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DSS, forest guards kill bandits in gun battle, rescue nine abducted victims

Operatives of the Department of State Services and Kwara State Forest Guards have killed three suspected bandits and rescued nine abducted victims during a fierce gun battle in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The intelligence-led operation was carried out on Wednesday in the Obbo-Aiyegunle, Ejiu-Ora and Osi axis of Ekiti LGA, a corridor that borders Ekiti, Kogi and Niger states. The team also included local hunters and vigilantes who joined the DSS and forest guards in combing the forests for the kidnappers. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Ekiti Local Government Council Chairman, Prince Dada Sunday, the victims were abducted from Eju community after the local market and were being moved through a forest route towards Niger State when the security team intercepted the gang. A member of the Kwara Forest Guards, Owolabi Adebayo, said the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 30, 2026

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Nigeria

Court sentences three to life imprisonment over Orire school kidnapping

Justice Salim Ibrahim convicted the defendants, Abdulrazak Umar, Yunusa Musa and Shamsu Adamu Sani, after they pleaded guilty to some of the charges brought against them by the Federal Government. The three men were arraigned on a 10-count charge bordering on terrorism, kidnapping, concealment of information, incitement and illegal mining.vanguardngr+2 Prosecutors said the convicts were linked to the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire between January and May 2026 and were accused of concealing information about the masterminds of the attack. They were also alleged to belong to Darul Salam, an affiliate of the proscribed terrorist group Ansaru.dailypost+3 The incident happened on May 15, when gunmen attacked Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School in the Esiele and Yawota communities, abducting 46 people in total. Security forces later rescued 44 of the victims and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 23, 2026

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Nigeria

I heard students shouting ‘bandits, bandits’: Oriire survivor narrates dramatic capture

A survivor of the Oriire school abductions has described the dramatic moment bandits stormed their convoy, saying he first realised what was happening when students began shouting “bandits, bandits” in panic. He said the attackers suddenly appeared and ordered teachers and pupils to leave the road and move into the bush, adding that they obeyed because the gunmen were many and about 700 children were following behind. According to the survivor, the bandits then marched the group deep into the forest, where they spent weeks under harsh conditions, often exposed to rain and cold and surviving on limited food and water. He recalled that some captives were later separated from the group and taken away, and that they only realised two men had been killed when they heard their cries fade after being dragged out of sight. The survivor said […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 19, 2026

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Nigeria

Oyo students, teachers rescue: How security agents weakened terrorists

Security agencies have revealed how sustained pressure operations weakened the terrorists who abducted students and teachers in Oyo State and forced them to release their captives. Authorities said the rescue followed weeks of coordinated efforts on land and in the air. The pupils and teachers were among those kidnapped during attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area in May. According to official statements, troops, police and other security units mounted intense operations across suspected hideouts and blocked escape routes used by the terrorists. Security sources said several suspected terrorists and informants linked to the abductions were arrested during the manhunt. They explained that the arrests, combined with constant pressure on their camps, disrupted the kidnappers’ logistics and made it harder for them to move or hide.premiumtimesng+2 The Nigerian Army noted that intelligence‑led raids and surveillance flights helped identify locations […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 11, 2026

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Nigeria

Oyo abduction bandits threaten to kill pupils if troops advance

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence Christopher Musa says bandits who abducted pupils and teachers from schools in Oyo State threatened to kill their captives if troops moved any closer to their camp.guardian+2 Musa disclosed this while giving an update on the rescue efforts for dozens of pupils and teachers taken during coordinated attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area. He said the terrorists warned that any attempt by the military to advance on their location would lead to the execution of some of the children.premiumtimesng+1 According to the minister the threat forced security agencies to adjust their tactics so as not to endanger the hostages. He explained that operations on the ground focused on blocking escape routes gathering intelligence and using caution instead of a direct assault that could provoke the abductors.punchng+1 Musa also confirmed that the kidnappers demanded the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 9, 2026

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Nigeria

Terrorists invade Borno school, kidnap students

Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have invaded a school in Mussa village, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, kidnapping dozens of pupils and students. The armed men stormed Mussa Primary and Junior Government Day Secondary School on motorcycles on Friday morning while classes were in session.arise+3 Local officials and community leaders say about 42 children and students are missing after the attack, though initial reports described the number as “unspecified” while verification continued. Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, confirmed that four students from the secondary school, 28 pupils from the primary section and 10 children taken from their homes were abducted, making a total of 42 victims.premiumtimesng+1 Witnesses said the terrorists arrived on roughly 18 motorcycles, with several gunmen on each bike, and opened fire to create panic before forcing their way into the school compound. The […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 29, 2026

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Nigeria

Police rescue five kidnapped victims in Ogun

The police in Ogun State have rescued five kidnapped victims during an operation against armed abductors. The victims were freed after a coordinated response by police operatives who acted on intelligence about the kidnappers’ hideout. The rescue followed a gun battle between the police and the suspected abductors. According to reports, the kidnappers fled after being overpowered by the security team. The rescued victims were later taken for medical checks and debriefing. Police said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to crack down on kidnapping and other violent crimes in the state. They added that search operations are still ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects. The development comes as security agencies continue to intensify their fight against kidnapping across Nigeria.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 27, 2026

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Nigeria

Two jailed 25 years for kidnapping in Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced two men to 25 years in prison each for kidnapping. The convicts, Ibrahim Abubakar and Abdullahi Abubakar, were found guilty of abducting Omoboade Adesina, a staff member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC. The court said the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The judge delivered the ruling after reviewing the evidence presented during the trial. A third defendant in the case was discharged and acquitted because the court found the evidence against him insufficient. The kidnapping case was part of the growing concern over violent crime in Nigeria. The court’s decision was seen as a strong warning to kidnappers and other criminal groups operating in the state. Justice officials said the judgment reflects the seriousness of kidnapping offences and the need for stricter punishment to deter similar crimes.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 26, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops crush kidnap plot in Sokoto, rescue 22 victims

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force (JTF) North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have successfully rescued 22 kidnapped victims and foiled separate abduction attempts in Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State. Among those rescued were 17 kidnapped passengers who were successfully extricated and handed over to the appropriate authorities for necessary action. The gallant troops stormed the kidnappers’ hideout after receiving credible intelligence, tracked the criminals, and engaged them in firefight to extricate the abductees. The operation demonstrated the Nigerian security forces’ commitment to securing the North-West region and dismantling criminal kidnapping networks that have plagued states like Sokoto. Security forces in the area worked in synergy to crush the kidnap plot, intercepting the criminals and disrupting their plans to move the victims to unsafe locations. The rescued victims were subsequently released to their families and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 20, 2026

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Nigeria

Bullets before ballots: insecurity threatens 2027 polls; 5,272 killed in 5 months

Seven months to the 2027 general elections, worsening insecurity across Nigeria is casting a shadow over preparations for what should be a watershed democratic exercise, with a staggering 5,272 people killed in just five months amid a resurgence of terrorist attacks and banditry. Before the commencement of campaigns for the 2027 general elections, rising insecurity across parts of Nigeria has become a major source of national concern, undermining public confidence in the electoral process. The country's security situation has continued to deteriorate with increasing attacks on civilians, schools, and military formations, raising serious questions about whether the elections will hold as scheduled. Data from the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025 showed that Nigeria recorded 171 terror attacks in 2025, representing a 43 per cent increase from the 120 attacks recorded in 2024. Terror-related deaths also rose from 513 in 2024 […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 15, 2026

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