EFCC counters police SITREP on 'kidnapping' in Niger hotel, claims responsibility for operation

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of 11 suspected internet...

Student Abducted in Zamfara Dies in Captivity Despite Ransom Payment

By: Zagazola Makama

Tragedy struck in Zamfara State as Zarah Abubakar Shehu, a 21-year-old student of the Federal University Gusau, died in captivity four months after she was...

Gunmen Kidnap Four Students in Katsina State

By: Zagazola Makama 

Suspected armed bandits have abducted four students from Paris Quarters, behind the Federal University, Dutsinma, in Katsina State...

Bandits Kill One, Abduct Several in Zamfara and Sokoto Attacks

By: Zagazola Makama 

Suspected armed bandits have launched separate attacks in Zamfara and Sokoto States, killing one person and abducting...

Gunmen Disguised as EFCC Operatives Kidnap 10 from Hotel in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama 

Unidentified armed men disguised as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have abducted 10...

Bandits Kill 10, Injure One in Attack on Mining Site in Niger State

By: Zagazola Makama 

Armed bandits have killed at least 10 people and injured one in an attack on a local mining site in Karaga...

Gunmen Abduct Lecturer in Plateau, Security Operatives Launch Rescue Mission

By: Zagazola Makama 

Dr. Yohanna Mallo, a lecturer at the Federal College of Education, Pankshin, has been abducted by unknown gunmen...

Sarkin Sasa, Chairman of Arewa Traditional Rulers, Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, Dies at 107

By: Zagazola Makama 

His Royal Majesty, Alhaji (Dr) Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, the Sarkin Sasa and Chairman of Arewa Traditional Rulers...

Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders in Gwoza, Cites Military Onslaught and Leadership Injustice

By: Zagazola Makama

A Boko Haram fighter has surrendered to troops of 26 Task Force Brigade Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Hadin Kai in Gwoza Local...

Troops Recover Arms, Ammunition in Sambisa Forest Clearance Operation

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army Troops of 21 Armored Brigade, Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Hadin Kai have recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, and equipment during a...

Bandits Kidnap APC Executives in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama 

Armed bandits have kidnapped five executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Kaura Namoda South while they were traveling...

Niger in Crisis: Mounting Insecurity and Economic Collapse Under Junta Rule

Niger is at a critical juncture, torn between the military junta’s facade of resilience and the grim realities on the ground. While the ruling authorities attempt to...

Niger Buries Fallen Soldiers Killed in Agadez Ambush

Eleven members of the Nigerien Defence and Security Forces out of the 15 that were killed were laid to rest today at the Muslim cemetery in Agadez urban municipality, following an ambush near...

NAF Airstrikes Neutralize Scores of Bandits in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) component of Operation Fansa Yanma has killed scores of bandits in a precision airstrike targeting the enclave of a notorious bandit leader...

Police Arrest 17 Drug Suspects, Notorious Car Thief in Abuja Raids

By; Zagazola Makama 

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 17 suspected drug peddlers and a notorious armed robber in separate...

Notorious Bandit Kingpin Abu Radde, several other bandits  Surrender in Katsina, Release  10 Kidnapped Victims in Peace Accord

By: Zagazola Makama 

A notorious bandit kingpin, Abu Radde, along...

Bandits Kill Three, Rustle Livestock in Sokoto Village Attack

By: Zagazola Makama 

Suspected armed bandits attacked Doba Village in Kware Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing three people and injuring several...

Police Rescue Kidnapped Victim in Sokoto, Arrest Suspect

By: Zagazola Makama 

Operatives of the Sokoto State Police Command have rescued a kidnapped victim, Alhaji Musa Abubakar, following a swift response to an abduction...

Six Vigilantes Killed in Kebbi After Ambush by  Bandits

By: Zagazola Makama 

Six members of a local vigilante group were killed in an ambush by suspected bandits in Matankari Forest, Kebbi State, after they pursued...

Troops eliminate 217 terrorists, nab 574 others in February – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of the armed forces on internal operations neutralised 217 terrorists and apprehended 574 others in February.

The Director...