Category Archives: Insecurity

In a brazen attack that has sent shockwaves through Adamawa State, gunmen have kidnapped two Catholic priests from their residence in the early hours of Saturday, Pioneer News has learned.The abducted clergymen, identified as Rev. Fathers Matthew David Dusami and Abraham Samman, were taken from a convent in Gweda Mallam, located in Numan Local GovernmentContinueContinue reading “TERROR IN ADAMAWA: GUNMEN ABDUCT TWO CATHOLIC PRIESTS FROM THEIR RESIDENCE”

By: Zagazola Makama In a bold and decisive operation, Nigerian Army troops in Niger State have rescued 25 kidnapped victims and recovered 22 rustled cows and nine sheep after an intense gunfight with heavily armed bandits in Garungabas and Kundu villages, Rafi Local Government Area (LGA).Sources informed Zagazola Makama that the operation was executed byContinueContinue reading “Troops Rescue 25 Kidnapped Victims, Recover Rustled Cattle in Fierce Battle with Bandits in Niger State”

The rising wave of vandalism and attacks on government schools in Oyo State has sparked outrage among teachers, education stakeholders, and concerned citizens. Reports indicate that hoodlums are turning public schools into soft targets, wreaking havoc on educational infrastructure while leaving teachers and students in a state of perpetual fear.Sahara Reporters, through its official XContinueContinue reading “Terror in Oyo Schools: Hoodlums Wreak Havoc as Teachers Cry Out Over Rampant Attacks, Vandalism”

In yet another gruesome assault, suspected armed herdsmen have stormed Ayin community in Benue State, unleashing terror on villagers and leaving an unconfirmed number of casualties. The latest attack, which occurred late Thursday night, comes just days after 16 farmers were ambushed and slaughtered in the state.According to reports from SaharaReporters, the assailants infiltrated theContinueContinue reading “Terror Returns to Benue: Armed Herdsmen Strike Again, Massacre Villagers in Fresh Attack”

In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal Government has directed Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to suspend the local government elections slated for this Saturday. The decision comes amidst rising tensions and escalating violence that have reportedly led to multiple casualties.Nigerian Stories, through its official X handle, broke the news, attributing the federal directiveContinueContinue reading “Tension Rises: FG Orders Osun Governor Adeleke to Suspend Local Government Elections”

In a shocking development, the National President of the Afenifere National Youths Council, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, has been abducted in Abuja by gunmen who have demanded a staggering N100 million ransom for his release.The distressing news was made public via Sahara Reporters’ official X handle, with the Afenifere National Youths Council confirming the abductionContinueContinue reading “Afenifere Youth Leader Shot, Kidnapped in Abuja as Abductors Demand N100 Million Ransom”

The Oyo State Government has raised alarm over the rising wave of banditry and violent attacks across several parts of the state, particularly in Ogbomoso, Oyo, Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun, and the outskirts of Ibadan. In response to the growing security threats, the state has convened a high-level security stakeholders’ meeting to reassess its strategies and reinforceContinueContinue reading “Oyo Under Siege: State Government Mobilizes Security Forces Amid Resurgence of Banditry in Ogbomoso, Oke-Ogun, and Other Areas”

Tension has gripped the Jato Aka Turan community in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State as armed herdsmen unleashed a wave of terror, killing at least 20 residents in a relentless two-day assault. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the area are in a state of panic, pleading for urgent securityContinueContinue reading “PANIC IN BENUE: Corps Members Cry for Help as Armed Herdsmen Massacre 20 Near Army Base”