Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria call for a shift to inclusive, community-driven security approaches, urging the Federal Government to deepen collaboration with grassroots actors to tackle insecurity effectively.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected foreign national in Yobe State, seizing mobile phones and foreign currency during a checkpoint operation along the Damaturu-Potiskum Expressway.
AIG Dankombo Morris has resumed as the 44th head of Zone 4 Police in Makurdi, while the Mbalom attack death toll climbs to 17, displacing residents ahead of farming season.
A new report by Intersociety alleges that 1,402 Christians were killed in Nigeria between January and April 2026, with 1,800 abducted, amid claims of worsening violence and security failures.
A 22-year-old physically challenged Nigerian woman, Njoku Nnena, has been rescued after being trafficked to Mali for prostitution. The Global Anti-Human Trafficking Organisation intervened, highlighting a surge in human trafficking cases in West Africa.
Community leaders in Kaduna State refute reports of rescue for 31 persons abducted during an Easter church service, stating victims remain in captivity and families are in contact with kidnappers.
The Nigerian military has detained five vigilante members after a stray bullet fired during a wedding celebration killed a 14-year-old girl in Maiduguri, Borno State.
A Nigerian man in Lagos has publicly called for justice after being detained by police from the Ajah division for carrying a used battery without a receipt, with the incident captured in a viral video.
Armed terrorists killed three youths and injured one in a midnight assault on Pwomol village, Heipang District, Plateau State. A suspect was apprehended with blood stains, and the Berom Youth Moulders-Association demands justice.
The NDLEA Edo State Command has dismantled a major illicit drug warehouse in Igbanke, seizing 1,378kg of cannabis and arresting a 37-year-old suspect in a significant operation.
The Nigeria Customs Service has issued a public alert about fraudulent social media accounts impersonating the agency to conduct fake vehicle auctions, using an officer's image without authorization.
A fatal lone auto crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway during Easter Sunday night claimed four lives and left eight injured. Authorities cite tyre burst and excessive speed as causes.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Delta State has arrested over 55 suspects and secured six convictions in its fight against vandalism of critical infrastructure, including oil, power, and telecom assets.
Troops and CJTF arrested five suspects for unlawful firearms use at a wedding in Maiduguri, resulting in a girl's death. The incident is under investigation.
Former SDP candidate Adewole Adebayo calls for urgent government action following deadly attacks in Angwa Rukuba, Plateau State, warning that inaction risks deepening insecurity and eroding public trust.
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Police in Ogun State have arrested a man for allegedly sexually abusing his daughter over several years and forcing her to undergo five illegal abortions. The survivor escaped and reported the case.
A Nigerian girl trafficked to Ghana for sexual exploitation was punished by her traffickers for failing to sleep with 30 men daily. Activist Zege Orkwande shared a video and details of the case, promising arrests.
Bandits have executed two abducted girls from Janjala community in Kaduna State for resisting rape attempts, after families paid N13 million ransom. The kidnappers still hold male captives, demanding an additional N1 million and food supplies.
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned President Tinubu for failing to secure Nigerians, citing renewed bandit attacks in Jos, Kaduna, and Benue just days after presidential promises.
Ogun State Police have apprehended a 38-year-old father and his 13-year-old son for unlawful possession of a locally made pistol, live cartridge, and mask along Shagamu/Ogijo Road. The suspects have been transferred to SCID for investigation.
Nigerian military forces have apprehended two individuals suspected of being terrorist informants for ISWAP during a border patrol operation in Borno State, recovering cash and identification documents.
The Kuturmi Unity Development Association has refuted Nigerian Army claims of rescuing 31 worshippers abducted during Easter service in Kaduna, stating victims remain with bandits.
A 21-year-old mother and her 10-month-old daughter were crushed to death by a falling tree during an Easter egg hunt in northern Germany. The tragic incident also claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl and left an 18-year-old seriously injured.
Three young men were killed in an attack in Pwomol village, Plateau State, with one injured. The Berom Youth Moulders Association confirmed the incident and called for a thorough investigation.
The Masev Progressive Assembly condemns the brutal killings in Mbalom, Benue State, urging security agencies to intensify efforts and bring the attackers to justice.
Mikhail Afolabi, 50, has been missing for nearly three months since disappearing during the Jos crisis on December 27, 2023. His sister pleads for public assistance to locate him.
A dismissed Nigerian ex-soldier discloses receiving only ₦109,000 as his final salary, highlighting poor pay, self-funded gear, and extended deployments in conflict zones like Maiduguri.
A 37-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing another to death during a violent altercation at a beer parlor in Agbado, Ogun State, over a N25,000 debt. The victim succumbed to injuries after being rushed to a hospital.
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Jigawa State Police Command confirms arrest of Kabiru Nuhu, 27, who allegedly poured flammable substance on his 60-year-old father and set him ablaze in Kazaure LGA. Victim succumbed to injuries despite medical attention.