A coordinated operation involving troops and local hunters has led to the arrest of five suspected kidnappers in Yobe State, in a renewed push to curb criminal activities and improve security across the state. The suspects were apprehended during a joint operation carried out by security personnel and members of the local hunters’ vigilante group
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested two suspected Boko Haram members during a counter-insurgency operation in Borno State as security forces intensify efforts to dismantle terrorist networks in the North-East. The suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation carried out by troops in the state. Military authorities said investigations are ongoing to determine the
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified enforcement against the production, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200 millilitres, reaffirming its commitment to curbing harmful alcohol consumption across Nigeria. The agency said the renewed enforcement follows the expiration of the transition period
A Federal High Court has convicted and sentenced two individuals alongside a mining company for engaging in illegal mining activities in Kwara State, marking another step in the government’s efforts to tackle unlawful exploitation of the nation’s mineral resources. The conviction followed their prosecution by the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, which accused the
At least 32 people have been killed and more than 200 others displaced following a prolonged farmer-herder conflict in Udege, Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The violence, which has persisted for over three months, has left several communities deserted, with residents fleeing their homes amid recurring attacks and worsening insecurity. Raising the matter
Security forces have foiled an attempt by armed criminals to abduct a large number of residents and rescued 27 victims during a coordinated operation across parts of Sokoto and Zamfara States. The troops, acting on intelligence reports, engaged the attackers during the operation, disrupting their plans and preventing the mass abduction from taking place. The
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized two tankers designated for transporting edible oil after they were allegedly found conveying diesel in Lagos State. Speaking to journalists, NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Mr. Martins Iluyomade, said investigations revealed that the two vehicles, which were designated exclusively for transporting
Residents of parts of Benue State have expressed anguish over the latest wave of deadly attacks in their communities, saying they have been left to face the violence without adequate protection. The affected residents, who recounted their ordeal, said the renewed attacks claimed several lives, displaced families and forced many to flee their homes in
Nigerian troops under the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 13 kidnapped victims and thwarted planned terrorist activities during separate operations in Zamfara State. The operations, conducted in Anka and Kaura Namoda Local Government Areas, followed intelligence reports on the movement of armed groups and their plans to attack vulnerable communities.
A joint security operation in Kebbi State has neutralised four suspected bandits following a fresh attack on a community, while a member of the local vigilante group, popularly known as Yansakai, was also killed during the confrontation. The incident occurred when suspected bandits invaded the area, prompting a coordinated response by security personnel and local