Law Enforcement Detains Government Official, Two Monarchs, and Others in Connection with Ebonyi Assault

Law Enforcement Detains Government Official, Two Monarchs, and Others in Connection with Ebonyi Assault

Police authorities in Ebonyi have arrested the coordinator of Amasiri Development Centre, Anya Baron-Ogbonnia, in Afikpo Local Government Area, and two traditional rulers, over the killings in Okporojo, Edda Local Government Area of the state.

Four people were beheaded during the attack. The Ebonyi Police Command’s spokesman, Joshua Ukandu, identified the traditional rulers as Onyaidam Bassey and Godfrey Oko-Obia.

Man Brutally Murders Villager Due To An Affair With His Wife In Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 50-year-old man, Alhaji Hassan Umaru, for allegedly hacking a fellow villager, Sukari Abdul, 45, to death over suspicion of an affair involving his wife.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the incident occurred on February 1, 2026, at about 12:30 p.m. in Bundila Village, Gulani Local Government Area of the state.

Law Enforcement Saves Robbery Suspects From Mob Violence in the Federal Capital Territory

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says it has rescued two suspected “one chance” robbers from a violent mob in the Utako area, while issuing a stern warning to residents against the practice of “jungle justice.”

‘One chance’ is commonly used in Nigeria to refer to a form of organised robbery where criminals pose as commercial drivers and passengers to lure victims into a vehicle before robbing, assaulting, or kidnapping them.

Armed Individuals Kidnapped Pregnant Woman In Ondo

Suspected kidnappers have abducted a middle-aged woman at Ayede community near Alagbaka GRA extension of Akure, Ondo state capital.

The victim named Mary Jesulayomi, said to be pregnant, was abducted on Tuesday when the hoodlums stormed the community and started shooting sporadically before whisking her away.

Authorities apprehend 38-Year-Old Individual In Zamfara, With Possession Of 954 Explosives

The Zamfara State Police Command have arrested a 38-year-old man, Mustapha Mohammad, for the unlawful possession of suspected explosive materials.

The arrest was carried out by the Command’s Task Force on Illegal Mining, following credible and actionable intelligence.

Authorities Discover an Illicit Baby Manufacturing Operation, Detained Five Individuals in Ekiti

Operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command have uncovered an illegal baby factory located in Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State.

Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Joe Eribo, said the Command received a tip-off and arrested one Onyechi Oluwadare, alongside four other suspects behind a popular hotel along Ise-Ekiti Road, Ikere-Ekiti.

Terrorists Attack Gov. Fintiri Hometown in Adamawa, Kidnap Six Family Members

The hometown of the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, Madagali, was attacked in the early hours of Tuesday by suspected terrorists, kidnapping six family members.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday morning by the state Police command spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje.

Kaduna Abduction!! The Military Refutes Claims Of Delayed Response And Reaffirms Its Dedication To Rescuing Victims.

The Nigerian military has denied claims that its response to the attack in Kurmin Wali community, Kaduna State, where over 100 worshippers were abducted last Sunday, has been slow or lacking proactivity in efforts to rescue the victims.

Some members of the community, located in Kajuru Local Government Area, had reportedly accused the military of a sluggish response, alleging that security forces failed to prevent or swiftly rescue the abducted worshippers.

BREAKING NEWS: Troops Neutralise Two Boko Haram Commanders, 10 Others In Sambisa, Mandara Mountains

In what is described as a renewed fight under Desert Sanity V, the troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai said they have neutralised two high-profile Boko Haram commanders identified as Basulhu and Ubaida, as well as eight other fighters along the Sambisa Forest and Mandara Mountains.

JUST IN: Seven Killed In Plateau Mining Site Attack

The attack occurred at about 1:00 a.m on Thursday when suspected armed bandits stormed the site with the intention of carting away illegally mined minerals.

Troops of Sector 6, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), were alerted to the incident at about 8:40 a.m. by a local resident and immediately mobilised to the area to restore normalcy.

Police Arrest Suspects For Theft, Thuggery, Robbery In Niger State

According to the spokesman of the command, Wasiu Abiodun, police operatives attached to Chanchaga Division arrested one Aliyu Mohammed of Chanchaga for allegedly stealing a lister engine, a drum, and other items valued at over one million naira from a shop entrusted to him near a mosque.

FG Moves to Fast-Track Trial of 5,000 Insurgents

About 5,000 individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism-related activities are currently being held in pre-trial detention facilities across the country, The Wassap9ja has learnt.

The large number of detainees has created a significant backlog of terrorism cases.

Nigeria Police Confirm Kaduna Abduction After Initial Denial

A  statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer,  CSP Benjamin Hundeyin,  acknowledged that the incident, which sparked fear and anxiety among residents, was initially disputed during a meeting of the Kaduna State Security Council convened by Governor Uba Sani.

JUST IN: 6 killed as IED explodes in Imo market

6 killed as IED explodes in Imo market

Six persons have been killed by an explosion caused by an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, planted at Eke Ubaheze market, Awo-Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.

Linking Nnamdi Kanu to EndSARS Protest Is a Baseless Allegation

• Biafra has strongly condemned the baseless and desperate attempt by the government to link its leader, Kanu, to the 2020 EndSARS protests.
• The comment follows the June 19 court session where the prosecution, led by Chief Awomolo (SAN).
• Government claim that Nnamdi Kanu masterminded the EndSARS protest, which everyone knows was a spontaneous youth-led movement.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly condemned what it described as a “baseless and desperate” attempt by the Nigerian government to link its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to the 2020 EndSARS protests.

Benue Killings: Displaced Survivors Cry Out Over Poor Feeding, Living Conditions

Hundreds of internally displaced persons, IDPs, from Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, yesterday, cried out over their poor feeding and living conditions.

They staged a peaceful protest in Makurdi, over alleged food shortages at their temporary shelter.

Police Arrested Three Masterminds Of Abuja Kidnappings

• Police arrested three notorious kidnap suspects linked to a spate of deadly abductions in Abuja.
• The suspects, reportedly confessed to multiple kidnappings and murders, including the 2024 killing of a pastor in Mpape.
• Exhibits recovered from the scene included a long knife and various charms.

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested three notorious kidnap suspects linked to a spate of deadly abductions in Abuja and neighboring states.

According to a statement signed by the Force PPRO, Abuja Command, SP Josephine Adeh, on Thursday, the suspects, 27 years old Ya’u Shittu from Kaduna State; 30 years old Sale Usman from Niger State; and 28 years old Ibrahim Abdullahi from Abuja, were captured during sting operations carried out between June 13 and 18, 2025, in Kaduna, Niger, and Nasarawa states by the Command’s elite Scorpion Squad.

End Benue Killings, Catholic Urges Govt, Presented a Five-Point Action Plan

• Catholic of Nigeria has strongly condemned the killings in Benue State, calling on the federal government to act decisively.
• They noted the spate of violence that has occured in Benue in recent years, urged leaders to prioritize citizens safety.
• The Council presented a five-point action plan to the government, seeking for the immediate deployment of securities.

The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria has strongly condemned the killings in Benue State, calling on the federal government to act decisively to end what it describes as “the valley of blood” that has reopened in Nigeria.

Benue Bloodshed: Gov, Assembly At Odds As President Tinubu, SGF, Ex-generals Visit Benue State Over Recent Killings

• President Tinubu will on Wednesday (today) hold a meeting with the stakeholders in Benue State.
• Over 200 people were reportedly killed within a few hours, including children and women.
• ADP and the New Nigeria Peoples Party accused the President of prioritising politics over people’s lives.
• UN firmly condemned the recent attacks and called for a comprehensive investigation into the incidents.

In a move to end the violence that has cost many lives and destroyed homes across several communities, President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday (today) hold a meeting with the stakeholders in Benue State and listen to their concerns firsthand.

Benue bloodbath: Military, IG Launch Cross-Border Manhunt For Killers

• Military and the police have launched a joint manhunt for the gunmen who killed around 200 villagers.
• Musa urging the youths to support the military, he sought support from every Nigerian too.

The military and the police have launched a joint, cross-border manhunt for the gunmen who killed around 200 villagers in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, on the night of Friday, June 13, 2025.