Bandit leader, Bello Turji threatens violence over arrest of ally, Bako Wurgi
The notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji has issued a series of threats following the arrest of his close associate, Bako Wurgi.
Wurgi is a key...
Two bandits killed while testing IEDs in Zamfara
Two suspected bandits were reportedly killed while attempting to test Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at a camp.
The terrorists’ camp was reportedly established by the...
‘I stand by my remarks on Nigeria’ – Badenoch replies VP Shettima
The leader of the United Kingdom, UK, Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has replied to Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, saying she stands by her...
Boko Haram terrorists slaughter 14 Nigerian fishermen
Fourteen Nigerian fishermen in Niger’s Diffa district have reportedly been killed by Boko Haram terrorists.
The victims had fled violence in northeast Nigeria but were...
Gunmen attack Zamfara community, abduct over 50 women, girls
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have unleashed an attack on Kakin Dawa village, a district in Gidan Goga, Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State.
It...
Lakurawa: Nigeria, neighbours begin offensive against new terror group
The Nigerian Army and their counterparts in Chad, Niger, and other neighbouring countries have commenced joint patrols to contain cross-border threats posed by the...
Insecurity: Reps seek reduction of checkpoints on Onitsha-Enugu expressway
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, urged security agencies to reduce the number of checkpoints on the Onitsha-Enugu expressway to address alleged cases of...
Troops killed 8,034 terrorists, arrested 11,623 in 2024 – DHQ
No fewer than 8,034 terrorists were killed and 11,623 arrested during various operations across the country in 2024.
Also, crude oil worth N57,052,218,551 was recovered...
Gunmen abduct councillor, eight others in Kogi community
Nine persons, including a councillor, were abducted by gunmen at the Odo-Ape community in the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Our correspondent gathered...
Travellers killed as bandits plant explosives on Zamfara road
An unconfirmed number of travellers on Wednesday were confirmed dead after a vehicle conveying them ran on explosives planted along the Dansadau-Gusau Road in...
Kogi shuts Zango market, bans roadside parking over insecurity
The Kogi State government has ordered the closure of Zango market over security concerns in the area.
Osara is home to the Confluence State University...
Tensions rise as gunmen kill farmer in disputed Osun community
A farmer, Sikiru Onaolapo, from Olobu’s compound in Ilobu, Osun State, was reportedly killed by gunmen on Tuesday.
The incident, it was gathered, occurred on...
Gunmen kill man in Ogun hotel
Gunmen have killed a man, identified as Gideon Ebukwe, at Ok Winners Hotel, Igbosoro, Igode, in the Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The...
Gunmen abduct former National Assembly member, kill Police escort in Nasarawa
Dr Joseph Haruna Kigbu, a former member of the House of Representatives, has been abducted by suspected gunmen in a violent incident that claimed...
Military foils terror attack on Zamfara villages, kills scores
Troops of the Joint Task Force in the North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised scores of terrorists in the Maru Local Government Area of...
Troops kill scores of terrorists in Zamfara
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have killed scores of bandits in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara...
Kaduna: Kidnappers demand N300m ransom for abducted toddler, siblings
The abductors of four children including a toddler in Kaduna have demanded N300 million ransom for their release.
According to Daily Trust, the abductors, who...
Gunmen abduct doctor from private clinic Delta
Gunmen have abducted a medical doctor in Utagba-Uno, Ndokwa West local government area of Delta State.
It was gathered that the doctor, Donatus Nwasor, was...
Gunmen abduct three in Anambra community
Some yet-to-be-identified hoodlums have abducted three persons near the Innoson Motorcycle Showroom along Onitsha-Owerri Road end of Nnewi in the Nnewi North Local Government...
Gunmen kidnap Akwa Ibom businessman, kill driver
Gunmen have kidnapped a prominent businessman in the Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Samuel Ekerenam.
Ekerenam, who owns Hephzibah Mall in the...