Non-state Actors Kill over a Thousand Nigerians, abduct 276 in One Mont

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNon-state Actors Kill over a Thousand Nigerians, abduct 276 in One Mont

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 16, 2025

Non-state actors have killed no fewer than 1,111 Nigerians and abducted another 276 persons in the month of June, a report released by Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited has disclosed. According to the report, there was a 48.04 percent reduction in security incidents, dropping from 895 in May to 465 in June; however, June witnessed a notable de-escalation in overall security breaches compared to the month of May 2025. The report further said there was...

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Bandit Informants to Face Death Penalty in Kebbi, Says Governor Idris

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBandit Informants to Face Death Penalty in Kebbi, Says Governor Idris

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 15, 2025

Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has vowed to swiftly sign the death warrant of any informant found guilty of aiding bandits in the state. The Governor gave the warning during a visit to Zogirma community in Bunza Local Government Area on Monday, following the killing of three police officers by suspected members of the notorious Lakurawa gang. Outraged by the deadly attack, Governor Idris did not mince words as he condemned informants who tip...

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Kogi Govt Exposes Criminal Network, Launches Crackdown On Collaborators

Crime & SecurityEducationNewsNigeriaKogi Govt Exposes Criminal Network, Launches Crackdown On Collaborators

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 14, 2025

The Kogi State Government has exposed a criminal network involving local collaborators aiding kidnapping gangs in parts of the state, particularly within Kabba/Bunu, Ijumu, Yagba East, and Yagba West Local Government Areas of the state. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, and made available to newsmen in Lokoja on Sunday, where he also stated that the government has launched a crackdown on...

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FCTA Arrests 210 Beggars, Exposes Begging Syndicates

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFCTA Arrests 210 Beggars, Exposes Begging Syndicates

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 12, 2025

In its ongoing Operation Sweep Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has arrested 210 beggars in various locations within the Nation’s capital. Mrs. Gloria Onwuka, Acting Director of Social Welfare at the FCTA, disclosed this on Thursday after an operation which started on Monday, targeting miscreants, street beggars, traders, scavengers, one change syndicates, and other criminals across the city. “The 210 detainees, including 80 men, 58 women, and 72 children, are currently being held...

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Police Launches Investigation On Alleged N1.5m Extortion Scheme

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Launches Investigation On Alleged N1.5m Extortion Scheme

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 11, 2025

The Nigeria Police Force Zone 9 Police Command, Umuahia, has initiated an investigation to unravel an alleged extortion of N1.5 million involving operatives of the Zonal Command’s Special Intelligence Arms Recovery Unit, as revealed in a viral video posted by one Harrison Gwamnishu. This is contained in a statement by the Spokesperson of the Zonal Command, SP Iheanetu Bruno Chukwudera, who hinted that the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Zone, AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu, has...

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Police Rescue Kidnapped Victim, As Suspects Escape With Gunshot Wounds

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Rescue Kidnapped Victim, As Suspects Escape With Gunshot Wounds

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 9, 2025

A kidnapped victim, Mathew John Zephaniah has been successfully rescued by Rivers State Police Command following a coordinated operation by operatives of the Command. The police operatives, drawn from tactical units and divisions within the Oyigbo Area Command, collaborated with OSPAC local vigilante groups to track down the kidnappers in Agbonchia Forest, Eleme Local Government Area. This latest feat was stated in a press statement on Wednesday signed by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of...

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Insecurity, Disasters Displace 270,000 Persons In Katsina

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaInsecurity, Disasters Displace 270,000 Persons In Katsina

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 9, 2025

Banditry, communal clashes, herder-farmer conflicts, floods, and desertification have affected more than 270,000 persons in Katsina State. Mr. Abubakar Imam, the Academic Liaison for the Solid Solution for Internally Displaced People, a project by the UNDP, disclosed on Tuesday in Katsina, while presenting a highlight at a town-hall meeting on IDP policy and the State Action Plan. “The situation has affected 36,288 households across the state, with Batsari, Faskari, Kankara, Danmusa, and Sabuwa local government...

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Bandits Kill Over 70 Vigilantes In Plateau

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBandits Kill Over 70 Vigilantes In Plateau

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 8, 2025

No fewer than 70 vigilante members were on Monday, killed in an ambushed attack at the Kukawa and Bunyun communities of Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. Aliyu Baffa, Chairman of the vigilante group in Kukawa, who confirmed the incident, said his team came under heavy surprise attack when a combined team of vigilantes from different formations in Wase LGA were on their way to identify bandits’ hideouts. “The team ran into an ambush...

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NSCDC Apprehends 16 Suspected Vandals, Illegal Miners

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNSCDC Apprehends 16 Suspected Vandals, Illegal Miners

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 8, 2025

Sixteen suspects have been apprehended by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, FCT Command, for vandalism, theft, and illegal mining across various parts of Abuja, the Nation’s capital. FCT Commandant of the Corps, Dr Olusola Odumosu, who disclosed this, stressed zero tolerance for vandalism, urging residents to report criminals and help safeguard national assets vital to Abuja’s daily functioning. Dr Odumosu stated that the arrests followed late-night operations by the CNAI Tactical Squad, which...

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Suspected Militia Arrested With Firearm, Ammunition In Plateau

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSuspected Militia Arrested With Firearm, Ammunition In Plateau

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 7, 2025

A suspected militia was arrested by Troops of the 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on night patrol along Kafi Abu-Rakwok Road in Gashish District in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State, on Sunday, 6th July, 2025. OPSH, in a statement in Jos by its Media and Information Officer, Major Samson Zhakom, said weapons and ammunition were recovered from the suspect while in an ambush position with the possible intent to attack unsuspecting commuters...

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