One of the students abducted while returning from writing the JAMB-UTME exam in Otukpo, Benue State, has shared a chilling account of how he managed to escape from his captors. The survivor, who was among the 18 victims reportedly taken during the incident, said they were travelling in a bus when they ran into armed…
No fewer than 2,000 residents of communities in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara state have fled their homes over fears of a reprisal attack by bandits. Recall troops of Operation Fansan Yanma had carried out a major offensive on the camp of notorious bandit leader Ado Alero, in Tsafe Local Government Area, resulting in…
Suspected terrorists have attacked the Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, targeting two Christian worship centres during Easter celebrations, killing at least seven people and abducting several others. It was learnt that the early morning attack on Sunday threw residents of the community into panic as worshippers were reportedly attacked during…
Abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Abba Musa, has finally regained his freedom after spending three months in captivity in the hands of suspected bandits. Musa was reportedly released on Wednesday after prolonged negotiations and pressure from concerned Nigerians who had followed the case since his abduction. A video circulating online showed popular blogger,…
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a 25-year-old woman, Nafisa Usman, for allegedly supplying ammunition to bandits operating across multiple states. Security sources disclosed that the suspect was apprehended at a major motor park in Kano, where she was found in possession of 200 rounds of newly acquired ammunition. The consignment…
Brigadier General Lawal Bature Mohammed (rtd), former Commander of Zamfara Community Protection Guards (CPG), is dead. Popularly known as Dan Gusau, the late Brigadier General suffered injuries during an attack by bandits last year, reports Daily Trust. He was later flown to Egypt for medical attention. While recuperating, former AIG Muhammad Shehu Daligent (rtd) was…
Bandits have invaded an ECWA Church in Omugo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State and abducted some worshippers on Sunday morning. However, it was learnt that security operatives rushed to the scene and rescued three of the abducted victims. According to PUNCH, the incident occurred on Sunday morning during a weekly church service,…
Notorious bandit leaders were reportedly seen celebrating Eid Mubarak in Faskari on Friday. A counter-terrorism expert, MobilisingNiger, disclosed this in a post on X, noting that the gathering was organised by the leaders, including one Musa Goje. According to the analyst, the video surfaced shortly after the bandit leaders assembled to mark the end of…
The residents of Kutaho and Kugir communities in Aribi Ward, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State have raised the alarm over the continued captivity of 32 villagers abducted by bandits more than a month after an attack in the area. Besides, the terrorists were said to have threatened to kill all the captives if…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed as false a letter circulating within the territory, which alleged that terrorists were planning an imminent attack. The Command also announced the deployment of security personnel to the affected communities to prevent any possible threat and reassure residents of their safety. In a statement, the police…
