Catholic church criticises police, govt over abducted Seminarian’s death

  The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has condemned the response of security agencies in tackling kidnappings in Edo State, following the killing of 21-year-old seminarian, Andrew Peter, by his abductors.…

To stay alive, Qur’an recitation winner, family needs to pay N30m fee to Katsina bandits

  The Katsina State Government says the winner of the Quranic recitation competition, Abdulsalam Rabiu-Faskari, his father and brother are still alive but in the custody of their abductors. This…

Police confirm death of kidnapped Edo seminarian

  The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a seminarian, Peter Andrew, who was kidnapped on March 3 alongside Rev. Fr. Peter Ekweli. Andrew was with St.…

Nigeria refutes US claim of targeted killings of Christians

  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf M. Tuggar, has refuted claims of targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria, describing them as misleading and aimed at influencing foreign governments,…

Gunmen kidnap farm owner, manager in Ondo, demand N30m ransom

    Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Wale Oluyi, the owner of Daisi Oluyi Farms, along with his manager. The assailants reportedly stormed the farm near Ogbese in…

Kidnapped Edo Catholic priest regains freedom — but seminarian’s fate uncertain

  Nine days after his abduction, the Catholic Priest of St. Peter Catholic Church, Ivukwa, in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr. Peter Ekweli, has reportedly…

Bandits abduct 10, injure 2 in Kaduna midnight raids

  Suspected bandits have abducted ten villagers from three remote communities under Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. The incidents occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, around…

Bandit kingpin, Dogo Saleh, killed by gang in rescue attempt – Police

  A 21-year-old notorious bandit leader, Salisu Mohammed, popularly known as Dogo Saleh, met his end at the hands of his gang members after being arrested by the operatives of…

Six persons including pregnant woman killed as farmer-herder clash in Nasarawa

  Six people, including a pregnant woman, have been feared killed in a violent clash between farmers and herders in the Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Several others…

Security operatives comb Imo forest, arrest hoodlums after CrimeFact’s story

  The Imo State Police Command, in synergy with other security agencies and local vigilante groups, has combed forests that hoodlums use as a hideout to perpetuate their criminal activities.…

Bandits kill many villagers in Ondo communities

  Suspected bandits have reportedly attacked four communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, killing multiple residents in the early hours of Saturday. According to Punch, the…

Benue attack: Death toll rises to 20 after Herdsmen invaded communities

  The death toll from suspected herdsmen attacks on Imande Gberihwa and Dikpo in Shitile Kpav, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, has risen to 20. Recall that on…

Imo Airport Route: Many Feared Abducted as Gunmen Attack Leave Road-Users Stranded Along Okpala-Aba Road

Panic gripped travelers along the Okpala-Aba road near the Sam Mbakwe International Airport corridor on Friday, as gunmen suspected to be herdsmen allegedly blocked the highway, disrupted movement, and reportedly…

Azumini: Petrol dealer’s whereabouts still unknown as abductors kill five captives

  The Petroleum Retailers Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has asked the Inspector General of Police(IGP) to intervene in the search for Obasi Lawson, the association’s Board of Trustees…

RULAAC petitions Nigerian Authorities over illegal mining, looming security crisis in Imo Community

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has urged the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, to intervene in the ongoing illegal sand mining issue in Amumaraokahia village,…