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Police Inspector Commits Suicide in Niger State Custody
A Police Inspector attached to Niger State Government House has reportedly died in detention after arrest for alleged arms dealing with bandits. This is the second such incident in a week.
Israel to invest $110bn in independent arms industry
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces a massive $110 billion investment over 10 years to develop Israel's own arms industry, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers like the US.
Ayere Kingdom's Asiwaju I Defects to APC in Kogi
Prince Olatunji Olusoji, the Asiwaju I of Ayere Kingdom, has formally joined the APC in Kogi State, pledging to mobilise support for Governor Ododo's administration. Read about this major political shift.
Why EFCC Did Not Probe Jonathan on $2.1bn Arms Deal
Former EFCC boss Ibrahim Magu explains the legal hurdle that prevented questioning ex-President Goodluck Jonathan over the controversial arms funds. New book reveals internal PDP tensions.
Bandits Kill 2, Abduct 10 in Kogi Attack
Gunmen killed two and kidnapped ten in Olle-Bunu, Kogi. Community leaders demand urgent security overhaul. Read the full report and calls for action.
Nine Kidnapped in Kogi, Residents Seek Air Surveillance
Gunmen abducted nine persons in Kogi's Olamaboro LGA, including a family heading to a burial. Residents urge deployment of drones and police helicopters for rescue. Read more.
Army Arrests Gunrunner, Recovers Arms in Plateau
Nigerian Army troops, with DSS, arrested a gunrunner and seized a large cache of arms in Bokkos and Mangu, Plateau State. The operation aims to ensure a peaceful Christmas season. Read more.
Mother, 3 Children Among 9 Abducted in Kogi Attack
Armed men storm Inele-Ugoh village in Kogi, kidnapping nine. Residents plead for aerial surveillance as ground troops search forests. Read more on the security crisis.
Police DSP Dies by Suicide During Arms Probe in Niger
A Deputy Superintendent of Police in Niger State shot himself during an audit into missing AK-47 rifles and ammunition. Four officers arrested for negligence.
Nine Kidnapped in Kogi, Residents Seek Aerial Surveillance
Armed bandits abducted nine people, including a mother and her three children en route to a burial, in Kogi's Olamaboro LGA. Residents plead for drones and police helicopters to aid ground troops in the search. Read more.
Police Officer Fatally Shoots Himself During Arms Audit in Niger
DSP Abdullahi Isah dies after shooting himself during a routine arms audit in Minna. The officer was under investigation for illegal ammunition dealings. Full details inside.
Tinubu Urged to Probe Ribadu, Kwara Gov Over Arms Claims
Political activist Timi Frank urges President Tinubu to investigate NSA Ribadu and Kwara Governor over alleged arming of non-state actors. A national security scandal unfolds.
Kwara: Governor's Aide Calls PDP 'Bandits Without Guns'
A senior aide to Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has accused the PDP of spreading dangerous misinformation on insecurity. The opposition party refutes the claims, alleging government links to suspects. ONSA clarifies arms distribution policy.
Police DSP Kills Self Over Arms Supply to Bandits
A Deputy Superintendent of Police in Niger State shot himself dead after being implicated in supplying AK-47 rifles and ammunition to bandits. Full details of the shocking incident inside.
Army neutralises 3 terrorists, recovers weapons in Zamfara
Nigerian troops have eliminated three terrorists and recovered weapons in Zamfara State during Operation Forest Sanity IV. Read the full report on the latest military success.
Kidnapping Attempt in Kogi Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
A kidnapping attempt on Ejule-Olamaboro Road, Kogi, turned fatal as bandits opened fire, causing a crash. One confirmed dead, two rescued. Security operatives are on the trail.
4 Bandits Neutralised in Kogi Community Attack
Kogi State confirms local hunters killed 4 bandits during an attack on Ayetoro-Kiri. 13 persons were abducted. Security forces are on the trail. Read more.
Major Arms Cache Recovered in Kogi, Says Gov Ododo
Kogi Governor Usman Ododo credits President Tinubu's security reforms for a major arms recovery in Lokoja. The haul includes dozens of rifles and hundreds of ammunition rounds. Read more.
Ododo Recovers Arms Cache, Vows Anti-Terror War
Kogi Governor Ahmed Ododo announces recovery of major arms cache in joint security operation. He vows total war on terror following meeting with President Tinubu. Read details.
Female arms courier arrested with 2,500 ammunition
Niger State Police apprehend a 35-year-old woman, Zuwaira Usman, transporting 2,500 AK-47 rounds. The suspect reveals a criminal network spanning Kaduna and Delta states. Read the full details of the interstate arms smuggling bust.
Kogi LG Declares Curfew, Restricts Religious Gatherings
Omala LGA in Kogi State enforces a 7 pm to 6 am curfew across all 11 wards, suspends public gatherings, and intensifies patrols due to security threats. Residents urged to comply.
Troops Rescue 6 Ejiba Church Kidnap Victims
Nigerian Army troops have rescued six victims abducted from a Cherubim and Seraphim church in Ejiba, Kogi State. Read the full details of the successful joint operation here.
Kogi: No Negotiation with Bandits, ₦820bn Budget for 2026
Kogi State government declares zero-tolerance for bandit negotiations. Commissioner Kingsley Fanwo states the state has the capacity to confront criminals. Governor Ododo submits a ₦820.49 billion 'Budget of Shared Prosperity' for 2026.
Kogi West Endorses Ododo for Second Term
Political and traditional leaders in Kogi West endorse Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for a second term in 2027 and announce a new Zonal Security Joint Task Force to combat banditry. Read the full communique.
Ododo submits ₦820.49bn 2026 budget to Kogi Assembly
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo presents a ₦820.49bn budget for 2026, focusing on infrastructure and debt repayment. The budget marks a 35.7% increase from 2025. Read the full details and analysis.
Troops nab driver, seize 276kg cannabis in Kogi
Nigerian Army troops in Kogi intercept a vehicle with 306 parcels of cannabis, arrest fleeing driver. A major blow to drug networks linked to banditry. Read the full details.
Woman finds N23.6m gold buried during Boko Haram attack
A Borno woman recovers gold worth N23.6 million she buried while fleeing a Boko Haram attack 15 years ago. Police praised for their integrity in the recovery operation.
Kogi Highway Gun Battle Leaves Travellers Stranded
A fierce gunfight between security forces and bandits on the Oshokoshoko-Obajana highway trapped commuters for hours. This incident follows a recent church attack in the state. Read details and public reactions.
Malami Faults EFCC Over Abacha Loot Recovery Allegations
Ex-AGF Abubakar Malami dismisses EFCC's claims of duplicating $322.5m Abacha loot recovery as 'baseless'. He details cost-saving efforts and labels the probe a political witch-hunt. Read the full story.
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