The Kaduna State Government has given former governor Nasir El-Rufai one week to provide evidence for his claim that Governor Uba Sani’s administration paid N1 billion to bandits. The state dismissed the allegation as “false and politically motivated.” Officials said El-Rufai must present proof or issue a public apology. Failure to do so may lead…
The Nigerian Police Force has raised a high alert in Kogi State, especially in the Kogi East Senatorial District. Intelligence reports show that heavily armed bandits are moving into the forests around Bassa and Anyigba/Ochaja. The bandits are fleeing military operations in Kwara and Niger States. They carry sophisticated weapons, including AK-47 rifles, and some…
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa-Kwankwaso, has raised concern over increasing bandit attacks in several Kano border communities. He warned that the situation could worsen without decisive action from the Federal Government. Speaking at the 4th Convocation Ceremony of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) in Kano on Saturday, Kwankwaso highlighted recent attacks in Tsanyawa, Shanono, and…
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Deputy Speaker Samaila Bagudu by armed bandits in Bagudo town on Friday night. According to Police Public Relations Officer Nafiu Abubakar, the lawmaker was taken shortly after completing his evening prayers. However, security teams immediately moved into action to track down the attackers. In addition,…
