The Nigerian Presidency has strongly responded to former President Obasanjo's comments on insecurity, accusing him of hypocrisy for failing to act when bandits first emerged during his administration.
Suspected bandits attacked a Cherubim and Seraphim church in Ejiba, Kogi, kidnapping Pastor Orlando, his wife, and others. The state government has launched a manhunt.
Kogi State government confirms intensified security operations to rescue worshippers abducted from Cherubim and Seraphim church in Ejiba. Governor Ododo coordinating rescue mission.
Gunmen stormed Cherubim & Seraphim church in Ejiba, Kogi, kidnapping Pastor Orlando, his wife and members during Sunday service. Security agencies deploy helicopter for rescue operations.
Armed bandits stormed Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Kogi State, kidnapping pastor Orlando, his wife and several members during Sunday service. Read 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.
Kogi East Christian Elders Forum demands decisive action against bandits, supports Trump's Nigeria designation as 'Country of Particular Concern'. Read full statement.
CAC Church pastor shares chilling details of bandit attack during thanksgiving service in Eruku, Kwara State. 35 worshippers kidnapped, multiple deaths confirmed.
A 49-year-old woman shares her harrowing escape from bandits during CAC Church attack in Eruku, Kwara state. Read her survival story and how she slept in bushes overnight.
Former Minister Chris Ngige recounts how gunmen dressed in security uniforms attacked his convoy in Anambra, leaving one woman dead and others injured. Read full details.
A Nigerian man shares heartbreaking update about his mother kidnapped in Kogi. Kidnappers demand N60 million ransom while victim suffers in captivity. Read full story.
A Kogi mother shares how her children ran home from school amid bandit invasion rumors. Police deny the attack as parents react to the security scare. Read full details.
Hasiya A. Bawa, 13, hospitalized after brutal gang rape by bandits in Shiroro LGA. Community security crisis deepens as 24 others abducted in separate attack.
A female corps member serving in Kogi State raises alarm after bandits attacked Kabba town near her PPA. Parents stormed school to retrieve children amid security concerns.
Armed bandits stormed Gidan-Bijimi settlement, abducting six teenage girls and a 16-year-old boy. The attack highlights growing security concerns in Bwari Area Council bordering Kaduna State.
Former Anambra governor Chris Ngige's convoy attacked by gunmen on Nkpor-Nnobi Road. One woman killed, multiple injuries reported. Full details and police response.
Kogi State Police Command denies fake news of bandit invasion in Zango, Crusher, and Felele communities. Authorities urge calm and warn against spreading false alarms. Report suspicious activities.
Senator Shehu Sani reveals terrorists and bandits in Northern Nigeria are locals, not foreigners. He urges Northern leaders to confront the security crisis directly. Read more.
Armed bandits have kidnapped about 20 farmers, including pregnant women and children, from a rice farm in Niger state. This comes just days after a mass school abduction. Read the latest details.
Armed bandits stormed Gidan-Bijimi community in Bwari Area Council, abducting six girls and a 16-year-old boy during a funeral. The incident highlights growing security concerns in FCT border communities.
Armed bandits kidnapped six girls and one boy in Gidan-Bijimi, Abuja, raising security concerns. Residents flee as police remain silent. Read full details.
A pastor survives Eruku church attack by hiding as bandits kill worshippers and kidnap 38 people. New video shows bullet damage and hiding spot.
A Nigerian man shares shocking video revealing blood stains and abandoned items in Eruku church after deadly bandit attack. See the tragic aftermath.
Suspected bandits invaded Aiyetoro Kiri in Kogi State, killing two residents. Local vigilantes prevented mass abduction of students. Security operations intensified.
Nigerians react to video of released Kebbi students, raising questions about their calm demeanor and unusual rescue circumstances. Read their detailed observations.
Kogi State Security Adviser debunks alleged bandit attack on Kiri High School, warns against fake news creators. Government assures full security alert across state.
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.
A father tragically died from a heart attack after bandits abducted his three children from St Mary's Catholic School in Niger State. CAN reveals 303 students and teachers were taken in Monday's attack.
Kogi State mourns the death of Etsu Bassa-Nge Brig. Gen. Abu Ali. Governor Ododo and Sultan of Sokoto lead tributes to the respected monarch and former military administrator. Read full story.
Fresh bandit attack hits Isapa, Kwara state just 20 minutes from Eruku church massacre location. 10 kidnapped, pregnant woman shot. Citizens demand government action.