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23Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Kwara’s Security Force Sounds Alarm Over Unheeded Bandit Threats

Kwara South Security Joint Watch has expressed disapproval regarding the indifferent demeanor of leaders in the senatorial district toward the problem of insecurity in the region. NAIJATAB reports that the security watch issued a warning alert on Saturday, mere hours prior to an assault on the ECWA church at Omugo, located in the Oro-Ago community within Ifelodun LGA on Sunday morning. Eight worshippers were kidnapped by the armed assailants, which included the spouse of the church leader; however, three of the victims were subsequently rescued. A declaration by the Coordinator of the Joint Security Watch, Elder Olaitan Zubairu, on Monday conveyed anger and disappointment that despite prior alerts, leaders did not take action. “It is time for anticipatory leadership,” Zubairu stated. “W...

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23Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Kwara Security Squad Urges Action Against Rising Bandit Threats

Kwara South Security Joint Watch has expressed disapproval of the indifferent attitude of leaders within the senatorial district towards the problem of insecurity in the region. NAIJATAB reports that the security watch issued a warning alert on Saturday, mere hours before an assault on the ECWA church at Omugo in the Oro-Ago community within Ifelodun LGA on Sunday morning. Eight congregants were kidnapped by the armed assailants, including the spouse of the church's leader, yet three victims were subsequently rescued. A declaration from the Coordinator of the Joint Security Watch, Elder Olaitan Zubairu, on Monday conveyed indignation and disappointment that leaders did not take action despite prior alerts. “It is time for proactive governance,” Zubairu stated. “We extend our sincere sym...

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23Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Troops Launch Powerful Assault on Bello Turji’s Hideouts, Taking Down Notorious Bandits

Members of the Nigerian Army have incapacitated numerous armed marauders in the camp of infamous bandit leader, Bello Turji. The News Agency of Nigeria informs that the hideaways are situated in the Fakai community within Shinkafi and Isa local government regions of Zamfara and Sokoto states, respectively. A confidential source within the Nigerian Army revealed to NAN on Monday that this accomplishment occurred during an intense firefight as part of the regular operation against banditry in the vicinity. As per security sources, the mission, spearheaded by the 8 Division Strike Force of the Nigerian Army Sokoto, began in the early morning hours on March 20, aiming at Turji’s encampment deep within Kagara Forest. The source indicated that during the advancing operation, two combat support...

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22Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Justice Served: Nine Sentenced for Church Abduction in Benue Attack”

A Benue tribunal has found nine out of 10 individuals associated with the kidnapping of worshippers at St John Catholic Church in the Ojeji community, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, in a case that garnered extensive attention concerning safety in the region. The individuals were taken hostage during a nocturnal vigil, prompting rapid action by collaborative security personnel. Acting on reliable intelligence, officials initiated synchronized operations that resulted in the successful rescue of all nine captives without any injuries. The Police Intelligence Response Unit spearheaded the initial actions, detaining four individuals and seizing AK-47 firearms and ammunition. Further inquiries led to more arrests, elevating the total number of individuals apprehende...

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22Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Tragedy Strikes: Young Man Charged in Shocking Crime Against Elderly Woman in Ondo

Personnel of the Ondo State Police Command have detained a 21-year-old male for purportedly assaulting and murdering an older woman, recognized as Veronica Anthony, in Iboropa-Akoko within the Akoko North-East Local Government Area. The accused, known as Anthony Alabi, was taken into custody following the tracking of the deceased's mobile device by law enforcement officials. As the event escalated tensions within the locality, security forces reportedly intervened to avert vigilante justice, as youths from the community had assembled to confront the young man. According to the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, Jimoh Abayomi, the suspect, who is presently in detention, admitted to the offense. He stated, “Upon receiving reliable intelligence, detectives swiftly initiated an ...

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22Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Victory in the Shadows: Troops Defeat Terrorists in Sambisa Forest

The Aerial Division of Operation HADIN KAI has targeted terrorists’ stronghold in the Sambisa forest located in Borno state, eliminating numerous insurgents. As per a counter-insurgency and security analyst in the Lake Chad area, Zagazola Makama, the operation was initiated based on reliable intelligence pointing to increased insurgent activities around the Parisu region deep within the forest. Makama noted that at approximately 9:00 p.m. on March 20, an aerial unit was dispatched to carry out an armed assessment and interdiction mission over the designated area. It was noted that upon arrival, the platform established visual recognition of suspected Boko Haram militants maneuvering in a coordinated and strategic fashion. The source underscored that additional surveillance revealed the i...

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22Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Heartbreak in Texas: Nigerian Mother and Two Children Lose Their Lives in Devastating Road Crash

A Nigerian household in the United States has entered a period of mourning following a tragic vehicular collision that resulted in the deaths of a mother and her two kids in Texas. The individuals affected, recognized as Nihinloluwa Agoro along with her children, Temiloluwa and Isaac, were purportedly en route to church when the incident transpired in Fort Bend County. Officials have yet to reveal the precise details surrounding the event. This situation has triggered responses back home, with the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, voicing immense sorrow regarding the tragedy. She characterized the event as profoundly upsetting, emphasizing that the fatalities were especially heart-wrenching since the family was on what ought to ...

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22Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Borno’s Brave Forces: Capturing Alleged Boko Haram Informants

Forces of Operation Hadin Kai have apprehended two alleged informants connected to militant groups in the Mainok region of Kaga Local Government Area in Borno State. Zagazola Makama, a specialist in counter-insurgency and security within the Lake Chad area, revealed this in a post on X on Saturday. As per his statements, “Security personnel noted that the suspects were detained around 3:00 a.m. on March 18 due to reliable intelligence regarding the movements of suspected informants in the vicinity.” He further mentioned, “The sources indicated that troops from the 156 Task Force Battalion quickly deployed to the site after receiving alerts from local witnesses concerning suspicious conduct in the general Mainok vicinity.” Makama additionally remarked, “Throughout the mission, two civilia...

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21Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Tragic Turn: Eight Bandits Perish in Their Own Explosive Trap”

At least eight alleged criminals have been eliminated by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) thought to have been deployed for security personnel along Lukope Road in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. A counter-terrorism and security analyst in the Lake Chad area, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a message on X on Saturday. Makama indicated that the event took place at approximately 8:30 p.m. on March 20 along the Kurebe–Kushaka route, a recognized passage for armed factions operating within the forest zone. He observed that the IED, believed to have been set up by the criminals to target approaching troops, exploded when members of the group unintentionally passed over it while riding motorcycles. “The detonation occurred as the bandits were navigating the road, resulting...

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21Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Kidnapping Shock: Gunmen Snatch Local Government Secretary in Kano”

The Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area in Kano State, Alhaji Hamza Musa Durba, was kidnapped on Friday night by unidentified assailants. Approximately six armed intruders reportedly stormed the home of Hamza Musa Durba in Dinya town, situated within Durba Ward of Kibiya LGA, late on Friday evening. Confirming the event, security sources indicated that the invaders arrived on motorcycles, heavily equipped, but did not discharge any rounds during the operation. A security representative in the vicinity verified the kidnapping, stating that the attackers executed the mission quickly and precisely, gaining entry to the residence without raising any alerts. He elaborated, “Members of the victim’s family who were present during the incident were left unharmed as the intruders concentrat...

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21Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Tragedy Strikes: Blaze Devastates Yobe Community, Claiming Lives

Two individuals are feared deceased following an evening blaze that destroyed numerous homes in the Sassawa community within the Damaturu local government area of Yobe state. Senator Musa Mustapha, who represents Yobe East, validated the occurrence on his verified Facebook page while expressing condolences to the victims and families of the deceased. “While we were rejoicing in the festive occasion of Eidul-Fitr, I received a heartbreaking call regarding the unexpected fire outbreak that reportedly took the lives of two individuals and devastated a significant part of Sassawa village in Damaturu Local Government. “I sincerely empathize with the victims, especially the families of the deceased and those whose homes and means of livelihood have been directly impacted by the fire,” he poste...

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21Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Tragic Turn: Gunmen End the Life of Police Inspector in Makurdi, Benue”

A law enforcement officer, Otor Ejiga, assigned to the Mega IDP Camp located along Gbajimba Road in Makurdi, Benue State, was tragically shot by unknown assailants on Thursday evening. The official was reportedly ambushed while managing an unauthorized solitary checkpoint near the camp. Subsequent to the occurrence, the attackers supposedly fled the site with his Type O6 rifle. A responding patrol unit later retrieved his remains and transported them to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital morgue for an autopsy. Sources revealed that security forces have initiated a search operation to capture those accountable and recover the stolen weapon. NAIJATAB also learned that a comprehensive inquiry has been launched, while the officer responsible has been questioned over potential supe...

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21Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“NSCDC Discovers Secret Crude Oil Cache in Rivers, Promises Bold Action Against Bunkering”

Agents of the Anti-Vandal Unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Rivers State Command, have discovered an unauthorized facility in Igwuruta, Ikwerre Local Government Area, utilized for the storage of pilfered crude oil. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Iheanacho Umeado, revealed that the location harbored a significant, unspecified amount of materials believed to be stolen from damaged pipelines and stored in GP tanks. He elaborated that the find was the result of several days of reliable intelligence gathering, culminating in a rapid operation at the site. During a review of the location, the State Commandant, Joachin Okafor, reiterated the Corps’ position against unlawful bunkering, labeling it as a grave menace to the ...

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20Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Delta Authorities Takedown Organizers Behind Disturbing Sexual Violence Festival

The Delta State Police Command has apprehended Chief Omorede Sunday, the coordinator of the Oramudu Festival in Ozoro Community, Delta State, along with four others, following allegations of young women being sexually attacked and harassed during the occasion. The Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, denounced the purported sexual assault and harassment of young women, cautioning that acts of sexual violence are illegal, inhumane, and represent a severe infringement of the basic rights and dignity of the victims. He has thus mandated an immediate inquiry into the matter. A statement from Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, stated, “CP Aina Adesola has directed that the case be promptly forwarded to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further inquiry. “Tacti...

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20Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Festival of Fear: Police Crack Down on Delta’s Sexual Violence Organizers

Delta State Police Command has apprehended Chief Omorede Sunday, the coordinator of the Oramudu Festival in Ozoro Community, Delta State, along with four others, following allegations of young women being sexually abused and mistreated during the event. The Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, denounced the purported sexual abuse and mistreatment of young women, cautioning that acts of sexual violence are illegal, inhumane, and represent a serious infringement on the basic rights and dignity of victims. He has thus mandated an urgent investigation into the occurrence. A statement from Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, mentioned, “CP Aina Adesola has directed that the matter be promptly referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further inquiry.” “Tac...

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20Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Tragic Turn: Ogun NYSC Official Arrested in Connection with Female Corps Member’s Death”

The Local Authority Inspector (LAI) for the Abeokuta South Local Authority of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Abass Olalekan, has been apprehended following the demise of a female member of the NYSC on Tuesday. The corps member, Victoria Ariyo, assigned to the local authority, allegedly passed away due to complications from pregnancy. It was revealed that she had aborted her pregnancy and succumbed to complications arising from the procedure. According to a source, Olalekan communicated her death verbally and rallied some corps members to arrange her burial, with her remains reportedly interred at Kobape Cemetery on Kobape-Sagamu Road in Abeokuta. Sources alleged that the LAI was engaged in a romantic relationship with the deceased, which ultimately resulted in pregnancy, and a...

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20Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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“Operation Capture: Troops Nab Alleged Gunrunners and Seize Cache of Ammunition in Taraba”

Personnel from the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have apprehended two alleged arms traffickers and seized a substantial stockpile of ammunition in Taraba State. The apprehension, as reported by the brigade, occurred on Thursday, during a standard stop-and-search operation executed by troops stationed at the Forward Operating Base, FOB, in Wukari, along the Wukari–Ikyaior route in the local government area of Wukari. As per the statement, the suspects were halted while on a motorcycle. “They have been identified as Wisdom Soomga, 32, hailing from Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, and Elisha Danladi, 38, a resident of Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State,” the army reported. Signed by the Brigade's actin...

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19Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Kebbi State Launches Investigation into Tragic Deaths of Two Children at Zuru Hospital

The Kebbi State Administration has established a dedicated committee to look into the demise of two minors at General Hospital, Zuru. This development was made public in a bulletin released on Thursday by Yahaya Sarki, Special Adviser on Media and Public Relations to the Kebbi State Governor. Governor Nasir Idris sanctioned the committee to investigate the conditions surrounding the event involving the two minors, who were said to belong to the same household. As stated, the committee is led by the Commissioner for Information, Yakubu Ahmed, with the Commissioners for Health and Establishment, Sama’ila Augie and Manu Dogondaji, acting as members. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Zaki Abubakar Zaki, will undertake the role of secretary. The panel is anticipated to explore the...

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19Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Tragic Blaze Claims Lives of Two Children in Jigawa

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has validated two distinct fire occurrences in Dutse that resulted in the fatalities of two children and caused considerable property destruction. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, revealed this in a statement circulated to NAIJATAB. He mentioned that a sorrowful event transpired in the early hours of March 17 at approximately 4 am in Layin Dabinai, close to Masallacin Malam Babba. The fire, the origin of which remains undetermined, reportedly spread swiftly and consumed rooms occupied by two children of Aminuddeen Abubakar, an employee of Federal University Dutse. Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, both children, aged two and six, were pronounced dead at the site. I...

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19Mar By Uche SamuelNo Comments

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Tragedy Strikes Taraba: Fulani Herdsmen Attack Claims Lives of Four Civilians and Three Officers

A devastating assault has been reported in the Tor-Damisa locality, Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State on Wednesday, following an incursion by armed individuals believed to be Fulani herdsmen. NAIJATAB learned that the armed herdsmen stormed the area Wednesday evening, firing indiscriminately before being confronted by officers of the Taraba State Police Command. A violent exchange of gunfire reportedly occurred between the attackers and the security forces, resulting in the demise of at least seven individuals. Sources acquainted with the event informed our correspondent that three police personnel and four civilians were brutally slain during the lethal assault. The strike has incited fear within the community, causing some inhabitants to escape to surrounding areas. Attempts...

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