insecurity in nigeria

  1. Governor Uba Sani Hosts Abducted Kuriga Students Again, Escorts Them Home

    Nigeria Governor Uba Sani Hosts Abducted Kuriga Students Again, Escorts Them Home

    Uba Sani of Kaduna State bid farewell to the recently abducted students of Kuriga Primary and Junior Secondary School. Following their earlier visit to the Government House, Kaduna, for a rehabilitation session, the students departed in separate buses under heavy security escort towards their...
  2. Judiciary Applauds Tinubu's Resolve: Kidnappers to be Treated as Terrorists

    Nigeria Judiciary Applauds Tinubu's Resolve: Kidnappers to be Treated as Terrorists

    President Bola Tinubu's unequivocal condemnation of kidnappers as terrorists, made during a Ramadan dinner with federal judiciary members led by Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has ignited a national conversation on Nigeria's approach to combating the escalating threat of abductions. Tinubu's...
  3. Nigerians Express Shock as TikTok Video Shows Alleged Terrorist Displaying Ransom Money

    Nigeria Nigerians Express Shock as TikTok Video Shows Alleged Terrorist Displaying Ransom Money

    A viral TikTok video has raised alarm as it allegedly shows a terrorist displaying ransom money collected from victims. Shared by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, the video reveals a user boasting about the funds, with Makama highlighting the account's over 3,000 followers, some of...
  4. Bishop Kukah's Warning: Interrogation Needed for Those Linked to Bandits

    Nigeria Bishop Kukah's Warning: Interrogation Needed for Those Linked to Bandits

    Bishop Matthew Kukah, the prominent voice of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, made a fervent plea for decisive action in the face of escalating insecurity plaguing Nigeria's northern regions. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Channels Television, the Bishop echoed his concerns about the...
  5. Terror Strikes Katsina: Bandits Kill Politician, Seize Family in Mosque Attack

    Nigeria Terror Strikes Katsina: Bandits Kill Politician, Seize Family in Mosque Attack

    In Mairuwa village, Faskari local government area of Katsina State, a tragic incident unfolded during Ramadan prayers as bandits gunned down a politician, known as Alhaji Lado, in the village mosque. The attack, occurring on a Saturday night, left worshippers in shock and disbelief. Details of...
  6. Terror in Niger State: Bandits Unleash Deadly Assault, Leaving Many Dead in Market"

    Nigeria Terror in Niger State: Bandits Unleash Deadly Assault, Leaving Many Dead in Market"

    An unspecified number of individuals tragically lost their lives as bandits launched a brazen assault on a market in Madaka community, located in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. Witnesses recounted the harrowing ordeal as the attackers descended upon the bustling market around 3...
  7. Fatal Assault During Friday Prayers: Bandits Claim Lives and Abduct Worshipers in Kaduna

    Nigeria Fatal Assault During Friday Prayers: Bandits Claim Lives and Abduct Worshipers in Kaduna

    During Friday prayers at Anguwar Makera in Kaduna State, at least two worshippers were killed by bandits around 2 pm, with others being abducted. The assailants opened fire on the Juma'at Mosque attendees, causing panic and forcing survivors to flee. Community leader Hudu Kwasakwasa confirmed...
  8. Kaduna Security: We Are Ready to Protect Ourselves - Residence of Gonin Gora

    Nigeria Kaduna Security: We Are Ready to Protect Ourselves - Residence of Gonin Gora

    Residents in Gonin Gora, Kaduna express growing frustration over persistent bandit attacks, with Kingsley Ndubusi stating, "If Nigeria cannot protect us, we can protect ourselves." The community faces ongoing security challenges, and locals feel compelled to take matters into their own hands due...
  9. Shocking Video: Robbers Now Using Gutters to Acess Gates Estate

    Nigeria Shocking Video: Robbers Now Using Gutters to Acess Gates Estate

    In a shocking incident at a gated estate in Oniru, Lekki, Lagos, robbers were captured on video using gutters to access the premises, challenging the perceived tight security, even with military residents. The footage has raised concerns about security vulnerabilities in seemingly protected...
  10. House Backs Change: State Police Bill Passes Second Reading Amid Insecurity Woes

    Nigeria House Backs Change: State Police Bill Passes Second Reading Amid Insecurity Woes

    A Constitution Amendment Bill proposing the introduction of state police successfully advanced to the second reading in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by 13 members and backed by a majority of lawmakers, the bill addresses concerns of political victimization by state governors...
  11. Nigerians Mock Kogi Kidnappers for Slashing Ransom from N30 Million to N2.6 Million for Abducted Travellers

    Nigeria Nigerians Mock Kogi Kidnappers for Slashing Ransom from N30 Million to N2.6 Million for Abducted Travellers

    In a chilling incident that unfolded along the Kabba/Obajana/Lokoja Road in Kogi State, gunmen abducted nine travellers in Oshokoshoko last Saturday between 4 pm and 5 pm. The victims, comprising two students, three women, and four men, had embarked on their journey from the Jehovah’s Witness...
  12. Breakthrough in Sokoto: Nigerian Police Capture Five Alleged Bandits in Ongoing Security Efforts

    Nigeria Breakthrough in Sokoto: Nigerian Police Capture Five Alleged Bandits in Ongoing Security Efforts

    The Nigeria Police Force, Sokoto State Command, has apprehended five suspected terrorists, locally known as bandits, operating in the Tambuwal and Bodinga local government areas of Sokoto State in the North-West region. The arrest was disclosed by security expert Zagazola on X platform...
  13. Borno State Governor Zulum Faces Backlash for Declaring One-Day Fast to Tackle Insecurity and Soaring Food Prices

    Nigeria Borno State Governor Zulum Faces Backlash for Declaring One-Day Fast to Tackle Insecurity and Soaring Food Prices

    In a televised address, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State announced a one-day statewide fast on February 19 to seek divine intervention amidst rising food costs and a surge in landmine explosions. The governor expressed concern over citizens' hardships, outlining plans to revive...
  14. Boko Haram: Story of Repentant Terrorists Vowing to Abstain from Violence Cause Concern Among Nigerians

    Nigeria Boko Haram: Story of Repentant Terrorists Vowing to Abstain from Violence Cause Concern Among Nigerians

    In a surprising revelation, the Borno State government asserted that the 160,000 repentant Boko Haram insurgents cannot return to violence as they swore an oath with the Quran. Zuwaira Gambo, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, emphasized that the ex-terrorists, having...
  15. Zamfara Residents Demand Urgent Action as Bandits Intensify Attacks, Including Sexual Assault on Women

    Nigeria Zamfara Residents Demand Urgent Action as Bandits Intensify Attacks, Including Sexual Assault on Women

    Rural communities in Zamfara State are grappling with an alarming surge in bandit attacks, as criminals now focus on perpetrating heinous acts of raping married women and girls within the sanctity of their family homes. This unsettling revelation emerged during a series of interviews conducted...
  16. From Shock to Acceptance: Nigerians Give Up on Government as Gunmen Abduct Passengers on Abuja Road, Kogi State

    Nigeria From Shock to Acceptance: Nigerians Give Up on Government as Gunmen Abduct Passengers on Abuja Road, Kogi State

    Kidnappers have struck once again, targeting passengers aboard two buses bound for Abuja along the Inele-Eteke, Ogugu, New Road area of Kogi East district. The incident, which occurred on Monday, has sent shockwaves through the region and raised concerns about the safety of travelers in the...
  17. Katsina State: Troops Neutralize Terror Threat, Rescue 35 Hostages

    Nigeria Katsina State: Troops Neutralize Terror Threat, Rescue 35 Hostages

    In a decisive victory against terrorism, troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) successfully neutralized two terrorists and rescued 35 kidnap victims in Katsina State. The daring operation carried out on January 27, showcased the well-coordinated efforts of the...
  18. Tragedy Strikes: Boko Haram Ambush Claims Lives of Army Lieutenant and Vigilantes in Lake Chad Attack

    Nigeria Tragedy Strikes: Boko Haram Ambush Claims Lives of Army Lieutenant and Vigilantes in Lake Chad Attack

    Boko Haram insurgents reportedly ambushed a military convoy in the Lake Chad area of Borno State on Saturday, resulting in the death of an army lieutenant and two vigilante members. The incident occurred following the military's recent takeover of the Boko Haram enclave in Krenowa, Marte LGA...
  19. Wike Points Finger at Political Propaganda Amid Insecurity Critique in FCT

    Nigeria Wike Points Finger at Political Propaganda Amid Insecurity Critique in FCT

    In a recent interview, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike accused some politicians of running propaganda to destabilize the current government. Wike expressed concerns about politicians exaggerating certain attacks to create tension in the country. During the interview, Wike addressed accusations of...
  20. From Bulletproof Comfort: Remi Tinubu's Prayer Solution to Insecurity Scrutinized by Peoples Gazette

    Nigeria From Bulletproof Comfort: Remi Tinubu's Prayer Solution to Insecurity Scrutinized by Peoples Gazette

    Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, known for her high-security profile with bulletproof cars and a heavily armed security detail, has issued a call for intensified prayers to address the escalating insecurity affecting various states in the country. In a statement shared on her official...
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