Suspected Tranformer vandal lynched in Calabar South
A suspected transformer and cable vandal was killed by a mob in Calabar South, Cross River State, early Tuesday morning. Eyewitnesses reported that the incident occurred around 5:00 am on Mayne Avenue. The man, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was apprehended by a local vigilante group, while other alleged members of his gang […]
Group urges Igbo communities to set up vigilante against security threat
A concerned socio-cultural group has called on Igbo communities to establish local vigilante teams to respond to rising security challenges in the region. The group said recent incidents of violence, kidnappings, and criminal attacks have created fear among residents, making community-led security efforts more necessary than ever. They stressed that relying only on government security […]
We won’t allow criminals to destroy our communities – Senator Barau
Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has assured residents of Kano North that criminals will not be allowed to disrupt the peace and stability of their communities. He emphasized that the region remains calm and secure despite recent reports of bandit activities. Barau gave this assurance following an attempted attack on parts of Shanono […]
Police and vigilante arrest five suspected kidnappers, rescue two abducted women in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command, working with local security groups, has successfully arrested five people suspected of kidnapping and rescued two women in Idofin Igbana, located in Oke-Ero Local Government Area. The incident happened on August 30 around 7:45 p.m. when three women – Ahmed Aminat, Mohammed Habibat, and Isah Aminat – were taken from […]
Edo jungle justice: IGP condemns jungle justice, unlawful possession of firearms
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has strongly condemned the recent mob attack in Edo State. The tragic incident happened on the Uromi-Obajana Road, where a group of travelers was wrongly accused and killed by local vigilantes. This follows a directive from President Bola Tinubu, who ordered security agencies to ensure that those responsible […]
Man Stabbed To Death During Rice Fight On New Year’s Day In Delta Community
A shocking incident occurred in Sapele, Delta State, on New Year’s Day when a man was fatally stabbed following a heated argument over rice. The altercation happened in the early hours of the day in the Ogwanja area, where the deceased reportedly had a disagreement with another individual. The argument quickly escalated into a physical […]
Bandits Kidnap Four Family Members in Kaduna, Demand N30m Ransom
In a troubling incident in Kaduna State, bandits abducted four members of a family in the Kasangwai area of Kagarko Local Government. The attack took place on Thursday night, around 10:43 pm, when the bandits stormed the home of Alhaji Saleh Adamu, a local cattle dealer. Alhaji Adamu had just returned from the SCC village […]
Boko Haram Attacks Yobe Town, Destroying Vehicles and Government Property
In another violent attack, Boko Haram terrorists struck Buni Yadi town, the headquarters of Gujba Local Government Area in Yobe State, early Thursday. This comes just days after 34 people were killed in Mafa ward, Tarmuwa Local Government Area, also by terrorists. According to reports, the terrorists entered the town on foot and set fire […]
Man Kills Two Brothers Over Farmland in Adamawa
The brothers were killed when a man involved in a dispute with them over the land shot them. The Adamawa State Police Command arrested the suspect, Mali Emmanuel, who had a disagreement with the victims over a farm in Bori, Jada LGA. This disagreement led to a fight. During the fight, Emmanuel used a dane […]