimination of terrorists, surviving fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) have no fewer than 77 members […]
Borno police beef up security to protect citizens during Christmas celebration
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Commissioner of Police, CP Abdu Umar has ordered for massive deployment of personnel across the state to provide […]