According to report, the bandit leader was the second-in-command to Kachala Shuaibu, leader of a gang operating within Masalaci Boka and Ofere Forest areas of Kogi State. The development comes barely a week after troops recorded a similar feat, neutralising another commander, Kachalla Balla, alongside five of his gang members in a breakthrough against banditry […]
The commanders identified as Mahmud Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a/Abbas/Mukhtar, and his deputy, Abubakar Abba, also known as Isah Adam/Mahmud Al-Nigeri, popularly called Mallam Mamuda, Mahmud Al-Nigeri will be arraigned alongside Abu Bara’a before justice Wmeka Nwite on a 32 counts charge on terrorism. According to the court, both men are alleged to have […]
The operatives, attached to the BUA Cement Factory, were ambushed and killed by suspected kidnappers. During the assault a Chinese expatriate was abducted, while four others were rescued. Four additional victims sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital. Subsequently, the NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Audi, directed the Edo Command and senior […]
The arrest was confirmed in a statement released by the command’s Public Relations Officer of the state, SP Abdullahi Haruna. According to him, “On the directives of the Commissioner of Police, the Command in a sustained surveillance operation and in collaboration with the local Vigilante apprehended the suspects on 6th September 2025.” Haruna gave the […]
The OCHA Brigade is a state-run enforcement agency in Anambra, tasked with ensuring environmental sustainability, enforcing government policies on cleanliness, order, and discipline, and improving the overall health of the state. Eyewitness near the scene and a trader in the market who identified herself as Chinwendu said, “The incident occurred this morning as some traders were […]
The directive follows a deadly attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Darajamal, Bama LGA of Borno State, which claimed the lives of civilians and soldiers. Vice President Kashim Shettima, in a condolence message, described the incident as a profound national loss. He expressed sympathy to the government and people of Borno State, and assured them […]
Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, said the command was fully prepared to ensure a safe and hitch-free event. “Our men will be deployed in full strength to police the game,” he said, promising the safety of everyone attending or travelling for the match. Read Also: AFCON 2025: Rohr fires Eagles warning ahead of JKK Uyo showdown Azare […]
Spokesperson, William Aya said officers from the Okene Division stormed Yuwander Lodge after receiving intelligence. In one of the rooms, booked by a suspect identified as Christopher Christopher Kadiri, police found a cache of weapons and cash. Kadiri escaped before the raid. Recovered items include a locally made Beretta pistol, a barrel gun, six rounds […]
Coordinator of the Squad, Idemudia Noah, noted that the operation was carried out in collaboration with security agencies and community stakeholders after credible intelligence was received from residents. Idemudia said the operation was in response to distress calls that cult groups were terrorizing residents. He added that the arms and ammunition were recovered from a […]
This was contained in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the force said the operation was carried out on September 3, 2025, by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai. According to him, the strike targeted an enclave west of Zuwa, identified through intelligence and surveillance as a hideout for fighters […]