JAMB official missing after kidnappers’ ambush
A suspected kidnapping incident occurred on the Jos-Abuja road on April 28, 2025, when three individuals, claiming to be staff of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), were ambushed by armed assailants. It was gathered that at approximately 7:15 PM, the three men were en route from Abuja to Jos when their vehicle was […]
Police Arrest 8 For Cult Related Killings In Yabatech
Tactical operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested at least eight suspects involved in several cult-related killings within Yaba College of Technology and its environs. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the state, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation, which took place on April 29, 2025. […]
Police nab 12 suspected kidnappers, 3 gun runners in Taraba, Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Rabiu Usman, on suspicion of being a bandit associate following a report of suspicious financial activity in Giwa Local Government Area of the state. A police source confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, stating that the suspect was apprehended on April 28 by operatives of the […]
Police neutralise notorious bandit in Benue gun battle
A notorious armed bandit identified as Akumave Shogodo was killed during a gun battle with the Benue State Police Command’s Tactical Team in the Zaki-Biam axis on April 29. Sources available to Zagazola Makama disclosed that at approximately 6:30 a.m., following intelligence gathering and analysis, the Command’s Tactical Team stormed a suspected criminal hideout. Upon […]
Bandits kill community guard, steal cart away rifle in Zamfara attack
Armed bandits have killed a member of the Community Protection Guard (CPG) in Dutsin Wake Village, Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State, carting away his firearm. Zagazola confirmed the incident on Tuesday, stating that it occurred at about 8:45 p.m on April 28. The victim, identified as Faruk Suleman, was attacked by the […]
Youths, CDAs Advocate Inclusion in Security Architecture to Stem Insecurity
Youth groups and Community Development Associations have called for inclusion in the security system in Nigeria especially Lagos in order to address the high rate of insecurity. The stakeholders spoke at the second day of a security workshop of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 18 of the National Institute For Security Studies, organised by […]
Boko Haram kills 7 mourners in Borno
Suspected Boko Haram terrorist have killed 7 mourners and injured several others in Kopl village, Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State. The Chairman of Chibok Local Government, Modu Mustapha, confirmed the attack, stating that it occurred around 6 pm on Monday, April 28, 2025. The attack happened just hours after passengers, including women and […]
Police arrest 33 suspected thugs, recover dangerous weapons and illicit drugs in Kano
Operatives of the Kano State Police Command have arrested 33 suspected thugs known as Yan Daba and recovered dangerous weapons, illicit drugs as well as stolen properties. Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, April 28, 2025, said the arrest was made during a series of […]
Ex-Police Chief Blames ‘Overstretched’ Marine Policing For Oron-Calabar Abduction Response
Following the recent abduction of over 20 passengers along the Oron-Calabar waterways, former Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye, has attributed the poor security response to challenging topography and ‘overstretched’ marine policing resources. Speaking during Monday’s edition of Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Adeoye highlighted communication difficulties exacerbated by the terrain, describing the waterways […]
NDLEA Arrests Three Drugs Peddlers, Confcciscate Drugs Worth Over N2.6bn In Jigawa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has announced the confiscation of controlled drugs worth over N2.6 billion in Gumel Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The commander of the Jigawa State NDLEA Command, Musa Maina, made this known while parading the suspects on Monday at the Command Headquarters in Dutse. He stated that three […]
