6 h. ago Eight soldiers, one civilian killed in Pakistan attacks – Police

At least eight soldiers and a civilian were killed in western Pakistan on Friday in separate attacks along the border with Afghanistan, where violence has erupted in recent months, police told AFP. Seven soldiers were killed in a security operation against “armed Taliban” in northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a police source said on Saturday. “Fighters Read More

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14 h. ago Fish Out Killers Of Travellers In Edo, Tinubu Orders Security Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the gruesome Killing of travelling hunters intercepted by some members of a local vigilante in the Esan north, Edo State. INFORMATION NIGERIA recall that on Thursday, a mob in the Uromi area of Edo state allegedly attacked and killed at least 16 hunters of northern descent who were travelling from […] The post Fish Out Killers Of Travellers In Edo, Tinubu Orders Security Agencies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Nineteen suspects arrested as Shiites, security operative clash in Abuja

Tribune Online Nineteen suspects arrested as Shiites, security operative clash in Abuja Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) and security operatives clashed on Friday afternoon, resulting in a gun battle at the popular Banex Plaza, Abuja. One security operative was killed, and several others were left injured in the incident. Nineteen suspects arrested as Shiites, security operative clash in Abuja Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Police confirm officer killed in Abuja Shiites’ attack, 19 arrested

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory has confirmed the killing of a security operative in a violent attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria. In a statement on Friday in Abuja, the Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that 19 suspects had been arrested in connection with Read More

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16 h. ago Edo: Go after travellers’ killers, Barau tells security agencies

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, on Friday condemned the murder of travelling hunters in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, urging security agencies to immediately go after the perpetrators. Barau made the appeal in a condolence message issued in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Read More

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18 h. ago Barau Urges Security Agencies To Go After Killers Of Northern Travellers In Edo

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has condemned the killing of Northern travellers in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of Edo State, urging security agencies to immediately go after the perpetrators. A mob had intercepted the victims, mostly Hausa hunters, who were on their way to Kano for Sallah celebrations, ransacked […]

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23 h. 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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64 h. ago Bandits Kill 3 Kidnap Victims After Ransom Payment In Kaduna 

Three residents of Surubu Community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State who were abducted on Saturday, March 22, 2025, have been confirmed killed by their abductors after payment of ransom to secure their release. The lifeless bodies of the victims were discovered in the forest by the military during a search operation on […]

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65 h. ago Activist Adeyanju Condemns Killing Of Tantita Security Personnel, Calls For Swift Action  

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the recent killing of personnel from Tantita Security Services Ltd, a private security firm tasked with protecting Nigeria’s vital oil pipelines in the Niger Delta. According to The Guardian, while reacting to the tragic development on Monday in Abuja, Adeyanju described the attacks as a direct […]

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3 d. ago Security Agents Kill Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Victim In Anambra

A member of a five-man kidnapping gang has been neutralised by a joint security team in Ihiala, Ihiala local government area of Anambra State. The security team comprising personnel of the Nigerian Police, military and Ihiala vigilante also rescued a kidnap victim which the hoodlums were trying to escape with in a black shuttle bus […]

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4 d. ago Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju

Tribune Online Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju A human rights lawyer and activist, Comrade Deji Adeyanju, has raised concerns over the killings of personnel and officers of Tantita Security Services Ltd, a private security firm dedicated to safeguarding Nigeria’s vital oil pipelines and critical infrastructure. Adeyanju, who spoke on Monday in Abuja, noted that these acts not only threaten the lives of […] Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Bauchi Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Security Guard’s Murder

Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four suspects over alleged killing of a 20-year-old security guard identified as Polmi Dauda. In a statement on Sunday by the Command’s Spokesman, Ahmed Wakili, disclosed that the victim sustained injuries after a misunderstanding with some people at Larema Hotel, Bauchi. Wakili said: “On March 22, 2025, at about […] The post Bauchi Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Security Guard’s Murder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Zamfara Gov Mourns As Suspected Bandits Kill 10 Security Agents

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has mourned the death of six local security agents popularly known as Askarawa and four local vigilantes, who were killed by bandits in Anka Local Government Area of the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the operatives on Saturday, were returning from a successful joint operation led by the Nigerian Army, […] The post Zamfara Gov Mourns As Suspected Bandits Kill 10 Security Agents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Panic In Benue Community As Bandits Threaten To Avenge Death Of Members

Residents of Agwabi community in Tombo council ward of Buruku local government area are fleeing in droves following threats by armed bandits whose members were killed by operatives of Benue State Joint Security Taskforce code named ‘Operation Zenda’ on Wednesday. LEADERSHIP recalls that officers of ‘Operation Zenda’ raided a militia hideout in the area and […]

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9 d. ago Security Forces Rescue 84 Captives, Kill 3 Terrorists In Katsina

Security forces have successfully rescued 84 captives and neutralised three terrorists in a daring joint military operation conducted in Kankara local government area of Katsina State. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in the state, Dr. Nasir Mua’zu announced this in a statement where he said the operation was carried out by troops of […]

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9 d. ago Police Inspector, 11 Bandits Killed During Gun Battle In Benue

A Unit Commander of the Benue State Joint Security Taskforce, code named ‘Operation Zenda’ has been killed alongside eleven (11) suspected armed bandits terrorising the Sankera axis of the state. Sankera axis is comprised of Katsina/Ala, Ukum and Logo local government areas of Benue State. The police officer was killed when security agents engaged the […]

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1 week ago Catholic church criticises police, govt over abducted Seminarian’s death

The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has condemned the response of security agencies in tackling kidnappings in Edo State, following the killing of 21-year-old seminarian, Andrew Peter, by his abductors. The Edo State Police Command announced Peter’s death on Friday while confirming the rescue of Rev. Fr. Philip Ekweli, who was kidnapped alongside him. The Bishop Read More

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1 week ago Catholic church criticises police, govt over Seminarian’s death

The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has condemned the response of security agencies in tackling kidnappings in Edo State, following the killing of 21-year-old seminarian, Andrew Peter, by his abductors. The Edo State Police Command announced Peter’s death on Friday while confirming the rescue of Rev. Fr. Philip Ekweli, who was kidnapped alongside him. The Bishop Read More

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1 week ago Security operatives foil bandits’ attack in Katsina, kill one

Joint security operatives in Katsina State foiled a bandits’ attack and killed one suspect during the operation on Saturday. A statement by the Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, made available to newsmen on Saturday noted that the operation was at the instance of the Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa. Sadiq Read More

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1 week ago Seecurity operatives foil bandits’ attack in Katsina, kill one

Joint security operatives in Katsina State foiled a bandits’ attack and killed one suspect during the operation on Saturday. A statement by the Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, made available to newsmen on Saturday noted that the operation was at the instance of the Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa. Sadiq Read More

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