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Deadly Attack in Zamfara: Three Killed, Homes and Silos Torched in Dangoro Village

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Deadly Attack in Zamfara: Three Killed, Homes and Silos Torched in Dangoro Village

A violent attack by unidentified gunmen has left at least three people dead and caused widespread destruction in Dangoro village, located within Bungudu Local Government Area. The incident, which has heightened concerns over persistent insecurity in Zamfara State, reportedly saw armed assailants storm the rural community, killing three residents and setting multiple houses ablaze. Food…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Over 150 Bandits feared Dead as Armed Groups’ Escape Attempt Ends in Sokoto River Tragedy

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Over 150 Bandits feared Dead as Armed Groups’ Escape Attempt Ends in Sokoto River Tragedy

A tragic incident has reportedly led to the deaths of over 150 suspected bandits in Sokoto State after a boat conveying them capsized along a river route in the Sabon Gida area. According to several sources, the incident occurred when the group, believed to be fleeing or transiting through the waterway, boarded a boat that…

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Tinubu Approves Egbetokun’s Exit, Appoints Tunji Disu as Acting Police Chief

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Tinubu Approves Egbetokun’s Exit, Appoints Tunji Disu as Acting Police Chief

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, bringing an early end to his tenure as the nation’s top police officer. The development was confirmed in an official statement from the Presidency, marking a significant leadership change within the country’s security architecture. Egbetokun, who was appointed in June…

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Police and Interior Affairs

Gunmen Kill Policeman, Kidnap Chinese Expatriate in Daredevil Attack on Oyo Farm

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Gunmen Kill Policeman, Kidnap Chinese Expatriate in Daredevil Attack on Oyo Farm

Unidentified gunmen launched a bold attack on the Aqua Triton Company farm in the Ogunmakin area of Ibadan, resulting in the death of a police officer and the abduction of a Chinese expatriate, police have confirmed. The commando-style assault occurred on Friday, January 16, 2026, when a group of armed men stormed the agricultural facility…

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Night of Terror in Oyo: Bandits Storm National Park Office, Kill Four in Deadly Raid

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Night of Terror in Oyo: Bandits Storm National Park Office, Kill Four in Deadly Raid

Fear has spread across parts of Oyo State following a late-night attack on the National Park Service (NPS) office in Oloka, Orire Local Government Area, where four officers were reportedly killed by suspected bandits. The violent incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday when armed attackers reportedly invaded the National Park facility under the cover…

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Gunmen Kill 56-Year-Old Man, Abduct Wife in Late-Night Chibok Attack

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Gunmen Kill 56-Year-Old Man, Abduct Wife in Late-Night Chibok Attack

Suspected kidnappers have killed a 56-year-old man and abducted his wife during a late-night raid on Takulashe village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on January 2, 2026, when armed men stormed the victim’s residence and opened fire. The victim, identified as Bla Abakar Maulud, was…

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Nigerian Troops Arrest Suspected Suicide Bombing Coordinator in Maiduguri

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Nigerian Troops Arrest Suspected Suicide Bombing Coordinator in Maiduguri

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have apprehended Shariff Umar, also known as Yusuf, who is alleged to be the key coordinator of a suicide bombing network responsible for recent attacks and attempted attacks in Nigeria’s North-East. The arrest was confirmed in an official military statement on Friday, following intelligence-led cordon-and-search operations in the Kalmari…

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Court Halts Police January 2 Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit Nationwide

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Court Halts Police January 2 Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit Nationwide

The Nigeria Police Force has officially suspended the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy nationwide following an interim court order restraining the action. The decision comes barely weeks after the Force announced plans to resume enforcement as part of measures to strengthen public safety and internal security. On December 15, 2025, the Police had…

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Five Killed, 35 Injured as Suicide Bomber Targets Mosque in Maiduguri

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Five Killed, 35 Injured as Suicide Bomber Targets Mosque in Maiduguri

No fewer than five worshippers were killed and 35 others sustained injuries on Wednesday evening following a suicide bombing at a mosque in the Gamboru area of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The attack occurred during evening prayers, plunging the busy neighbourhood into panic and renewed fear. The explosion was triggered by an improvised explosive…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News, Terrorism and Terrorists

Tension Rises in Lagos as Security Forces Arrest Two Suspected ISWAP Terrorists

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Tension Rises in Lagos as Security Forces Arrest Two Suspected ISWAP Terrorists

Fear and anxiety spread across parts of Lagos on Monday following the arrest of two men suspected to be members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a development that has raised fresh concerns about the reach of extremist groups beyond Nigeria’s North-East conflict zone. The suspects were reportedly arrested during a covert intelligence-led…

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Bandits and banditry, Terrorism and Terrorists