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Dozens Feared Dead As Terrorists Storm Kwara Community; Emir Missing As Palace Burnt; Two Wives, Children, Chief Imam, School Heads Killed
More than 160 people were reportedly killed during the onslaught, including two wives of the Emir,...

Insecurity
Terrorists Kill Over 10 Villagers, Burn Houses In Fresh Attack On Kwara Communities
Residents said the attackers arrived heavily armed, shooting sporadically and instilling fear as they moved through...

Crime
Nigerian Socialite Impersonates Dubai Crown Prince, Defrauds Romanian Woman Of $2.5 Million In Elaborate Romance Scam
An Igbo man, Ikeji holds traditional titles in Northern Nigeria, including Sarkin Gabas Matasan of Nasarawa,...

Crime
65-Year-Old Woman Arrested For Allegedly Supplying Drugs To Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno
She is also alleged to have served as an important conduit in the wider distribution of...

Crime
DSS Arrests Suspected Sea Pirates In Bayelsa, Foils Planned Hijack Of Crude Oil Vessel In Gulf Of Guinea
The duo have admitted to being part of a high-profile criminal network operating across the South-East...

Insecurity
Bandits Abduct Baptist Pastor, Three Daughters In Kaduna Community After Midnight Raid
Residents said the gunmen invaded the community last week Sunday, firing sporadically to instil fear before...

Crime
Police Nab 47-Year-Old Man With INEC Voters’ Registration Machine In Abia, Allegedly Working For Politicians
Nwaobilor was apprehended at a football field in Mbawsi community, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area...

Insecurity
Terrorists Abduct Housewife, 5-Month-Old Baby Near Kwara NYSC Camp
According to residents, the woman was seized alongside her infant by armed men suspected to be...

Insecurity
Terrorists Demand N20 Million Ransom From Family Of Kidnapped Kwara Woman, Threaten Death As Family Pleads For Help
In the recording, the abductors called one of their gang members who understands the Yoruba language...

Crime
Fake Naval Captain Arrested As Lagos Taskforce Foils Daring Impersonation Scam At Oworonshoki
The suspects were apprehended during ongoing demolition of illegal shanties and removal of encroachments on government...

Insecurity
Terrorists Abduct Police Officer, Three Others On Gusau–Sokoto Highway
The abduction reportedly occurred on Friday afternoon at about 1:10 p.m. in the Gidan Kano area...

Insecurity
Notorious Bandit Leader Bello Turji Launches Fresh Attack To Seize Villages In Sokoto
During the attack, the bandits reportedly ordered residents to vacate the community, warning that anyone who...

Insecurity
Terrorists Kill Four, Burn Church, Loot Livestock In Fresh Night Attack On Niger Community
At least four people were confirmed killed during the raid, while several others narrowly escaped into...

Crime
Kano Correctional Service Nabs Two Suspects Trying Smuggle Indian Hemp Into Prison
They were apprehended by officers attached to the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Goron Dutse, while...

Crime
Kaduna Police Foil Night Attack, Rescue 76 Children From Suspected Traffickers, Arrest Three
Three suspects were arrested at the scene and identified as Jonathan John, 25; Oliver Magaji, 27;...