Four abducted tree cutters freed after gunfight in Niger
Four tree cutters who were abducted by suspected bandits have regained their freedom following a police operation in Niger State. The victims were rescued by operatives of the Niger State Police Command after an encounter with armed criminals in the Kankara area of the state. According to a security update shared by analyst Zagazola Makama, […]
Police detain 52 suspects, recover firearms, ammunition in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against crime, with the arrest of 52 suspects and the recovery of firearms and ammunition within one week. The arrests were made between January 24 and January 30, following coordinated security operations across different parts of the state. According to the Command’s spokesperson, […]
Troops arrest armed robbers, rescue abducted woman in Adamawa
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recorded fresh security successes in Adamawa State with the arrest of two armed robbery suspects and the rescue of an abducted woman during separate operations in Mubi North and Hong Local Government Areas. The operations were carried out as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety and protect residents […]
Lagos Assembly seeks urgent rescue of abducted corps member in Kogi
The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on security agencies and relevant authorities to urgently intervene in the abduction of a prospective corps member, Miss Lateefah Binuyo, who was kidnapped in Kogi State while travelling for the NYSC orientation programme. Lawmakers described the incident as disturbing and unacceptable, urging swift action to secure her […]
Insecurity: Kwara LGAs impose 24-hour curfew
Two local government areas in Kwara State, Edu and Ifelodun, have imposed a 24-hour curfew on selected communities to curb rising insecurity linked to banditry and kidnapping. The councils said the decision was taken to support ongoing security operations and to restore safety in affected areas. In Ifelodun Local Government Area, the curfew covers the […]
Gunmen abduct Plateau Water Board MD’s daughters, relative
Gunmen have abducted two daughters and a relative of the Managing Director of the Plateau State Water Board, Engr. Apollos Samchi, during a late-night attack at his residence in Jos, Plateau State. The incident reportedly happened around 12:53 a.m. on Monday, January 26, in the Rantya area of Jos South Local Government Area, throwing the […]
It’s unacceptable – Arewa youths lament abduction from Kaduna churches
The Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL) has strongly criticised the abduction of over 160 people from churches and nearby communities in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The group described the incident as unacceptable and inhumane, warning that such attacks pose a serious danger to peace and security in Northern Nigeria. According […]
Kajuru kidnapping heart-rending, alarming – Southern Kaduna Christians
The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) has condemned the abduction of 177 people from Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incident as painful and deeply troubling. The group said the attack is unprecedented in the area because worshippers from three different Christian denominations were kidnapped on the same day during church […]
DSS, forest guards rescue abducted victims from ISWAP hideout in Borno
Security operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS), working alongside local forest guards, have successfully rescued seven people abducted by suspected ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. The rescue followed a confrontation at a forest hideout after the victims were taken while gathering firewood near Ajiri Camp, on the outskirts of Maiduguri. Security analyst Zagazola […]
Man regains freedom two months after abduction in Edo
A man identified simply as Mr Segiru has regained his freedom two months after he was abducted by gunmen in Edo State. The victim was released on Wednesday, bringing relief to his family after weeks of uncertainty and distress following the incident. Mr Segiru and his wife, Mrs Zainab, were kidnapped on November 22, 2025, […]