Security forces in Kwara State have detained a medical doctor suspected of transporting drugs to kidnapping gangs. The arrest in Jebba highlights the gangs' desperation for medical aid after clashes. Read the full report.
Armed bandits strike in Kwara, kidnapping a father, his son, and a widowed mother of four. One victim escapes, while a N100 million ransom is demanded. Read the latest on the security crisis.
A mother of six details a traumatic escape from bandits in Kano's Shanono LGA, abandoning her home and business. This report highlights a surge in attacks displacing families and the state's new security response.
Armed bandits have given Isapa community in Kwara a week to pay N300 million for 10 kidnapped victims, threatening to kill them and attack residents. Read the shocking details.
Armed bandits attacked Unguwar Tsamiya in Kano's Shanono LGA, killing residents, abducting 11, and burning homes. Security forces are in pursuit. Read details.
Armed bandits attacked Unguwar Tsamiya (Dabawa) in Kano's Shanono LGA, kidnapping 9 men, 2 women, and stealing cows. This follows a similar attack in Tsanyawa just 24 hours prior. Read details.
Bandits abducted a bride and 12 others in Sokoto. The kidnappers contacted the family but demanded to speak only with the traditional ruler, refusing ransom talks. Read the full story.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti visited IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto prison, urging calm and pledging intensified efforts for his release. Sultan of Sokoto supports de-escalation. Read the full story.
Malam Umar Chacho narrates the traumatic attack where bandits shot his son and kidnapped his daughter, the bride, and 12 others in Sokoto. Read the full story.
A fierce gunfight between security forces and bandits on the Oshokoshoko-Obajana highway trapped commuters for hours. This incident follows a recent church attack in the state. Read details and public reactions.
Kebbi police neutralise a suspected Lakurawa bandit in Malan Yaro, recover two motorcycles. CP commends security forces' gallantry. Separate attack on Immigration checkpoint leaves three dead.
Armed bandits stormed Unguwar Tsamiya in Kano, kidnapping 11 residents and taking two cows. The attack heightens fears in rural communities. Read for details and community impact.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti visited detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu at Sokoto Correctional Centre, assuring him of intensified efforts for his freedom. Read the full details of the high-level visit and discussions.
Suspected bandits abducted a bride-to-be and her bridesmaids in Sokoto just hours before her wedding ceremony. The attack highlights growing security concerns in the region.
Armed bandits kidnapped 14 people including a bride, her bridesmaids and a baby in Sokoto. Read about Nigeria's escalating security crisis and government response.
Armed bandits stormed Chacho village in Sokoto State, kidnapping a bride, bridesmaids and wedding guests during midnight raid. Read full details of the heartbreaking incident.
Armed bandits storm Yankamaye village in Kano, killing elderly woman and kidnapping residents. Governor Yusuf vows to confront security threats. Read latest details.
Bandits killed a 60-year-old woman and kidnapped four villagers in Yankamaye, Kano. Military rescued seven victims as Senator Barau demands security action. Read full details.
Armed bandits storm Yankamaye village in Kano, killing a woman and kidnapping three people just hours after one victim criticized insecurity politicization. Read the full report.
A Nigerian man's innovative home security design using industrial galvanized angle iron goes viral on TikTok. His daughter explains how rising insecurity inspired the unusual protection method.
Nigerian comedian Trinity Guy sparks outrage with controversial bandit attack skit. Social media users condemn trivializing national security crisis. Read full reactions.
Bandits strike Kebbi community again, abducting residents just 24 hours after 24 schoolgirls were rescued. Police yet to confirm latest attack as insecurity escalates.
Rabah LGA Chairman refutes reports of mass killings in Tofa Village attack. Security forces engaged bandits, two injured, two women abducted. Read official statement.
Journalist Rufai Oseni reveals heartbreaking details about Venerable Edwin Achi's death in captivity. Family paid ransom only to receive his decomposed body. Read the full story.
Venerable Edwin Achi, kidnapped with wife and daughter in Kaduna, has died after one month in captivity. Bandits demanded N600 million ransom. Read full details.
Nigerian Senate classifies kidnapping as terrorism, imposing mandatory death penalty. Recent abductions in Kano, Niger, Kwara, and Kebbi states highlight urgent security crisis.
Former APC Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje urges Governor Yusuf to tackle rising banditry in Kano communities. Learn about security strategies needed to protect lives.
Kogi government denies kidnapping at Kiri High School while local chairman confirms two deaths during bandit attack. Get the latest details on this developing security situation.
Nigerian broadcaster Rufai Oseni goes viral questioning government's handling of kidnapped victims' release. He demands answers on justice and accountability. Watch the video now!
Fresh bandit attack hits Isapa, Kwara state just 20 minutes from Eruku church massacre location. 10 kidnapped, pregnant woman shot. Citizens demand government action.