Nigeria: Three Killed As Police Foil Abduction in Kogi School

The attack occurred at Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Osun LG Vice Chairman in Osun Border Community

The police said armed men stormed the community and abducted Mr Farounbi. Read more »

Nigeria: The Imperative of Communicating National Security Gains

Communication can no longer be treated as an afterthought within the architecture of national security. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Reps Demand Urgent Action On Banditry, School Abductions, Warn Service Chiefs

The lawmakers also demanded stronger oversight of security operations and cautioned that service chiefs should consider resigning if the security situation fails to improve. Read more »

Nigeria: How Abduction of Ex-Minister Adelabu's Relatives Was Plotted and Executed - Police

Police say the gang monitored the Adegoke family's movements, routines and the schools attended by the children as part of a wider surveillance and reconnaissance operation. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Rescues 360 Abducted People From Boko Haram Enclave - Official

Although locals and security sources said Boko Haram released the captives, the army said it rescued them following a major intelligence-led operation. Read more »

Nigeria: Abduction - Oyo Private Schools Reject Strike, Protest, Opt for One-Day Closure

The coalition of private schools in Oyo State declared its stance on calls for protest and strikes over the abduction in a communique issued at the end of its meeting on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Deny Claim On Rescue of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers

The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a claim circulating on social media that the schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esiele and Yawota communities in Orire Local… Read more »

Nigeria: How Oyo Kidnap Victims Were Moved to Forest - Senator

"When they were taking the children away, six, seven or eight children, they would tie them back to each other. One person would be in front of the Okada, another one would be at… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - CAN Declares 3-Day National Mourning, Supports State Police

"Communities are under attack; citizens are kidnapped from their homes and places of work, travelers are abducted on highways, and farmers are driven from their lands." Read more »

Nigeria: Security Standoff Disrupts Akwa Ibom Assembly Plenary, Lawmakers Turn Back

A disagreement over security protocols at the Akwa Ibom Government House gate halted legislative proceedings on Tuesday, forcing lawmakers to abandon a planned plenary session. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Invite Activist Gwamnishu Over Alleged Attempted Murder, Terrorism Incitement

A prominent Delta rights activist who has repeatedly challenged police conduct and exposed insecurity claims the state police are plotting against him after inviting him for… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Plateau Traditional Ruler

"The death of the monarch is barbaric, unfortunate and unacceptable," Langtang South Chairman Nanfa Alhassan Nbin said. Read more »

Nigeria: Abia Doctors Threaten Indefinite Strike Over Surgeon's Abduction

The NMA called on the State Security Service, Inspector General of Police, and commissioners of police in Abia and Imo to intensify efforts to secure Bonaventure Aguocha's freedom. Read more »

Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Teachers Join Nationwide Protest Over Oyo Abduction Incident, Shut Down Schools

Teachers nationwide are holding a peaceful rally on Tuesday to protest the abduction of their colleagues and pupils from schools in Oyo State. The victims are still in captivity… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Eight, Injure 10 in Fresh Plateau Attack

At least eight people were killed, and 10 others were injured after gunmen attacked Gwon-Ajang village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State during a birthday… Read more »

Nigeria: SSS Explains Okey Ndibe Saga At Lagos Airport

According to the SSS, Mr Ndibe had been on its watch list since 29 January 2013 but his case had recently been reviewed and downgraded. Read more »

Nigeria: Oyo Teachers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Continued Captivity of Abducted Colleagues, Pupils

The directive followed an order from the national leadership of the NUT, which expressed concern over the prolonged detention of the abducted teachers and learners by their… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Convoy of Soludo's Chief of Staff, Kill Police Officers, Others

Like other states in the South-east, security has deteriorated in Anambra State with frequent attacks by armed persons in recent times. Read more »

Nigeria: Oyo Abduction - Take-It-Back Movement Protests Kidnapping of Pupils, Demands Action On Insecurity

The protesters gathered at Mokola Roundabout under the banner of the "Bring Back Our Pupils and Teachers" campaign, demanding the immediate release of all kidnapped victims and… Read more »

Nigeria: US Defence Secretary Claims Attacks On Boko Haram Are to Protect Nigerian Christians

"President Trump heard the call of Nigerian Christians who were being targeted by ISIS in Nigeria, and he said, Pete, I want the war department to focus on ensuring that we do… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers in Ondo, Recover Ransom Proceeds

The suspects allegedly abducted two children, aged 5 and 10, on their way to school in Ore, Odigbo LGA. Read more »

Nigeria: Inside Details of Abandoned Security Building That Leaves Nasarawa Community Defenceless Against Bandits

For years, the people of Bakono and its neighbouring communities had lived under the suffocating grip of bandits and kidnappers. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorism - Court Reserves Judgement in Owo Church Massacre Trial

The five defendants are being prosecuted by the Stae Security Service (SSS) over the attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which left dozens of worshippers dead… Read more »

Nigeria: Sunday Igboho Launches Forest Security Operation in South-West

Igboho's latest comments come amid renewed concerns over insecurity in Oyo State following the recent abduction of dozens of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local… Read more »