Probe begins as 40 miners die in NSCDC detention
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has commenced an investigation into the deaths of some suspected illegal miners arrested during enforcement operations in Niger State.The suspects were arrested during coordinated operations conducted by the Niger State Command in the M.I. Wushishi/Lukoto axis on September 15 and 16, 2026, as part of efforts to curb […]
Customs intercepts police uniforms, pistol, explosives in Oyo
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has intercepted 573 Nigeria Police Force crests, 92 yards of police camouflage uniform fabric, a pistol, six pistol magazines, a pump-action magazine and 60 detonating cords during its anti-smuggling operations in August 2026.The Acting Customs Area Controller of the command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Wale […]
Police repel bandit attack in Katsina, rescue four victims
The Katsina State Police Command has repelled a bandit attack in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of the state, rescuing four kidnapped victims and recovering an AK-47 rifle loaded with five rounds of live ammunition.The victims comprised three females and a nursing baby who were abducted when armed bandits attacked Makwanta village in the early hours […]
Army rescues 22 kidnapped victims in Niger
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 18 Brigade have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The victims were rescued on September 15, after troops of the 18 Brigade Garrison, in conjunction with personnel of the 45 Battalion, launched a fighting patrol following credible intelligence on the convergence of […]
Police arrest suspects, rescue victims, recover firearms in 11 states
The Nigeria Police Force has reported a series of operational successes across 11 states, including the neutralisation of a suspected terrorist, the rescue of kidnapped victims, and the arrest of suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, and a suspected bandit informant.The operations, carried out between September 12 and 15, 2026, also led to the recovery of firearms, […]
NSCDC arrests three suspects for vandalism, theft of public facility in Anambra
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested three suspects for the vandalism of public properties and building structures on government land.The suspects were apprehended on Monday evening by operatives of the Corps in collaboration with Agunaechemba Security Outfit in Onitsha Local Government Area LGA while vandalising government property on Onitsha […]
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper with AK-47 in Edo
Troops of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Operation WABAIZIGAN, have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a targeted operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.The suspect, identified as Olamide Oyeniyi, was arrested on September 12, 2026, at Obaretin Community by troops conducting […]
DTSG Clarifies Security Simulation at Asaba International Airport, Urges Public to Ignore False Report
The attention of the Delta State Government has been drawn to a story being circulated online that armed men invaded Asaba International Airport this morning.The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu in a statement has clarified that the online story was false in its entirety as the deployment which was stated in […]
Terrorists plot attacks on Osun worship centres, markets
The Department of State Services has alerted Muslim and Christian leaders in Osun State to an alleged plan by terrorists to attack places of worship and other public gathering centres as part of efforts to frustrate the 2027 general elections.It was learnt that the DSS held separate meetings with the Muslim community and the Christian […]
Army probes officer over alleged sexual abuse of 13-year-old
The Nigerian Army has commenced an investigation into an allegation of sexual abuse involving a serving officer, Cap Etim Essien, attached to the Headquarters 3 Division, Jos, Plateau State.The Army disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Division, Lt. Col. Olumide Olukoya, amid reports of […]
