May 15, 2025

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NDLEA Officers Attacked During Abuja Raid Operation, 3 Sustain Gunshot Injuries

Three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have been hospitalised with gunshot injuries sustained after coming under attack by armed men during a raid operation in the Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Thursday night. This was made known in a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and […]

Police Nab Three Suspected IPOB Members, Recover ₦‎10.3 Million In Imo

Barely few days after launching a joint security operation, the Imo State Police Command has arrested three suspects, recovered arms including one AK-47 and physical cash of N1.3 million after raiding criminal hideouts at Cameron Street, Ubahu in Okigwe LGA. A statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, hinted that the operation was […]

Police Arrest Suspected Drug Dealers In Katsina, Recover Illicit Substance

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected drug dealers and seized a large quantity of tramadol tablets worth ₦3,500,000. The suspects, who both confessed to the offense, are currently under investigation. One of the suspects, identified as 27-year-old Murtala Salisu from Bare-bari village in Safana Local Government Area, was arrested on March 20, […]

Bloody Clash Between Rival Bandit Groups Leaves Several Dead in Kaduna

A deadly confrontation between rival bandit factions in Galadimawa, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, claimed the lives of several terrorists on April 17, 2025. According to intelligence sources, the violent clash erupted over yet-to-be-ascertained reasons and led to intense fighting between the armed groups. Although official details are still emerging, unconfirmed reports suggest […]

Police rescue six kidnapped victims in Zamfara

Zamfara State Police Command said it has rescued six kidnapped victims following a search-and-rescue operation. This was contained in a statement issued by the State Police Command’s spokesman, DSP Yazid Abubakar. He said the victims were rescued on Friday when a joint police and Community Protection Guard, CPG, team on highway patrol along the Anka-Gummi […]

Police Apprehend Six Suspects For Possession Of AK-49 Rifle In Niger

The Niger State Police Command has arrested six suspects for possession of fabricated AK-49 rifle, live ammunition, fraud, and impersonation in the state. The command, in a statement signed by Public Relations Officer SP Wasiu Abiodun, stated that on 11 April 2025, police operatives from the Counter Terrorism Unit, CTU, intercepted one Abdullahi Sani, 20, […]

NSCDC arrests three for vandalising water corporation pipes in Osun

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command has arrested and prosecuted three individuals – Michael Odeniran 43, Ganiyu Mutiu Olalekan, 32, and Muritala Ridwan, 32, for vandalising water pipes belonging to the Osun State Water Corporation. The Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, according to a statement released by the Command spokesperson, Adeleke Kehinde, […]

Troops killed 8 including Bandit Leader Ibrahim Kaboni, in Zamfara Ambush

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have successfully neutralized a notorious bandit kingpin, Ibrahim Kaboni, along with eight of his fighters in a well-coordinated ambush near Keta village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to intelligence sources available to Zagazola Makama, the ambush was executed on the evening of April 16, 2025, by troops […]

Police Rebukes CJTF Over Claims, Says No Boko Haram Terrorist Arrested In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has refuted recent claims by the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) alleging that hundreds of suspected Boko Haram members were apprehended in the state. In a statement released late Thursday, the Command firmly dismissed the report as “false, malicious, and intended to incite fear and panic among residents.” The statement […]

Bandits kill businessman, abduct one in attack on Kano night market

A group of armed bandits launched a deadly attack on Faruruwa town in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State on Thursday night, killing a prominent businessman, injuring two others, and abducting one person. The incident occurred while the town’s popular night market was in full swing. The attack was contained in a post on […]