Al-qaeda-Linked JNIM Claims First Attack In Kwara, Nigeria.
A jihadist group linked to al-Qaeda, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), has announced its first attack on Nigerian soil. The group claimed it ambushed Nigerian soldiers in Kwara State in the early hours of Wednesday, resulting in the death of one military officer. In a video released on its Telegram channel, the militants also stated […]
Nigerian troops crush terror cells, rescue 17 kidnap victims, arrest 20 suspects
The Nigerian Army has recorded major breakthroughs in the fight against insecurity, rescuing 17 kidnapped victims and arresting 20 suspects within 48 hours. A military source confirmed that the coordinated operations took place across key regions including the North-East, North-West, North-Central, and South-South. According to the source, soldiers from the 192 Battalion, working alongside the […]
Notorious bandit leader, Jankare shot dead by rival in Katsina
A feared bandit leader known as Jankare has been killed in Katsina State during a clash with a rival gang. The incident reportedly happened in a remote village where his group had been terrorizing residents for a long time. According to local reports, Jankare was shot dead during a heated fight between his gang and […]
Bandits Openly Display Ammunition During Peace Meeting In Katsina
Residents of Katsina State were left in shock after bandits openly displayed their guns during a peace meeting. The unusual scene happened as the state government continued its efforts to stop attacks in rural communities. Just last week, Governor Dikko Radda confirmed that the Katsina government was holding talks with some of the bandits responsible […]
Bandits leader who allegedly killed 34 Katsina worshippers seen in peace meeting
A photo has appeared showing Babaro, a well-known bandit leader, at a peace meeting on Sunday in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. Security expert Zagazola Makama posted the picture on X, saying Babaro has been causing fear in the Kankara and Malumfashi regions. According to Makama, Babaro is accused of leading the deadly […]
Bandits k!ll five soldiers and 10 civilians in Zamfara ambush
A violent attack by bandits along the Lilo-Gulubba Road in Gusau Local Government Area, Zamfara State, left five soldiers and ten civilians dead. The victims were traders traveling to the Gusau market. According to witnesses, the incident took place on Monday while troops were escorting the traders from Lilo village in Mada District to the […]
Benue: Court remands OrDubuDeli over alleged attack on SGF’s residence in Makurdi
A Magistrate Court in Makurdi has ordered that Mr. Haakyav Tombu Peter, widely known as OrDubuDeli, be kept at the Makurdi Correctional Facility. He is facing serious accusations connected to terrorism and robbery. Before this development, Peter had complained to the Benue State Commissioner of Police that he was attacked on Sunday at Judges Quarters […]
Sokoto Gov vows crackdown on bandits’ informants
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has ordered security agencies to deal with people acting as informants for bandits the same way they deal with the criminals. He made this statement while visiting Wurno and Rabah Local Government Areas to console victims of recent bandit attacks. The governor described informants as betrayers who sell out their […]
Chaos in Onitsha as government backed armed group allegedly k!lls pregnant woman and three others
There was confusion in Onitsha on Tuesday, September 9, after members of the OCHA Brigade allegedly opened fire at the busy Onitsha Main Market near Emeka Offor Plaza. The shooting left four people dead, including a pregnant woman. The OCHA Brigade is a government-backed task force in Anambra State responsible for keeping the environment clean, […]
“102 persons were sl@ughtered in Borno and Tinubu is on vacation” Kenneth Okonkwo laments
Kenneth Okonkwo, the actor and former Labour Party leader, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for being on vacation abroad while violent attacks continue in Northern Nigeria. He expressed his grief over the recent deaths in Borno, where 102 people were reportedly killed despite warnings from Governor Zulum about Boko Haram’s return. Okonkwo suggested that the […]