Banditry, others: Tambuwal asks people to provide intel to security operatives
People in the Eastern flank of Sokoto State and other parts of Sokoto state who have been inundated by the violence of cross border marauders […]
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Bandits kill four, injure one in Kaduna
By Chimezie Godfrey Security agencies have reported an attack on Baka 1 and 2, neighbouring villages in Igabi local government area of Kaduna state. This […]
Ex-envoy unfolds blueprint to salvage troubled Nigeria
Amid increasing social discontent in Nigeria in recent times, a scholar and former diplomat, Dr Nnamdi Onochie, has unfolded a blueprint to put Nigeria back […]
Police rescue 15 kidnapped persons in Kaduna
The police command in Kaduna State has rescued 15 kidnapped persons and recovered 32 cows. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, said this […]
Dozens of bandits neutralized in aerial mission over Birnin Gwari
More than two dozen bandits were reportedly neutralized on Wednesday in an aerial mission over Ungwan Nacibi in Birnin Gwari local government area. This was […]
Alleged Attacks in South East: ACF cautions against reprisal killings in the North
(Updated) The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF has cautioned those spreading messages calling for reprisal killings against Ibos in the North to desist from such. This […]
Police confirm attack on Mbieri Police Division
The Police Command in Imo has confirmed attack by gunmen on the Mbieri Police Division in the state at the early hours of Thursday. The […]
Victory over banditry non-negotiable, IGP tells officers in Imo
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has charged officers of the Police Command in Imo not to give up on the fight against banditry, […]
Police neutralise bandit’s kingpin in Zamfara
The Police Command in Zamfara says it has neutralized a notorious bandit’s kingpin who was terrorising communities in parts of the state. This is contained […]
Attacks: Lagos CP, education ministry collaborate to protect schools
With more schools coming under attacks by bandits nationwide, the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Hakeem Odumosu, is collaborating with the Commissioner of […]
Obasanjo, Gumi seek special court to prosecute bandits, kidnappers
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Islamic Cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi, have called on the Federal Government to establish a special court to prosecute bandits and […]
Easter: Nigerians ‘ll triumph over agents of disunity, insecurity – Umahi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has stressed the need for oneness among Nigerians, noting that upholding the unity of the nation will conquer every form […]
Police rescue 15 kidnap victims in Kaduna — commissioner
Police operatives in Kaduna have rescued 15 kidnap victims in Chikun Local Government Area of the state, according to the Commissioner for Internal Security and […]
Sule cautions against reprisal over killing of MACBAN leaders
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has cautioned against reprisal attack over the killing of two Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) leaders […]
Sani Bello condemns killing of soldiers, policemen in fresh bandit attack, allays fears
Niger State Government has assured communities of Bassa, Zumba and others in Shiroro and Munya Local Government Areas under siege by Bandits in Niger State […]
CP commiserate with PUFF ADDER, families of slain Officers in Sokoto
The Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State, Mr Kamaldeen Okunlola, has commiserated with personnel of Operation PUFF ADDER II and families of two officers killed […]
Kaduna: Bandits kill 8, injure 4 in fresh attacks
Eight people have been killed, and four injured by bandits in separate attacks dotted across Chikun, Giwa and Kajuru local government areas. These were outlined […]
Police rescue 8 kidnap victims, recover AK-49 rifle in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State on Tuesday said it had rescued eight kidnapped victims and recovered an AK-49 rifle in Galidamawa, Kidandan, Giwa Local Government Area […]
Ramadan: MURIC appeals to Nigerian Army to postpone recruits’ training
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), on Tuesday, appealed to the Nigerian Army to postpone the training of its recruits until after the Ramadan fast due […]
Insecurity: NGO tasks FG to dialogue with stakeholders
A Peace-based, Non-Governmental Organisation, Peace Revival and Reconciliation Foundation, has called on states and the Federal Government to support dialogue as an option to end […]
Bandits kill 4 in Igabi, Jema’a LGAs of Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government, says bandits have killed four persons in separate attacks in Igabi and Jema’a Local Government Areas of the state. The Commissioner […]
Insecurity a major cause of rising inflation — Emefiele
Mr Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has attributed the country’s rising inflation to worsening insecurity in parts of the country. […]
Mark condemns attack on Ortom
Former Senate President David Mark on Sunday condemned the assassination attempt on Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue. In a statement by his media aide, Paul […]
Bandits: Stakeholders urge government to secure schools against further attacks
Some stakeholders in the education sector have called on the Federal Government to beef- up security around schools across the country to prevent further attacks […]
Attack on Ortom: Don’t push citizens to self help, Senator Mark warns
Irked by the assassination attempt on Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State , former President of the Senate , Senator David Mark has tasked security […]