ALERT: Fleeing Zamfara Bandits Infiltrating Niger, Kaduna

Fleeing bandits led by Kachalla Halilu and Na-Belloare are now infiltrating Kaduna and Niger State after a military raid dislodging them from Zamfara forests, FIJ can report. Sources said the…

[BREAKING] Insecurity in Imo: Uzodimma fails to name sponsors, berates Okorocha

The Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma on Tuesday failed to mention the names of sponsors of insecurity in Imo state, as he earlier promised to release the names on the…

Notorious Bandit Leader, Turji, Frees Over 50 Victims Amidst Military Offensive

A notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has freed over 50 kidnapped victims in his custody in Zamfara State, following military raids on neighboring bandit camps n Zamfara and Sokoto forests.…

Imo Now A War Zone – Igbo Monarchs, Clerics

The South East Council of Traditional Rulers and the Representatives of Igbo Archbishops and Bishops on Peace and Conflict Resolution Monday raised the alarm over the deteriorating security situation in…

Suspects named Okorocha, Uche Nwosu as sponsors of banditry, says Imo

The Imo government says Rochas Okorocha, senator representing Imo west, and Uche Nwosu, former governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA), have been named by suspects as sponsors of kidnapping…

One killed as police repel gunmen attack on Imo monarch’s palace

Ibe Pascal Arogorn, Owerri One person was killed and many others wounded as gunmen attacked the palace of Eze Imo, Eze Dr E. C. Okeke at Ezioha Amaifeke in the…

Step up offensive against bandits, CAN tells security agencies

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, yesterday implored security agencies to step up their offensive against the bandits and other violent criminals, saying it received with joy the news of…

2022: Insecurity Continues As Bandits Kill 11 in Kaduna, Taraba

Ibe Pascal Arogorn Bandits have killed over eleven people in Kaduna and Taraba states in the early days of 2022. Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari in his new year message…

Air Force Kill Two Notorious Bandit Leaders, Several Others In Zamfara

The Nigerian Air Force has killed two notorious bandit leaders, Alhaji Auta, and Kachalla Ruga following an air raid of a forest in Zamfara State. Sources revealed that the notorious…

Insecurity: Probe alleged misuse of security votes by govs, SERAP tells Buhari

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN and appropriate anti-corruption…

BREAKING: Zamfara Banditry Kingpin Bombed To Death – REPORT

A notorious bandit operating in Birnin Magaji area of Zamfara State, Alhaji Auta, has been killed in an air strike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Many of his gang…

Again, Uzodimma blames opposition over continued insecurity in Imo

The Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma, has continued to blame the opposition for being behind the insecurity experienced in the state. He stated this in his New year message to…

Fayemi: Buhari administration knows what to do to end insecurity in 17 months

Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti, says the Buhari administration can still fix the nation’s security challenges in 17 months. The Nigeria’s general election will be held on February 18, 2023.…

New year: Uzodinma seeks renewed efforts at combating criminality in 2022

Hope Uzodimma, Imo state governor has advocated a renewed and collective effort by the people of Imo state to stamp out violence and other forms of criminality in the state…

New Year: We’ll Remain Resolute Despite Insecurity – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration will remain resolute to continue with programmes and plans despite the fact that the persistent insecurity in certain parts of the country may…