Hundreds of Boko Haram suspects arrested in Lagos — CJTF
The Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Lagos has detained hundreds of individuals suspected of being members of Boko Haram. This announcement was made by Mr. Kumar Sanda, the CJTF Commander in Lagos, during an award ceremony held on Wednesday, April 16. Proactive Measures Against Infiltration Mr. Sanda emphasized the CJTF’s dedication to preventing Boko […]
Bandits kill former Zamfara LGA caretaker chairman and four others; abduct his family members
In the early hours of Monday, April 15, 2025, suspected bandits attacked Morai community in Talata-Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack lasted over three hours, from 1:00 am to 3:25 am, causing fear and destruction. Among those k!lled was Hon. Saminu Suleiman Morai, the former Sole Administrator of Talata-Mafara LGA. His former […]
Joint security operatives neutralize bandit kingpin, 100 bandits in Katsina
The Katsina State Government has announced a big success in the fight against banditry. A joint operation by the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Air Force has killed over 100 bandits, including a well-known leader named Gwaska. This happened on Friday during a planned military strike in areas like Mununu Bakai, Zango, Jeka Arera, Malali, […]
They killed my wife in front of me – National Assembly Commission director narrates ordeal in kidnappers’ den
Michael Akinropo Adesiyan, a Deputy Director at the National Assembly Commission, has shared the heartbreaking story of how kidnappers murdered his wife in front of him. He was taken from his home in Kubwa, Abuja, along with his wife Esther, their son, and two others on the night of January 26, 2025. Sadly, the kidnappers […]
We suffered too much – Bishop Kukah’s brother recounts harrowing ordeal in kidnappers’ den
Ishaya Kuka, the brother of Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr. Matthew Kukah, has spoken about his painful experience after being kidnapped. He was taken on March 5, 2025, along with six others in Zangon Kataf, Kaduna State. Luckily, he was rescued by Nigerian Army troops on April 7 in a joint operation with […]
Bandits kidnap ECWA pastor in Kaduna
A young pastor from the ECWA Church in Mararaba Abro, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has been kidnapped by suspected bandits. The 30-year-old pastor, named Samson Ndah Ali, was taken from his home in the early hours of Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The attackers came around 12:45 a.m. and forcefully took him to […]
Police rescue 14 Benue Links passengers kidnapped in Otukpo
The Benue State Police Command has successfully rescued 14 passengers who were kidnapped in Otukpo. The incident happened on the evening of April 3, when unknown gunmen attacked a Benue Links bus around the Burnt Bricks area of Otukpo Local Government Area. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sewuese Anene, the attackers shot […]
Benue Links condemns attack on company bus by herdsmen, condoles victims
Benue Links Nigeria, a transport company owned by the state government, has strongly condemned a deadly attack on one of its buses. The attack happened on Thursday evening as the bus was traveling from Makurdi to Otukpo. According to a statement by the company’s Information Officer, Ehi Daniel, the bus was ambushed near Otukpo Burnt […]
BREAKING: Residents flee as herdsmen launch fresh attack on Benue community
Residents of Olena in Asa community, located in Otukpo LGA of Benue State, have abandoned their homes after a wave of violent attacks by suspected herdsmen. The attacks, which have lasted for four days, have led to the deaths of several people, while many others have been kidnapped. A resident, who managed to escape, shared […]
Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue victims after intense gun battle in Taraba
Troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, working with the Nigeria Police Force, successfully stopped a kidnapping attempt along the Takum-Jalingo road in Taraba State. The rescue operation took place after security forces received a distress call from road users. According to Captain Oni Olubodunde, the Acting Brigade spokesperson, the kidnappers had ambushed an 18-seater […]