The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 3,206 officers in Lagos and Delta states to ensure safety during Easter celebrations, focusing on critical assets and infrastructure.
ECOWAS convened a regional workshop in Praia, Cabo Verde, to assess and harmonize immigration training standards, aiming to strengthen border management and migration governance across West Africa.
Four young children, aged two to three, were brutally stabbed and killed at a school in Kampala, Uganda. A 34-year-old suspect has been detained as police investigate the motive behind the horrific attack.
Zone 2 Police in Lagos have arrested three suspects for cybercrime, forgery, impersonation, and cult-related activities, recovering laptops, counterfeit currency, and a toy gun. The suspects confessed to romance and cryptocurrency scams.
The mutilated bodies of six young girls were discovered on a farmland in Akirika Ukwu, Ukwa East LGA, Abia State, sparking fear and a call for justice from lawmakers.
A 16-year-old Indiana teen, Landon Doty, has been found guilty of raping a non-verbal neurodivergent 7-year-old on a school bus. The case, described as the worst in a probation officer's 39-year career, involved multiple assaults captured on surveillance
Rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big 30 are among nine individuals arrested for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane at gunpoint in a Dallas recording studio in January.
General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede emphasized that Nigeria's stability depends on both military efforts and responsible information management during an Easter retreat with journalists in Abuja.
Heavy rainfall washed away a makeshift bridge in Taraba State, stranding hundreds of vehicles and passengers. The collapse highlights ongoing infrastructure failures as reconstruction delays persist.
Troops of 159 Battalion in Yobe State have arrested a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP spy during a security operation in Kanama, following intelligence from the Civilian Joint Task Force.
Troops from 25 Brigade in Borno State have rescued two teenage boys who reportedly escaped from a suspected terrorist camp in Dusula, following an alert from the village head of Azir.
A 31-year-old corps member, Ibrahim Abdulkareem, was tragically killed in a reprisal attack in Jos just two days before completing his NYSC service, leaving his seven-month pregnant wife and family in mourning.
President Bola Tinubu has announced a major security response to Plateau State killings, including deploying 5,000 surveillance cameras in Jos and intensifying operations against perpetrators.
Ondo State Government has implemented comprehensive security measures for Easter, urging vigilance and cooperation from residents to ensure a peaceful festive period.
The Federal Government emphasizes stronger regional collaboration to tackle terrorist influx from the Sahel into Nigeria's North-East. Minister Mohammed Idris highlights cross-border security challenges and ongoing presidential engagements with Chad.
Assistant Inspector-General Akinwale Kunle Adeniran has mandated immediate training for police constables in Adamawa on proper weapon handling to boost professionalism and operational efficiency.
Nigeria Police Force Zone 2 headquarters in Lagos has arrested three suspects involved in cybercrime, forgery, impersonation, and cultism following a credible intelligence operation in the Lekki-Ajah area.
The body of Ebubechukwu Ihionu, declared missing during Jos unrest, was discovered at Plateau State Specialist Hospital mortuary. Violence erupted as a spillover from Palm Sunday attack, prompting swift security deployment.
Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu led heads of security agencies to Jos for an on-the-spot assessment following recent killings, reaffirming commitment to lasting peace in Plateau State.
A funeral director in Hull faces prison after admitting to storing 30 bodies and deceiving families with strangers' ashes, in a case described as one of the UK's largest funeral industry scandals.
A man posing as a parent stabbed four young children to death at a daycare centre in Kampala, Uganda. Police confirm the suspect, Christopher Okello, attacked 14 children, with 10 survivors. The motive remains under investigation.
Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu emphasizes welfare as key to operational effectiveness, commissioning projects at 192 Battalion in Ogun State to enhance security and living conditions.
A hooded man was captured on CCTV attempting to push an unsuspecting commuter onto train tracks at Northgate station in Seattle. The suspect, Elisio Melendez, has been arrested for attempted murder.
Delta State Police have conducted raids and arrested additional suspects linked to the January 2026 murder of Alex Adanike, who was mistakenly targeted in place of his twin brother. The police spokesperson confirmed four suspects have been arraigned and r
A horrific stabbing attack at a kindergarten in Kampala, Uganda, has left four young children dead. Police confirm the suspect, who posed as a parent, was apprehended after the incident at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Programme school.
Traditional ruler Josephat Ikegwu was shot dead by gunmen in Ebonyi State, causing tension and highlighting Nigeria's ongoing security crisis. Police have launched an investigation.
The Delta State Police Command has presented ₦16.6 million to 13 families of deceased officers, reaffirming institutional support for personnel welfare amid security challenges.
Plateau State Police have arrested a fake soldier and six hoodlums exploiting the Jos crisis. The suspect was caught with a fake military ID in Angwan Rukuba, where a recent attack occurred.
Gunmen have assassinated HRH Jehoshaphat Ikegwu, the traditional ruler of Ishinkwor community in Onicha LGA, Ebonyi State, bringing the total number of monarchs killed in the state to five.
Gidan Waya community in Kaduna secures release of 11 kidnapped members after paying over N40 million ransom, but two victims were killed during four-month ordeal.