Police arrest suspects as hoodlums attack fire fighters in Saki
The police have arrested some suspects following an attack on firefighters by suspected hoodlums in Saki, Oyo State. The incident reportedly happened while fire service officers were responding to an emergency call in the area, only to be confronted and assaulted by a group of youths. Eyewitnesses said the attackers disrupted the rescue operation, making […]
Customs, NDLEA intercept 30 slabs of cocaine at Apapa port
Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service at the Apapa Area Command, working with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have seized 30 slabs of cocaine at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The drugs were discovered on a foreign ship identified as MV Aruna, which is registered in the Marshall Islands. The interception happened at the […]
Police rescue five kidnapped women, children in Zamfara
Police in Zamfara State have successfully rescued five individuals, including women and children, who were abducted by bandits in the region. The victims were reportedly kidnapped from their community in recent days, prompting urgent security operations. Authorities said the rescue operation was conducted after tracking the movements of the kidnappers. No casualties were reported during […]
Gunmen strike another Plateau community on New Year’s Eve, kill 7
Gunmen attacked another community in Plateau State on New Year’s Eve, leaving at least seven people dead. Residents said the attackers arrived suddenly at night and caused panic in the area before fleeing. The incident has again raised fears about the growing insecurity in parts of the state. Local sources explained that the victims were […]
Man arrested for allegedly stabbing friend to death in Kano
Police in Kano have arrested a man for allegedly stabbing his friend to death. The incident reportedly occurred under unclear circumstances, prompting immediate intervention from law enforcement. The suspect was taken into custody and is currently undergoing investigation. Authorities said they are gathering evidence and speaking with witnesses to determine the motive behind the fatal […]
Gunmen abduct twins, kill father in Edo
Gunmen have attacked a family in an Edo State community, killing a man and abducting his twin children. The incident has left residents in shock and raised fresh concerns about growing insecurity in the area. According to local sources, the attackers stormed the neighbourhood at night, forced their way into the family’s home, and carried […]
NDLEA uncovers warehouse, recovers 347kg Cannabis Sativa in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a hidden warehouse in Ogun State where 347 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa were stored. The discovery was made during an intelligence-led operation aimed at stopping illegal drug distribution in the state. Officials said the warehouse was being used as a storage and distribution point for the […]
Suspected ammunition courier arrested in Zamfara
Security forces in Zamfara State have arrested a man suspected of transporting ammunition in a covert operation. Authorities said the arrest was made following intelligence reports about illegal arms movement in the region, which has faced security challenges in recent years. The suspect was caught while trying to move a large quantity of ammunition between […]
Abductors of 28 Plateau travellers give families 24 hours to pay ransom
Abductors of 28 passengers traveling in Plateau State have reportedly given their families a 24-hour ultimatum to pay ransom. The victims were kidnapped while traveling along a major highway in the state, raising serious security concerns among residents. Sources revealed that the kidnappers contacted the families via phone, demanding an undisclosed amount of money for […]
Man beaten to death during turbaning ceremony in Yobe
Tragedy struck Yobe State on December 26, 2025, as a 25-year-old man, Maina Jano, was beaten to death during a turbaning ceremony. The incident occurred at Barwa Fulani settlement in Kafetuwa, Karasuwa Local Government Area, during the late-night festivities. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, Jano was attacked by an unidentified individual while youths participated […]