Operative dies in accidental discharge in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

An operative attached to a security unit in Niger State has died following an accidental discharge of a rifle at his duty post in Shiroro Local Government Area.

Sources said the...

Boat mishap leaves passengers missing in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

A canoe conveying seven passengers capsized while in transit between Jata and Kami Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving several persons...

Armed bandits attack Konkoso Village, kill two in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have killed two people and razed homes during an attack on Konkoso Village in Niger State, security sources said.

According to sources, the incident...

Gunmen kill woman, injure husband in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

Unidentified gunmen have killed a woman and injured her husband during an attack along Kamfanin-Bobi–Durgu Road in Niger State, sources said.

The incident reportedly occurred at about...

Man killed by brother in Niger after domestic dispute

By: Zagazola Makama

A 35-year-old man has died following an alleged assault by his brother in Niger State, sources said.

The incident reportedly occurred on Feb. 17 at about 7:00 a.m. in...

Bandit attack in Zamfara leaves one dead, three abducted

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have killed a man, injured another, and abducted three people during attacks in Magazu and Fadama areas of Zamfara State, sources said.

According to...

Security forced arrested three over illegal arms dealings in Bauchi

By: Zagazola Makama

Three men have been arrested for allegedly engaging in illegal weapons dealings in Bauchi State, security sources said.

The suspects, identified as Peter Pama...

Joint troops repel bandit attack in Katsina, neutralise two and recover motorcycle

By: Zagazola Makama

Joint troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have repelled an armed bandit attack in Gida Soda Village, Katsina State, neutralising two attackers and...

Troops nutrialised six kidnappers, rescue abducted woman in Riyom

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 6 of Operation OPEP have neutralised five suspected kidnappers and rescued an abducted woman during a raid on a criminal hideout at Angwan Boka...

Breaking: Owo Church Massacre: 9th DSS' Witness Tells Court How All Defendants Were Paid, Mobilized and Moved Weapons for Attack

An officer of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday told a Federal High Court in Abuja how...

Bauchi Police arrests father for chaining son for 17 years

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 72-year-old man for allegedly chaining his 40-year-old biological son for 17 years in Shadawanka...

Operation FANSAN YANMA troops rescue kidnapped residents, recover 30 sheep in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, alongside other joint security forces, successfully rescued ten residents abducted by...

Yobe security operatives rescue kidnapped victim, arrest four suspects

By: Zagazola Makama 

Security operatives in Yobe State have rescued a kidnapped resident, Abdul’hamid Garba, 35, of Nayi Nawa Area, Damaturu, and arrested...

US military trainers arrive Nigeria to support armed forces

By: Zagazola Makama

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and equipment in Nigeria to support...

Troops intercept suspects with N37m cash in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Army troops of Operation HADIN KAI, have intercepted five suspects conveying about N37 million in cash under suspicious circumstances.

Security sources said the suspects were...

Troops foil ISWAP ambush, recover weapons and supplies in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in North East Nigeria have successfully repelled an ambush by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents...

Troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Yobe

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East under Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe...

Operation Whirl Stroke arrests cow rustling suspects fuelling violence in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation WHIRL STROKE have arrested suspects linked to cattle rustling in Benue State, following two separate...

United States freezes assets of eight Nigerians over Boko Haram, ISIL links

By: Zagazola Makama 

 The United States has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians allegedly linked to the Islamist groups Boko...

Federal Government arraigns Nasir El-Rufai over alleged phone interception

By: Zagazola Makama

The Federal Government has charged former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged unlawful...