Two policemen who were escorting some VIPs have been shot dead following an ambush on them by a gang of armed robbers who attacked them at Orerokpe in Okpe local…
Tag: Insecurity in Nigeria
Hoodlums attack policemen enforcing lockdown in Edo, kill one officer
Suspected hoodlums on Friday attacked policemen attached to Auchi Division in Edo and killed an officer enforcing lockdown in the area. The spokesman of the state police command, DSP Chidi…
Popular Lebanese who acts in Nollywood movies rescued in Rivers, after kidnap in Imo
A popular Lebanese actor who frequently features in Nollywood movies, Bilal Nosser simply known as ‘Mr B’ has been rescued in Etche Local Government area of Rivers state. According to…
I helped E-money kidnap rich people but he left me poor – Arrested suspect
A suspect has narrated how he helped the late billionaire kidnapper, Collins Ezenwa, popularly known as E-money, to kidnap many rich people from the South-East, especially in Imo and Abia…
Nigerian Troops kill 343 terrorists, 153 bandits
In major onslaughts against terrorists in the country, Nigerian troops have reportedly killed three hundred and forty-three members of the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP),…
‘Abductors have asked for N55 million ransom’ – Father of twins abducted in Oyo cries out
A week after 2-year-old twin children of popular Oyo state Islamic cleric, Sheik Taofeeq Akewugbagold, were abducted from their home in Ibadan, he has disclosed that the kidnappers have made a…
Boko Haram terrorists attack Ali Modu Sheriff Convoy, kill five
Boko Haram terrorists reportedly attacked the convoy carrying the family of a former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff. Sheriff who was also the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic…
Gunmen storm Islamic cleric’s house, kidnap his little twin children
Sheikh Taofeeq Akewugbagold, an Islamic cleric in Oyo State, has announced the kidnap of his twin babies. Akewugbagold, who disclosed this in a post on his Facebook page in the…
Breaking: Gunmen abduct Ekiti Commissioner, shoots Councillor Dead
Commissioner for Agriculture in Ekiti State, Folorunso Olabode has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. A councillor who was with him, was shot dead on the spot. According to TVC news,…
3 months after, Police arrest killers of slain Catholic Seminarian, Nnadi Michael and Dr Ataga’s wife
The Nigeria Police Force have finally arrested the suspected kidnappers and killers of Nnadi Michael, the Catholic Seminarian of the Catholic Good Shepherd Major Seminary at Gonin Gora, Kaduna state.…
If Boko Haram leader, Shekau surrenders, we will accept him – Military
The Nigerian Military has disclosed that it will accept an offer of the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau if he decides to surrender and agrees to follow the required…
Just in: IGP sends new police commissioner to Abia following killing of youth
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu on Tuesday ordered the immediate redeployment of the Commissioner of Police (CP), Abia State Command, Okon Ene, to the Force Headquarters, Abuja. Similarly,…
Body language of Shekau, Boko Haram leader, shows he wants to surrender – says Army
The Nigerian Army has disclosed that the sustained offensive against Boko Haram and the Islamic State for West African Province (ISWAP) might see them surrender soon. Following brutal grand offensive…
Suspected Armed Herdsmen Set Five Farm Settlements on fire in Ondo
Some armed men suspected to be herdsmen on Sunday night set five farm settlements in Ala area of Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State ablaze. The incident happened…
Repentant bandits surrender arms in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Government has received a large cache of arms and ammunitions willingly surrendered by repentant bandits. Governor Bello Matawale of Zamfara state who inspected the arms at the headquarters of…
Poisoning suspected as 44 Boko Haram Members are found dead in prison
No fewer than 44 suspected members of Boko Haram were found dead in a prison in Chad’s capital city of N’Djamena on Saturday, April 18. According to the Chadian government,…
Nigerian Army kills 105 Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe state
The Nigerian Army has reportedly dealt a strong blow on the Boko Haram Terrorists, leaving no fewer than 105 of their fighters dead during a hot battle encounter at Buni…
Breaking: Scores feared dead as bandits attack villages in 3 LGAs in Katsina
Many are feared killed after bandits launched multiple attacks in three local government areas of Safana, Danmusa and Dutsinma in Katsina state. According to reports, the attacks were coming few…
Gunmen Kidnap Edo State Commissioner
Unknown gunmen have abducted the Edo State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Emmanuel Agbale. The Edo Police Command made this known through his Public Relations Officer, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed the…
‘Now is the time to eliminate Boko Haram remnants’ – Buratai charges troops
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General T.Y Buratai, has called on troops of Operation Lafiya Dole that now is the best time to wipe out fleeing Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.…
