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Kebbi: Gunmen ambush troops, kill 9 soldiers, one policeman

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

Gunmen have killed nine soldiers and one police officer, along with some civilians, in an ambush at Giro Masa community, in Shanga local government area of Kebbi State. The state governor, Nasir Idris, confirmed the incident while speaking to newsmen after visiting the mortuary and the Accident and Emergency unit of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, yesterday, where victims of the attack were taken. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday night, also saw the assailants set ablaze two military gun trucks. Reacting to the incident, Governor Idris described the…

Katsina: Bandits kill 3, injure 11 in dual attacks – Police

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 Aminu Imam

At least 14 persons were killed and dozens injured when armed bandits carried out two separate attacks on communities in Katsina state on Tuesday. The attacks occurred in Ɗandume and Musawa local government areas, according to residents and local sources. In the first incident, the bandits reportedly stormed Ɗansoda community in Ɗandume LGAs at about 8 p.m., killing 11 people. According to a resident, the attack occurred shortly after residents had broken their Ramadan fast and were relaxing outside their homes. “People had finished breaking their fast and many were…

2027: Falana, Ezekwesili, Utomi, others threaten legal action against NASS, Police

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 Aminu Imam

An advocacy group, the “Movement for Credible Elections’ (MCE) has vowed to institute what it described as a formidable legal action against the National Assembly and the Nigeria Police for brutalising citizens protesting peacefully at the National Assembly for credible electoral frameworks for the 2027 elections. Leaders of the Steering Council of the newlyjlaunched MCE include Usman Bugaje, Pat Utomi, Ayuba Wabba, Oby Ezekwesili, Femi Falana (SAN), Amb Nkoyo Toyo, Hajia Bilkisu Magoro, Ene Obi, Salisu Mohammed, Bala Zakka, among others. In an issued statement on Wednesday by its Head…

Kaduna: Police debunk mass kidnap of over 100 worshippers

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Kaduna State Police Commissioner, Muhammad Rabiu, has dismissed reports alleging the kidnapping of over 100 worshippers in Kajuru, Kaduna State, as falsehoods. Rabiu said the claims were being peddled by “conflict entrepreneurs” seeking to destabilise Kaduna State and undermine the prevailing peace. Addressing newsmen after the State Security Council meeting yesterday, he challenged accusers to provide names and details of any alleged victims. “Let anyone who claims this kidnapping occurred come forward with names and particulars of the victims”, the Commissioner said. He warned rumour mongers to desist, stressing…

Kano: Police confirm 7 family members killed in home attack

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that seven members of a family – a 35-year-old housewife and her six children – were killed in a brutal attack on their residence in Ɗorayi Charanchi (also known as Charanchi) Quarters of Kano metropolis yesterday. Initial reports had suggested that four people were killed during the incident, with claims that an infant was thrown into a well. However, Police authorities later clarified that the death toll was higher, confirming that all six children of the woman were among the victims. The state…

Edo: Police rescue 9 kidnap victims in drone-led operation

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Police Command in Edo state says it has rescued nine victims from kidnappers in a landmark drone-led operation in the state. The Command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed in a statement yesterday that this followed a report of a kidnapping incident in the Egbojo Ikabigbo community in Jattu, Etsako-West local government area. She said the report prompted the immediate deployment of the Divisional Police Officer and his team to the area, working alongside vigilantes and hunters. Ms. Ikoedem explained that the state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, subsequently activated…

Ondo: Police station razed, as S’West bandits attack community

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Ondo State Police Command has condemned an attack on the Ipele Divisional Police Headquarters in Ondo State, carried out by about 20–30 armed men. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Jimoh Abayomi, in a statement made available to neqsmen yesterday in Akure, said the incident happened at about 9:41 p.m on New Year Eve, December 31, 2025. According to Abayomi the preliminary reports indicated that a group of armed men numbering between 20 and 30 invaded the police station, firing assault rifles and deploying dynamite to attack the facility.…

Police arrest Sowore at Abuja Court

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 Aminu Imam

..As Kanu’s trial suffers fresh setback There was heightened tension at the Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday, as human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was arrested by the Police shortly after proceedings in the ongoing trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore, publisher of SaharaReporters and convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, had arrived at the court premises to witness the proceedings in Kanu’s terrorism trial. However, shortly after learning that the presiding judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, would…

Borno: Police, JTF repel B’Haram assault, as soldiers reportedly abandon battlefront

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 Aminu Imam

A combined team of the Nigeria Police Force and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) successfully repelled a Boko Haram attack in Banki, Bama LGA of Borno State, at the weekend – even as some soldiers reportedly fled the battlefield. Residents, who spoke to newsmen, commended the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in-charge of Banki, for rallying his men and mobilising local support during the fierce gun battle. A resident, simply identified as Aminu, said the DPO refused to abandon his post despite being advised to flee. “He organised…

12 arrested, as Police uncover ₦4.8bn theft at Kainji power plant

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 Aminu Imam

Niger State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects for allegedly committing a massive theft and vandalism at the Kainji Power Plant, valued at over ₦4.8 billion. Another two suspects were arrested for allegedly staging a kidnap designed to extort ₦7 million ransom. The State’s Command Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, Police spokespersons confirmed this in a statement issued yesterday. According to him, the first case, which began with a complaint from Mainstream Energy Solutions Ltd on August 11, 2025, uncovered a long-running conspiracy by security staff at the Kainji…