Three Killed During Bandit Attack on Illela-Baraya Village in Sokoto State

Late Friday night, tragedy struck Illela-Baraya Village, located in the Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, as armed bandits launched a brutal assault that left three villagers dead. According to intelligence gathered by Zagazola Makama, the attackers stormed the village around 10:00 PM in large numbers, firing indiscriminately at residents. The ambush led to […]

Kidnapped Catholic Priest in Kaduna Regains Freedom Safely

The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan has joyfully confirmed the safe return of Reverend Father Ibrahim Amos, who was abducted earlier this week by unidentified gunmen. Fr. Amos, who serves as the Parish Priest at St. Gerald Quasi Parish in Kurmin Risga, a community within the Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was reportedly taken […]

FCT Police Recover Gunpoint-Snatched SUV Through Swift Intelligence Operations

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully recovered a black Toyota Land Cruiser SUV—registration number ABC 797—stolen at gunpoint by five armed suspects in the Garki district on the night of April 23, 2025. In a detailed press briefing issued on Friday, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, revealed that the car […]

Armed Herdsmen Allegedly Kidnap 19 Passengers on Benue Highway

In a disturbing turn of events in Benue State, suspected armed herdsmen reportedly hijacked two commercial buses and kidnapped at least 19 passengers in the early hours of Thursday. The incident occurred in the Jor community, along the Adoka-Naka highway, located within Gwer West Local Government Area. According to eyewitnesses and local authorities, the attackers […]

Armed Bandits Attack Taraba Village, Kill Young Herder and Steal 40 Cattle

In a devastating assault on Kogon Dutse village in the Old Muri district of Taraba State, a 30-year-old herdsman identified as Muazu Anaruwa was murdered by suspected armed bandits, who also made away with 40 cattle belonging to the victim’s family. According to verified information obtained by Zagazola Makama, the tragic event unfolded on April […]

DSS Officers Arrested Over Alleged Fatal Shooting of Police Officer in Delta State

In a deeply troubling incident, seven operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and two civilians have been arrested following the alleged fatal shooting of a police officer identified as Michael Isuwa in Ibusa, located in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. Tragic Incident Unfolds in Delta The incident reportedly occurred on […]

Over 140 Suspected Criminals Nabbed in Adamawa Amid Heightened Security Operations

In a major security breakthrough, the Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended at least 148 individuals linked to serious criminal activities across the state. The arrests were part of intensified operations targeting organized crime rings responsible for theft, kidnapping, and other violent offenses. According to SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the Police Public Relations Officer, the […]

Two Kaduna Sales Representatives Remanded Over Alleged ₦7.6 Million Company Funds Theft

In a developing legal case, a Magistrates’ Court sitting in Kaduna has ordered the remand of two sales representatives, Timothy James, aged 27, and Daniel Williams, aged 32, over allegations of embezzling ₦7.6 million from their employer. The accused individuals, both of whom reside in Barnawa, Kaduna State, were arraigned on charges of criminal conspiracy […]

Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Kurmin Risga, Kaduna: Diocese Seeks Urgent Intervention

A wave of concern has swept across the Christian community in Kaduna State following the abduction of Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos, a Catholic priest, by armed bandits in Kurmin Risga, situated within the Kauru Local Government Area. The kidnapping took place in the early hours of Thursday at approximately 12:15 a.m., when the assailants stormed […]

Nigerian Army Intensifies Security Operations in Oshodi and Mushin, Lagos State

In a decisive move to reinforce public safety, the Nigerian Army has launched a series of tactical raids targeting notorious criminal enclaves in Oshodi and Mushin, Lagos State. These operations, spearheaded by Brigadier General Matthew Oyekola, were executed in close coordination with local vigilantes and the Man-O-War Nigeria, reflecting a collaborative approach to addressing escalating […]

Police Transfer Two Arrested Suspects and Tramadol Worth Over $92,000 to NDLEA in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has successfully apprehended and handed over two individuals suspected of drug trafficking to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), reinforcing its commitment to the fight against narcotics in Nigeria. According to an official release by Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, the suspects, identified as Muntari Shu’aibu and […]

Police Launch Investigation into Sexual Assault Allegation in Abuja Gym

Authorities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have begun an official investigation into a sexual assault complaint filed by a woman identified as Ebunoluwa Mitchell Fatoyinbo. The case reportedly involves an individual named Oscar Ilochi, a resident of Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja. The incident, which gained traction on social media, allegedly took place in the […]

Kano Police Eliminate Notorious Armed Robbery Leader in Dala Local Government Area

In a decisive security operation, the Kano State Police Command has successfully eliminated Halifa Baba-Beru, a notorious armed robber who had long terrorized residents of Gwammaja Quarters in Dala LGA, Kano. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the incident occurred on April 22, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., following a […]