LAGOS — A Brazil-based Nigerian was arrested with 100 pellets of cocaine concealed in her private part and handbag at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. The suspect, Mrs. Anita Ugochinyere Ogbonna, a mother of three, was arrested on Friday night on arrival in Abuja via Qatar Air from Sao Paulo, Brazil through Doha. Mr. Femi Babafemi, Director, Media and Advocacy, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said this in a statement made available...

KADUNA — The Kaduna Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan has confirmed that armed bandits have abducted babies, nurses, and security guards from the residential quarters of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Centre (NTLC) in Zaria, Kaduna State. He said Nigerian troops have intensified efforts to rescue the victims. Kidnapping for ransom is becoming a norm in Kaduna and many other states in Nigeria despite the efforts of security agencies. The area...

KADUNA — In an operation that lasted 72 hours in three local government areas of the Kaduna State by Armed bandits seven persons were killed in the fresh attacks. The attacks were carried out in Chikun, Kajuru, and Giwa local government areas. According to the agencies, bandits shot four kidnapped citizens at the outskirts of Tsohon Gayan general area of Chikun LGA. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan in a statement issued...

MINNA — The upsurge of armed banditry and kidnapping activities in Niger become a source of concern to the State branch of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), calling on the government and security agencies to rise up to their responsibilities. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the body Barr.  A’ishatu Yusuf in a statement made available to newsmen at the weekend in Minna, expressed dismay and apprehension over the recent abduction of no fewer...