At least 145 people have been kidnapped in Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara states in the past four days. In the run-up to the 2023 general elections, abductions were rampant. According to reports, between January and March 2023 alone, 792 people were abducted across Nigeria. Many of these incidents were tied to banditry and criminal gangs, […]
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar Kotarkoshi, the armed attackers, wielding sophisticated weapons, invaded the school at about 4:00 am and opened fire as they forced their way in. The terrorists reportedly abducted 25 students and killed a staff member, identified as Hassan Makuku, while another, Ali Shehu, sustained […]
The incident occurred at approximately 10:35 AM on Saturday when Nabilat went to fetch water from the well. According to reports, she slipped and fell into the well while attempting to retrieve water. The Kwara State Fire Service responded to the scene after receiving a distress call from a witness named Mayowa, who had observed […]
The destruction took place on Friday during the South-West Zonal Destruction Flag-off Ceremony, held at the Moniya Dumpsite. According to NAFDAC, the exercise is part of its ongoing efforts to protect public health by permanently removing dangerous, falsified, and non-compliant products from circulation. A statement shared by the agency on its website and social media […]
The leaders, including Tiza Job and Joseph Tsavsar, made the disclosure during a condolence visit by Senator Emmanuel Udende, who represents the Benue North-East Senatorial District. The visit took place over the weekend. In their address, the leaders expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation in the area, which was once known as a major […]
According to a community source, the first attack occurred in Dutsen Magaji, where 22 people were taken. Vigilantes pursued the attackers and engaged them in a gun battle, during which three of the vigilantes lost their lives and several others sustained injuries. The assailants reportedly returned days later, invading Magama village during early morning prayers. […]
Sise was taken from his residence in the Boriya community in the early hours of the day. According to witnesses, the attackers invaded the compound around midnight, firing repeatedly into the air to scare residents. Sources said one of Sise’s sons ran into the kidnappers as he returned home late. The gunmen allegedly ordered him […]
The Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, made the call, saying Oladosun Abdulmalik left his home in the Ilo Grammar School area on November 6, 2025, and has not been seen since. “This is to inform the general public that the male person whose photograph shown on the screen left home since 06/11/2025 to an […]
The victims, including a 65-year-old farmer, William Omozokpia, were abducted while working on their farms on November 1, 2025. The abduction was reported by Omozokpia’s son, Enoch, who alerted authorities about the incident. According to a statement issued by the command’s Deputy Public Relations Officer, Emem Ikoedem, the prompt intervention of the Divisional Police Officer, […]
The student was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver on the Iseyin Road in Oyo State. According to investigations, the victim, a student in the Department of Agricultural Economics, was run over by the unidentified commercial driver on Friday morning. In response to the incident, fellow students staged a protest and set the vehicle involved […]