10 Killed As Nigerian Navy Storms Kidnappers’ Hideout In Anambra

A Special Force Squad of the Nigerian Navy Base, Onitsha, stormed Ochan forest, known as the Anambra State base of kidnappers, and arrested five suspected kidnappers. During the bombardment, over…

5 dead as gunmen invade Delta motor park, engage police in gun battle

THE Delta State Police Command has confirmed the killing of five persons as unknown gunmen attacked Morfor motor park in Udu Local Government Area, Delta State, and engaged police operatives…

Nigeria relying on you to completely defeat banditry, defence minister tells troops

Bashir Magashi, minister of defence, has asked officers of the Nigerian Army to do more to “completely defeat” banditry and insurgency. Magashi said this on Thursday during the decoration of…

Banditry: Irrigation Farmers In Taraba Afraid To Go To Farm

Irrigation farmers in Gassol and Karim-Lamido have raised alarm over the activities of bandits, which they said has threatened farming activities. Farmers in separate interviews with North East Trust said…

Officer killed as police repel attempted attack by gunmen in Anambra

Ibe Pascal Arogorn, Onitsha Gunmen have killed an officer on duty at Uli community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State on Wednesday. However it was gathered that police…

Police Neutralise 38 Bandits, Arrest 999 Criminal Suspects In Katsina

At least 38 bandits have been neutralized and nine hundred and ninety-nine suspects arrested by the police in Katsina State in connection with six hundred and eight (608) reported crimes.…

BREAKING: Gunmen kill three in Delta shooting

Gunmen have killed three persons in a shooting at the ever-busy Mofor Park, in the Udu Council area of Delta State. The victims, whose identities are unknown, are all males.…

Three Feared Dead, Many Kidnapped As Gunmen Invade Zamfara Communities

Three persons have reportedly been killed on Sunday after gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded some communities under Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State. An unspecified number of villagers,…

Buhari can end insurgency before he leaves office, says Femi Adesina

Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, says he is optimistic that high-profile insurgents will be “taken out” before the end of the current administration. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme,…

Bandits attack SGF’s town

Residents of Kwapre and Dabna villages in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State have fled their homes over persistent attacks by bandits. Kwapre, Dabna, Lar, Zah and other adjoining…

Zamfara Elders Raise Alarm Over Release Of Arrested Bandits

A group of elder statesmen in Zamfara State has raised alarm over the alleged indiscriminate release of arrested bandits and their collaborators by the authorities in the state. They urged…

Gunmen Abduct Plateau Traditional Ruler

Gunmen have abducted Charles Mato Dakat, the paramount ruler of Gindiri town in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Daily Trust reports that the traditional ruler was abducted after…

Kukah: Buhari owes us explanation on when insecurity will end

Matthew Kukah, Catholic bishop of Sokoto diocese, says President Muhammadu Buhari owes Nigerians an explanation on when insecurity will end in the country. Speaking during a Christmas sermon, on Saturday,…

David Mark: Insecurity beyond ordinary — FG should do more to restore hope

David Mark, a former senate president, says the problem of insecurity in Nigeria is “beyond ordinary”. Mark said this on Friday in a Christmas message shared by Paul Mumeh, his…

Security Council Expresses Concern Over Terrorists’ Ability To Fire Rockets

The National Security Council has expressed concern over the ability of terrorists to fire rockets targeting areas in any part of the country. Before the arrival of President Muhammadu Buhari…