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Abbas mourns victims of Niger attack, Yobe boat mishap

House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has condemned the deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, and the recent boat mishap in Yobe State. He described both incidents as tragic losses and extended his condolences to the families of the victims, the governments of Niger and Yobe states, and the affected communities.​ Abbas called the Niger attack, in which more than 30 people were killed and many others abducted by suspected terrorists who also set the market ablaze, a cruel assault on innocent citizens and a serious threat to peace and livelihoods. He urged security and intelligence agencies to swiftly implement President Bola Tinubu’s directive to hunt down the perpetrators, rescue those kidnapped and prevent further attacks.​ On the Yobe tragedy, where a passenger boat capsized on the Yobe River in […]

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Troops repel bandits’ incursion into Kano communities

Troops of the Joint Task Force have foiled an attempted incursion by suspected bandits into several communities in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State.​The operation, led by 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army with other security agencies, was launched after credible intelligence on the movement of the armed group around parts of the council.​ Security sources said the troops moved swiftly towards the identified routes and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to retreat into nearby forest areas.​The intervention helped to protect vulnerable settlements that have previously been targeted for cattle rustling and other criminal activities.​ Earlier operations in the same axis saw the military neutralise several bandits, recover motorcycles, mobile phones and ransom money, and rescue kidnap victims, underscoring the area’s security risks.​Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements […]

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Lai Mohammed Urges Nigerians To Back Tinubu On Insecurity

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on Nigerians to give stronger support to President Bola Tinubu’s administration in its efforts to tackle insecurity. He said the scale and complexity of today’s security threats make it impossible for government and security agencies to succeed without active citizen cooperation.​ Speaking in an interview, Mohammed noted that the Tinubu government has introduced several measures to curb terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. However, he argued that these steps will only produce lasting results if communities share information, resist propaganda and stop shielding criminals.​ He criticised what he described as a growing tendency to politicise security issues and to downplay government successes while amplifying failures. According to him, such attitudes embolden violent groups and weaken the morale of security personnel risking their lives on the frontlines.​ Mohammed urged […]

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DSS Frees Three Men Wrongly Held Over Banditry Allegations

The Department of State Services has released three men earlier arrested on suspicion of involvement in banditry and kidnapping after a fresh review showed they were wrongly detained. The men were picked up in June 2025 as part of wider security operations targeting banditry networks in the country.​ A special review panel set up by the DSS examined their case and concluded that investigations did not establish any link between the suspects and the alleged crimes. Following this finding, the Director General of the DSS, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, ordered their immediate release.​ The three men, identified as Umar Ibrahim, Alhaji Bello Rabiu and Jaja Sarki Bamo, were also granted financial compensation approved by the DSS leadership. The payment is intended to acknowledge the error in their arrest and to support their reintegration after months in custody.​ Security sources indicated that […]

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Army denies shooting women protesters in Adamawa

The Nigerian Army’s 23 Brigade in Adamawa State has denied reports that its troops opened fire on women protesting a communal clash in Lamurde Local Government Area. The allegation had circulated on social media and in some online reports claiming soldiers escorting the Brigade Commander shot and killed several women.​ In an official statement, the Brigade described the claims as baseless and misleading. It said neither the Brigade Commander nor his escorts were present at the scene where the women were allegedly shot.​ According to the Army, troops from 23 Brigade, working with police and other security agencies, were deployed to Lamurde in response to a communal clash between Bachama and Chobo communities. The statement said soldiers engaged armed militias and neutralised some gunmen while securing affected areas.​ The Army explained that when information came in about a possible attack […]

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Adamawa govt imposes 24 hour curfew in Lamurde

The Adamawa State government has imposed a 24 hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area following a renewed communal clash in the area. The violence reportedly broke out on Sunday evening, with fears that it caused significant damage, although official details on casualties or losses have not been released.​ In a statement issued on Monday by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Hussaini Hammangabdo, the government said security agencies have been directed to move in and restore law and order immediately. The statement also appealed to residents to remain calm and cooperate with security operatives.​ The Adamawa State Police Command said it has deployed personnel in response to the 24 hour curfew and the reported breach of peace in parts of Lamurde. Police Public Relations Officer SP Suleiman Nguroje said the command is working with other security agencies to […]

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Troops rescue six kidnapped victims in Kogi

Troops of the Nigerian Army, working with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnap victims during a joint operation in Kogi State.​ The operation was carried out around the Osara–Okene axis after security forces received credible intelligence on the movement and location of the kidnappers and their hostages.​ Acting on the information, the troops and other security personnel launched a coordinated raid on the criminals’ hideout, engaging the suspects and forcing them to abandon the captives and flee into the surrounding forest.​ All six victims were rescued alive and taken into safety, where they received medical checks and counselling before being reunited with their families.​ The security agencies vowed to sustain the offensive against criminal gangs operating in Kogi and neighbouring states, calling on residents to continue sharing timely information to support ongoing operations.​

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 Bandits Rampage Across Kogi, Kano, Sokoto, Kwara

Bandits have launched fresh attacks across four Nigerian states, abducting worshippers, a monarch, a bride and her bridal party, and other residents, while killing at least one woman and demanding huge ransoms. The coordinated wave of violence in Kogi, Kano, Sokoto and Kwara has renewed public anger over worsening insecurity and perceived gaps in government response.​ In Kogi State, gunmen stormed a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area, during a service, firing shots and forcing worshippers to flee in panic. The pastor, known as Orlando, his wife and several congregants were taken away, though the exact number of abducted persons remains unclear.​ Kogi’s Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, said state authorities and security agencies had intensified a manhunt for the attackers and promised that all abducted worshippers would be rescued alive. He urged residents to […]

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