The Kano State Police Command has announced discovery and defusing potential threats posed by some clandestine elements within certain Islamic sects and political circles in the state. Commissioner of Police in the state, Muhammad Usaini Gumel, during a meeting with…
Zamfara imposes curfew along Sokoto, Katsina borders
Zamfara State Government has ordered immediate restriction of movement along the state’s borders with Katsina and Sokoto from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am. The state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Mannir Haidara, disclosed this to newsmen in Gusau on…
Fulani kidnappers spread, abduct, kill cops, residents in Delta
On January 24, rampaging gunmen\kidnappers suspected to be Fulani herders abducted three police officers detailed to respond to a distress call in Delta State. The authorities drafted the police officers at a nipping point in Ohoror community, Ughelli North Local…
Customs on standby ahead of Nigeria-Niger border reopening
The Nigeria Customs Service Sokoto-Zamfara area command says it’s on standby for the reopening of the Nigeria-Niger border at Illela Sokoto state. The Customs Area Controller, Kamal Mohammed, while on a working visit at the border post, said he was…
Zulum doles out cash, food to 810 volunteers fighting Boko Haram
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has doled out cash and food items to 810 volunteers fighting Boko Haram alongside the military and other security agencies in Bama Local Government Area of the state. Zulum gave out the package on Tuesday…
First Lady mourns Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, kidnapped victim killed by bandits in Abuja
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has expressed sadness over the killings of some of the kidnapped victims on an Estate in Abuja recently. The kidnappers had initially demanded for N60 million per person but have now increased to N100 million totalling…
Plateau: Govt denies reports of killing of 350 herdsmen, rustling of 850 cows, calls for arrest of Fulani leaders
The Plateau State government has described as fallacious and misleading claims by a coalition of Fulani groups that they lost 350 herders and 850 cattle in the recurring crises in the state. A coalition of Fulani groups made up Miyetti…
Yuletide: Sanwo-Olu assures Lagosians of safety
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with residents of the state, particularly Christian faithful as they celebrate this year’s Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Governor Sanwo-Olu in his Christmas message issued on Sunday by his…
NCoS says no jailbreak, attacks in 2023
The Nigerian Correctional Service says it recorded zero jailbreaks and attacks in all 253 custodial centres across the country in 2023. The spokesman, Assistant Controller of Corrections Abubakar Umar, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…
Buhari directs security agencies to solve Anambra baby kidnap case
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock over the reported kidnapping of five newborn babies in Anambra State, directing that the rising crime rate in the areas be reduced without any delay. The reported kidnapping occurred at Stanley Hospital, Nkpologwu in…
