Kaduna: Seven criminals neutralised as troops storm hideout, free kidnap victim
Security forces in Kaduna State have successfully raided a criminal hideout, leading to the death of seven suspected kidnappers and the rescue of a victim held in captivity. The operation was carried out after intelligence reports revealed the location of the gang’s camp, prompting swift action by the troops. During the raid, the criminals reportedly […]
Many injured as terrorists ambush Nigerian troops on mission to rescue Kebbi schoolgirls
A rescue team of Nigerian soldiers came under heavy attack when terrorists ambushed them during an operation to free the abducted schoolgirls from Kebbi State. The troops were reportedly moving toward the bandits’ hideout when they were suddenly surrounded and fired upon, leaving many soldiers injured in the confrontation. Sources say the ambush slowed down […]
Three d!e in Taraba boat mishap
A tragic boat accident in Taraba State has claimed the lives of three people, with many others still missing. The incident happened around 7pm on Friday in the Gassol area, where commuters have been using boats to cross the river following the collapse of the Namnai Bridge. The boat was reportedly carrying both passengers and […]
8 arrested, 1 shot as troops exchange gunfire with kidnappers in Kwara forest
Soldiers from the 22 Armoured Brigade carried out a successful operation in Patigi, Kwara State, where they arrested eight suspected kidnappers. The operation also led to the rescue of two kidnap victims. Lieutenant Stephen Nwankwo, the army’s spokesperson for the brigade, confirmed the news in a statement released in Ilorin. The operation was carried out […]
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 […]
Taraba Govt and NAPTIP rescue eight trafficked children
The Taraba State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development, working together with NAPTIP, has rescued eight children who were victims of human trafficking. These children were taken from Minda Village in Lau Local Government Area and were being moved to southeastern Nigeria under false claims that they were orphans. According to Mrs. Mary Sinjen, […]
Troops Rescue 34 Women and Children from Boko Haram as Three ISWAP Fighters Surrender
Troops from Operation Lake Sanity 2, under Task Force Wulgo, rescued 34 women and children who were kidnapped by Boko Haram. The rescue took place in Mazuri, Itsari, Mudu, and Maleri villages near southern Lake Chad, Nigeria, on June 15, 2024. Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief Military Public Information Officer for MNJTF in Ndjamena, […]