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A violent attack on the Angwan Magaji community in Kaduna has resulted in nine deaths and 11 injuries. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.
Military forces in Katsina successfully rescued four individuals who had been abducted by bandits. The operation was part of ongoing military efforts to combat kidnapping in the region.
Kogi University has introduced enhanced security measures following the cult-related murder of a student. The new measures include bans on cars and motorcycles on campus to improve safety.
Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued five kidnapped victims in Kogi State after terrorists abandoned them during intense military operations. Read mor
NEMA confirms thousands displaced by recent Sokoto bandit attacks in Tureta LGA. Learn about the humanitarian crisis and response efforts.
The Southern Kaduna Journalists Forum has urged the Kaduna State Government and security agencies to enhance their efforts in rescuing worshippers kidnapped during Easter. The call highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.
Nigeria and Cameroon have signed an MoU to boost border security and maritime safety in the Gulf of Guinea. This pact strengthens defence cooperation.
Ejiofor alleged that constitutional safeguards were undermined and that several detained Igbo youths have been subjected to prolonged unlawful detention, secretive trials, and pressure to plead guilty.
Authorities have detained a physician and three accomplices for their alleged involvement in newborn baby trafficking. The illegal arrangements reportedly took place within the hospital shortly after the baby's delivery.
A district leader in Plateau was killed in an ambush by gunmen, sustaining severe injuries before being rushed for emergency treatment. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.
An Ebonyi State High Court has sentenced two men to death for the kidnapping of a toddler. This ruling highlights the judicial system's stance against child abduction in Nigeria.
Nuhu Ribadu has advocated for the use of modern technology to improve border security in Nigeria. He emphasized the need for enhanced intelligence-sharing and regional collaboration to address security challenges.
Ondo State has formed a steering committee to implement the Safe Schools Programme aimed at enhancing student safety. This initiative is a proactive response to rising insecurity, particularly kidnappings in schools.
A Federal High Court in Katsina has sentenced Hauwa’u Mukhtar to death for supplying weapons to bandits. This ruling highlights the ongoing battle against terrorism in Nigeria.
The Sultan of Sokoto and Catholic bishops have called for urgent measures to tackle the escalating insecurity in Nigeria. Their statements highlight the need for immediate action to protect citizens and restore safety.
President Tinubu has approved the deployment of 1,000 forest guards in Katsina to combat banditry and other security challenges. This initiative aims to enhance security across the affected local government areas.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered enhanced security measures for schools in Katsina. This initiative aims to ensure the safety of students and staff in the region.
SaharaReporters gathered that the monarch was kidnapped on April 15, 2025, at about 3pm by terrorists who whisked him away to their hideout.
Worshippers abducted during an Easter Sunday service are still being held captive over 70 days later. The local community has expressed deep concern over their prolonged captivity.
Hauwa'u Mukhtar was tried in Suit No. KTH/65C/2023 before High Court No. 3, Katsina, presided over by Justice A.B. Bawale. The post Katsina court sentences woman to death for trafficking ammunition to bandits appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The attack reportedly occurred on Tuesday while the victims were working on farms on the outskirts of the community. The post Bandits kill four farmers, abduct 12 in Sokoto attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has committed to intensifying efforts to eradicate banditry in Zamfara. He emphasized the need for collaboration among security agencies to tackle violent crimes across Nigeria.
A High Court of Kogi State has sentenced a man arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) to death for kidnapping and murdering his neighbour, a hotel proprietor in
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has pledged not to negotiate with terrorists regarding the abduction of schoolchildren. He emphasized the state's commitment to ensuring the safe return of the victims and preventing future incidents.
FOR most people, old age is a season of rest, dignity, and the comforting embrace of family. But for 90-year-old Mrs. Comfort Nwanchioma Okwuonu, popularly known as Danchama, the twilight of life has allegedly become a horrifying tale of abuse, loneliness, and unending violence. ...
A Federal High Court in Katsina has sentenced Hauwa’u Mukhtar to death by hanging after finding her guilty of terrorism-related read more Woman sentenced to death for supplying ammunition to bandits in Katsina
As part of its ongoing efforts to combat crime, curb kidnapping and ensure safety of lives and properties of all read more Oyo demolishes criminal hideouts, arms storehouse in new crackdown against insecurity
By Dennis Agbo The World Igbo Congress (WIC) has announced plans to hold a mass rally in Washington, D.C., aimed at drawing international attention to rising insecurity in Nigeria, including killings and kidnappings reported in several communities. In a statement made available t...
A High Court in Kogi State has sentenced a man, Jibrin Halilu, to death after finding him guilty of conspiracy and kidnapping in connection with the abduction and killing of a hotel proprietor in Obajana. The post Kogi Court sentences man to death for kidnapping, murder appeared ...
For years, Nigeria has treated banditry as a problem of armed men hiding in forests. The national response has followed read more Nigeria’s biggest security problem is its banditry ecosystem