Bandits have abducted the bank manager of TAJ Bank, Zamfara State branch, Mansur Kaura. A resident of the area, Musa Ibrahim, said Kaura was kidnapped when the bandits invaded his residence at Rijiyar Gabas area in Gusau, the state capital, around 1 am on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. “The bandits, who carried sophisticated weapons,…
The Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly apprehended Mukaila Lamidi, widely known as “Auxilliary,” on Tuesday. Auxiliary served as the embattled chairman of the Oyo State Park Management System. According to information from a reliable government source speaking to Leadership, the arrest was carried out by DSS operatives on Tuesday afternoon. However, the specific reasons…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo Ogun State Police Command confirmed the abduction of travellers at Ilisan/Iperu axis on the Sagamu-Benin Expressway on Monday. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta, stated that the abduction happened on Friday. Odutola, however, explained that the police could not specifically…
The Lagos State Assembly took a firm stance against the position articulated by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, asserting that ‘Nigeria is not ripe for the establishment of state police.’ Speaker of the House, Chief Mudashiru Obasa, directed the Clerk of the House, Olalekan Onafeko, to communicate the Assembly’s dissent to both the…
The Imo State Police Command has arrested fourteen suspected members of the Black-Axe confraternity while they were carrying out cultism related activities on May 6. In a statement released, the spokesperson of the command, ASP Henry Okoye, says the arrest of the suspects was sequel to an intelligence-led raid on a suspected criminal hideout…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has categorically denied speculations circulating about potential discussions with foreign nations regarding the establishment of foreign military bases within the country’s borders. In a statement released by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government vehemently refuted these rumors, asserting that no such discussions or proposals have…
The Nigerian Army mourns the loss of seven soldiers in two separate ambushes, underscoring the escalating threat posed by bandits in the North West region. Amidst the tragedy, the Army also reports significant gains in counterinsurgency operations, culminating in the neutralization of 31 terrorists and the recovery of weapons. In the latest attack, bandits in…
The Lagos State Assembly took a firm stance against the position articulated by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, asserting that ‘Nigeria is not ripe for the establishment of state police.’ Speaker of the House, Chief Mudashiru Obasa, directed the Clerk of the House, Olalekan Onafeko, to communicate the Assembly’s dissent to both the…
Two armed men have abducted a four-month-old baby at gunpoint in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. According to the Nigerian Tribune, the incident occurred at about 3:00 am on Saturday morning, May 4, 2024, in their family house near the PCN Primary School in East Itam. The baby’s father, Udeme Eyo,…
The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) within the Lagos State Police Command have detained two individuals suspected of robbery, recovering three locally manufactured pistols and six cartridges from a minibus in the vicinity of Adekunle, Yaba. The arrest transpired on Sunday, May 5, 2024, around 10 pm, as RRS officers conducted a routine…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo Five suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Ondo state police command who slept off after abducting a pastor’s wife and two other persons. The suspects reportedly slept off after taking hard drugs. The suspects are Garuba Mumuni, 27; Yusuf Tale, 21; Kabiru Muhammed, 16, Shaibu Umar and Adamu Mohammed, 22….
Efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the release of hostages intensified as talks resumed in Cairo yesterday. Hamas stated that its delegation approached the negotiations with a positive outlook after reviewing the latest ceasefire proposal, expressing determination to reach an agreement that meets the Palestinians’ demands. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
Edited by Hannah Afolabi The Lagos State Police Command has provided an update on the gas explosion that occurred in the Alayabiagba community in the Ajegunle-Apapa area of Lagos State. The number of injured persons in the incident has now risen to 22, according to the command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin. The explosion, which…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, in conjunction with operatives of the Department of State Security, have arrested and detained a 35-year-old lady, Chidinma Chinenye-Agbazue, after being caught attempting to export 20 parcels of cannabis sativa weighing 10.70 kilogrammes hidden in African salad, popularly called Abacha, and dried vegetables, to Doha,…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah The recent attack on Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State was reportedly carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The incident, which took place late Sunday evening, resulted in fatalities and multiple severe injuries. Sources indicated that the herdsmen targeted mourners at Ugwuijoro Nimbo community, leaving behind a…
By Margret Oshinowo The head of Israeli military intelligence has resigned, the military said in a statement on Monday. Major General Aharon Haliva last year took the responsibility for the failures that allowed the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7. Israel Defense Forces posted on X on Monday, said, “In coordination with the Chief…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its efforts to clamp down on Binance and other cryptocurrency platforms in response to the recent uptick in the Dollar’s value compared to the Naira in the foreign exchange market. Confirming the ongoing crackdown, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale emphasized the Commission’s commitment to maintaining order within…
By Afolabi Hannah The Lagos State Police Command rescued three infants who were confined in a room by their grandmother in the Agodo-Egbe, Ikotun area of Lagos State. The reason for the grandmother’s actions was not disclosed, but the children—a girl and two boys aged between two and four years old—appeared malnourished and were reportedly…
In a collaborative effort, security forces comprising the Army, Police, DSS, Civil Defence Corps, and Vigilante have orchestrated the successful rescue of two abducted women in Maiyama and Suru Local Government Areas of Kebbi State. The operation, directed by Governor Comrade Nasir Idris, was executed following intelligence regarding the abduction. AbdulRahman Usman, the Director of…
Fourteen individuals suspected of affiliation with the Eiye secret cult found themselves remanded by an Ilorin Magistrate court following their alleged involvement in recent cult clashes within the Kwara State capital. Over the weekend, disturbances erupted in Ilorin, resulting in the tragic death of one person and numerous injuries. The State Police Command took swift…
By Margret Oshinowo Not less than 14 people have been killed in the city of Chernihiv in Northern Ukraine by a Russian missile attack. Ukraine’s Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko stated that the missile attack, which hit an eight-storey building in a densely populated area, also left 60 people injured. Three missiles had struck close to…
At least 19 passengers have been reported dead in a road accident that occurred at Kilometre 3, Sabo on Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway in Oyo Town on Sunday. The accident involved a Sokoto-bound white Toyota Hiace 18-seater bus with registration number NTT 522 ZY and a black Toyota saloon car. It was gathered that the victims died…
In a harrowing incident at Westfield Bondi Junction, a man fatally stabbed six people before being shot dead by police. The victims include five women and one man, with a nine-month-old child among the eight hospitalised due to injuries sustained during the attack. The assailant, a 40-year-old man previously known to police, embarked on his…
Kidnappers of the wife of former Chief of Staff to former Governor Samuel Ortom, Terwase Orbunde, have demanded a ransom of N100m from the family to release her. Hon Orbunde, who is being treated for gunshot injuries in a hospital in Makurdi, said the abductors spoke to him at about 8:30 am today themselves and…
In the wake of the tragic loss of 17 soldiers in the Okuama community of Delta state, the Nigerian Army has taken decisive action, unveiling a list of eight individuals sought in connection with the heinous act. This announcement was made via the official communication channels of the Nigerian Army, highlighting the urgency of the…
The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe launched a decisive blow against illicit oil refining operations, obliterating clandestine sites and confiscating stolen crude oil products detected from March 25th to 26th in various locations including Bille, Dariama, Elem Bekinkiri, Temakiri, Opumakiri, and Degema areas of Rivers State. A barge laden with illicitly refined products was…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his satisfaction at the news of the liberation of the Kuriga school children in Kaduna State, underscoring the necessity of cohesive federal-state collaboration to achieve desired outcomes, particularly in matters of security. In a statement relayed by his Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, on Sunday, the President…
Kaduna State Governor, Sen. Uba Sani, officially declares the liberation of over 200 Kuriga school children, held captive by suspected bandits. In a late-night announcement on Saturday, the Governor affirms the safe return of the abducted school children. “In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Most Merciful, I am pleased to inform that our…
Amid mounting concerns over security challenges, sixteen state governors have thrown their weight behind the implementation of state police, as disclosed during the 140th session of the National Economic Council convened at Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, under the stewardship of Vice President Kashim Shettima. According to Stanley Nkwocha, the Special Adviser to the Vice President…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has vehemently denounced the unprovoked massacre of officers and soldiers belonging to the 63 Brigade in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori expressed profound distress over the barbaric violence inflicted upon the military personnel,…
The tranquility of Bomadi Local Government Area (LGA) in Delta State was shattered as members of the 181 Amphibious Battalion fell victim to a deadly ambush while attempting to mediate a conflict in the Okuoma community. On Thursday, March 14, 2024, the region was jolted by the tragic loss of 16 military personnel, sparking shock…
