Crimes
Gunmen kill five in Kwara Community Attack
Suspected terrorists have killed at least five people in a pre-dawn attack on the Kemanji community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, sparking panic among residents and highlighting renewed security concerns in the area. The assault, which occurred around 3:00 a.m. on Monday, triggered a fierce gun battle…
Read More »Boko Haram issues 72-hour ultimatum, dares FG over 416 abducted victims
Terrorist group Boko Haram has released a video daring the Nigerian government to attempt a forceful rescue of 416 abducted victims in Borno State, warning that failure to meet its demands within 72 hours could lead to the victims being moved to undisclosed locations. The video, obtained on Monday, shows…
Read More »Six killed, several injured in fresh attacks on Plateau communities
Residents of two communities in Plateau State have been plunged into mourning following coordinated attacks that claimed at least six lives and left several others hospitalised. The incidents occurred in Shonun community of Riyom Local Government Area and Hurum in Gashish District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, further heightening…
Read More »Gunmen attack GUO bus, kill driver, abduct passengers
Suspected kidnappers have attacked a commercial bus operated by GUO Transport along the Ore–Benin expressway, killing the driver and abducting several passengers in a brazen assault that highlights growing insecurity on Nigeria’s highways. According to reports, the gunmen ambushed the east-bound vehicle and opened fire on the driver, who died…
Read More »Police arrest four suspected cultists over alleged assault, robbery
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested four suspected cultists in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, over their alleged involvement in an assault and armed robbery incident. The suspects—Samson John (25), Olufowora Michael (28), Odeh Samuel Ejeh (25), and Olajide Jeremiah (28)—were apprehended by officers attached to…
Read More »NDLEA intercepts cocaine hidden in food flasks bound for UK
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted cocaine concealed in food flasks at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, preventing its export to the United Kingdom. The agency disclosed that 12 large parcels of cocaine, weighing 2.80 kilograms, were discovered hidden in false compartments of…
Read More »Police rescue all 18 abducted Benue bus passengers
All 18 passengers abducted from a Benue Links bus on April 15, 2026, have been rescued following a coordinated security operation, authorities have confirmed. The Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenari, disclosed this on Sunday while presenting 15 of the rescued victims to Governor Hyacinth Alia at the…
Read More »Troops arrest three suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Borno
Troops under Operation Hadin Kai have arrested three individuals suspected of providing logistical support to Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents in Borno State. Security sources disclosed that the suspects were apprehended on April 13 in the Abari general area of Monguno Local Government Area during an operation conducted by personnel of the…
Read More »Man nabbed for alleged possession of human parts in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Idowu Ashafa, for allegedly having human parts suspected to have been exhumed from a grave for ritual purposes in Igbesa. The suspect was reportedly intercepted at Ido Itekun Village with a nylon bag containing a fresh human head, two human…
Read More »Police arrest fake JAMB coordinator in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a suspect, identified as Eric Nwombu, over alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of examination materials belonging to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the arrest was carried…
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