Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have killed two bandits during an operation to rescue four abducted victims in Mai-Iddo village, Kachia local government area of Kaduna State. The incident took place during a planned ransom exchange, where the kidnappers sought to collect N1.5 million from the victims’ relatives. The troops, acting on intelligence, ambushed the kidnappers and opened fire as they emerged to collect the ransom. A community leader confirmed the incident, explaining that the...

The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed that gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped the district head of Kanya under the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Nafui Abubakar, who confirmed the attack, said the bandits stormed the village on Saturday and kidnapped the district head, Isah Daya, and eight other persons. Abubakar also confirmed that one Sheriff Alhaji Almu was killed and three persons sustained injuries....

No fewer than five suspected illegal security personnel have been apprehended in Anambra State for allegedly mounting road blocks and using gun the intimidate and extort road users. The ‘fake’ security men who wore black security vest crested “AVG Special Squad”, were arrested by the operatives of the Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), who also recovered at least three Pump Action guns from them. According to a statement...