Police repel cattle rustling, neutralise one bandit in Kebbi
Security operatives in Kebbi State have successfully stopped an attempted cattle rustling operation along the Kamba–Kangiwa road in Dandi Local Government Area. During the operation, one suspected bandit was killed while others fled the scene. According to reports, armed men believed to be part of the Lakurawa group attacked a farmhouse and made away with […]
Insecurity: US deploys drones, troops to Nigeria
The United States has deployed drones and about 200 troops to Nigeria to assist in tackling rising insecurity, especially threats from extremist groups in the region. According to officials, the deployment includes advanced MQ-9 drones, which are being used strictly for intelligence gathering. The troops are not involved in direct combat operations on the ground. […]
Police confirm killing of five worshippers in Kebbi mosque attack
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that five worshippers were killed in an attack on a mosque in Maiyama Local Government Area. The incident happened on Wednesday night during Taraweeh prayers in Dadin Kowa community. Police spokesperson Bashir Usman said suspected members of the Lakurawa group carried out the assault. Three other worshippers were […]
Police recover arms, neutralize bandits in Kaduna
The Nigeria Police Force says its operatives in Kaduna State have intensified operations against banditry and illegal arms trade. Commissioner of Police Rabiu Muhammad disclosed that several bandits were neutralised and about 30 firearms recovered during a two-week intelligence-led offensive in February 2026. The clearance raids targeted criminal hideouts in Kajuru, Tafa, Igabi and Kauru […]
Nigerian Army to sustain kinetic, non-kinetic strategies in Plateau
The Nigerian Army has announced it will continue both kinetic (military) and non-kinetic (non-military) operations in Plateau State to tackle security challenges. The strategy aims to combat insurgency, criminal gangs, and communal conflicts in the region. Military officials explained that kinetic operations involve targeted strikes against armed groups, while non-kinetic efforts focus on community engagement, […]
Troops neutralise over 30 terrorists, repatriate 700 refugees in one week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that Nigerian troops neutralised more than 30 terrorists during military operations carried out across different parts of the country within one week. The operations, according to the military, were part of ongoing efforts to improve security and protect communities affected by insurgency and banditry. In addition to the security […]
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, […]
Police arrest two suspected gunrunners, recover ammunition in Katsina
Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered six AK-47 magazines and 305 rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition. The arrests took place on January 27, 2026, at about 2:00 p.m., during an intelligence-led stop-and-search operation along the Zaria–Funtua Road, the police spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq, said. The suspects were intercepted while riding a […]
Army foils kidnappers, rescues 11 in Kaduna
Troops of the 1 Division of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 11 kidnapped victims in Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna State, during a coordinated operation along the Kaduna–Abuja highway. The operation followed intelligence reports of armed kidnappers moving with captives in the area. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, soldiers stationed at a Forward […]
Kogi Govt begins demolition of suspected ISWAP, bandits’ hideouts
The Kogi State Government, under Governor Usman Ododo, has begun the demolition of suspected terrorist hideouts in Okene Local Government Area. The first operation targeted a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) hideout in Sambel, Idoji, following repeated bandit attacks in the region. This action comes amid growing concerns over extremist activities in the […]