26 h. ago Suspected Bandits Kill One, Abduct Three Passengers On Okene

Suspected bandits on Saturday reportedly killed a bystander and abducted three passengers traveling in an 18-seater bus along the Okene-Lokoja highway in Kogi State. The incident, according to an informed source, occurred around 3:00 pm at Aku Village in Adavi Local Government Area. Tribune Online gathered that the Toyota bus (Registration No. Benue DAP 325 […] The post Suspected Bandits Kill One, Abduct Three Passengers On Okene-Lokoja Road In Kogi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Bandits Abduct Nursing Mothers, Leave Sick Infants Behind In Niger

Gunmen, believed to be bandits, reportedly attacked Usubu community in Niger State late Saturday night, abducting several young mothers while leaving their sick infants behind. The incident was disclosed on Sunday via a post on X by security analyst Bakatsine, highlighting the alarming nature of the attack. According to the report, the assailants invaded the […] The post Bandits Abduct Nursing Mothers, Leave Sick Infants Behind In Niger appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Sokoto: Bimasa Community Fight Back Terrorists, Kill Six Suspected Bandits, Free Hostages

Residents of Bimasa community in Tureta Local Government Area, Sokoto State, successfully defended their community against a bandit attack, killing six assailants and rescuing several individuals who had been kidnapped. Aliyu Tureta, Chairman of Tureta Local Government, confirmed the incident, explaining that community members pursued the bandits into the forest and confronted them. “They managed […] The post Sokoto: Bimasa Community Fight Back Terrorists, Kill Six Suspected Bandits, Free Hostages appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Gunmen Attack BUA Factory In Edo, Kill Eight NSCDC Personnel

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Friday night reportedly killed eight operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) attached to the BUA Cement Factory in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. According to the Punch, a senior officer of the Edo NSCDC command, who confirmed the tragic incident on […] The post Gunmen Attack BUA Factory In Edo, Kill Eight NSCDC Personnel appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Bloodbath: Gunmen kill 8 NSCDC personnel at BUA Cement Company, abduct expatriate in Edo

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Daredevil gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have allegedly killed eight personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, attached to the BUA Cement Factory located in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. The image marker of the agency in the state, Ogbebor Efosa, revealed this in […] The post Bloodbath: Gunmen kill 8 NSCDC personnel at BUA Cement Company, abduct expatriate in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Army kills 11 terrorists, nabs 64 suspects in nationwide operations

Tribune Online Army kills 11 terrorists, nabs 64 suspects in nationwide operations TROOPS of the Nigerian Army have killed 11 terrorists, arrested 64 suspects, rescued several kidnap victims and recovered weapons, ammunition and stolen livestock in nationwide operations between Thursday and Friday. A credible source at the army headquarters in Abuja told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that the troops foiled ISWAP/JAS attacks in […] Army kills 11 terrorists, nabs 64 suspects in nationwide operations Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Mob justice and the death of Khadijah: A mirror of Nigeria’s collapsing justice system

Tribune Online Mob justice and the death of Khadijah: A mirror of Nigeria’s collapsing justice system By: Nusrat Lasisi “The failure to prevent mob violence of law enforcement agencies, especially the Nigeria Police Force, to investigate allegations of torture and killings, and bring suspected perpetrators to justice, is empowering mobs to kill. The problem is compounded by weak and corrupt legal institutions and system.” Isa Sanusi, Director, Amnesty International Nigeria’s 1999 […] Mob justice and the death of Khadijah: A mirror of Nigeria’s collapsing justice system Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Scores killed, 85 suspects arrested, 66 kidnapped victims rescued –DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), yesterday said soldiers fighting the counter insurgency war and other security operations across the country have  killed scores of terrorists, arrested 85 suspects and rescued 66 kidnap victims in the month of August. The DHQ, also said soldiers discovered and destroyed 97 illegal refining sites and over 488 equipment used for […] The post … Scores killed, 85 suspects arrested, 66 kidnapped victims rescued –DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Adeyanju Hails Tinubu, DSS Boss Over Arraignment Of Suspects In Benue, Plateau Killings

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has lauded President Bola Tinubu and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Tosin Ajayi, for the arraignment of nine prime suspects linked to the recent killings in Benue and Plateau States. In a statement issued on Thursday, Adeyanju described the move as a “welcome step” […]

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5 d. ago Updated: Police engage armed robbers in gun duel, kill one, another critically injured in Ibadan

Tribune Online Updated: Police engage armed robbers in gun duel, kill one, another critically injured in Ibadan NEMESIS caught up with a two-man robbery gang that have allegedly terrorised the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State as they met their waterloo with the members of the monitoring team of the police. The suspected armed robbers engaged the police in a shootout that lasted for several minutes. One of the suspected […] Updated: Police engage armed robbers in gun duel, kill one, another critically injured in Ibadan Tribune Online

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6 d. ago DSS arraigns nine prime suspects over Benue, Plateau killings

One pleads guilty to unlawful possession of firearms Files fresh charge against suspected gunrunner arrested with seven M16 rifles The Sun The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday, September 3, arraigned nine individuals before a Federal High Court in Abuja over their alleged complicity in recent killings in Benue and Plateau states. One of […] The post DSS arraigns nine prime suspects over Benue, Plateau killings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago BREAKING: DSS Arraigns Nine Prime Suspects In Benue, Plateau Killings

The DSS also charged a suspected gunrunner arrested with Seven M16 Rifles. The post BREAKING: DSS Arraigns Nine Prime Suspects In Benue, Plateau Killings appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago UPDATED: DSS Arraigns Nine Prime Suspects In Benue, Plateau Killings

The DSS also charged a suspected gunrunner arrested with seven M16 Rifles. The post UPDATED: DSS Arraigns Nine Prime Suspects In Benue, Plateau Killings appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Police arrest 2 teenagers for killing commercial motorcyclist in Osun 

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Habeeb Adedayo (27) and Akeem Fawas (19), for allegedly killing a 26-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Segun Olatunji. The spokesperson of the police in Osun, Abiodun Ojelabi, in a statement on Tuesday, explained that the suspects committed the purported crime in Iwo, Osun State, but […] The post Police arrest 2 teenagers for killing commercial motorcyclist in Osun  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Boko Haram insurgents kill five farmers in Borno fresh attack

…as FG rules out sabotage from Abuja-Kaduna rail incident At least five farmers were brutally murdered by suspected Boko-Haram terrorists read more Boko Haram insurgents kill five farmers in Borno fresh attack

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9 d. ago Police arrest 100 suspects for kidnapping, armed robbery in Ondo

Tribune Online Police arrest 100 suspects for kidnapping, armed robbery in Ondo Lawal said four suspected armed robbers who killed a commercial motorcyclist, Nwike Sabbat, while attempting to snatch his motorcycle, were among those apprehended. Police arrest 100 suspects for kidnapping, armed robbery in Ondo Tribune Online

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1 week ago Four terrorists killed as Police rescue kidnap victim in Anambra

Tribune Online Four terrorists killed as Police rescue kidnap victim in Anambra Police operatives from the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, in collaboration with the Anambra State Vigilante Group, have neutralised four suspected terrorists and Four terrorists killed as Police rescue kidnap victim in Anambra Tribune Online

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1 week ago Man allegedly kills neighbour’s son, wraps body in foam in Ondo

A man, Eze Amadi is in police custody in Ondo State after allegedly killing his neighbour’s 28-year-old son, Ifeanyi Otu, wrapping the body in foam and dumping it inside a water drum. The incident occurred in Kajola, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state on Monday. The victim’s father, Mr Michael Otu, and the suspect […] The post Man allegedly kills neighbour’s son, wraps body in foam in Ondo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Bandits Kill Vigilante Member, Abduct Traders’ Wives In Kano

Armed bandits launched a violent attack on Kafin Maiyaki community in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State on Wednesday night, leaving a member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) dead and abducting the wives of a local trader. The incident was first reported on Thursday by security analyst Bakatsine on X. According to […] The post Bandits Kill Vigilante Member, Abduct Traders’ Wives In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue, Plateau Killings: DSS Files Criminal Charge Against 9 Suspects

The Department of State Services (DSS), on Thursday, filed a criminal charge against nine suspects allegedly linked to the recent deadly attacks on Yelwata, Guma local government area of Benue State, and also parts of neighbouring Plateau State. The attacks left over 40 persons dead and several others injured. Many were also displaced in both […]

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