24 h. ago Nigeria Army Destroys Terrorists Hideouts, Neutralizes Two Suspects In Taraba

Troops of 6 brigade Nigeria Army/sector 3 operation whirl stroke have killed two suspected terrorists in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. It was gathered that some other criminal elements escaped with gunshot injuries in during the fierce battle with the security agents. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the Acting […] The post Nigeria Army Destroys Terrorists Hideouts, Neutralizes Two Suspects In Taraba appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Local Security Agents Nab Another Four Armed Travellers In Edo, Recover Firearms

Operatives of Edo State Security Network, have arrested four suspected armed travellers in Benin area of the State. In a statement on Saturday by Spokesman for the state’s Police Command, Moses Yamu, identified the suspects as Yusuf Abdulkarim, Mujaheed Garba, Shittu Idris, and Jamilu Habibu. Yamu noted that the arrested individuals were intercepted at Ikpoba […] The post Local Security Agents Nab Another Four Armed Travellers In Edo, Recover Firearms appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Troops arrest ISWAP members, kill bandit, recover arms in Plateau

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) said they have successfully arrested two members of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province read more Troops arrest ISWAP members, kill bandit, recover arms in Plateau

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5 d. ago Security Agents Kill 5 Suspected Bandits, Arrest 3 Informants In Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command in partnership with the military, Department of State Services (DSS), Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), and local vigilantes have killed five suspected bandits and arrested three suspected informants during coordinated security operations. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, in a press statement disclosed […]

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6 d. ago 1 Bandit Killed As Security Agents Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims In Katsina

One bandit was neutralised as security agents rescued 10 abducted victims during a coordinated operation in Musawa local government area of Katsina State. The victims comprising six women and four men were abducted from the communities of Kiroro, Kabbi, and Dogon Marke by armed bandits. According to a statement by Katsina Commissioner for Internal Security […]

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7 d. ago Security operatives rescue 10 kidnap victims, kill 1 bandit in Katsina 

Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs announced that joint security operatives have rescued 10 kidnapped victims including six women and four men who were abducted from Kiroro, Kabbi, and Dogon Marke communities, Musawa Local Government Area of the state by armed bandits on Tuesday. A statement by the Commissioner of Internal Security Read More

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7 d. ago NSA Ribadu Asks Nigerians To Stop Paying Ransom To Bandits, Kidnappers

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has asked Nigerians to stop paying ransom to kidnappers and bandits. Ribadu stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving 60 kidnap victims recently rescued from captivity in Zangon Kataf LGAS in the Southern Kaduna senatorial district of Kaduna State following sustained military operations. He insisted that ransom […]

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8 d. ago NSA, defence minister receive Kukah’s brother, 59 others rescued from bandits

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, on Tuesday received 60 rescued kidnap victims, including Ishaya Kuka, brother to the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr. Matthew Kukah. Also among those rescued was the Deputy Director of the National Assembly Commission, Adesanya Michael, who was abducted from his Read More

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1 week ago Local Security Agents Nab Suspected Notorious Gang Members In Benue Community

At least three persons, suspected to be members of a notorious five-man gang, allegedly terrorising Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State have been arrested by local security agents. It was gathered that the arrests were made through the efforts of local security agencies on Sunday at Ogoli Ugboju community. READ MORE: Unknown Gunmen Attack Commercial […] The post Local Security Agents Nab Suspected Notorious Gang Members In Benue Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Security Agents Raid Suspected Criminal Hideout, Recover Relief Materials In Anambra

Security agents, including men of Anambra State Police Command have invaded a criminal hideout located at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the command’s police-led joint security team comprising Nigeria Army, Navy, Department of State Services officials and vigilante group carried out the operation on Friday. In […] The post Security Agents Raid Suspected Criminal Hideout, Recover Relief Materials In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Amotekun Corps Busts Kidnap Syndicate, Rescues 70 Foreigners In Ondo

Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, have rescued over 70 foreigners from the den of a notorious kidnap syndicate operating within the state. Majority of those abducted by the kidnap syndicate are foreigners from Ghana. LEADERSHIP gathered that the victims were lured to the state by the suspects under […]

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1 week ago Wanted bandit leader, Bello Turji, kills 11 farmers in Sokoto

Tribune Online Wanted bandit leader, Bello Turji, kills 11 farmers in Sokoto Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has reportedly killed 11 farmers in Lugu town, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday as the military wanted Turji and his gang were returning from a Sallah visit to a community in the area. A resident of Isa, Basharu Altine […] Wanted bandit leader, Bello Turji, kills 11 farmers in Sokoto Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Police arrest 6 suspects, rescue 21 kidnapped victims, recover N4.8m ransom

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has apprehended six suspects for various crimes, rescued 21 kidnap victims. and recovered N4.8 million read more Police arrest 6 suspects, rescue 21 kidnapped victims, recover N4.8m ransom

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2 w. ago Police rescue two kidnapped victims, hunt for alleged abductors

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has rescued two kidnap victims and launched a search for their alleged abductors. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the alleged kidnappers abducted the victims on Wednesday at Ijede in the Ikorodu area of the Read More

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2 w. ago “We Don’t Kill, Injure Security Agents” – Shiite Denies FCT Police Claims, Says 380 Members Arrested During Rally

Islamic Movement of Nigeria, also known as Shiite group, has denied a report by Federal Capital Territory Police Command, claiming that its members killed a security operative and injured two during a clash that occurred on Friday. IMN also said that some yet to be ascertained persons among the group were killed by security agents, […] The post “We Don’t Kill, Injure Security Agents” – Shiite Denies FCT Police Claims, Says 380 Members Arrested During Rally appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago One Killed, Two Injured, 19 Arrested As Shiites, Security Operatives Clash In Abuja

At least one person has been killed and two injured following a clash between members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria also known as Shi’ites, and security agents at Banex Plaza Abuja. It was gathered that the unfortunate incident happened when confrontation erupted between the group and security operatives on Saturday. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt […] The post One Killed, Two Injured, 19 Arrested As Shiites, Security Operatives Clash In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police foil bandit attack in Zamfara, kill ‘notorious kingpin’

Four civilian protection guard members, two hunters, and a policeman were killed by bandits in Zamfara in a fierce battle between the bandits and the security personnel. Several bandits were also said to have been killed during the clash, which occurred in the early hours of today, Friday. Two hunters who were seriously wounded are Read More

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2 w. ago Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara

Tribune Online Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara Tribune Online gathered that many armed bandits were also killed, including the bandit kingpin Dan Isufu, during the encounter. Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Chaos In National Assembly As Security Agents ‘Assault’ Journalists

Pandemonium broke out at the National Assembly complex on Wednesday after some overzealous security agents allegedly barred journalists from accessing the legislative building. Consequently, scores of accredited journalists were left stranded, trying to understand what was happening. The Sergeant-at-Arms personnel and Police officers on duty retorted that they were acting on “orders from above” to […]

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3 w. ago Security agents assault journalists, deny access to National Assembly

Some security agents, on Wednesday, barred journalists from accessing the National Assembly. Consequently, some accredited journalists were left stranded. When asked, the Sergeant-at-Arms and police officers on duty claimed they were acting on “orders from above” to prevent those without official permanent identity cards from entering the White House complex. Despite pleas from journalists, who Read More

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