LAGOS — Concern has spread across some of Lagos’ major commercial centres after police investigators uncovered an alleged fraud network that had identified more than 125 business owners as potential victims. The discovery followed the arrest of seven suspected members of two alleged fraud syndicates by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit. […]
A fresh controversy over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has drawn attention to alleged links between influential individuals and notorious bandit networks, after a man identified as Hassan publicly named a northern senator in connection with claims involving wanted bandit kingpin Dogo Gide. Hassan’s allegations, which have circulated widely online, have not been established by a court. […]
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Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has renewed his administration’s rejection of negotiations with bandits following a recent attack in Bungudu Local Government Area, assuring affected communities that efforts to restore security will continue. The governor made the position known during a condolence visit to Bungudu, where he met traditional and community leaders as well as […]
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Benin City, Edo State — Fourteen people abducted by suspected kidnappers along the busy Lagos-Benin Expressway have regained their freedom after Nigerian Army troops launched a rapid rescue operation in Edo State, highlighting ongoing security efforts on one of Nigeria’s most strategic highways. The rescue followed a reported kidnapping incident on Thursday night in Ovia […]
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Minna, Niger State — The Niger State Government has intensified efforts to tackle insecurity with the launch of a 218-member Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and the deployment of 12 newly commissioned police operational vehicles aimed at improving security operations across the state. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago unveiled the new security initiative during a ceremony […]
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The Abia State Government has announced a tougher approach to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes, with Governor Alex Otti warning that uncompleted buildings found to be used as criminal hideouts will face demolition. Speaking during his monthly media briefing on Thursday, the governor said the administration has intensified security surveillance across the state, particularly […]
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Nigerian security forces have rescued 10 people who were abducted by suspected terrorists during a coordinated operation in Sokoto State, marking another effort to curb kidnapping and armed violence in the North-West. The rescue mission, carried out under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, involved troops of the Nigerian Army working alongside the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps. […]
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Nigerian Forces Prevent Attempted Student Abduction in Borno Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has applauded Nigerian military personnel following the successful prevention of an attempted mass abduction at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) in Monguno, Borno State. In a statement shared on his official […]
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The Nigerian Armed Forces say coordinated security operations conducted across multiple regions of the country have led to the rescue of more than 40 kidnapped victims, the arrest of over 20 suspected terrorists and criminal collaborators, and the disruption of several criminal networks within a one-week period. The latest military assessment, covering operations between July […]
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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, has called on the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government to tighten security around communities bordering the Old Oyo National Park, warning that stronger preventive measures are needed to stop future attacks. The monarch made the appeal following the recent rescue of dozens of students and teachers […]
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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has revealed that armed bandits once abducted his brothers and demanded a ransom of ₦300 million, but he refused to negotiate or make any payment, arguing that paying kidnappers only fuels more criminal activities. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, the governor said the incident reinforced his long-standing position against […]
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For five travelers heading to different destinations across Nigeria, what began as ordinary road trips ended in one of the most terrifying experiences of their lives. Ambushed by armed kidnappers along the Ogbere section of the Sagamu-Benin Expressway in Ogun State, the victims say they had already accepted death before a dramatic police operation brought […]
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The Abia State House of Assembly has moved to address growing concerns over insecurity across the state, particularly the reported increase in kidnapping incidents, by inviting heads of security agencies for a strategic meeting. The resolution was reached during Tuesday’s plenary session following concerns raised over recent security challenges affecting residents and communities in different […]
