Security agencies have launched a rescue operation after gunmen abducted the sister of former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu and her children in Ibadan. Suspected gunmen have abducted Mrs. Olaide John-Paul, the sister of former Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, along with her 12-year-old twin sons in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to the family, the victims…
Security operatives have dismantled an illegal firearms fabrication workshop and arrested seven suspects in Yobe State. The Yobe State Police Command has uncovered an illegal Dane gun manufacturing factory in Potiskum. Seven suspects linked to the operation were arrested. According to the police, the raid was carried out on June 2 following credible intelligence that…
The Ogun State Police Command says the arrest of 38 Ivorians in Atan-Ota has no link to banditry or terrorist activities. The Ogun State Police Command has debunked reports of bandit attacks and community invasions across parts of the state. Additionally, it clarified that 38 Ivorians recently arrested in Atan-Ota were not involved in banditry….
Bodycam footage has raised fresh questions about police actions before murder victim Henry Nowak lost consciousness. New details from the Henry Nowak murder case revealed that the teenager repeatedly told police officers “I can’t breathe” while handcuffed after he had been fatally stabbed. The footage was shown following the conviction of Vickrum Digwa, who was…
Troops launched a counter-kidnapping operation after suspected bandits ambushed travellers along a major road in Kogi State. The Nigerian Army has rescued 23 abducted passengers following a suspected bandit attack on the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to the Army, troops responded to a distress call around 3:30 a.m….
Tukur Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff, has questioned why security agencies appear unable to track terrorists and bandits despite their ability to monitor ordinary citizens and social media users. Speaking during an interview on TVC News, the former army chief said security agencies possess the capacity to locate criminals who openly communicate and share…
Security operatives and local vigilantes recovered 245 stolen cattle after disrupting separate bandit operations in Kaduna State. The Kaduna State Police Command, working with local vigilantes and community security groups, has recovered 245 rustled cattle during two separate operations in Igabi and Kudan Local Government Areas. Police said bandits attacked a Fulani settlement near Rubu…
Ekiti has launched fresh security operations to prevent kidnappers and bandits from gaining a foothold in the state. The Ekiti State Government has intensified security measures across its border communities as kidnappings, bandit attacks and killings continue to rise in neighbouring states. Security agencies have commenced the second phase of a large-scale bush-combing operation aimed…
Five police officers have been remanded in custody over the death of Delta musician Oghenemine Ogidi, known as OG Millan. The officers were arraigned on Monday before a Delta State High Court in Asaba in connection with the death of the 28-year-old musician and delivery worker. The court ordered their remand at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and ordered the deployment of a specialised rescue team to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire LGA. A federal government delegation announced the measures on Sunday during a visit to Esiele and Yawota communities, where gunmen abducted…
