Gunmen Abduct JAMB Candidates in Benue, Police Investigate
Gunmen attacked a bus on the Makurdi-Otukpo road, abducting 14 passengers including JAMB candidates. Police and local authorities have launched a rescue mission amid rising insecurity.
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Plateau Unrest: 18,000 Houses Destroyed, 80,000 Displaced
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Security has convened a special dialogue in Jos, revealing that Plateau State's insecurity has destroyed over 18,000 houses and displaced 80,000 people since 2001.
Bandit Kingpin's Deputy, Wife Arrested in Gombe by Troops
Security forces in Gombe State have arrested Bala 'Pakapaka', the second-in-command to bandit leader Kachalla Auta, and his wife Zulaha Bala after an intelligence-led tracking operation from Plateau State. The suspects are in custody for interrogation as
Kaduna: Abducted Baby Dies, Kidnappers Demand N7m Ransom
A 32-day-old baby abducted with its mother in Kaduna State has died in captivity. Bandits are demanding N7 million to release the mother and the infant's corpse, according to a community report.
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Afenifere Calls for Boost in Security and Agency Welfare
Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, has urged the Federal Government to improve military morale and equipment amid rising insecurity, while calling for internal investigations into collaborators with bandits and terrorists.
Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims in Benue Operation
Operation WHIRL STROKE troops successfully rescued two kidnapped victims in Benue State through intelligence-led operations, with both individuals recovered safely without injuries.
Zamfara Guards Intercept 98 Explosives, N13M for Bandits
Zamfara State Community Protection Guards arrested a driver transporting 98 explosive devices, N13 million cash, and three motorcycles to a bandits' camp in Bindin village. The suspect confessed the items were for illegal miners linked to banditry.
US Lawmaker Urges Tinubu to Sack Defence Minister Over Insecurity
US lawmaker Kimberly Daniels calls for President Tinubu to review Nigeria's security leadership, recommending removal of Defence Minister Bello Matawalle amid worsening killings and abductions.
Troops Ambush Illegal Miners in Kogi, Arrest Three
Nigerian troops and vigilantes conducted a raid on an illegal mining site in Kogi, arresting three suspects linked to MACBAN and recovering weapons and cash.
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Vigilante Leader Missing After Bandit Clash in Rivers
Tension grips Ipo Community in Rivers State as a local vigilante leader disappears following a violent encounter with suspected bandits in nearby forests. Police confirm investigation is underway.
Troops Clear Bandit Camps in Bauchi, Rescue Victims
Nigerian Army troops under Operation WUTAN DAJI have conducted successful clearance operations in Bauchi State, neutralizing bandits, rescuing eight kidnapped victims, and recovering a significant cache of arms and equipment.
Kogi Communities Attacked: 3 Killed, 5 Kidnapped by Gunmen
Armed bandits attacked communities in Kogi State, killing three residents and kidnapping five others in separate incidents in Omala and Kabba/Bunu LGAs, sparking panic and concerns over rising insecurity.
Defence Minister: Sympathizers of Bandits to be Arrested
Nigeria's Defence Minister General Christopher Musa reveals a new military strategy targeting anyone supporting or trading with bandits and terrorists, declaring 'a friend of a thief is a thief'.
Benue Attack Kills 10+ as UTME Postings Raise Safety Concerns
Over 10 feared dead in a late-night attack on Ankpali community in Benue, while students in Plateau express safety worries over JAMB exam postings to volatile areas.
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Explosions, Silent Implosions, and National Endurance Threat
The recent suicide bombings in Maiduguri and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East highlight a deeper crisis of institutional implosions and eroded trust, challenging Nigeria's call for endurance without clear solutions.
Ekiti Launches 'Operation Comb the Bush' Against Criminals
Ekiti State security agencies have initiated 'Operation Comb the Bush,' a joint effort to combat criminal activities by clearing hideouts and enhancing patrols, following intelligence reports of threats from neighboring states.
Scores Killed in Herdsmen Attack on Benue Community
At least 10 residents were killed in a late-night attack by suspected armed Fulani militia in Ankpali community, Benue State. The assault forced many families to flee as search efforts continue for missing persons.
ADC Chieftain Proposes Kwara Security Compact Against Banditry
Prof Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia of the ADC unveils a six-pillar framework, the Kwara Rural Security and Recovery Compact, aimed at securing movement corridors and protecting communities from banditry through strategic measures.
Kwara Forest Guards Cry Out After Terrorists Kill Five
Forest guards in Kwara state allege starvation and abandonment following a deadly terrorist attack that killed five operatives, warning of security collapse without urgent intervention.
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Kwara Highway Attack: Traveller Killed, Two Kidnapped
Suspected terrorists killed a traveller and abducted two others on the Egbe-Koro highway in Kwara state, sparking fear among residents over rising insecurity in border areas.
Niger Delta Stakeholders Reject Pipeline Contract Decentralization
Niger Delta ex-militants and stakeholders have rejected calls to decentralize the pipeline surveillance contract held by Tantita Security Services, warning it could undermine security gains and national interests.
Benue Farmers Flee Attacks, Farmlands Abandoned
Farmers in Benue State are fleeing communities due to escalating bandit attacks, leaving fertile farmlands uncultivated and many displaced in camps.
Zamfara Bandit Attacks Kill Over 21, 11 Bandits Neutralized
Gunmen on motorcycles killed over 21 villagers and abducted scores in Zamfara, while police neutralized 11 bandits in a separate attack that left five dead, including two officers.
Teen ISWAP Courier Arrested in Borno, Tied to Jilli Attacks
Nigerian troops have detained a 15-year-old suspected ISWAP logistics courier in Ngamdu, Borno, connecting him to recent terrorist assaults and military airstrikes on insurgent enclaves in the Jilli area.
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Borno Senatorial Candidate Gets 10 Years for Boko Haram Fuel Supply
A former Borno State senatorial candidate has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for secretly supplying fuel to Boko Haram terrorists, but will be released immediately due to time already served in detention.
Troops Kill 60 Bandits, Son of Kingpin in Zamfara Operation
Nigerian military forces eliminated 60 bandits, including the son of wanted leader Alhaji Ado Allero, in a coordinated ground and air offensive in Zamfara State. The operation targeted key commanders and disrupted bandit networks across the North-West reg
Bandits Kill 21 in Zamfara Village Attack
Gunmen on motorcycles killed over 21 villagers and abducted scores in a Zamfara community, with residents calling for urgent security deployment.
Niger Delta Youth Groups Reject NASS Invite, Demand Pipeline Control
Youth organizations in Rivers State, including the Ijaw Youth Council and Ogoni youth groups, have rejected claims of being invited to National Assembly discussions on pipeline surveillance. They organized protests demanding decentralization of surveillan
Ondo Residents Protest Insecurity, Question Security Votes Impact
Residents of Akure North communities in Ondo State protested violently, barricading roads to demand government action after recent killings and abductions, questioning the use of security votes.
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Katsina Mass Wedding for 1,000 Couples Amid Banditry
Katsina State Government announces mass wedding for 1,000 couples on April 25, 2026, while armed bandits terrorize nearby communities with extortion demands.
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