The Nigerian military says its troops of Operation Safe Haven, OPSH, have arrested five notorious gunrunners and recovered arms and ammunition in an intelligence-driven operation carried out in Plateau State. The Military Public Information Officer, Operation Safe Haven, Major Stephen Zhakom, disclosed this on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In … Read more
The Governor of Zamfara State, Duada Lawal, has expressed happiness over the recent killing of a notorious bandit kingpin, Halilu Sububu, by the military, stating that other bandits including Bello Turji are now in disarray. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Governor Lawal explained that the remaining bandits in the state lack the … Read more
The Nigerian Army said its troops have captured a notorious bandit leader and rescued several kidnapped victims in aggressive operations across the nation. In a statement on its social media platform, it said, that in Birnin Gwari area of Kaduna State, troops stormed a terrorist hideout in Gobarawa Forest, forcing the criminals to flee in … Read more
The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led government in the state to stop hiding behind opposition. The State APC Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris, stated this in a statement issued in Gusau on Wednesday. Idris said the Zamfara APC chapter and the people of the state … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has vowed to ensure that the notorious terrorist and bandit leader, Bello Turji is captured soon. Musa gave the assurance while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military across the country on Tuesday in Abuja, saying Turji’s capture is imminent. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly … Read more
The Katsina State Government has reiterated its commitment supporting people to assist the security agents in protecting their respective communities against attacks by bandits, kidnappers and other criminals. The State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda made the promise at a Public Engagement, 2025 Citizens’ Budget Participation Process and the launching of a Community Development Programme in … Read more
Zamfara State Government has refuted the report making the rounds that it has provided a large sum of money to some notorious bandits’ leaders under the pretext of reconciliation, and to allow the state government to carry out mining activities, funded by the State Security Trust Fund. The Secretary to the State government, Abubakar Nakwada … Read more
The Nigerian military has eliminated 152 terrorists, arrested 109 suspects, and rescued 91 kidnapped hostages in addition to the recovery of a cache of arms and other items. This is contained in the latest weekly report from the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US Confiscates Presidential Plane Melania’s … Read more
Kaduna State Police Command says it has detained 11 suspected kidnappers in its custody and recovered weapons in their possession. The Command’s Spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement in Kaduna on Thursday. Hassan recalled that a district head was kidnapped on Aug 14 and released on Aug.16. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US … Read more
The Aare Gani Adams faction of the OODUA People’s Congress (OPC), says efforts are in place to partner Southwest governors on tackling security challenges in their respective states. Adams said this on Wednesday at the grand finale of the 30th anniversary of the Yoruba social-cultural group in Agege on Wednesday. Adams urged the state governors … Read more
The Nigerian Army said its troops, in coordination with other security agencies, have successfully neutralised some terrorists and apprehended a notorious arms courier linked to a wanted terrorist. The army, which expressed this on its social media platform on Wednesday night, said the operation also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition, while several … Read more
Suspected Boko haram insurgents have attacked Mafa village in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe, looting and burning down shops and houses. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria in Damaturu on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter … Read more
The Special Forces of the Nigerian Air Force have neutralised notorious terrorists kingpin in Kaduna. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Edward Gabkwet on Sunday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, … Read more
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, says the Nigerian Navy has arrested at least 4, 606 suspects for various maritime crimes between. Ogalla made this disclosure on Friday while presenting the 3rd distinguished personality lecture at Institute for Peace and Strategic Studies (IPSS), University of Ibadan. DITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For … Read more
The Oodua People’s Congress, OPC on Thursday expressed its readiness to partner the Federal Government to improve security in the country. The OPC, a social-cultural and vigilante vanguard of the South-West Nigeria, made the appeal at the 30th Anniversary of the organisation held in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the event, which attracted delegates … Read more
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, have arrested two suspects for allegedly supplying illicit drugs to the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) insurgents in Lake Chad region. The suspects were also alleged to be supplying uniforms and flag materials to the insurgents. This contained in a statement by … Read more
The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has warned parents against leaving their children unattended, as reported cases of child kidnapping increases. The state NSCDC Commandant, Michael Adaralewa, in a statement, on Wednesday, appealed to parents to be vigilant and ensure the safety of their children. EDITOR’S PICKS: BREAKING: … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Wednesday, met with his Nigerien counterpart, General Moussa Salaou Barmou, in Niamey, Republic of Niger to forge a common goal towards deepening the fraternal bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Niger and exploring opportunities to enhance security cooperation. This is contained in a statement by Defence spokesman, … Read more
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized terrorists, arrested suspected kidnappers of retired military officer, and recovered arms/ammunition A statement on its social media platform, said the operations have dealt a blow to terrorists’ activities in the affected communities. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between … Read more
The Nigerian Army says its troops of I Division have neutralized one terrorist and also recovered four AK-47 magazines in Kaduna State. The Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations of I Division Nigerian Army, Lt.-Col. Musa Yahaya, said this in a statement on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra … Read more