In a major peace breakthrough, 80 militants from two camps in Cross River State have voluntarily surrendered their weapons under a state amnesty programme. Read about the arms cache and the path to reintegration.
DSS operatives rescue two ECWA pastors and a member abducted in Kaduna. Three suspects linked to the kidnapping and arms trafficking are arrested in a joint operation. Read the full story.
Nigeria's DSS rescues abducted pastors in Kaduna, uncovers arms supply routes across North-Central states. Read details of the joint security operation and arrests.
A Lagos dispatch rider, Yahaya Nuru, has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment for trafficking tramadol and other prohibited drugs. Read the full court details.
Oyo State Police Command arrests four suspects for alleged kidnapping and murder. One victim rescued, investigations ongoing to dismantle criminal syndicate.
Nasarawa NSCDC command arrests three suspects for kidnapping, robbery, and theft. Commandant warns criminals, urges public to provide credible security information.
Anambra police raid a brothel in Aguleri, rescuing 33 underage girls. Victims reveal harrowing ordeal of abduction, forced oaths, and prostitution. Suspect at large.
Niger State Police rescue two victims, arrest suspect Gift Segun Lucky for human trafficking and s3xual exploitation. Efforts ongoing to rescue third victim in Ivory Coast.
Nigeria's DSS investigates ex-Attorney General Abubakar Malami after EFCC found arms in his Kebbi apartment. Court also orders forfeiture of 57 assets worth ₦213.2bn. Full details inside.
Nasarawa Police Command apprehends Kabiru Isah and Monday Bulus, recovering firearms. The suspects were under surveillance before their arrest in Lafia. Read more.
FCT Police have arrested three suspects linked to the 'one-chance' robbery and murder of Barrister Chigbo Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix. The Scorpion Squad made the breakthrough in Kubwa. Read the full details.
Oyo State Police detain three teenage girls for allegedly threatening to kidnap a woman and demanding N10m ransom. Suspects claim it was a prank. Full details inside.
Oyo State Police detain three teenage girls for allegedly threatening to kidnap a local meat seller and demanding human parts. The suspects claimed it was a prank. Police continue investigations.
Oyo State Police arrest three teenage girls for threatening to kidnap a meat seller in Ikoyi-Ile. The suspects claimed it was a prank. Police warn youths against such acts.
Nigerian Army troops neutralised a notorious bandit, Sadiq Isah, and recovered weapons in a Plateau State raid. Read the full details of the operation and its link to the Tosho mining attack.
An editorial argues the National Assembly's lamentations over Nigeria's dire security are hypocritical. As part of government, lawmakers must act, not just talk. Read the full analysis.
Anambra Police raid uncovers child trafficking syndicate in Awkuzu, rescuing 33 underage girls and arresting a suspect. The operation followed a tip-off about abducted girls from Ebonyi. Read the full story.
Delta Police Command arrests key suspects, recovers high-grade weapons in major crackdown on inter-state kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate. CP Adesola vows sustained action.
Nigerian soldiers have uncovered a major arms cache in Taraba linked to suspected kingpin John Ngata. The haul includes 13 AK-47 rifles and hand grenades. Read the full details of the operation here.
Rivers State Police arrest 12 suspects for a violent attack on Unity Estate, Port Harcourt. One abducted victim rescued, properties damaged. CP Adepoju condemns vigilante action.
Adamawa State Police have arrested two suspects linked to the killing of three women in Lamurde LGA. The victims were shot on a farm. Read the latest on the investigation and recovery of weapons.
Nigerian troops intercept wife of notorious criminal John Ngata, leading to recovery of 13 AK-47 rifles, grenades, and ammunition in Taraba. A major blow to criminal networks.
The Nigerian Air Force has arrested six drug suspects in Lagos and recovered cocaine, codeine, and other narcotics. The suspects were handed over to the NDLEA in a major inter-agency operation. Read the full details.
Nigerian Army's Operation Whirl Stroke intercepts wife of notorious criminal John Gata, uncovers and destroys large weapons cache in Taraba. Read details of the successful operation.
Nigerian Army troops arrest 15 suspects and recover 13 pump action rifles in Delta State. Read the full details of the successful operation against criminal elements.
Ondo's Amotekun Corps has arrested 39 suspects who fled Sokoto after US airstrikes, highlighting security concerns in South-West forests. Read the full details.
DSS operatives have arrested key suspects linked to the 2023 abduction and killing of Professor Ekanem Philip Ephraim in Calabar. The arrests came as the gang plotted another kidnapping. Read for details.
Beijing imposes sanctions on 20 US defence companies, including Boeing, after a major US arms sale to Taiwan. Tensions escalate over the island's status.
Adamawa State Police Command arrests two men for alleged kidnapping threats in Sarau Belel. Suspects confessed, investigation ongoing. Read more on the police operation.
Adamawa Police arrest two men accused of terrorising Sarau Belel community and threatening a man over his brother's 2024 abduction. CP Dankombo Morris orders thorough probe.