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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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international

Aftershock Rocks Bangladesh as Quake Death Toll Rises to 10

A low-magnitude aftershock hit Bangladesh on Saturday, following a powerful 5.5-magnitude earthquake near Dhaka that killed at least 10 people and left hundreds injured. The initial quake damaged homes and infrastructure across affected districts, causing widespread fear and displacement. Saturday’s 3.3-magnitude aftershock centered in Ashulia, north of the capital, heightened public anxiety and revealed further cracks and destruction. Emergency operations are underway to assess damage and coordinate rescue efforts, as officials warn Bangladesh’s geography makes it highly vulnerable. Meteorologists note aftershocks are common; no major quakes have hit the region in over 100 years. Residents near the epicenter report unprecedented fear and damage, urging continued government support and vigilance.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 22, 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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new africa

Troops Hit Terrorist Enclaves, Quell Farmer-Herder Clashes in Northwest, North-Central

Nigerian Army troops have destroyed terrorist enclaves and intervened effectively to quell farmer-herder clashes in multiple states including Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kogi, Kwara, Imo, and Benue. In Katsina, air and ground forces targeted hideouts in Faskari and Sabuwa, seizing motorcycles and recovering livestock. Quick military responses prevented violence escalation in Sokoto, where troops halted clashes in Talba, leading to one herder's death and four injured farmers. Kebbi faced separate confrontations; troops increased patrols after property destruction and casualties. Zamfara’s counter-terrorism units neutralized terrorists, recovered livestock, and secured the area. In Kogi and Kwara, troops acted on reports of extremism and abductions, conducting patrols and search-rescue missions. Additional operations rescued abducted victims in Benue, recovered equipment in Imo, and responded swiftly across theatres. Handovers of rescued victims and the deceased to police, plus recovery of weapons, underline ongoing collaborative security […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 17, 2025

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Nigeria

Police Arrest Sex Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 15 Young Girls in Ondo

Police in Ondo State have dismantled a notorious sex trafficking syndicate that was exploiting young women under the guise of job recruitment and social media content creation. According to DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson, the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit arrested Jayeola Joshua alongside two other suspects in Akure, where 15 young girls aged 20 to 26 were rescued from an apartment used for illicit activities. Investigations showed that victims were lured across Nigeria with false promises of lucrative jobs, usher work, and overseas placements. The girls were manipulated into sending nude images and videos, which were sold to clients. The syndicate disguised its operation as producing “relationship content” for social media. The rescued victims received medical care and counseling at the Police Hospital in Akure. Police have summoned the landlord for questioning and transferred the case to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 9, 2025

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Nigeria

NAPTIP rescues 221 victims of human trafficking in Jigawa

The Jigawa Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 221 victims of human trafficking in the state within two years. The State Commander, Mr Abdulladir Turajo, disclosed this during a one-day sensitisation campaign against human trafficking held in Kazaure on Friday. Turajo said the victims were rescued and reunited with their families following the establishment of the command in July 2023. According to him, NAPTIP has also secured two convictions and conducted 175 sensitisation programmes across communities, schools, places of worship, motor parks, and markets in Jigawa. The awareness campaign, organised in collaboration with the Jigawa State Ministry for Local Government and Community Development, is part of a zonal grassroots sensitisation drive for stakeholders in all 27 local government areas of the state. He explained that the campaign would be executed in […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 7, 2025

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Nigeria

Army Rescues Kidnapped Victim, Arrests Suspect in Taraba

Nigerian Army troops have successfully rescued a kidnapped victim in Taraba State without any ransom payment. According to a statement from the 6 Brigade, the troops acted on a distress call about the abduction of Alhaji Ali Adamu in Lau Local Council. The victim was kidnapped while sleeping outside his home. The troops immediately launched a pursuit of the kidnappers. Upon realizing they were being followed, the abductors abandoned their victim and fled into a nearby bush. Alhaji Adamu was safely rescued and reunited with his family. In a related incident on the same day, local vigilantes and hunters arrested a 30-year-old suspected kidnapper, Mr. Lalau Adamu. The suspect was reportedly injured by a mob before troops arrived and secured him. He has been taken to a medical facility for treatment while investigations continue. The Brigade Commander commended the effective […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 31, 2025

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Nigeria

Nigerian Troops Rescue 23 Kidnap Victims, Nab Terror Suspects

The Nigerian Army has announced significant successes in its nationwide operations, rescuing 23 kidnap victims and arresting key terrorist collaborators in the last 24 hours. In a major operation, troops rescued 23 hostages from terrorist enclaves in the Chigogo Hills of Kwara State. The rescued victims included four Chinese nationals. Security forces also made several key arrests across different regions: In the North East, three Chadian nationals were apprehended in Borno State with 12 Starlink internet devices, suspected to be supplies for terrorist groups. In the North Central, four suspected kidnappers were arrested in Kogi State, and two alleged terrorist leaders were captured in Plateau State. In the South East, troops raided a hotel in Imo State believed to be a kidnappers' den. Two men posing as police officers were caught with AK-47 rifles and ammunition. Furthermore, in the Niger […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 19, 2025

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Nigeria

Police Arrest 6 Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue 3 in Bauchi

he Bauchi State Police Command has arrested six suspected kidnappers and rescued three abducted victims in the Toro local government area. According to a police statement, the operation was launched on September 29th after a distress call about an attack in Euga Village. A combined team of police and local security partners tracked the suspects to the outskirts of the village, engaged them, and successfully rescued the three male victims unharmed. The rescued individuals have been reunited with their families. The six suspects are currently in custody and are providing information to investigators before being charged to court. The State Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the command's commitment to public safety and urged citizens to continue providing timely information to security agencies.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 15, 2025

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