Gunmen abduct two in Kogi, demand N65m ransom
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons have been abducted including a security guard, by suspected kidnappers who are demanding N65 million ransom.
Sources told Zagazola on Saturday that the incident occurred on Sept...
Police recover snatched rifle, arrest 2 suspects in Yobe
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Police recover snatched rifle, arrest 2 suspects in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Yobe says it has recovered an AK-47 rifle snatched from an officer during an attack in Nguru and arrested two suspects in connection with the incident.
Sources said the incident occurred on Sept. 26...
Court to deliver judgment in DSS suit against Pat Utomi over shadow government
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Court to deliver judgment in DSS suit against Pat Utomi over shadow government
By: Zagazola Makama
A Federal High Court, Abuja, will on Monday deliver judgment in a suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) challenging the legality of Prof. Pat Utomi’s alleged plan to...
Police inspector dies from accidental discharge in Kano
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Police inspector dies from accidental discharge in Kano
By: Zagazola Makama
Inspector Aminu Ibrahim, serving with the Kano state command has died from an accidental gunshot while on duty in Hotoro area of Kano.
Zagazola learnt that the incident...
Sheikh Bala Lau applauds DGSS for role in resolving Kano crisis
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Sheikh Bala Lau applauds DGSS for role in resolving Kano crisis
By: Zagazola Makama
Sheikh Bala Lau, the National Leader of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (IZALA), has commended the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DGSS), Mr Oluwatosin Ad...
DSS arrests popular Kaduna social media activist, Sultan for cybercrime, not politics
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DSS arrests popular Kaduna social media activist, Sultan for cybercrime, not politics
Facts have emerged as to why the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Kaduna-based social media activist, Abubakar Muhammad, popularly known as Sultan.
A top security source told our correspondent...
DSS arrests Kaduna social media influencer over alleged cybercrime
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DSS arrests Kaduna social media influencer over alleged cybercrime
By: Zagazola Makama
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a Kaduna-based social media influencer, popularly known as Sarkin Sultan, over alleged involvement in cyber-related offences.
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Police confirm attack on students’ hostel in Jigawa
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Police confirm attack on students’ hostel in Jigawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Jigawa has confirmed an attack on students of the Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadejia, by suspected hoodlums at a private hostel in Malam Madori Local Government Area.
So...
Hoodlums attack FAAN airspace site, injure police officer and guard in Lagos
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Hoodlums attack FAAN airspace site, injure police officer and guard in Lagos
By: Zagazola Makama
Hoodlums have attacked the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) airspace site in Lagos, injuring a police inspector and a private security guard, the police have confirmed...
Troops repel terrorist attacks in Borno, kill 11, recover weapons
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Troops repel terrorist attacks in Borno, kill 11, recover weapons
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai have repelled terrorist attacks in Borno, killing 11 insurgents and recovering arms and drugs.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops broke a...
Armed herders kill two farmers in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast two farmers were killed by suspected armed herders in Naka, Gwer West Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Sept. 26.
Sources said that security forc...
Operation restore peace: military sustain offensive in Benue
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Operation restore peace: military sustain offensive in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
The police in collaboration with the military have sustained joint operations under Operation Restore Peace in Benue, particularly in the Sankara axis of the state.
Sources tol...
FCT police raid blackspots, arrest 78 suspects
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested 78 suspects in coordinated raids across Abuja.
The operation, conducted on Sept. 26 by personnel from Nyanya, Kubwa, Mabushi, Apo...
Troops rescue eight passengers abducted on Okene–Auchi highway
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Troops rescue eight passengers abducted on Okene–Auchi highway
By: Zagazola Makama
Army troops in collaboration with the police rescued eight passengers abducted by gunmen along the Okene–Auchi highway in Okene Local Government Area of the state.
Sourc...
Tanker driver escapes lynching as mob sets vehicle ablaze in Zamfara
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Tanker driver escapes lynching as mob sets vehicle ablaze in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
A tanker driver narrowly escaped lynching after his vehicle was involved in a fatal accident along Sokoto–Gusau Highway.
The incident on Thursday at Kadauri–Jabaka village in...
Police arrest two suspected bandit collaborators with fuel in Katsina
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Police arrest two suspected bandit collaborators with fuel in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Katsina State has arrested two suspected collaborators of bandits with 22 jerrycans of petrol and three gallons of fuel allegedly meant for supply to criminal eleme...
Troops neutralise Boko Haram scout near Alau Dam
By: Zagazola Makama
Nigerian army troops of Operation HADIN KAI, supported by Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and Hybrid Forces, have killed a Boko Haram scout during an ambush at Kolori Karumi near Alau Dam in Borno State.
The operation, carried...
Army arrests 54-year-old Boko Haram fuel supplier in Borno
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Army arrests 54-year-old Boko Haram fuel supplier in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected Boko Haram fuel supplier in Borno State.
Sources said the suspect, identified as Thomas James, 54, was arrested on Sept. 23 at Forward Operating Bas...
Troops arrest Boko Haram suspect linked to bridge destruction, attacks
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Troops arrest Boko Haram suspect linked to bridge destruction, attacks
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops working with local hunters have arrested a Boko Haram insurgent linked to multiple attacks in Adamawa and Borno States.
The suspect, identified as Ahmadu Buba, 31, was arrested on Sept. 24 in Garkida...
Troops smash kidnap syndicate in Magumeri, recover arms and cash
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Troops smash kidnap syndicate in Magumeri, recover arms and cash
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, supported by Civilian Joint Task Force and hunters, have dismantled a kidnap syndicate that had been terrorising residents in Magumeri area of Borno State.
The operation on Sept. 25...
