Oyo: Unknown assailants kill retired teacher
A 67-year-old retired teacher, Mr Abel Atilola, was killed by unknown assailants near his farm in Irawo, Tede, ATISBO local government area of Oyo State. The attack occurred on Monday while he was working on his farm. Authorities confirmed that the incident has been reported to the police, and an investigation has begun to identify […]
Village Head Kidnapped, One Killed As Bandits Attack Rani Ramat, Kwara
Tension has gripped the Rani Ramat community in Kwara State following a deadly attack by armed bandits that left one person dead and the village head kidnapped. The incident, which occurred late Sunday night, sent residents fleeing into nearby bushes as the attackers stormed the area, shooting sporadically and looting valuables. Eyewitnesses said the assailants […]
Zamfara Governor’s viral comments on bandits’ location continue to trigger outrage
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, is under intense scrutiny after a video went viral showing him admit that he knows where bandits operate in the state but says he cannot stop them. In the clip, which does not have a clear date, the governor spoke in Hausa and sparked anger among politicians and security officials. […]
Five k!lled, houses razed in fresh Plateau attack
Suspected herdsmen attacked Tim village in Chakfem District, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday evening, August 19, 2025. The violence left five people dead and destroyed 10 thatched homes. Several others were injured during the attack and are now receiving medical care at local hospitals. Security expert Zagazola Makama said early investigations […]
Katsina assembly chief whip cries over worsening insecurity
The Chief Whip of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Umar Dikko, broke down in tears during a plenary session while lamenting the worsening insecurity in Matazu Local Government Area. Dikko, who represents Matazu constituency, revealed that bandits have taken over large parts of the area, leaving residents in fear and unable to live […]
Armed bandits abduct 26 people in Zamfara
Just a day after bandits attacked 16 villages in Kaura Mamuda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, another group of armed men kidnapped 26 people in Zurmi Local Government Area. In Kaura Mamuda, five people were killed and many others were taken by force during the raids. A local source revealed that the attacks in […]
29-Year-Old Mother Slaughtered While Harvesting Vegetables In Ogun State
The peaceful farming community of Ilewo Orile, Abeokuta North, Ogun State, has been plunged into sorrow after the tragic murder of 29-year-old Gloria Peter Ajine. A hardworking mother of one, Gloria was killed on her farm while harvesting vegetables for the market. Gloria, described as a loving and dedicated woman, went to her farm to […]
Labour Party Chairman in Benue State Killed by Suspected Herdsmen
In a tragic and alarming incident, Mr. Sunday Oche, the Labour Party Chairman of Igumale Ward 1 in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, was brutally killed by suspected herdsmen on Monday, while returning from his farm. This attack highlights the growing security concerns in the region and has sent shockwaves through the community. […]