There had been repeated reports of killings and kidnappings for ransom being on the rise on Nigeria’s highways and farms. In many states in Nigeria, there are several allegations that this crime had been committed against the backdrop of the herdsmen who herd livestock in different forests across the states of the country. The Southwest states and Ondo state, in particular, are also major victims of the rising crime. In Ondo state, Olufunke Olakurin, the...

Four riot policemen lost their lives on Friday following an attack from bandits numbering about 100 on them along Birnin-Gwari Funtua highway. It was reported that the operatives attached to Police Mobile Force 9 Squadron, Kano, repelled the attacks and inflicted heavy casualties on the criminals. According to a statement by the Force spokesman on Sunday, CP Frank Mba, one officer was missing from the personnel attached to Operation Puff Adder. They had just done...