Bandits ‘kill 12, abduct several residents’ in Zamfara
At least 12 people were killed and an unspecified number abducted as gunmen orchestrated a coordinated reprisal attack on several villages in Maru LGA of Zamfara state. On May…
Six residents killed in fresh Plateau attack
At least six persons have been reportedly killed in a renewed attack by gunmen on Marit and Gashish communities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. DailyTrust…
Bandits Kill Vigilantes, Civilians In Bauchi
Armed bandits have killed an undisclosed number of persons in the Gwana District of the Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The bandits were said to have launched…
Residents kick over frequent kidnapping inspite of heavy security checkpoints on Enugu-Ugwuogo Nike road
Residents and travelers along the Enugu-Ugwuogo Nike-Ekwegbe-Opi-Nsukka road are raising disturbing questions over the seeming inability of security forces to curb rampant kidnappings on the 43-kilometer stretch of road…
Two month after, police yet to re-arrest killers of Anambra lawmaker who escaped from custody
The Anambra State Police Command has yet to rearrest the two suspects who escaped from its custody two months ago following the kidnap and murder of Anambra lawmaker, Justice…
Lakurawa Kills 11 Vigilantes In Sokoto
A deadly gun battle between local vigilantes and suspected Lakurawa bandits in Tangaza local government area of Sokoto State has claimed the lives of 11 vigilantes, with several others…
Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue 3 victims, recover vehicle in Anambra
The Police Command in Anambra has foiled a kidnap attempt in Neni, Anaocha Local Government Area, and rescued three victims, including a husband and wife.The command’s Public Relations Officer…
Court sentences herder to 10 years in jail for violating Ondo anti-open grazing law
A magistrates’ court sitting in Akure, Ondo state, has sentenced Dan Bello, a herder, to 10 years imprisonment for violating the state’s anti-open grazing law and and causing N50…
Four killed, many injured in fresh attack in Benue
No fewer than four persons have been reportedly killed at Apkete community in Apa Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State by suspected armed herdsmen. The attack also left…
Nigeria suffers 2,000 violent deaths in three months — Report
No fewer than 2,000 Nigerians were killed in violent incidents across the country between January and March 2025, according to data compiled by SBM Intelligence. The deaths, from attacks by…
Imo Catholic priests protest kidnapping of 47 members, killing of two
Scores of Catholic priests in Imo State, yesterday, protested the abduction of 47 of their members between 2015 and 2025. They also disclosed that two of them were killed.…
Kwara LG directors regain freedom
Two management staff of Oke-Ero Local Government in Kwara State, Musibau Amuda, the Director of Personnel Management, and Mrs. Omoladun Elizabeth Arinde, the Legal Officer, who were recently kidnapped,…
Gunmen attack vigilante office in Anambra, raze vehicles
Four vehicles were set ablaze wheb gunmen attacked a vigilante office in Amesi, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident on Friday night left scenes of destruction…
Gunmen kidnap seven travellers in Kwara
Five armed men on Friday kidnapped seven travellers at Eleyin village via Isanlu-Isin in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State. Kwara State Police Command said the incident was…
Nigerian church laments after spending over N300m on ransom
The leadership of Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, has condemned the rising cases of violence, banditry, and kidnappings in Kaduna and Plateau states, urging the Federal Government to take…





















