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19Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Reign of the Bandit Kingpin: Auwalu’s Fall in Kaduna”

A notorious outlaw, simply referred to as Kachallah Auwalu, has been eliminated during a brutal confrontation between competing armed factions in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A counter-insurgency and security specialist in the Lake Chad area, Zagazola Makama, revealed this in a post on X. Makama indicated that the conflict transpired on April 18 at approximately 1635 hrs in the Maganda vicinity, a well-known forest corridor associated with frequent armed group activities in the region. As per his account, Kachallah Auwalu was allegedly a significant figure within one of the armed factions operating under a rival network, possessing alleged sway over actions in the Maganda, Kuyello, and Dogon Dawa regions. He further noted that the clash represen...

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19Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Nationwide Crackdown: Army Detains 20+ Alleged Terrorists in Major Operation”

The Nigerian Army has detained more than 20 alleged terrorists and other purported criminals in a synchronized countrywide operation over the past 24 hours in its intensified effort against insurgent activities. In an operational update shared on Sunday at the Nigerian Army Headquarters in Abuja, it disclosed that the detentions were executed during intelligence-driven offensives carried out in partnership with other security services and local vigilantes, focusing on terrorist hideouts, kidnapping groups, and criminal networks active in several regions. The report indicated that in Kogi State, the 12 Brigade troops, alongside the Nigerian Police and vigilantes, executed offensive operations in Kakuma Ileteju/Origa and Ijumu villages, resulting in the capture of 2 alleged terrorists and t...

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19Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Troops Capture Trio of Boko Haram and ISWAP Suspects in Borno Blitz”

Personnel of Operation Hadin Kai have detained three alleged accomplices of Boko Haram and ISWAP in the Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State. This news was revealed in a post shared on X by security expert, Zagazola Makama. As per the post, the individuals were apprehended on April 13 by operatives from Sector 3 Military Intelligence Brigade, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in the Abari vicinity. The individuals were recognized as Falmata Abukar, 43; Halima Audu, 35; and Mairo Abba, 17. Security sources indicated that they were intercepted while attempting to travel from Abari to Mararaba village in Kukawa Local Government Area. “Items seized from them include 12 sets of suspected terrorist uniforms, 176 bottles of herbic...

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18Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Tragic Collision Claims Three Lives on Ogun Highway

A vehicular collision that transpired along the Onipepeye stretch of the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway has taken the lives of three individuals and left seven others critically injured. The mishap occurred on Saturday at approximately 5:40 pm. As reported by the Ogun Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, the incident involved a Sino truck and an Opel sedan. Ogunjobi indicated that the deadly multi-vehicle crash was attributed to speed infringement (SPV) and loss of control (LOC). He remarked, “The event, which took place at around 5:40 PM, involved a Sino truck and an Opel passenger vehicle. FRSC emergency teams from the Sector Command reacted within seven minutes of the notification, reaching the location by 5:52 PM. “Total Individuals Involv...

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18Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Twilight Terror: Kwara Monarch’s Abduction by Outlaws”

Alleged criminals invaded the palace of a customary leader in Olayinka community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, early on Saturday morning and kidnapped the monarch. There were contradictory accounts regarding the event. As reported by the Nigerian Tribune, some local sources indicated that the monarch’s spouse and another individual were also taken, while the police asserted that solely the traditional leader was seized. The Kwara State Police Commissioner, Adekimi Ojo, verified that only the monarch was abducted and mentioned that the assailants also pilfered a significant amount of money from the palace. He stated that the monarch had brought the cash home on Friday prior to the armed intruders striking in the early hours of Saturday. The assailants reportedly burst in...

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18Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Fraud in the Fields: Man Charged with N25.6 Million Beans Scam in Maiduguri”

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has arraigned an individual, Mohammed Abdullahi Korimi, at the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri over an alleged fraud amounting to N25.6 million concerning 400 bags of beans. A declaration by the EFCC indicated that Korimi appeared before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri on Thursday, April 16, 2026, where he was confronted with a two-count accusation of criminal misappropriation and deceitful acquisition. As per the EFCC, the defendant purportedly swindled his victim of N25,647,000.00 under the pretext of a business engagement. One of the accusations stated, “That you, Mohammed Abdullahi Korimi on or about July, 2025 in Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction o...

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18Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Kaduna Soldiers Capture Alleged Terrorist in Daring Operation”

A presumed extremist has been detained by forces in Kaduna State, as new intelligence indicates violent disputes among competing bandit groups operating throughout various regions of the state. This event was disclosed by security expert, Zagazola Makama in a post on X, where he referenced insights from military personnel. According to these sources, the individual was captured around 6:45 p.m. on April 16, 2026, at the Forward Operating Base in Afaka, situated in the Igabi Local Government Area. Makama reports that preliminary findings imply the suspect escaped from a terrorist stronghold in Sabon Birni after lethal confrontations between two rival bandit leaders, Dogo Gide and Kabiru. The skirmishes are reportedly still occurring along the Kachia–Kagarko–Chikun corridor, an area freque...

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17Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Ekiti’s Dark Secret: Cultist Arrested and Firearm Seized!”

Agents of the Ekiti State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have detained a suspected associate of the Supreme Eiye Confraternity discovered with an improvised firearm in the Ado-Ekiti area. The individual, recognized as Adeleke Tosin, also known as Damo, was taken into custody on April 16, 2026, following what law enforcement described as reliable information that he was spotted in the vicinity with the firearm. Authorities stated that a thorough operation led to his capture. During questioning, Adeleke allegedly admitted to being a member of the Supreme Eiye Confraternity and acknowledged involvement in recent gang altercations in Ado-Ekiti and surrounding areas that resulted in fatalities among rival members. One improvised pistol was seized from the individual, reported th...

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17Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Customs Seizes N93 Million in Stolen Petrol in Adamawa

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has documented confiscations valued at N93.03 million in Adamawa over a period of six weeks during Operation Whirlwind, Zone ‘D’ Axis. The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Mr. Abubakar Aliyu, revealed this at a press briefing on Friday in Yola. Represented by the Comptroller-General, Dr. Bashir Adeniyi, Aliyu noted that the initiative underpins the efforts to ensure food security, energy provision, and national stability, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s mandate. “Our assembly today is to highlight achievements attained through ongoing intelligence-led anti-smuggling initiatives aimed at disrupting syndicates. “The total Duty Paid Value of the confiscated items amounts to N93,029,800. “The items confiscated comprise; 64,410 litres of Pr...

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17Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Chaos Erupts as Gunfire Escalates During Arrest Operation in Plateau Community”

Following reports that security personnel discharged firearms during an apprehension operation in the vicinity, apprehension seized the inhabitants of Maraban Foron in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on Thursday evening. The occurrence, which transpired at approximately 7 pm, plunged the community into disarray as inhabitants sought refuge.The echo of gunfire incited dread throughout the region, with numerous individuals scurrying in various directions. A source informed NAIJATAB that the operation purportedly involved a collaborative unit of security personnel, including members of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), which ignited widespread hysteria. According to him, “A handful of inhabitants sustained injuries while attempting to flee the vicinity. T...

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17Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Ghanaian Suspect Caught for Allegedly Hijacking Police Armored Car

A man known as Ebenezer Frimpong has been apprehended for supposedly stealing an armoured vehicle belonging to the Ghana Police Service at Nkawie Market, situated in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. According to Zagazola Makama, the incident took place when the driver of the police armoured vehicle temporarily stepped away, leaving the engine running in the bustling market area. Frimpong reportedly seized the opportunity, got into the vehicle, and drove away, leading to an immediate reaction from security personnel. Law enforcement officials initiated a coordinated chase after receiving alerts regarding the theft, tracking the suspect along the Nkawie–Mim route. He was ultimately intercepted and detained near Mim following what authorities described as a rapid and organized operation. “The ...

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16Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Time’s Ticking: Lagos CP Encourages Applicants to Finalize Police Screening Before Deadline!”

The Chief of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Fatai Tijani, has encouraged candidates in the 2025 Police Constable Recruitment Initiative to finalize their evaluations prior to Saturday’s cutoff. Tijani made this request on Thursday during a visit to the evaluation center at the Police College, Ikeja, where he reviewed the process and ensured adherence to established protocols. This information is included in a statement issued by the command’s representative, SP Abimbola Adebisi, on Thursday in Lagos. The commissioner engaged with officials from the Police Service Commission, the Federal Character Commission, and the Police Community Relations Committee overseeing the process. The officials were present to guarantee equity and clarity in the procedure. Tijani praised the degree of organ...

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16Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Shocking Incident: 14 JAMB Candidates Taken Hostage by Armed Men in Benue”

Unknown assailants have allegedly abducted a minimum of 14 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, candidates in Benue State. The candidates were allegedly taken during an assault on a passenger bus en route from Makurdi to Otukpo in the state. As per reports, the victims, predominantly young individuals, were heading to Otukpo, where they were expected to take their exams on Thursday. Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Maxwell Ogiri, who verified the occurrence to reporters in Makurdi, stated that the victims were bound for the town for their examinations when the assailants struck. “The victims are young individuals coming to Otukpo to write JAMB. Security personnel have been dispatched, and efforts are underway to secure their release,” Ogiri mentioned.

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16Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Tensions Rise in Abuja: Warnings of Potential Large-Scale Attacks on Key Locations

Intense anxiety has seized inhabitants in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja and Niger State subsequent to a reported scheme by Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP militants to assault government establishments. Domestic and global reports suggest that the targeted locations include the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Kuje prison, and a military detention facility in the adjacent Niger state. As per security officials, the intended assaults might be designed to liberate insurgents who have been confined in correctional facilities. An informant from the Nigerian Customs validated the circulated memo to NAIJATAB but did not provide specifics regarding the security warning. He did, nonetheless, mention that “it was an internal memo and not for public kn...

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16Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Escaped Convict on the Run: NCoS Labels Inmate a Fugitive Following Yobe Accident Incident”

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Yobe State division, has proclaimed a 30-year-old sentenced inmate as wanted following his escape when the vehicle transporting inmates from Potiskum to Damaturu was involved in a vehicular accident. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Abdullahi Adamu, communicated this information in a statement released on Wednesday and made accessible to journalists in Damaturu. As per the command, the occurrence took place on April 13, 2026, when the vehicle transporting inmates from MSCC Potiskum to Damaturu was entangled in a collision. “The regrettable incident transpired while efforts were underway to assist the affected victims of the accident,” the statement indicated. The Command disclosed the identity of the escaped inmate as Dahiru Mohammed, who is ...

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15Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Nine Traffic Offenders Brought to Justice in Ogun: A Police Crackdown

The Ogun State Police Command has detained and charged nine traffic lawbreakers as part of the ongoing ‘Operation No Traffic Gridlock’ in the Sango-Ota region of the state. The lawbreakers are Rufus Kunle, Sanni Ogbewi, Aremu Oluwatunmise, Kayode Ariyo, Wisdom Akpan, Yinka Molaolu, Olushola Adebowale, Ikechukwu Ogah, and Nwuda Chukwuka. The spokesperson for the Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the detentions to NAIJATAB on Wednesday, emphasizing that the individuals also hindered public thoroughfares. Babaseyi elaborated that personnel were strategically assigned to identified hotspots of ongoing traffic congestion and road misbehavior. “During the coordinated enforcement operation, multiple vehicles and tricycles were seized for breaching existing traffic regulations, while thos...

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15Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Bauchi Blitz: Army Obliterates Bandit Hideouts

The Nigerian Army has intensified its assault against criminals in Bauchi State, resulting in the obliteration of multiple camps, including the infamous Azuge and Hari camps, substantially hindering illicit activities in the region. Soldiers have additionally achieved new victories in ongoing cleanup operations throughout lawless zones in Bauchi. A communication from Army Headquarters in Abuja detailed that troops from the 33 Artillery Brigade, collaborating with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), executed a significant clearance mission in the Dajin Madam Forest. As per the report, “Troops have incapacitated several bandits during the operation, while others escaped under relentless military pressure.” It further clarified that 19 relatives of the bandits, consisting o...

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15Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Vigilante Justice: Four Bandits Fall at Yankari Game Reserve”

Member of a regional vigilante organization, Hambali Sa’adu, has been slain following an ambush by alleged armed criminals at the Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi State. The occurrence was revealed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar, in a statement released on Tuesday. As per the statement, the event transpired on Sunday at approximately 1:30pm along the Bakin Layi corridor of the reserve, when a collaborative patrol team made up of police officers from the Mai-Ari Outpost and members of a regional vigilante group came under intense gunfire from criminals who had set a trap. During the assault, the deceased, a 27-year-old native of Mai-Ari Village in Maimadi Ward, suffered critical gunshot injuries. He was subsequently declared deceased by a medical professional, and hi...

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15Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Soldiers Unearth IED, Seize N2M Ransom, and Nab Suspect in Enugu Operation

The Nigerian military has achieved a number of operational victories in Enugu State, which include the retrieval of an improvised explosive device, IED, N2 million believed to be ransom earnings, a firearm, and the detention of a suspected abductor. These operations were executed by soldiers of the Nigerian Army under the 82 Division as part of Operation UDO KA, based on an operational update received in Abuja on Tuesday. In one of the missions, troops from the 82 Division Garrison, in collaboration with the 103 Battalion and the Air Component, undertook clearance operations in Ajali Forest, situated in Ezeagu Local Government Area. The endeavor aimed at disrupting hideouts associated with the banned Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed faction, the Eastern Security Network. During ...

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14Apr By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Edo: The Unveiled Hub of Sexual Exploitation – Insights from NAPTIP”

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, states that Edo State continues to be a focal point for sexual exploitation. The agency further indicated that labor trafficking and organ extraction have persisted within the nation. NAIJATAB reports that Mr. Sam Offiah, Zonal Commander of NAPTIP in Benin, expressed this on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, during a workshop for Parent-Teacher Association, PTA, officials from 40 educational institutions in Edo State. Offiah, represented by Mrs. Joy Ojiewa, Head of NAPTIP’s Public Enlightenment Unit, emphasized that traffickers have grown more advanced, moving from street-level recruitment to calculated tactics that exploit trust within families. He cautioned that traffickers have now employed fraudulent scholarships, dece...

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