Zamfara: Police foil bandit attack, rescue 25 kidnapped victims
The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully foiled a bandit attack and rescued 25 people who were kidnapped. The police said the operation was carried out following intelligence reports about the attack. During the operation, security forces engaged the bandits and ensured the safe release of the victims. The police also recovered some of the […]
Grant Nnamdi Kanu pardon – Group urges Tinubu govt
A civil rights group has appealed to President Bola Tinubu’s administration to grant a presidential pardon to Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The group said releasing Kanu would help calm rising tensions in the South-East and open the door for meaningful dialogue. According to them, the continued detention […]
Kidnappings: Give Igboho, Gani Adams sophisticated weapons to fight terrorists – Pastor Giwa to Tinubu
Pastor Adewale Giwa has called on President Bola Tinubu to provide advanced weapons to Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Igboho and the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, to help fight terrorists causing kidnappings across the country. He said the rising attacks show that community defenders must be empowered to protect their people. According to him, […]
Adamawa police launch investigation into alleged attack on POS operator
Adamawa State Police have launched an investigation following reports of an alleged attack on a Point of Sale (POS) operator. The incident, which reportedly took place in a local market, has raised concerns about the safety of small business operators in the area. Police officials have assured the public that they are taking the matter […]
Four-men robbery gang killed in gunfire with Delta Police
Delta State Police have killed a four-man robbery gang during a gunfire exchange, following a targeted operation to tackle rising violent crimes in the area. The gang, involved in multiple armed robberies, was intercepted after intelligence reports revealed their movements. During the confrontation, the suspects opened fire on the police, prompting officers to return fire. […]
False Alarm: No abduction at St Peters’ Foundation Secondary School in Nasarawa – Police
The Nasarawa State Police Command has dismissed reports of an abduction at St Peters’ Foundation Secondary School, clarifying that there was no incident. The announcement comes after social media rumors caused panic among parents and the community. Police spokesperson confirmed that all students and staff are safe and that no threat was detected at the […]
Osogbo-Iwo Road: Police deny herdsmen attack after motorists escaped jungle justice
The Osun State Police Command has dismissed claims that herdsmen attacked motorists on the Osogbo-Iwo Road. The clarification came after some reports suggested that travelers were attacked and narrowly escaped jungle justice while on the highway. Police spokesperson, CSP Funmi Odunlami, stated that preliminary investigations revealed no evidence of any herdsmen assault. She explained that […]
Bandits attack another Kwara community, abduct four farmers
A fresh wave of insecurity hit Kwara State as bandits struck another rural community, kidnapping four farmers during an early-morning raid. Residents said the attackers stormed the village with heavy weapons and scared people out of their homes before taking the victims. The incident has increased fear among villagers who depend on farming for survival. […]
Police worsening PDP crisis – Udenta
Public affairs analyst Udenta Udenta has accused the Nigeria Police of worsening the internal conflict within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He claimed that instead of helping to calm political disputes, some police actions have intensified the tension already rocking the party. Udenta argued that recent police involvement in PDP matters appears selective and unnecessary, […]
Bandits abduct nine residents, injure one in Sokoto community
Residents of a community in Sokoto State have been thrown into fear after bandits invaded the area and kidnapped nine people. The attackers reportedly stormed the community in the night, shooting into the air and causing panic as families ran for safety. During the attack, one resident was injured while trying to escape. According to […]