Category Archives: Insecurity

Borgu, Niger State — Chaos erupted on Tuesday afternoon when suspected terrorists launched a deadly ambush on the convoy of federal lawmaker Hon. Jafaru Mohammad Ali Damisa, who narrowly escaped death in a hail of bullets along the Lumma–Babanna road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.Damisa, who represents Borgu and Agwara Federal Constituency,ContinueContinue reading “BREAKING NEWS: Federal Lawmaker Cheats Death as Gunmen Ambush Convoy in Niger State — Soldier Killed, Several Injured”

By Politics Nigeria There was tension in Kebbi State yesterday evening following the abduction of the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Samaila Bambu, by armed bandits in Bagudo, his hometown in Bagudu Local Government Area.Residents told Daily Trust that the attackers invaded the community in large numbers, shooting sporadically to scareContinueContinue reading “Tension in Kebbi as Bandits Abduct Deputy Speaker, Samaila Bambu in Daring Night Raid”

Massive military onslaught restores calm as Governor Idris’ security strategy pays offIn what security analysts have described as a decisive and blood-soaked victory against terror gangs, troops of the Nigerian military have eliminated no fewer than 80 armed bandits who attempted to invade Kebbi State from the volatile Zamfara border.The fierce encounter, which took placeContinueContinue reading “80 Bandits Slain As Soldiers Unleash Deadly Firepower In Kebbi–Zamfara Border Clash”

Suspected gunmen have killed two members of the Operation Zenda Joint Task Force in a late-night attack on a security checkpoint along the Otukpo–Ohimini road in Benue State.The attack, which occurred around 11:59 p.m. on October 22, left a police inspector and a member of the Nigeria Forest and Hunters Services dead.Security analyst Zagazola Makama,ContinueContinue reading “Gunmen Ambush Security Checkpoint in Benue, Kill Police Inspector, Hunter — Cart Away Rifles”

Daily Post has taken to its online handle and announced that, In a chilling escalation of insecurity along Nigerian highways, armed bandits on Tuesday abducted several officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kogi State.The victims, all female INEC staff, were reportedly seized along the treacherous Aloma Road while travelling from Abuja toContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct INEC Staff, Others On Official Trip In Kogi”

Grief, Anger as Communities Bury Victims Amid Renewed Violence in PlateauBy Rwang Tengwong, KT FM News, Barkin Ladi Fresh violence has erupted in Plateau State as 13 people were killed in separate attacks on Rachas village in Heipang District and Rawuru village in Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area late Tuesday night.Confirming theContinueContinue reading “13 KILLED IN FRESH BARKIN LADI ATTACKS”

Military Probes New Tactics as Insurgents Combine Drones, IEDs, and Gunfire In a frightening escalation of its warfare strategy, Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly begun using armed drones to target Nigerian military formations — a development that has sparked deep concern within security circles.According to reliable military sources, the insurgents launched a coordinated assault onContinueContinue reading “TERROR FROM ABOVE: Boko Haram Deploys Armed Drones in Fierce Attack on Troops in Borno”

Bandits have struck again in Kaduna State, killing a man, abducting his mother, and leaving two others injured during a raid on Gimi Tasha village in Makarfi Local Government Area on Thursday morning.The attackers, who stormed the community around dawn, shot Uwais Yahaya dead before abducting his mother. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen ignored Yahaya’s wifeContinueContinue reading “Kaduna Bleeds Again: Bandits Kill, Abduct as Women Farmers March Over Herdsmen Attacks”

Daily Trust In a dramatic show of gallantry, officers of the Nigeria Police Force and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) on Saturday night repelled a daring Boko Haram assault on Banki town in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State — even as some military troops reportedly fled the battlefield.According to eyewitnesses,ContinueContinue reading ““When Courage Stood Tall: How Policemen Fought Boko Haram as Soldiers Fled in Borno””

In a chilling development that has sent shockwaves across Osun State, the Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, High Chief Dr. Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, has reportedly narrowly escaped an assassination attempt by heavily armed assailants.According to a statement posted on the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, the daring attack occurred late Monday nightContinueContinue reading “JUST IN: Osun Amotekun Commander Narrowly Escapes Assassination Attempt — Gunmen Ambush Convoy in Midnight Attack”