Bandit Kingpin Demands Prisoner Swap for Abducted Ex-General, Wife in Katsina

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBandit Kingpin Demands Prisoner Swap for Abducted Ex-General, Wife in Katsina

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 3, 2026

A bandit leader linked to the abduction of a retired senior military officer, Major General Rabe Abubakar Batsari, and his wife has reportedly demanded a prisoner exchange in return for their release. The couple were kidnapped along the Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli road in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State on Saturday (May 30). Security and community sources familiar with the development said the suspected gang leader, identified as Kachallah Muhammad, established contact shortly after the...

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Enugu Police Refutes Viral Video of Killings at Awgu Junction

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEnugu Police Refutes Viral Video of Killings at Awgu Junction

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 2, 2026

The Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, warns mischief makers against spreading false rumors for whatever intent as the Command will not hesitate to invoke relevant provisions of the law against such culprits. CP Giwa issued this warning in a press statement signed by the Enugu State Command Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe which refutes claims of herdsmen killing of persons at Awgu junction along Enugu-Portharcourt expressway. “The Enugu State Police Command is...

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9,980 Killed, 12,362 Abducted Since Tinubu Assumed Office — CSOs

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria9,980 Killed, 12,362 Abducted Since Tinubu Assumed Office — CSOs

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 28, 2026

Nearly 20,000 people have been killed across Nigeria since May 2023, according to a coalition of civil society organisations that says the country is grappling with a deepening security crisis. In a joint statement released on Thursday to mark the 9th National Day of Mourning, themed “Nigerian Lives Matter,” the coalition disclosed that at least 19,980 deaths and 12,362 abductions have been recorded nationwide within the period under review. The statement, endorsed by 52 organisations,...

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Tougher Penalties Awaits Bandit Informants In Sokoto 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTougher Penalties Awaits Bandit Informants In Sokoto 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 28, 2026

Worried with the scale of insecurity and roles played by informats, the Sokoto State Government will soon introduce a law prescribing tougher penalties for informants aiding bandits and other criminal elements in the state. Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu disclosed this on Wednesday during a Sallah homage to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, at his palace as Muslims celebrated 2026 Eid-el-Kabir. He lamented that the informants have continued to undermine security operations in...

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Police In Kebbi Arrest Four Over Alleged N8.6m Hajj Seat Scam

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice In Kebbi Arrest Four Over Alleged N8.6m Hajj Seat Scam

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 28, 2026

Four persons have been arrested by police operatives of Kebbi Police Command over an alleged N8.6 million Hajj seat scam. The command’s spokesperson, Nafiu Abubakar, in a statement said the four other suspects were identified as Bello Jos, Atiku Store, Umar Gimba and Usman Bunza were still at large. The statement explained that the prime suspect, Aminu Hassan Zauro, was arrested alongside Tabiu Abubakar, Usman Attahiru and Mustapha Sani Zauro. According to Abubakar, the arrests...

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Eid-el Kabir: Kogi State Police Command Deploys 485 Personnel 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEid-el Kabir: Kogi State Police Command Deploys 485 Personnel 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 26, 2026

Ahead of 2026 Eid-el Kabir sallah celebration, the Kogi State Police Command has deployed 485 security personnel across the State to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free celebration. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi said the deployment is in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, aimed at protecting lives and property, maintaining law and order, and preventing criminal elements from taking advantage of the festive period...

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Gunmen Kill 3, abduct 15 Christians During Vigil in Kwara

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGunmen Kill 3, abduct 15 Christians During Vigil in Kwara

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 25, 2026

Three persons were killed and 15 others abducted on Saturday night when gunmen attacked a prayer ground in Ikiran, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victims were attending a night vigil at Ori-Oke Ajaiye when the assailants struck at about 8:00 p.m., opening fire and throwing the gathering into panic. Confirming the incident on Sunday, spokesperson of the Kwara State Police Command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the attackers stormed the prayer ground and carried...

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NAFDAC Destroys Fake Products Worth N1.8m 

Crime & SecurityNewsNAFDAC Destroys Fake Products Worth N1.8m 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 23, 2026

Counterfeit, expired, and unsafe regulated products worth N1.8 million naira were destroyed by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Abuja. The measure is to remove the products from circulation, thereby reinforcing the agency’s commitment to protecting Nigerian consumers. The items were seized across Abuja and surrounding areas, with additional products voluntarily submitted by companies, NGOs, and the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN). The destruction exercise, carried out...

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Group Expresses Concern Over Insecurity In Parts Of Nigeria

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGroup Expresses Concern Over Insecurity In Parts Of Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 22, 2026

The Patriots, a pan-Nigerian group, has expressed concern about worsening insecurity and the state of the nation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku, in a communiqué issued after its meeting in Lagos on Thursday, said the situation poses a major threat to food security and national stability. The group lamented the persistent killings, kidnappings, and attacks by bandits across several parts of the country, particularly in...

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DHQ: 175 ISIS Terrorists Killed in Nigeria-US Operations

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaDHQ: 175 ISIS Terrorists Killed in Nigeria-US Operations

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 20, 20261

Nigeria’s military says at least 175 ISIS fighters have been killed in ongoing joint operations with the United States in the North-East. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Samaila Uba, director of defense information at the Defense Headquarters, said the strikes were carried out in coordination with the United States Africa Command. According to him, the operations, which began a few days ago, have significantly degraded ISthe IS presence in the region. “The Defense Headquarters...

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