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...

Five soldiers killed, three missing in clash with insurgents in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama 

Five soldiers were killed and three others declared missing following a clash between Nigerien Defence and Security Forces (FDS) and...

Forest guard arrested for allegedly killing son in Monguno, Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

A member of the Forest Guard in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State has been arrested for allegedly shooting his son to death.

Sources said the...

Woman kidnapped in Jos South LGA, search operation launched

By: Zagazola Makama

A woman was abducted from her residence in Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State, prompting a manhunt by security operatives.

Sources said the incident...

DPO who died fighting bandits in Katsina buried amid tears

By: Zagazola Makama

The late Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rimi, CSP Mohammed Sani Sagir Maude, who was fatally shot while repelling an armed bandit attack, was laid to rest amid...