Nigeria has witnessed a series of violent incidents in recent weeks, including the abduction of students and staff of St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Agwara LGA of Niger State. The attack came just days after 25 female students were kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State. The teenager, who now goes by […]
The district head, Muhammad Sanid Dantani, said the community remains traumatised and has turned to prayer as authorities continue rescue efforts. Armed bandits invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, on Monday and kidnapped 25 students. The attack occurred less than an hour after security personnel assigned to the school reportedly withdrew, a […]
Details remain unclear, but according to local reports, several students were taken during the late-night raid. A source from a Catholic church in the state confirmed the incident, saying the school was still trying to determine the exact number of victims. He added that an official statement would be issued later. The Niger State Police […]
A video showing armed men storming the Christ Apostolic Church in the Eruku community recently went viral, with several worshippers reportedly abducted. The incident occurred shortly after 25 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, were kidnapped in Kebbi. In a statement on X, Davido expressed sympathy for the victims, describing the incidents […]
In a statement by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YANMA, Captain David Adewusi, the COAS gave the directive during an operational tour of Kebbi State. Addressing frontline commanders and troops, Gen. Shaibu charged them to conduct intelligence-driven operations and maintain relentless, day-and-night pursuit of the abductors. “We must find these children. Act decisively […]
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 […]
Ribadu is expected to brief newspaper editors and top media executives after the meeting. Read Also: Presidency Reaffirms Tinubu’s Commitment to Tackling Insecurity Journalists had earlier reported that the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, said the NSA and the security chiefs would address the media on the threat issued by the U.S. […]
The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Sunday Dare, stated this in a post shared on X, describing Tinubu as a leader determined to end terrorism and rebuild national unity. According to Dare, Nigeria is fortunate to have a President with the resolve and experience to lead the fight against terrorism and insecurity. […]
The attack, carried out by suspected Boko Haram members, was repelled by troops of Operation Hadin Kai after a fierce battle. According to a statement by the military, the terrorists used rocket-propelled grenades, armed drones, and improvised explosive devices during the coordinated assault. Despite the heavy exchange of fire, troops held their ground and inflicted […]
Acting on intelligence about criminal groups terrorising communities and destroying farmlands, the troops launched simultaneous clearance missions around Tarhembe, Tornyi, TY Farm, and Kando in Takum, as well as parts of Ussa. During the operation, troops engaged the terrorists in a brief gun battle, forcing them to flee. They recovered four rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, […]