Suspected bandits who attacked Agudu, a community in Bassa, Kogi/koton-karfe LGA of Kogi State in the early hours of Wednesday slaughtered thirteen members of the same family. While confirming the…
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Breaking: Fresh bomb blast in Katsina kills five siblings, one other, others injured
A fresh bomb blast rocked Malumfashi town in Katsina on Saturday morning, leaving no fewer than six persons dead. Of the six persons killed, five of them are said to…
Bandits kill Army Captain, abduct his wife and mother
Suspected bandits reportedly attacked and shot dead an Army officer attached to the 353 Artillery Regiment, Ojo Barracks, Lagos, on Sunday, along the Okene-Lokoja highway. Capt. GSM Abubakar, with army…
Sad! Bandits attack Katsina village; 15 farmers killed, others hospitalised (Photos)
These are reported graphic photos from funeral preparation of 15 farmers who were killed by bandits who attacked Batsari village in Katsina state. The photos were shared by SaharaReporters. The…
Be patient with me over insecurity – Buhari begs his people in Katsina
The series of protests by Katsina people over rising cases of killings, kidnapping and other activities of bandits in the state has forced President Muhammadu Buhari to send a message…
Insecurity: “You have failed us” – Northern Elders tells Buhari
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has reacted to the spike in insecurity in different parts of Northern Nigeria, criticizing President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to control the tide. In a…
6 Soldiers Killed, 45 Others Missing As Terrorists Attack Military Base
Six Nigerian soldiers have lost their lives after some terrorists attacked a military base in Auno, near Maiduguri in Borno State. Forty-five soldiers are also unaccounted for after the attack…
Kastina youths protest frequent killings, kidnapping in the state, burn APC billboards (photos)
Angry Youths of Yantumaki, Katsina state, on Tuesday took to the streets to protest the increased spate of killings and kidnapping in the state. To register their grievance, the youths set fire…
Boko Haram leader, Shekau cries out for protection against Nigerian troops in new audio
Abubakar Shekau, leader of Boko Haram has cried out for protection against Nigerian troops’ following intensified successful offensive attacks against his fighters. In an audio obtained by Daily Nigerian, the Boko Haram…
Soldiers mistakenly fired Assemblies of God church building in Kaduna – Govt says
The Kaduna state government has clarified that an Assemblies of God Church located in Kabarasha Village in Chikun local government area of state was destroyed by mistake during a military…
Just in: 2 Policemen escorting VIPs shot dead in an ambush in Delta, one VIP killed
Two policemen who were escorting some VIPs have been shot dead following an ambush on them by a gang of armed robbers who attacked them at Orerokpe in Okpe local…
Nigerian Troops kill 343 terrorists, 153 bandits
In major onslaughts against terrorists in the country, Nigerian troops have reportedly killed three hundred and forty-three members of the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP),…
3 months after, Police arrest killers of slain Catholic Seminarian, Nnadi Michael and Dr Ataga’s wife
The Nigeria Police Force have finally arrested the suspected kidnappers and killers of Nnadi Michael, the Catholic Seminarian of the Catholic Good Shepherd Major Seminary at Gonin Gora, Kaduna state.…
Repentant bandits surrender arms in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Government has received a large cache of arms and ammunitions willingly surrendered by repentant bandits. Governor Bello Matawale of Zamfara state who inspected the arms at the headquarters of…
Breaking: Scores feared dead as bandits attack villages in 3 LGAs in Katsina
Many are feared killed after bandits launched multiple attacks in three local government areas of Safana, Danmusa and Dutsinma in Katsina state. According to reports, the attacks were coming few…
Gunmen Kidnap Edo State Commissioner
Unknown gunmen have abducted the Edo State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Emmanuel Agbale. The Edo Police Command made this known through his Public Relations Officer, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed the…
Tragic: Boko Haram ambush Nigerian soldiers, Kill 47 – Army confirms
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Tuesday March 24, confirmed that Boko Haram insurgents killed at least 47 soldiers in a recent attack. Director of Defence Information, Major General John Enenche…
Just in: Suspected Armed Herdsmen kidnap, murder Rivers PDP Guber aspirant
A Governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Soala West has been murdered by gunmen suspected to be armed herdsmen have kidnapped. According to reports, Mr West was abducted…
Update: Prospective Corps Members who were kidnapped in Katsina, Freed
The four prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members kidnapped on Monday night in Katsina State have been rescued The Nation reports that they were rescued by the policemen in…
Boko Haram members should repent in prison, not be rewarded – Adeogun, House committee deputy chair
The Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Mr Adejoro Adeogun, talks about the proposed amnesty for Boko Haram insurgents, special fund for armed forces, state…
