Author: Naija Daily News

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested suspected cultists and recovered firearms and illicit drugs during separate operations aimed at curbing cult-related activities in the state. Sources said that on April 11, 2026, at about 11:45 a.m., operatives of Delta Shield, while on surveillance patrol in Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area, intercepted a 32-year-old suspect identified as Peter Onajite. A search conducted on the suspect reportedly led to the recovery of a locally made double-barrelled cut-to-size pistol, two live cartridges, one expended cartridge, and sachets of suspected Tramadol. During preliminary interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it was denied access to Abuja’s Eagle Square, describing the claims as unfounded and politically motivated. Speaking on Monday during a project inspection tour in Abuja, Wike said no formal request had been submitted by any group alleging denial of access to the facility. He maintained that Eagle Square remains open to all organisations willing to comply with established procedures. “We do not deny access; these events actually generate revenue for the government. Who denied them? I…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo State Police Command has dismissed five of its operatives following multiple complaints from members of the public accusing them of harassment, abduction, and extortion in Benin City and surrounding areas. The development was announced on Monday in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, who revealed that the dismissed officers were part of a 10-member criminal syndicate comprising serving and discharged police personnel, Point of Sale (POS) operators, and commercial drivers. According to the statement, the suspects include Goodluck Jaja, a POS operator; ASP Bonny Onajite; Inspectors Ehubarieme Wisdom and Arebame God’s…

Photo: Leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu The Indigenous People of Biafra has dismissed the Nigerian government’s recently released “terrorism sponsors list,” describing it as misleading and politically driven. In a statement issued on Monday, April 13, 2026, the group’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, said the publication was an attempt to “deceive the public” and discredit its campaign for self-determination. IPOB, led by Nnamdi Kanu, questioned the credibility of the list and accused the Nigerian government of double standards in its definition of terrorism, alleging a failure to adequately address violence against civilians. The group cited historical grievances in Nigeria’s South-East, including…

A 45-year-old man, identified as Emereze Okoro, has been arrested by the police over the alleged killing of a resident in Igbo Imabana Village, located in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday at about 10:30 p.m. and was reported to the police in the early hours of April 11 by Egbe Enya, who alleged that his younger brother, Egbegi Enya, was attacked and killed with a machete. Confirming the development on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Sunday Akata, said officers from the Abi Division responded swiftly after receiving…

The Nigerian Police Force has challenged a report by Amnesty International which claimed that at least 1,100 people were kidnapped across Nigeria within three months, describing the figure as unverified and not cross-checked with relevant security agencies. Reacting on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, questioned the credibility of the data, noting that the organisation did not consult the police before publishing its findings. He said the police maintain their own records and stressed that any credible crime statistics should be validated with official sources, urging scrutiny of the report’s methodology and data sources. Amnesty International had earlier…

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of a 25-year-old man, Friday Isah, in Mubi North Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which occurred during a birthday party in Digil Ward, was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje. According to the statement, the suspects allegedly stabbed the victim with a knife before fleeing the scene. Police operatives attached to the Mubi North Divisional Headquarters were said to have responded swiftly after receiving the report and rushed the victim to a medical facility. However, he…

Fresh controversy has erupted around the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, following findings linking him to an X account that allegedly posted partisan content before and after the 2023 general elections. The development has intensified calls from civil society groups, political parties and concerned individuals demanding his resignation, citing concerns over neutrality and the credibility of the electoral body ahead of future polls. The account, previously identified as @joashamupitan, reportedly contained posts perceived as supportive of the ruling All Progressives Congress and its presidential candidate at the time, Bola Tinubu. Some of the posts included remarks…

Photo: New Rivers State Police PRO, (ASP) Agabe Blessing Kaborlo The Rivers State Police Command has announced the appointment of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Agabe Blessing Kaborlo as its new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO). The appointment, approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, was disclosed in a statement issued by the Command. ASP Kaborlo, an indigene of Ogoni in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State, was commissioned into the Nigeria Police Force in 2023 after completing a five-year training programme at the Nigeria Police Academy, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B). She also…

Troops operating in Borno State have arrested a 15-year-old suspect, identified as Tijjani, who allegedly confessed to involvement in recent attacks on Benisheik and Ngamdu communities. Security sources disclosed that the teenager was apprehended on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Ngamdu during ongoing military operations targeting insurgent activities in the area. According to the sources, the suspect, during preliminary interrogation, admitted being part of a group that carried out Thursday’s attacks on the affected communities, which have faced repeated assaults by insurgent groups linked to Boko Haram and its allied factions. The suspect further claimed he had been moving across…