ABUJA – In a chilling disclosure that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s security architecture, the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar Musa, has revealed that elements involved in a recent failed coup attempt had specifically marked him for arrest and assassination. The Minister made these revelations during a high-level briefing, shedding light on the depth of…
ABAKALIKI – In a decisive move to address the escalating insecurity within the state, Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced the immediate dismissal of a cabinet commissioner and the suspension of several traditional rulers. The heavy-handed disciplinary action follows a fresh wave of communal killings that have left several dead and properties destroyed in troubled…
BAUCHI — A wave of community resolve was demonstrated late yesterday in a Bauchi neighborhood when residents successfully repelled a robbery attempt, resulting in the death of two suspected criminals. The incident unfolded in the early hours of the morning when a group of suspected armed robbers attempted to raid homes in the area. Alerted…
A wave of relief has swept through communities as the Nigerian Police Force announced the successful rescue and reunion of 35 kidnapped victims with their overjoyed families. The victims, whose identities are being withheld for privacy, were safely returned following a coordinated operation by security forces. While details of the rescue operation remain…
Tragic Accidental Discharge Claims Life of Police Inspector in Awka A pall of sorrow hangs over Awka, Anambra State, following a deeply tragic incident where a police inspector, Okolie Amechi, was fatally shot by his 10-year-old son in what authorities have described as an “accidental discharge.” The heartbreaking event unfolded on Sunday evening, June 15,…
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has taken swift action by ordering the immediate detention of officers allegedly involved in extorting ₦5.2 million from a traveler. This decisive move follows a directive from the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, demanding an immediate and thorough…
Tragedy has struck another community in Benue State as reports emerge of a deadly attack allegedly carried out by suspected herdsmen. While details are still emerging, multiple sources indicate that a significant number of people are feared dead following the assault on [Specify community name if available, otherwise use “a Benue community”]. Eyewitness accounts describe…
President Bola Tinubu expresses profound sorrow over the recent bloodshed in Plateau State, a tragedy that has claimed the lives of over 40 individuals. He strongly condemns the violence and extends his sympathies to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the state government, and the people of Plateau while urging him to summon the necessary political will to…
The victims were grusomely murdered by a mob in the Uromi area of Edo State on the suspicion of being criminals. The travellers were said to be hunters. According to the Edo State Police Command, the victims were 16 in number. But the spokesman of the command Moses Yamu said some persons have been arrested…
