Residents of Tage village in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of Jigawa state on Monday, took the bull by its horn while resisting an armed robbery attack on Hadejia highway. The resistance…
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Police arrest kidnapper of seven UNIJOS students
From Tongnaan Dada Bawa, Jos Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Okoro Julius Alawari, has arrested and paraded a suspect who had kidnapped seven University of Jos students on June 12th, 2023….
Kaduna Governor orders probe into Mosque massacre
In a swift response to the heinous attack on Saya-Saya village in Ikara Local Government Area, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has directed the police to launch a thorough investigation. The assault,…
Teenager bags 10 years detention for murdering peer
A 15-year-old in Germany has been sentenced to 10 years of juvenile detention for the murder of a 14-year-old in a case that shocked the country. The sentence has to be carried…
Plateau State CP Alawari, assures of commitment to decisively deal with criminals
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Julius Alawari has expressed his commitment to work in collaboration with other security agencies to deal decisively with criminal elements as he…
2 killed, scores missing as armed bandits attack Dandume LGA in Katsina State
In a devastating turn of events, tragedy struck the peaceful town of Dandume yesterday (Sunday) around 8:00 pm, as a gang of armed bandits launched ruthless assault, leaving the community in shock…
Residents of Dandume ‘A’ Ward in Katsina State demand urgent action on rising insecurity
Residents of Dandume ‘A’ ward, along with citizens from Faskari, Sabuwa, and Funtua local government areas in Katsina State, have voiced their deep concerns over the escalating insecurity plaguing their communities. In…
Plateau Rep Member expresses sadness over killing of 21 people
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Member House of Representatives Musa Bagos, has called on the security agencies to arrest and prosecute those behind the recent attacks and killings at Heipang in Barkin Ladi…
Kano Police arrests 3 suspected cocaine couriers, unveils trafficking ring
The Kano State Police Command has made significant strides in combating drug trafficking with the arrest of three individuals suspected of facilitating the smuggling of cocaine into Saudi Arabia. This was contained…
Ecuador’s Lasso declares state of emergency after assassination of Presidential Candidate
Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso has declared a state of emergency lasting for two months, in the wake of the tragic assassination of a prominent presidential candidate. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday…
APC calls on Zamfara PDP-led Govt to gear up against insecurity
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed deep concern over the manner the Dauda Lawal Dare led administration is handling security issues even…
Police foil attack on Zamfara community, neutralize bandit, recover firearms
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara State Police Command has succeeded in foiling a planned attack by bandits on Muslim worshippers while observing Friday prayers at Kwata village under Magarya district of…
Military neutralises 36 terrorists, arrests 163 criminals – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have in the last two weeks eliminated 36 terrorists and apprehended no fewer than 163 suspected criminals and gunmen across…
Gunmen kill 3, abduct 14 in Zamfara community
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Armed bandits had invaded Mayanchi town under Maru local government council of Zamfara State killing three persons and abducted fourteen others including the Chairman of the Vigilante group…
Gunmen invade ex-minister’s residence in Nasarawa, injure 4 guards
Yet-to-be-identified gunmen on Saturday night invaded the resident Mr Labaran Maku, former Minister of Information at Akpata community in Akun, Nasarawa-Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State and injured four security personnel….
NDLEA arrests drug lord trafficking cocaine, seizes massive drug haul across Nigeria
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking operations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) made significant arrests and seizures across several states in Nigeria. The Agency in a statement by its…
Gunmen kill man in Kankia, Katsina State
Tragedy struck in Kankia LGA of Katsina state on Saturday when some yet-to-be-identified gunmen killed a man, recognized a as Ibrahim Abdullahi popularly known as Solo by locals. The News Agency of…
Alleged Dollar Video: Femi Falana to lead prosecution case against Ganduje
The Kano Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission have appointed prominent human rights lawyer, Chief Femi Falana (SAN), as its lead counsel in the case involving the former Governor of Kano State, Dr….
NDLEA investigating shooting incident involving officers in Delta
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said that it is investigating a shooting incident involving its officers during the raid of a drug joint at Okpanam area of Asaba, Delta…
Amidst improved security, cult members clash in Maiduguri
By Hamisu Ado Nguru Commotion ensured on Monday as a crime group known as “Marlia boys” clashed in Maiduguri, resulting in the death of one person while others sustained various degrees of…
NNPCL intercepts vessel carrying 800,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil
In a significant operation, a private security contractor employed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) successfully intercepted a vessel transporting 800,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil. On July 7,…
NSCDC apprehends 12 petroleum marketers for removing NMDPRA seals in Kogi
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended 12 petroleum marketers in various locations across Kogi State for unlawfully removing the seals of the Nigeria Mainstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority…
EID-EL-KABIR Celebrations: Police arrest 108 suspects in Kano
By Salisu Hamisu Ali In a commendable display of law enforcement during the Eid-El-Kabir celebrations, the Kano State Police Command has successfully apprehended over 108 suspects and seized a significant amount of…
Police officer fatally beaten by thugs in Kano
A yet-to-be identified policeman has been killed as a result of a rivalry clash between thugs in the Yakasai area of Kano municipal. The incident, according to an eyewitness, occurred around 6:00…
Gunmen attack RCCG Parish, killing pastor, abducting 7 church members during vigil
Abule-Ori, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State was thrown into a state of shock and mourning as daredevil gunmen stormed a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) parish, resulting in…