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Police nab 10 suspects for kidnapping, robbery in Imo

The Imo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects for alleged involvement in kidnapping, armed robbery and cult-related activities in different parts of the state. The suspects were paraded at the command headquarters in Owerri, where police also displayed recovered weapons and stolen items linked to their operations.​ Police Commissioner Danjuma Aboki said the arrests followed sustained intelligence-led raids and patrols targeting criminal hideouts. He explained that the operations were part of efforts to clamp down on gangs terrorising residents and motorists in the state.​ Among the exhibits recovered were locally made guns, live ammunition, a pump-action rifle and several vehicles suspected to have been snatched from their owners at gunpoint. Police also displayed phones and other valuables believed to have been taken from victims during robbery and kidnap attacks.​ Aboki said some of the suspects confessed to participating in […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 28, 2025

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Nigeria

Army, police foil night attack on Benin–Sapele road

Soldiers and police officers have rescued a missing passenger after a late-night gun attack on two commercial buses along the Benin–Sapele Expressway near Obayantor 2 community in Edo State. The incident happened around 10:45 p.m. when armed men suddenly came out of the bush and opened fire on vehicles on the busy route.​ One of the targeted vehicles, a white commercial bus with registration number 166 XB, was carrying four passengers from Kaduna to Sapele. During the attack, the bus was forced to stop and three passengers managed to escape into the bush, while the fourth passenger, 53-year-old Abubakar Ahmed, could not be found immediately.​ A joint team of soldiers, police operatives, and local vigilantes moved to the scene soon after receiving a distress call. Security sources said the team quickly secured the area and searched the surrounding bushes to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 27, 2025

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Nigeria

Troops Arrest Another Notorious Kidnap Suspect in Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested another suspected notorious kidnapper, Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, in Taraba State after a coordinated operation on November 23, 2025. Bawa is believed to be closely linked to Umar Musa, a kidnapping mastermind arrested by troops a day earlier in Wukari. Preliminary investigations have exposed the link between the suspects and a wider criminal syndicate believed responsible for multiple kidnappings and violent attacks across Southern Taraba. Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, 6th Brigade Commander, praised the troops for their professionalism and operational accuracy. Uwa affirmed that the latest arrests signify the effectiveness of Operation Zafin Wuta in dismantling criminal networks and restoring security to communities in Southern Taraba. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and provide credible intelligence to support the ongoing security efforts.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 25, 2025

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Nigeria

In Pictures: Tinubu Holds High-Level Security Meeting Amid Rise in Kidnappings, Banditry

President Bola Tinubu convened a high-level security meeting at the State House, Abuja, bringing together Nigeria’s top military and intelligence officers. The closed-door session included the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Army Chief Major General Waidi Shaibu; Naval Chief Rear Admiral Idi Abbas; Air Chief Air Vice-Marshal Kennedy Aneke; Inspector General of Police Olukayode Egbetokun; and State Security Service Director-General, among others. The meeting focused on intensifying Nigeria’s security efforts after renewed attacks and abductions in the North-West and North-Central regions. Tinubu’s recent appointments of new Service Chiefs align with plans to reinforce the country’s security architecture. President Tinubu praised recent rescue operations, such as the freeing of 38 church worshippers abducted in Kwara State and 51 Catholic schoolchildren in Niger State, stressing his administration’s unwavering commitment to citizens’ safety and ongoing rapid-response security deployments. Tinubu also reaffirmed […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 24, 2025

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Nigeria

Under Siege: 2,496 Students Abducted in 92 School Attacks Since Chibok

New data reveals 2,496 students abducted in 92 school attacks across Nigeria since the Chibok tragedy in 2014. Recent mass kidnappings in Niger and Kebbi states have reignited concerns about student safety, with abductions now a source of ransom income for criminal groups and a cause for widespread fear and trauma. Analysis shows nearly 70 attacks on schools from 2014–2022, with over 1,680 students taken by the end of that period. An additional 22 attacks and 816 students kidnapped occurred from January 2023 to November 2025. Most incidents are concentrated in the North, especially in states like Kaduna, Zamfara, Niger, and Kebbi. Experts warn many cases go unreported, so actual abduction numbers could be higher. The Chibok abduction marked a turning point—many girls are still missing, and mass abductions have since escalated with recurring ransom demands. More than one million […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 23, 2025

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Nigeria

Catholic Archbishop Martins to Tinubu: Act Fast, Nigeria Descending Into Chaos

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Alfred Adewale Martins, has publicly urged President Tinubu to respond decisively to the surge in terrorist attacks and insecurity across Nigeria, warning the country is descending into chaos. Referencing recent school kidnappings and the killing of Army General Muhammad Uba, Archbishop Martins said these crises echo the trauma of the 2014 Chibok abductions and show that security guarantees are lacking. Martins highlighted attacks on school staff—Vice Principal Hassan Yakubu Makuku and the Chief Security Officer at Eruku, Kwara—and criticized policy gaps that allowed terrorists to kill security personnel and abduct dozens of schoolgirls. He called for urgent identification and prosecution of terrorists and their sponsors, stressing that every citizen is at risk given the brazen level of violence. Martins expressed hope for the safe return of schoolchildren, called for collective prayer and action, and demanded […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 22, 2025

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Nigeria

Inside Maga Schoolgirls Abduction: Bandits Kill Vice Principal, Residents Recount Attacks

The abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive School, Maga, Kebbi State, left families and residents in shock. Armed bandits invaded the school hostel at night, killed Vice Principal Hassan Makuku in front of his wife, and forced their daughter to show them the hostel entrance. The bandits shot the security guard who resisted and took his phone before storming the hostel. While some girls managed to escape, several families now grieve loved ones lost or abducted. Mother Amina Hassan Makuku, who witnessed her husband’s killing, shared the traumatic events and described how she refused to follow bandits after they murdered him. Khadija Hassan, her 15-year-old daughter, narrowly escaped being taken. Other mothers, including Aisha Sani, revealed that two of their daughters remain captive. Residents recounted previous attacks in the area, failures by security operatives to act on warnings, […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 22, 2025

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Nigeria

Terrorists Kidnap Students From Niger Catholic School

Terrorists have abducted students from St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The attack happened around 2am today. Confirming the incident, Niger State Secretary Alhaji Abubakar Usman said the number of abducted students is not yet known, with security forces still assessing the situation. Police Commissioner Adamu Abdullahi Ellema stated that tactical police, military units, and other security agencies have been deployed and are combing the forests for the rescue operation. More details are awaited as authorities work to secure the students.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 21, 2025

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Nigeria

Shettima Visits Kebbi as Tinubu Pledges Rescue of Abducted Students

President Bola Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State and offer assurances to families affected by the recent kidnapping of schoolgirls. The visit follows a deadly attack at Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, where 25 students were abducted and the vice principal was killed. Tinubu pledged that the government is committed to the quick and safe return of the abducted students. He also expressed condolences for the fallen soldiers, emphasizing that security forces need support from local communities to address rising security challenges. He called on Nigerians to share useful information to help the police and military keep communities safe. The Chief of Army Staff has ordered troops to intensify day-and-night operations, using local intelligence to rescue the girls and bring lasting peace to the region. Collaboration with local hunters and vigilantes is seen […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 19, 2025

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Nigeria

Army Chief Orders Rescue of Kidnapped Kebbi Schoolgirls

Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff, visited Maga community in Kebbi State after bandits kidnapped 25 students from Government Girls Secondary School. During his visit, the army boss instructed troops of Operation Fasan Yamma to take every necessary action to rescue the schoolgirls and ensure their safe return. He warned that bandits now target schools and other soft spots and emphasized the need for better intelligence and round-the-clock operations. He pushed commanders to act swiftly on all new information. Shaibu also encouraged local vigilantes and hunters to support the security agents by sharing local intelligence, due to their strong knowledge of the area and forests where the bandits hide. He said that cooperation between locals and the military was essential to finding the students and restoring peace. He condemned the bandits’ goal to disrupt education, promising that children […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 18, 2025

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