Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have recorded a major operational breakthrough with the killing of a senior Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) leader, Abu Khalid, identified as the group’s second-in-command in the Sambisa Forest, alongside 10 other terrorists during a coordinated night operation in Borno State….
Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has attacked a military patrol in Damasak, headquarters of Mobbar LGA of Borno state, with a Nigerian Army major and soldiers feared killed. According to TheCable, sources said the officer, who commanded the Damasak military base, was leading a foot patrol of about 30 soldiers early on Friday when…
The federal government has unveiled plans to commission retired military officers to help secure Nigeria’s vast ungoverned spaces, including forests, as part of efforts to combat insecurity and promote economic development. This followed the inauguration of an 18-member committee by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), tasked with reclaiming ungoverned spaces for economic…
The Village Head of Kurmin Wali in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Ishaku Dan’azumi, has revealed that the abductors have demanded a ransom of N250 million and 20 motorcycles for the release of about 177 kidnapped worshippers. Dan’azumi disclosed this during a telephone interview with journalists, explaining that the demand followed the attack…
The Edo State Police Command has said that its operatives in intensive intelligence-driven operations arrested busted kidnapping gangs in several parts of the state. The command disclosed that four suspected kidnappers were arrested in Ekpoma in Esan West Local Government Area of the state. According to the state command spoke person, Eno Ikoedem, the arrested…
No fewer than seven travellers from Lagos to Kogi have reportedly been kidnapped in Kogi, with the abductors demanding N30m ransom for each victim The travellers were said to have taken off from Iddo Park in Lagos heading for Taraba State and reportedly kidnapped in Kogi State. “The travellers, who were passengers in a Taraba…
IGP Egbetokun Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, has disclosed that the initial confusion that followed the Kaduna mass abduction of worshippers was because some individuals from Kajuru LGA disputed the abduction claims. He said immediately the kidnapping happened a meeting of the Kaduna state security council was convened by Uba Sani, governor…
Hayab Bandits have raided churches in Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, abducting over 170 worshippers. According to witnesses, the attackers struck during church services on Sunday. ECWA and Cherubim and Seraphim churches were affected by the attack. Sources said nine vulnerable persons among the victims later returned home. Rev….
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man allegedly behind the killing of the woman and her six children in Kano. The man is identified as the nephew of a slain housewife and her children. The victims were found dead on January 17, 2026, at their residence in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters. Police said…
Ten brand new patrol vehicles have been handed over to security agencies in Edo Central senatorial district towards strengthening security operations in the area. The presentation ceremony, held at Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, attracted traditional rulers from across Esanland, security stakeholders, political leaders and community representatives. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, during…
