Bandit Leader Ado Aleiro Loses Son, 8 Relatives, 30 Motorcycles in Katsina Encounter Notorious bandit leader Ado Aleiro has suffered a major setback following the reported death of his son, eight other family members and about 30 members of his gang in a recent encounter at Doma village in Katsina State. Intelligence obtained by Zagazola
23-Year-Old Law School Student Found Dead at Lagos Hostel A 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School has died in a suspected suicide incident at the institution’s hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 7, 2026, when the student, identified as Alayande Faith Ajoke, was found
Police Arrest 5 Pakistanis in Benue, Recover 35 Mobile Phones The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals in separate intelligence-led operations in Otukpo and Ugbokolo, recovering 35 mobile phones from the suspects. The arrests were disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, who said
Military Arrests 2 Suspected Terrorist Collaborators, Recover Cash, Phones in Adamawa Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected associates of terrorists, including an alleged logistics vendor, during an intelligence-led operation in Mubi, Adamawa State. The operation was conducted at about 9:50 p.m. on August 6, 2026, by troops of the 247 Reconnaissance Battalion,
Osun Election: IGP Disu Assures CSOs of Police Neutrality, Professionalism The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has assured Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) of the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to professionalism, impartiality and neutrality in the conduct of security operations during the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. Disu gave the assurance on Friday, August
Four Suspected Lakurawa Terrorists Arrested With Rustled Cattle in Sokoto Market — Military Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested four suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group and recovered six rustled cattle during a targeted operation at Darusa village market in Sokoto State. The operation, conducted on August 6, 2026, followed credible
Troops Intercept Terrorists, Rescue 14 Abducted Victims in Sokoto Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 14 persons abducted by suspected terrorists during a military operation in Horo Birni Village, Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The operation was conducted in the early hours of August 4, 2026, after troops of the 8 Division
Troops Nab Suspect Linked to Naridon Village Attack in Kaduna Troops of Sector 3, Operation Enduring Peace, have arrested a 48-year-old man suspected of involvement in the recent attack on Naridon Village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The suspect, identified as Salihu Miakailu, was arrested at about 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August
IMN Annual Procession: Troops Deploy Along Kano–Zaria Highway to Maintain Security Troops of the 4 Demonstration Battalion have intensified security monitoring of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) participating in their annual religious procession along the Kano–Zaria highway in Kaduna State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that at about 7:30 a.m. on August
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, following the Senate’s confirmation of his nomination.General Musa’s nomination, submitted to the National Assembly received swift approval from the Senate after a screening session that highlighted his extensive military experience and commitment