Nigeria: Troops Repel Attack, Rescue Abductees in Sokoto, Katsina

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have repelled a terrorist attack, rescued abducted civilians and recovered weapons Read more »

Nigeria: Bandit Claims Attacks On Security Operatives in Video

Masked speaker claimed responsibility for recent attacks in parts of Sokoto and Zamfara states. Read more »

Nigeria: 11 Soldiers, 22 Terrorists Killed in Deadly Airport Attack

Explosions and gunfire lasting more than an hour erupted early Thursday morning at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Read more »

Nigeria: Stop Giving Publicity to Terrorists, Information Minister Urges Nigerian Media

Please take these terrorists and criminals off your front pages," the minister said. "This is what they crave for free of charge." Read more »

Nigeria: DIG Orders Swift Security Measures Against Violent Crimes in Aba

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that about two weeks ago, an armed gang attacked and robbed people at a shopping complex at the Okpulo Umuobo Junction near Aba. Read more »

Nigeria: IGP Orders Tighter Security Around Katsina Schools

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed the Katsina State Police Command to strengthen security around schools across the state Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kill Four Farmers, Abduct 12 in Sokoto Attack

The attack reportedly occurred on Tuesday while the victims were working on farms on the outskirts of the community. Read more »

Nigeria: Our People Recruit Criminals From Other States to Perpetrate Crime in Edo - Okpebholo

The governor said there are volunteers who are now positioned in the forests just to make sure criminals do not settle down in Edo. Read more »

Nigeria: Abdulsalami Canvasses Removal of Military Decrees 'Smuggled' Into 1999 Constitution

The former head of state, whose administration promulgated the Constitution, urged the government to amend or remove such provisions through democratic processes to ensure they… Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi Confirms Killing of Bandit Leader Linked to School Attack

Kogi State Government says security forces have killed Kachala Ibrahim Batijo, a suspected bandit leader linked to the recent attack on Government Secondary School, Iluke, in… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Officer Killed in Oyo Schoolchildren Rescue Operation - Governor Makinde

Mr Makinde said the officer was killled during the rescue operations aimed at securing the release of the kidnap victims. Read more »

Nigeria: Tricycle Operator Narrates His Ordeal and How He Outsmarted Kidnappers

The police said the victims were freed after their operatives, working with vigilantes, forest guards, and community youths, launched a rescue operation. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Destroy Terrorists' Camp in Abuja, Arrest Four.

The police said the arrests followed a recent anti-kidnapping and rescue operation led by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Sanusi, on 9 June, in the hilly area. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - How General Rabe Abubakar's Body Was Recovered After Death in Captivity

A security source contradicts the initial account of how General Rabe Abubakar's body was recovered after he died in captivity Read more »

Nigeria: Mass Trial - Court Jails Three for Links to Boko Haram

One of the convict's, 55-year-old farmer from Borno State, was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment for concealing information about Boko Haram activities in his community. Read more »

Nigeria: Rabe Abubakar's Widow Rescued As Military Intensifies Katsina Offensive

Amina Abubakar, widow of the late retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar, has been rescued by troops during ongoing military operations. Read more »

Nigeria: Soldiers Rescue 6 Kidnap Victims in Zamfara

The six victims managed to escape from captivity after persistent military pressure and air interdiction operations in Zamfara State. Read more »

Nigeria: Obituary - Rabe Abubakar: the Army General Lost to Insecurity

Whether remembered as an effective communicator, an unwavering institutional loyalist or a spokesperson whose optimism sometimes outpaced realities on the ground, Mr Abubakar… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Avert a Deadly Attack in Zamfara, Destroy Bandits' Explosive Device

According to the police, preliminary investigations indicate that the explosive device was strategically planted to target road users and commuters. Read more »

Nigeria: One Killed As Insurgents Attack Chibok Again, Burn School Block

Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents attacked the Kautikari community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday evening. Read more »

Nigeria: How Army Officer Convicted of Sodomy Avoided Jail, Got Pardon, Landed Top University Jobs

Twenty-nine years ago, a military court convicted this former army officer of sodomy. Eighteen years ago, the Supreme Court upheld the verdict. But he never served the sentence.… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Kill 20 in Kebbi Attack

At least 20 people have been killed by suspected Lakurawa insurgents in a brutal attack on Sunday in Fasken Rafi, a village in the Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Police Launches 24/7 School Emergency Response Centre Amid Abductions

The launch comes amid persistent concerns over the safety of schools in Nigeria following years of attacks, mass abductions and other security threats targeting students and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Officer Makes History At U.S. War College

The army said the officer's accomplishments extended beyond academic performance. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Dismiss Rumoured Attacks On Schools

The Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said the police had visited all the schools mentioned and found no evidence of any attack. Read more »