Eruku Church Holds Service After Attack, 38 Kidnapped
Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State, held its first service after bandits killed 3 and kidnapped 38 worshippers. Ransom reduced from N100m to N20m per victim. Read latest updates.
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Army: Bandits Feeling Heat Amid North-West Operations
Nigerian Army declares bandits are feeling pressure from intensified military operations in North-West. Major General Idris assures troops will maintain offensive until abducted schoolgirls are rescued.
Police Rescue 25 Abducted Women, Children in Zamfara
Zamfara police and community guards rescue 25 women and children kidnapped by bandits from Kuraje village. Joint operation succeeds amid growing security concerns in northern Nigeria.
Niger Governor Closes Schools After Mass Abduction
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago reveals informants enabled terrorist attacks, orders closure of all schools after 315 abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School. Security operations intensify.
Police rescue 25 kidnapped victims in Zamfara
Zamfara State Police, in a coordinated operation, successfully rescued 25 kidnapped women and children from bandits in Kuraje village. All victims are safe and reunited with families.
PFN, APC Elders Demand Action on Kwara Insecurity
Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and APC elders call on President Tinubu to take urgent security measures following bandit attacks in Kwara State. Read full details.
Bandits' gun technician, suppliers arrested in Kwara
Kwara security forces arrest bandits' armourer from Makurdi and food suppliers. Police reveal social media concerns and new tactical deployments. Read full details.
Don Jazzy Queries Govt After Niger School Abduction
Music mogul Don Jazzy questions government's response to Papiri school abduction while recalling swift action against EndSARS protesters. Read reactions and analysis.
Tinubu sends Matawalle to Kebbi over schoolgirls abduction
President Tinubu directs Defence Minister Bello Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi State following the kidnapping of 24 schoolgirls. Security operations intensify to rescue victims.
N100m Ransom Each for 38 Kwara Church Abductees
Gunmen demand N100 million per person for 38 worshippers kidnapped from Kwara church. Community leader confirms contact with kidnappers. Read latest developments.
Police foil kidnapping in Abuja, officer killed in shootout
FCT police prevent kidnapping in Bwari area, engage 30 bandits in gun battle. Two bandits killed, one officer martyred. Commissioner deploys additional security forces.
Zamfara Youths Deny Matawalle's Bandit Links
Zamfara Youth Network dismisses claims linking Defence Minister Bello Matawalle to bandits, calling them recycled lies. Group says state enjoying best peace in decade.
Bandits kidnap 4 rice farmers in Kwara community
Suspected bandits abduct four rice farmers in Bokungi village, Kwara State, just hours after deadly church attack in Eruku. Residents flee farmlands as insecurity escalates.
Bandits Abduct 9, Injure 1 in Sokoto Attack
Armed bandits attacked Tarah community in Sokoto, abducting nine people and injuring one. The assault occurred after local vigilantes were redeployed, leaving residents vulnerable.
Kwara Church Attack: Eyewitness Reveals Bandits' Orders
An elderly survivor recounts the terrifying moments when bandits stormed a Kwara church, ordering worshippers to lie down while shooting and kidnapping members. Read the full eyewitness account.
Kwara Church Attack: 3 Dead, 35 Abducted
Survivor recounts horror as armed bandits attacked Kwara church, killing 3 and abducting 35 worshippers. Communities flee as schools shut down amid security concerns.
Bandits kill 2 farmers, abduct teen in Kwara attack
Suspected bandits killed two rice farmers and abducted a teenage boy in Bokungi community, Kwara State. The attack occurred during harvest season, highlighting security concerns for rural farmers. Read more about this tragic incident.
Bandits Kill 3, Abduct 35 in Kwara Church Attack
Armed bandits storm Christ Apostolic Church in Kwara during Thanksgiving service, killing 3 worshippers and abducting 35 others. Pastor narrates the tragic incident.
Lady's Viral Post on Eruku Church Attack Moves Many
A Nigerian lady shares the tragic story of her cousin and baby abducted during the Eruku church attack. Read the emotional details and public reactions.
Akiolu Seeks Probe of Security Aiding Arms Proliferation
Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has urged the new zonal commander for small arms control to investigate security personnel complicit in the spread of illegal weapons in Southwest Nigeria.
Celebrities Condemn Kwara Church Attack, Demand Action
Nollywood stars Funke Akindele, Nathaniel Bassey, and Peter Okoye react with outrage as bandits attack Christ Apostolic Church in Kwara, killing worshippers and kidnapping pastor. Read their powerful responses.
Kwara Church Attack: 35 Worshippers Kidnapped
Bandits attacked a church in Kwara, kidnapping 35 worshippers. A mother's desperate search for her child highlights the tragedy. Read the full story and demand action.
Bandits Kill Hostage After Ransom in Niger Attack
Bandits execute kidnap victim despite ransom payment in Niger State. NSIEC commissioner, ex-SUBEB boss among hostages still held. Read full details.
Lagos Monarch Demands Action on Small Arms Proliferation
Oba of Lagos calls on NCCSALW to address small arms spread in Southwest, identifies security personnel complicity. Monarch also questions WAEC computer-based exams readiness.
Moses Bliss Demands Justice for Kwara Church Attack
Gospel star Moses Bliss reacts with deep pain to the brutal Kwara church attack, demanding government action. Read his emotional plea and fan reactions.
Kwara Church Attack: Mother and Baby Abducted
A farmer cries out after her cousin and baby were abducted during a brutal attack on Christ Apostolic Church in Kwara. Read the emotional story and community reactions.
Army Kills Several Terrorists in Kebbi Operation
Nigerian military forces eliminate multiple terrorists and bandits during clearance operation in Kebbi State. No soldier fatalities reported in the engagement.
Nollywood Star Arugba Challenges Kwara First Lady on Attack
Yoruba actress Bukola Arugba disputes Kwara First Lady's account of Eruku church attack, reveals 3-4 cousins kidnapped by bandits in emotional video response. Read full details.
Falz Calls for Tinubu's Resignation After Church Attack
Nigerian rapper Falz demands President Tinubu's immediate resignation following Kwara church attack, referencing Tinubu's 2014 tweet to Jonathan. Read reactions.
Nigeria's N777 Billion Arms Import Bill Revealed
National Bureau of Statistics data shows Nigeria spent N776.9 billion on arms imports from 2020-2025, with 2024 recording the highest expenditure at N520 billion amid rising insecurity.
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