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Borno – Terrorists of the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, have killed at least 23 farmers and fishermen in the village of Malam Karanti near Baga, in the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack reportedly took place on Thursday morning in Malam Karanti, a village five kilometres from Baga. The terrorists…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has refuted circulating social media allegations that one of its helicopters was used to deliver food supplies to armed bandits in Kogi State. The Force described the claims as “misleading, false, and entirely unfounded.” This clarification was issued in a statement released on Tuesday by the Force…
Borno ,Nigeria — Tensions have escalated in Borno State as Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists launched a deadly assault on a military base in New Marte, resulting in the deaths of four Nigerian soldiers and the displacement of thousands of residents. According to local sources, the terrorists stormed the area in…
Plateau, Nigeria — Tension heightened in the Dogon Ruwa community of Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State, following a brazen attack by armed bandits who abducted five traders and looted several shops during a busy market day on Monday. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers, who arrived on motorcycles around 11 a.m., stormed the…
Ogun, Nigeria — A yet-to-be-identified lady was found dead and dumped in a drainage along OGTV Road in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, with her private parts cut off. It was gathered on Thursday from a source in the area, who did not want to be mentioned in print because of the nature of the…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arrested 47 suspected internet fraudsters during a series of sting operations conducted across multiple locations in Kwara State. Acting on credible intelligence regarding the suspects’ alleged involvement in cyber-related offenses, EFCC operatives carried out coordinated raids at strategic…
Abuja, Nigeria— Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after five days. This was confirmed by his legal representative, Deji Adeyanju, who told our correspondent on Wednesday, “He has been released.” Otse had been in EFCC custody since…
Plateau state, Nigeria: The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of three additional suspects linked to the recent spate of violence in Plateau State, as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle networks involved in arms trafficking and violent crimes. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police…
Rivers, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA said on Sunday that its Operatives have intercepted three million, five hundred thousand (3,500,000) pills of opioids and one hundred and sixty-three thousand (163,000) bottles of codeine syrup with a combined street value of over N3.42billion in Port Harcourt, Rivers state and Lagos state. NDLEA…
Enugu, Nigeria — The Enugu State Police Command has successfully neutralised a suspected kidnapper and rescued a male victim, following swift tactical operations by its anti-kidnapping squad. The operation was confirmed in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, who revealed that the suspect was intercepted while attempting to flee with…
Nasarawa, Nigeria — Tragedy struck late Tuesday night in Aloshi, a town in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, as gunmen invaded the residence of one Mr. Stephen Kwaghtomun, 37, killing him on the spot and abducting his 27-year-old wife. The attack occurred around 11:30pm, sparking panic in the community and raising fresh concerns…
Kebbi, Nigeria — In a situation tagged “lone abduction” by the security operatives in Kebbi State, some yet-to-be identified gunmen on Thursday, abducted a farm manager identified as Sani Ango in the Gwarin Baka under Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State. According to a source who spoke with the newsmen, he disclosed that one…
Borno, Nigeria — Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 mourners and abducted many in Kwaple, a village near the Chibok Local Government Area in Borno State. News correspondent gathered that the attack occurred around 7 pm on Monday when they gathered in a funeral rite for a community member. Confirming the attack, the Chairman…
Lagos – The prime suspect in the murder of Super TV CEO, Michael Usifo Ataga, Chidinma Ojukwu, on Thursday told a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square how she discovered his lifeless body in a short-let apartment in Lekki on June 15, 2021. Testifying before Justice Yetunde Adesanya, the former 300-level Mass Communication…
Nigeria – Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has demanded a public apology and N100 million in compensation from the Nigeria Police Force for the unlawful detention and framing of Quadri Yusuf Alabi, a 17-year-old boy who gained public attention during the 2023 elections for boldly standing in front of Peter Obi’s presidential convoy. Alabi, who…
Yobe Nigeria — The recovery of 54 stolen livestock including 47 sheep, 4 rams, 2 goats, and 1 donkey from suspected thieves in the state was announced by State Police Command in yobe. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, said a 38-year-old suspect, Ibrahim Umaru of Jammel Village, Jacusko local…
Lagos Nigeria — The National Intelligence Service of the Republic of Korea (NIS) has commended Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), for its exceptional effort and professionalism in apprehending a wanted 59-year-old drug baron Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff whose 17 years of hiding in the dark to ship illicit drugs worth billions of naira across…
Bayelsa, Nigeria — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Bayelsa Command has accused oil thieves of the recent attack on its personnel. The security outfit reaffirmed its commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure in spite of the recent unfortunate incident. It was reported that some unknown gunmen had ambushed and attacked NSCDC officers…
Delta State – A 24-year-old upcoming singer, Paul Obukowho, has reportedly died while in the custody of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Delta State Police Command in Asaba. Reports indicate that he was detained and subjected to severe torture before succumbing to his injuries. How It Happened According to SaharaReporters, a police source…
Nigeria – A Nigerian man, Adetunji Opayele, popularly known as TeeJay, has tragically lost his life after being struck by a car while riding his bike. The driver, identified as Biola Adams-Odutayo, allegedly refused to take him to the hospital, citing concerns that his blood would stain her car. The incident, which has sparked public…
Niger, Nigeria — The Police Command in Niger State has arrested a man, Mubarak, suspected to be mentally unstable for stabbing a 25-year-old man, Shamseen Danshehu, to death. The incident took place on Sunday evening in the Kwangila area of Minna, the state capital when Mubarak was said to have engaged Danshehu in a fisticuffs…
Kano, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 42-year-old Indian woman, Ms. Neetu Neetu, for attempting to smuggle heroin disguised as chocolate into Nigeria. Neetu was arrested at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Friday, March 14, after NDLEA operatives discovered 72 parcels of heroin meticulously factory-sealed in wafer wrappers…
Quan Pan, Plateau State — Security operatives in Plateau State have apprehended two brothers, Haruna and Usman Mohammed, for allegedly kidnapping one Muhammad Sani Juli and extorting a ransom of ₦2.2 million. Authorities also linked Usman Mohammed to attacks on travelers along Juku Road in Nasarawa State. During interrogation, he confessed that their criminal o…
Rivers, Nigeria — The Police Command in Rivers State has confirmed the fire incident on the Trans-Niger Delta Pipeline, but quickly assured residents of safety. While confirming that the facility is operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, the police mentioned that two people have been arrested for questioning over the development. The command…
Tennesseen – In a bizarre incident in Tennessee, USA, a man was accidentally shot by his own dog while lying in bed. According to police reports, Jerald Kirkwood and a woman were resting with a firearm nearby when their one-year-old pit bull, Oreo, jumped onto the bed. The dog’s paw got caught in the trigger…
Nigeria: A violent clash between pastoralists and farmers in the Farin Dutse community of Nasarawa Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, has resulted in the deaths of at least six people, including a pregnant woman The crisis, which began as a minor altercation between a herder and a farmer, quickly escalated, leading to the destruction of…
The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed claims that bandits fleeing military operations in Zamfara have moved into Kwara State. In a statement released on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, speaking on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, debunked the allegations circulating on social media. According to the statement,…
Kano – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, has secured the conviction of Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim for smuggling undeclared foreign currency into Nigeria. Ibrahim was arrested at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport by the Nigeria Customs Service for attempting to smuggle $1,154,900 and SDR135,900 Saudi Riyals from Saudi Arabia without…
Peshawar, Pakistan — A Pakistani man has been charged with murder after allegedly gunning down the administrator of a WhatsApp group for removing him from the chat. Authorities confirmed that the victim, Mushtaq Ahmed, was fatally shot on Thursday evening in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The suspect, identified only as Ashfaq, allegedly…
Kano, Nigeria — In a significant security operation, the Kano State Police Command has arrested four suspected bandits, thwarting their attempt to acquire an AK-47 rifle. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, made this known while parading the suspects before journalists at the police headquarters in Bompai, Kano. He credited the successful…
Lagos, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 59-year-old Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, an internationally wanted drug baron, after 17 years on the run. Jeff, who had two Interpol Red Notices issued against him in 2023 and 2024, was apprehended at his hideout in Ojo, Lagos. NDLEA Chairman, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa…
