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Six abductees escape as ISWAP terrorists flee
Six security personnel kidnapped by Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State have been released.
The operatives were abducted in the early hours of Saturday in Borno State's North Eastern Gubio local…
Bandits Invade Zamfara Mosque, Kill 11 Worshippers during Friday Prayer
Terrorists suspected of being armed bandits killed 11 Muslim worshippers in Zamfara State, according to reports.
The deceased were said to be residents of the State's Ruwan Jema village.
According to credible local sources in Zamfara, a…
2 kidnappers arrested, weapons recovered in Jigawa
The Jigawa Police Department, in collaboration with a local vigilante group, apprehended two suspected kidnappers in the state's Taura Local Government Area.
Lawan Shiisu, the command's spokesman, confirmed the arrest to News Agency of…
Herdsmen kill 3 in fresh Benue community attack
On Sunday, three people were reportedly killed by Fulani herdsmen in the Ngbea community of Nyiev Council Ward, Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Benue State Command, confirmed the…
Breaking: Evans sentenced to 21 years in Prison for Kidnapping
Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, and his co-defendant Victor Aduba were sentenced to 21 years in prison for the kidnapping of Sylvanus Hafia.
On Monday, Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Ikeja Special Offences Court handed down…
Gov’t Keeps Making Propaganda As Bandits Imprison Us In Our Own Houses – Zamfara Residents Lament
Residents of Zamfara State have accused both the federal and state governments of politicising their lives by allowing kidnappers and bandits to operate freely in their communities, according to reports.
Citizens bemoaned the state's…
Oil theft, insecurity weakening Nigerian economy – DG, NACCIMA
In this interview with EDIDIONG IKPOTO, Olusola Obadimu, Director-General of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, discusses the challenges that businesses face and why the government should…
ISWAP exploiting WhatsApp, Telegram to destabilise Nigeria – Report
According to a report by the Institute for Security Studies, the Islamic State of West Africa, a breakaway group of Boko Haram terrorists, is expertly utilising digital platforms, particularly WhatsApp and Telegram, to organise and carry…
Masquerades invade church, flog worshippers in Plateau community
DSP Alfred Alabo, Police Public Relations Officer, Plateau State Police Command, confirmed the disruption of church activities on Sunday in Shikal community, Lantang local government area of the state.
On Sunday morning, the masquerades…
Katsina: Police foil suspected kidnappers’ operation, kill one
By Olaide Oyelude
The Katsina State Police Command foiled an attempt by kidnappers to terrorise commuters along the Sabuwa-Mararabar Yakawada road in the state's Sabuwa Local Government Area.
According to sources, 30 terrorists stormed…