From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau Zamfara State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspected killers of late VON Reporter, Hamisu Haruna Danjibga alongside suspect who bought some properties carted away after…
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Katsina: Gunmen storm FUDMA, kidnap 5 female students
By Ammar Shanono A gang of unknown gunmen stormed Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina, and kidnapped five female students from their hostel on Wednesday at around 2:00 a.m. The Police Public Relations…
Kano Tribunal: DSS reportedly arrests 23-year-old woman for threatening suicide bombing
The Department of State Security (DSS) has allegedly arrested a 23-year-old woman named Firdausi Musa Ahamadu for threatening to carry out a suicide bombing and kill all those responsible for the victory…
Driver arrested for stabbing LASTMA officer in Lagos
Police operatives from Iponri Police Station, yesterday, apprehended a driver operating a painted Volkswagen ‘T4’ commercial bus with the registration number LSR 966 YE in Lagos. The arrest came after the driver…
Mangu TIC Chairman, Artu condemns killing of Ardo Adamu
…Urges security to go after the perpetrators From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Transition Implementation Committee Chairman of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state Markus Artu, has condemned in totality the killing…
Zamfara VON Reporter, Danjibga found dead after 3 days missing
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau A dead body of the Reporter of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Comrade Hamisu Danjibga was found in a soak away behind his house at Samaru area of Gusau…
NDLEA seizes illicit drug consignment at MMIA, intercepts 5 pregnant teenage girls
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has once again successfully thwarted fresh attempts at drug trafficking at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and other locations across the country. Femi Babafemi,…
Kwara Governor orders investigation into journalist’s death
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has urged law enforcement agencies to uncover the circumstances surrounding the tragic demise of 27-year-old journalist, Yusuf Mubaarak, who was reportedly killed in Ilorin, the state’s capital….
Kano CP: 43 rival gang members embrace peace, bringing total repentant thugs to 143
A new batch of 43 thugs from two rival groups of Goburawa-Gangare and Tudun Fulani Quarters of Ungogo LGA of Kano State have embraced peace and surrender themselves to the state’s police…
Troops rescue 18 abducted victims in Zamfara, Katsina, others
Troops from the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji, under the leadership of the General Officer Commanding, 8 Division Nigerian Army, successfully rescued more than 18 kidnapped individuals across several states,…
Jigawa community resists robbery attack, arrest one
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…
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….