The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on Christians in northern Nigeria to take proactive steps to defend themselves amid rising attacks, especially during major religious celebrations. The call follows a deadly attack on Angwan Rukuba in Jos North, Plateau State, where over 20 people were killed on Palm Sunday. Chairman of CAN in the 19 northern states and the FCT, Joseph Hayab, said the Christian community would not surrender to fear despite persistent...

A suspected fake soldier and five others have been arrested in connection with the tension that rocked parts of Jos Metropolis, Plateau state, on Wednesday, hours after the 48-hour curfew imposed on Jos North local government area was relaxed. The Plateau State Police Public Relations officer, Alfred Alabo, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspect, dressed in an Army singlet and an extra shirt, was apprehended at Angwan Rukuba, the same community where 28 people...

A young lady, Nafisa Usman (25 years), native of Zango village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, has been arrested for allegedly supplying ammunitions to bandits operating across several states. The suspect was among the people who aided the killings of innocent souls in Nigeria for no cause and ensured that people were subjected to traumatic conditions after paying a ransom to secure the release of their loved ones from captivity in the...

The Administrative Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area of Kano State, Hamza Durya, who was kidnapped recently had been rescued by operatives of DSS. Mr Durya was kidnapped at his residence in Durya village, Kibiya LGA, prompting the immediate mobilisation of security agencies across the state to secure his release and apprehend those responsible. According to reports, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), Kano Command, successfully rescued the victim and arrested two suspected...

At least one police officer and nine soldiers have been killed in an ambush by suspected gunmen in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, in one of the deadliest attacks on security forces in recent weeks. The attack was in the Giro Masa community, where security operatives were reportedly responding to intelligence about armed men hiding in a construction company yard. However, the team was ambushed en route, leading to multiple casualties. Two military...

Panic gripped residents of Omugo community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State on Sunday after armed men stormed a church service and abducted worshippers in a brazen daylight attack. The incident occurred at the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA), where gunmen reportedly invaded the premises during worship and opened fire to disperse the congregation before whisking away their victims. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, eight persons were initially taken by...

The Police Command in Delta State has confirmed that additional 11 suspects linked to Thursday’s alleged sexual assault in Ozoro community have been arrested. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Bright Edafe, in a statement issued in Asaba, the state capital, said the latest arrests bring the total number of suspects in custody to 15 in connection with the incident, following a crackdown on those allegedly involved. According the PPRO, stressed the...