Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed in Jos South Local Government of Plateau State have successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued Mrs. Rosemary Jekpe, who was abducted from her residence in Abuja Layout, Bukuru Low-Cost Housing. The daring rescue operation took place at Rafinbuna Village in Bassa Local Government Area, where a fierce firefight…
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dealt a significant blow to banditry in Zamfara State, eliminating the most notorious bandit leader, Kachallah Damina, along with scores of his fighters. The successful air raid was executed in response to intelligence indicating a large group of bandits converging to attack Corner Village in Bungudu Local Government Area (LGA)…
In response to the surge in mass kidnappings targeting students, the Federal Government has issued a stark warning, highlighting the susceptibility of schools in 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to attacks by bandits and insurgents. Hajia Halima Iliya, the National Coordinator of Financing Safe Schools in Nigeria, revealed that they have identified…
A recent CNN poll has reverberated across the Republican party as it unveils a striking surge in President Biden’s approval ratings subsequent to his State of the Union address. According to the poll, a remarkable 60% of Americans responded positively to the speech, with an additional 35% expressing very positive reactions. This unexpected wave of…
Zamfara State, a hotbed of banditry in northern Nigeria, witnessed infighting among rival bandit groups.In a stark escalation of violence in Zamfara State, a deadly series of clashes erupted on Sunday, leaving a trail of destruction and casualties in its wake. Led by the Ado Allero group, the confrontations unfolded in Mada village in Gusau,…
A violent clash between two rival bandit groups near Mada, on the road between Gusau and Tsafe Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Zamfara State, has resulted in scores of casualties. The confrontation, which occurred on Sunday morning, has been identified as one of the bloodiest encounters in the ongoing feud between the Kachallah Mai Yankuzu…
In a significant stride towards enhancing internal security, the Sokoto State Police Command executed a successful operation resulting in the apprehension of five individuals suspected to be part of a kidnapping syndicate. Acting on precise intelligence, the operatives intercepted the suspects along the Bodinga-Tambunwal Highway on the 13th of February 2024, around 2030hrs. The suspects,…
Governor Radda Raises Alarm, Bandits Threaten Attack In a recent emergency security council meeting at the Government House, Governor Radda of Katsina State voiced grave concerns over an impending threat orchestrated by bandits aimed at his life. Intelligence reports unveiled during the session pinpointed Governor Radda as one of the primary targets on their radar….
In a dramatic operation conducted by the Department of Police Intelligence-Intervention Response Team (DPI-IRT), a deadly confrontation with a notorious bandit group unfolded in the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the morning of February 5th, 2024. Led by the infamous Isa Dei-Dei, the group had been a significant threat to the region,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully intercepted a staggering 14.5 tons of Ghanaian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis sativa, smuggled into Lagos from Ghana. The operation, conducted on Sunday, 28th January 2024, targeted three vehicles – two trucks and a J5 bus – laden with a total weight of 14,524.8 kilograms of…
