Sheikh Gumi Calls for Talks With Bandits to End Insecurity
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged the Federal Government to consider dialogue and negotiations with armed groups as part of a broader strategy to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Speaking during an interview, Gumi argued that Nigeria should treat the security crisis as an internal challenge and develop homegrown solutions rather than allowing international pressure […]
Troops Kill Over 21 Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists in Adamawa
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with the National Security Adviser’s Tactical Team, have killed more than 21 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists during a major offensive in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The operation, conducted on Thursday, August 27, involved personnel from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical […]
30,000 Fulani Militants Fuelling Nigeria’s Insecurity – US Report
A new report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has revealed that an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, describing the groups as among the deadliest non-state actors responsible for religious freedom violations and rising insecurity in the country. The report, titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom […]
Amotekun Arrests Fake Madman Linked To Kidnapping Network In Ondo State (VIDEO)
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested a man alleged to have disguised himself as a mentally unstable person while secretly engaging in kidnapping-related activities within the state. Security sources disclosed that the suspect allegedly adopted the appearance of a “madman” to move freely across communities without attracting suspicion […]
Mother of Kidnapped GUO Transport Passenger Appeals for Help as Abductors Demand ₦50 Million Ransom
A distraught mother of a passenger abducted from a GUO Transport bus has made a public appeal for assistance after kidnappers reportedly demanded a ₦50 million ransom for her daughter’s release. In a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by SaharaReporters, the woman—visibly distressed—called on Nigerians and authorities to intervene, stating she is unable […]
Nigeria’s rising insecurity: Don’t expect immediate results from U.S. military – Security expert
Renewed attacks in parts of Northern Nigeria have raised fresh concerns about safety, despite recent support from the United States military. Communities in Zamfara and Plateau states have reported killings, displacement, and threats from armed groups. Many residents say they are living in fear as violence continues. In Zamfara, some communities in Tsafe Local Government […]
US Deploys 200 Troops to Boost Nigeria’s Counterterrorism Capacity
The United States has deployed approximately 200 military personnel to Nigeria to support the country’s fight against Islamist insurgents, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. An American military official told the publication that the move follows recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, who accused Nigeria of failing to adequately […]