THE Bauchi State Police Command has successfully rescued two kidnapping victims and apprehended five suspected kidnappers during a coordinated security operation in Alkaleri Local Government Area. The development was disclosed …
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Troops rescue abductees, eliminate terrorists in North-East operations
by Yahaya Lekwot 2 minutes readTROOPS of the Joint Task Force North-East under Operation Hadin Kai have recorded fresh successes in ongoing counter-insurgency operations across the North-East, rescuing kidnapped civilians, neutralising terrorists, and receiving more …
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ONDO: Police dismiss viral attack claims, launch investigation
by Funmilayo Adeniji 1 minutes readTHE Ondo State Police Command has responded to a viral social media video in which a cleric allegedly warned about planned attacks in parts of the state, stating that the …
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OYO: Police neutralise three suspected kidnappers, rescue abducted victim
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi Benson 2 minutes readTHE Oyo State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat violent crimes across the state, with the killing of three suspected kidnappers and the rescue …
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OYO: Makinde signs executive order on local security regulation over insecurity
by Funmilayo Adeniji 3 minutes readTHE governor of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has signed Executive Order No. 001 of 2026 aimed at regulating the registration, coordination, and activities of vigilance groups and other organisations …
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KATSINA: Police rescue 11 kidnap victims, recover 25 stolen cows
by Yahaya Lekwot 2 minutes readTHE Katsina State Police Command has recorded fresh security breakthroughs following the rescue of 11 kidnapped passengers and the recovery of 25 rustled cows during separate operations carried out across …
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Nigeria-U.S. joint airstrikes kill 175 ISIS fighters, top ISWAP leaders — DHQ
by Yahaya Lekwot 2 minutes readTHE Defence Headquarters has disclosed that joint military operations carried out by Nigerian and United States forces in the North-East have killed 175 Islamic State fighters, including several senior ISWAP …
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KATSINA: Police repel bandit attack, recover 70 rustled livestock
by Yahaya Lekwot 1 minutes readOPERATIVES of the Nigeria Police Force in Katsina State have repelled an attack by suspected bandits and recovered about 70 rustled livestock during security operations in Jibia and Musawa Local …
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EDO: Police arrest 55 suspected kidnappers, rescue 58 victims in two months
by Tobi Bensonby Tobi Benson 2 minutes readTHE Edo State Police Command says it has arrested 55 suspected kidnappers and rescued 58 victims between March and May 2026 as part of intensified operations against violent crimes across …
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KATSINA: 11 killed as bandits carry out reprisal attacks in Kankia communities
by Yahaya Lekwot 1 minutes readAT least eleven people have been killed following a reprisal attack by bandits on communities in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to the state police command, the …