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“I never acted as an intermediary between kidnappers and anyone”, Ndume

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Denies ransom claims Senator representing Borno-South constituency, Ali Ndume has denied allegations that he acted as a middleman between kidnappers and the government or private individuals, saying he has never been involved in ransom negotiations. Ndume, who made the denial during an interview on a television programme on Tuesday, was responding to claims by the president of the Borno-South Youth Alliance, Sama’ila Kaigama, who accused him of involvement in handling an alleged ransom for the release of abducted residents of Ngoshe in Borno State. “I have never, directly or indirectly,…

Kano Gov. signs Executive Order against thuggery, drug abuse

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated the ‘Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse, thuggery and other related crimes’ in Kano. This was contained in a statement issued yesterday by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa. Governor Yusuf, who also signed an Executive Order aimed at curbing thuggery and related criminal activities across the state, described drug abuse as one of the greatest threats confronting Kano’s youthful population, warning that the menace fuels violent crimes, destroys families, weakens the economy, and undermines social stability. He said the newly…

Insecurity: Tinubu approves new Army battalion in Kwara

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army battalion in Kwara State, as part of efforts to strengthen security and intensify operations against banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. The new military formation will be sited in Omu Aran, the headquarters of Irepodun local government area, and is expected to improve troop deployment and operational capacity in communities facing persistent security challenges. Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced the approval in a statement issued by his Deputy Chief Press Secretary, describing the move as a major…

“State Police need first-line funding to block Govs.’ control” – Senate leader

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

Leader of the 10th Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, on Wednesday, said funding of the proposed state police services should be established as a first-line charge in the 1999 Constitution, stressing that it is the only way to protect it from possible interference by state governors. He insisted that financial autonomy was key to prevention of political interference and protection of the integrity of the new policing structure. Similarly, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, said a proper funding mechanism must be well spelt out before the establishment…

Kogi: Gunmen invade school during NECO exam, abduct principal, students

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

Gunmen have attacked Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina local government area of Kogi State, abducting the principal, four students and a National Examinations Council (NECO) ad-hoc official. The attack reportedly occurred at about 5.25pm on Tuesday while students were writing an ongoing NECO examination. Security sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the armed men invaded the school premises, causing panic among students and members of staff before taking the six victims away to an undisclosed location. Following the attack, a joint team of security operatives launched a search-and-rescue…

Benue: MACBAN denies killing 16 villagers in fresh attack

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, (MACBAN), Benue State Chapter, has distanced itself from the attack and massacre of innocent people in Otukpo-Nobi, Otukpo local government area, in the state. According to reports, the incident took place in the early hours of Sunday, which claimed the lives of around 16 people. Residents of the neighborhood said that armed herders carried out the attack. Angered by the tragedy, youths and women stormed Ochidoma’s palace in protest, bringing the victims’ bodies. However, in a statement released on Monday by MACBAN’s state…

Army intercepts illegal arms shipment, foils trafficking network in Kaduna

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

Troops of Sector-7, ‘Operation Enduring Peace’, have intercepted an illegal arms shipment in Kaduna state, recovering seven firearms and disrupting a suspected weapons trafficking network operating across Plateau and Niger states. According to an operational report released on Monday in Abuja said the intelligence-led operation followed credible information on the movement of illicit arms from Jos, Plateau, to Niger. The report said troops conducted a targeted stop-and-search operation in the early hours of Monday and intercepted an ash-coloured Mercedes-Benz at the Samaru Checkpoint in Zangon-Kataf local government area of Kaduna…

Kidnappers abduct corpse in Kogi state

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

Suspected kidnappers have abducted the corpse of Deputy Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Augustine Ikwue, along with nine mourners while travelling to his hometown in Benue State. According to reports, the gunmen launched attack on the convoy conveying the deceased officer’s body to Otukpo for burial at about 6 p.m. on Thursday along the Ochadamu–Ejule Road in Ofu local government area of Kogi State. The Commission’s Sector Commander, Kogi State, Lawal Fagge, confirmed the incident explaining that the abductors seized nine mourners, including two personnel of…

Army uncovers foreign terror network after crushing ISWAP assault

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

Troops of ‘Operation Haɗin Kai‘ have dealt a crushing blow to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters after repelling a daring night-time assault on a military position in Borno State, killing several insurgents and recovering a camcorder said to contain sensitive operational footage that has revealed the involvement of foreign terrorist facilitators. The military said the attempted infiltration of Cross Kauwa, in Kukawa local government area was thwarted on Saturday night as alert troops of the 19 Brigade, Sector 3 of the Joint Task Force North-East unleashed overwhelming firepower…

Tinubu orders relief for rescued Oyo pupils, teachers

July 12, 2026July 12, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has expressed delight over the successful rescue of abducted children and teachers from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, commending the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force for ending their 56-day captivity. The President said the security operation led to the arrest of eight suspected abductors while several others were neutralised, describing the outcome as a major relief for the victims, their families and the nation. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo…