Gunmen abduct NDDC MD’s aide in Bayelsa
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Akari Loveday, the special adviser on Domestic Affairs to the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The incident happened on Friday, March 7, while Akari was traveling by boat to Ayakoro community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. This area is the hometown […]
Boko Haram demands $500,000 ransom for judge’s wife, driver and orderly
Boko Haram terrorists are demanding a $500,000 ransom for the release of the wife, police orderly, and driver of Justice Haruna Mshelia, a High Court judge in Borno State, Nigeria. A family source revealed that the terrorists rejected an initial $50,000 offer and insisted on receiving the full amount before freeing the captives. Justice Mshelia […]
Bandits kill several, rustle cattle in coordinated attacks on three Katsina communities
Armed bandits attacked three communities in Katsina State on Monday night, killing several people and stealing a large number of cattle. The affected villages—Kunduru, Kirtawa, and Farfaru—were raided in a well-coordinated assault. A security expert, Bakatsine, first reported the attack on his X (Twitter) handle. Another analyst, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the incident and described the […]
Police Debunk Rumours Of Heavy Presence Of Terrorists In FCT
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied claims that 79 terrorists are in the Lugbe area of Abuja and that a curfew has been imposed. In a statement released on Sunday, March 2, the police spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the report is false and should be ignored. He warned the public against spreading unverified […]
Nigerian troops neutralize several terrorists, recover massive arms
The Nigerian Army has recorded major victories in its fight against terrorism, neutralizing several insurgents and recovering a large cache of weapons in different parts of the country. According to an official statement, troops in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State launched a well-planned attack on a terrorist hideout on March 1, 2025. The […]
Zamfara: Bandits kill 8, abduct others during attack on trailer loaded with food items
Armed bandits attacked a trailer loaded with food in Matashayi Zaki, along the Dansadau/Gusau road, killing eight people and kidnapping several others. The attack happened around 6:00 PM after military escorts left the trailer behind. According to reports, vehicles cannot travel on this road without military escorts due to frequent bandit attacks. However, the escorts […]
Ex-NYSC DG regains freedom after 22 days in bandits’ net
A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Maharazu Tsiga, has regained his freedom after spending 22 days in the hands of bandits. Reports confirmed that he was released on Friday and is currently receiving medical care at an undisclosed hospital for security reasons. Tsiga was kidnapped on February 6, 2025, at his […]
Bandits abduct father and son in Katsina town
Armed bandits attacked Malumfashi town in Katsina State on Wednesday night, February 26, 2025. The criminals arrived with heavy weapons, shooting into the air to scare people away. Security forces engaged them in a gunfight, but the bandits managed to kidnap a man named Alhaji Balan Auwal and his son, Saifullahi. This attack happened just […]
Houses, churches and schools destroyed as Boko Haram attacks Adamawa villages (photos)
Terrorists from Boko Haram launched a violent attack on Kwapre and nearby villages in New Yadul District, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The attack began on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, around 7:30 p.m. and continued past midnight, leaving behind massive destruction. Residents reported that the attackers set fire to churches, schools, houses, and […]
Military advises villagers on bandits leader, Turji Bello’s N25m levy
The Nigerian military has advised villagers in Sokoto State to ignore the N25 million levy imposed by the notorious bandit leader, Turji Bello. The military assured them of full protection and warned against giving in to his demands. Speaking on Monday during an interview on Channels Television, Major General Emeka Onumajuru, Chief of Defence Operations, […]