PFN President Bishop Wale Oke urges President Tinubu not to relent in the fight against insecurity, calling for decisive action against terrorists and bandits without negotiation. He commends US cooperation.
Suspected terrorists in Northern Nigeria are on the move following US missile strikes. Community leaders report armed groups fleeing to new areas, raising security alarms. Read the full report.
Nigeria Police arrest two key bandits, Abubakar Usman & Shehu Mohammadu, in Kaiama, Kwara. Recover AK-47, ransom cash, motorcycle. IGP commends operatives.
Security analyst Bulama Bukarti clarifies the target of recent US airstrikes in Sokoto, emphasizing Nigerian sovereignty and the need for sustained security strategies beyond bombing. Read the full analysis.
Armed bandits attacked an NSCDC checkpoint in Niger State's Borgu LGA, stealing a rifle and vandalizing a vehicle. No casualties reported. Security agencies are on the trail of the perpetrators.
Armed men kidnapped 28 people, including women and children, in Plateau state. Families have received ransom demands as police deploy rescue assets. Details inside.
NCTC hails President Tinubu's formal classification of bandits as terrorists, calling it a transformative shift for Nigeria's security strategy. Read the full analysis.
The Nigerian government has declared bandits and kidnappers as terrorist groups, ending ambiguous labels. A nationwide security emergency is declared to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts.
Nigeria's government has officially classified kidnappers and armed groups as terrorists, enabling full counterterrorism measures. The move follows diplomatic resolution with the US.
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.
President Bola Tinubu announces a sweeping national security revamp, allocating N5.41 trillion to defence. He declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists amid rising violence.
Armed bandits stormed a Kogi community, kidnapping nine people. A mother and her three children were among the victims. Read the full report on the security crisis.
A detailed look at the tragic Christmas Day attacks across Benue, Plateau, Borno, and Adamawa states, where gunmen killed hundreds. Explore the security lapses and ongoing threats.
A humanitarian group warns of planned Christmas Day attacks in Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, and Kaduna. DSS confirms intelligence, preventive measures underway. Read details.
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.
Daniel Bwala reveals Nigerian security agencies struggle to trace bandits using foreign internet services like Starlink. Criminals exploit platforms like TikTok for propaganda. Read more.
Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi claims wealthy foreign actors support bandits, worsening Nigeria's insecurity. He advocates for addressing root causes and strategic force. Read his full analysis.
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in retired General Christopher Musa as Nigeria's new Minister of Defence. The ex-CDS vows to probe recent security lapses. Read more.
Armed bandits killed three people in Danjibga, Zamfara, after a dispute over unpaid yoghurt worth N3,500. The attack forced residents to flee. Read the full report.
Islamic cleric Sheik Gumi's public prayer against those enabling Nigeria's insecurity has ignited fierce reactions online, with many labeling him a 'bandits apologist'. Read the full story and see the social media exchanges.
Over 300 children remain captive after Niger state school abduction, fueling debates on Christian persecution and banditry. Communities pray for safe return as political rhetoric inflames tensions.
Gunmen abducted more than 30 Nigerians in separate attacks in Kano and Borno states. The surge in kidnappings for ransom is now a structured industry, a new report reveals. Read more.
Armed bandits stormed Chacho community in Sokoto, abducting over 30 women and girls, including a bride, just before her wedding. Read the shocking details and the latest on insecurity in Nigeria's North-West.
Bishop Bulus Yohanna discloses a catechist's four children are among 265 missing students from St. Mary's school in Niger. Parents' protest was halted. Pray for their safe return.
The Nigerian Presidency has strongly responded to former President Obasanjo's comments on insecurity, accusing him of hypocrisy for failing to act when bandits first emerged during his administration.
CAC Church pastor shares chilling details of bandit attack during thanksgiving service in Eruku, Kwara State. 35 worshippers kidnapped, multiple deaths confirmed.
A 49-year-old woman shares her harrowing escape from bandits during CAC Church attack in Eruku, Kwara state. Read her survival story and how she slept in bushes overnight.
The Ooni of Ife confirms bandits are moving toward Southwest Nigeria, urges unity behind President Tinubu's security efforts. Traditional rulers vow to strengthen local defense networks.
Former President Obasanjo urges Tinubu to stop bandits or seek international assistance. He condemns negotiating with criminals amid rising insecurity across Nigeria. Read more.
Hasiya A. Bawa, 13, hospitalized after brutal gang rape by bandits in Shiroro LGA. Community security crisis deepens as 24 others abducted in separate attack.