Gunmen abduct FRSC officer, another resident in Benue
A Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer and another resident have been kidnapped by gunmen in Benue State. The incident reportedly happened in the early hours of Monday when armed men stormed a community and took the victims away. Residents confirmed that the attackers arrived suddenly, causing panic as they shot into the air before […]
Police confirm abduction of Kebbi deputy speaker, launch rescue operation
The Police Command in Kebbi State has confirmed the kidnapping of the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Muhammad Sama’ila-Bagudo. The incident happened on Friday night in Bagudo Local Government Area when armed men stormed the town and abducted the lawmaker shortly after he returned from observing the Isha’i prayer. According to […]
Bandits k!ll one, abduct farmers in Kaduna
Armed bandits launched a violent attack on farmers in Kaduna State, killing one person, injuring another, and abducting several others in Kajuru Local Government Area. The attack happened on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Sarkin Bajaga village while the victims were working in their fields, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama. Authorities quickly deployed security […]
Armed bandits abduct Navy officer, his wife and daughter in Kaduna
Armed criminals have kidnapped a Nigerian Navy officer along with his wife and daughter in Kachia, Kaduna State. The attack happened in the early hours of Wednesday, August 20, 2025, around 2 a.m. According to security expert Zagazola Makama, the bandits broke into Unguwan Mission in Kachia and abducted Seaman Olatunji Enoch, 40, who serves […]
Nigerian Army and security agencies rescue six kidnapped victims in Kogi forest
Soldiers from the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, working with other security forces, have freed six people who were kidnapped in Obajana, Kogi State. The rescue happened during a well-planned joint operation. The mission took place early on Thursday, August 14, 2025, after the military received reliable information about where the captives were being […]
Joint security team rescues three kidnapped victims in Kebbi
A joint team of security forces has rescued three kidnapped victims after exchanging gunfire with the abductors in Shanga Hills, Kebbi State. The victims—Muhammad Nasamu Namata (25), Gide Namata (20), and Hamidu Alhaji Namani (35)—were taken from Sangara village during an early morning raid on July 27, 2025. According to Police Public Relations Officer, CSP […]
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 […]
Two Bodies Recovered As Two-storey Building Collapses In Lagos
A tragic incident occurred at Mega Mall Estate, Inikpa Ajah, Lagos, on Tuesday, January 28, as a two-storey building collapsed. Emergency responders arrived quickly, working tirelessly to rescue anyone trapped under the debris. A video from the scene shows them digging through the rubble, hoping to find survivors. So far, two bodies have been found, […]
NiDCOM Rescues 17 Nigerian Women from Trafficking in Ghana
In a recent rescue operation, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) brought back 17 Nigerian women who were trafficked to Ghana. These women, aged between 18 and 29, were lured from Nigeria with false promises of good jobs. Instead, they were exploited and kept silent through coercive oaths. This successful operation highlights NiDCOM’s commitment to […]
US Navy Jet Crashes Near Mount Rainier, Ongoing Rescue Mission
On the evening of Tuesday, October 15, a United States Navy aircraft crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington state during a routine training flight. The aircraft involved in the incident is an EA-18G Growler, a specialized electronic attack jet designed for electronic warfare and support missions. It is part of the F/A-18 family of fighter […]