US-Nigeria joint air strike kills ‘21 ISWAP fighters’ in Borno
The Nigerian military, working alongside the United States Africa Command, reportedly killed 21 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province during an air strike in Arege, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. According to security publication Zagazola Makama, the operation was carried out on Saturday, May 30, after intelligence and surveillance reportedly confirmed […]
Notorious Bandit Leader Contacts Abducted General’s Family, Seeks Release Of His Gang Members
A notorious bandit leader, Kachallah Muhammad, has established communication with the family of the abducted retired senior military officer, Major General Rabe Abubakar Batsari. Sources learn that the bandit kingpin, who operates in parts of Katsina State, opened a line of communication with the family of the retired General on Monday morning, June 1, 2026. […]
Ogun police rescue two officers mistaken for kidnappers
The Ogun State Police Command has debunked a viral social media report alleging that suspected kidnappers were arrested in Kanuyi Community, Simawa, revealing that the individuals involved were serving police officers who were mistakenly identified as criminals. The Command said the officers, attached to a Police Mobile Force Squadron in Lagos State, were rescued from […]
Troops rescue 23 kidnapped passengers in Kogi
Nigerian Army troops have rescued 23 passengers who were abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Security sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama said the attack occurred around 3:30 am on Monday when armed men blocked the road and attacked travellers. The attackers reportedly abducted several […]
Edo: Police arrest officer for alleged killing with tear-gas
The Edo State Police Command said it has arrested an officer for reportedly tear-gassing an unknown person to death in Benin City. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, disclosed this on Monday, June 1, 2026, in a statement made available to the media in Benin City. Ikoedem recalled that on 25th […]
Jigawa police foil kidnap plot, arrest two suspects
The Jigawa State Police Command says it has uncovered a criminal conspiracy and foiled a suspected kidnapping plot. Spokesman of the command, SP. Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday. He said the action led to the arrest of two suspects before the planned operation could be carried […]
FUTO: Police arrest three suspects over student’s death
Three suspects allegedly linked to the murder of 21-year-old Christogonus Chinedu Chibuzo, a 100-level student of Federal University of Technology, Owerri, whose death occurred under suspicious circumstances on May 30, have been arrested by the operatives of Imo State Police Command. A press statement from the Command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye stated that preliminary investigation revealed […]
Nigeria Police Probe NSCDC Death, Trace N2bn to Suspect’s Account
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested at least three officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Mining Marshals Unit allegedly involved in the death of their senior colleague, Agada Levi Agada, during an operation in Nasarawa State. The police, in a statement said its Force Intelligence Department, FID, began an investigation into […]
Bandits Attack Kaduna Mosque, Kill Boy And Injure Worshippers
A boy has been killed and several worshippers injured after bandits attacked a mosque during Maghrib prayers in Namama community of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Monday by security analyst, Bakatsine. According to the post, the attackers stormed the mosque while worshippers […]
IGP Disu Promotes 17,952 Junior Police Officers Nationwide
…Calls for responsible use of Police-related video content, strengthens media partnership The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the promotion of 17,952 junior police officers across various ranks in the Nigeria Police Force as part of efforts to strengthen welfare, boost morale and reward professionalism and dedication to duty. The promotion, announced […]
