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Security efforts across Nigeria's South-West region have received renewed momentum following the discovery of suspected terrorist hideouts in parts of the region. Authorities and security agencies have since stepped up surveillance, intelligence gathering, and coordinated operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and preventing potential attacks. The development has prompted state governments and regional security outfits to strengthen collaboration with federal security agencies in a bid to improve safety and protect residents. Community leaders have also been encouraged to support security efforts by providing timely information on suspicious activities. Analysts say the latest actions reflect a more deliberate and coordinated approach to tackling insecurity in the South...

Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers wanted in a murder case in Okada area of Edo State. The suspects, Muhammed Sanni, aged 20 and Gafaru Adamu, aged 25 are members of a seven-man kidnapping gang. The police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, in a statement on Saturday, said they were nabbed on Thursday by personnel of the Nigeria Forest Security Service and handed over to the command. Babaseyi noted that on investigation, it was discovered that the suspects are wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into a kidnapping and murder case reported in Edo State. Items recovered from them include one pair of Police camouflage uniform and three mobile phones. “Following extensive profiling and investigation, the suspects were identif...

Oriyomi passed through a TSA security checkpoint on May 18 before moving around different sections of the airport and attempting to access multiple departure gates. Nigeria News Feed A major security scare erupted at a United States airport after a man allegedly bypassed boarding procedures and got onto a departing passenger aircraft, forcing authorities to halt the flight and launch an extensive security operation. The suspect, identified as Abdulrahman Oluwatumike Oriyomi, is now facing a felony charge over the incident at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas. According to investigators, Oriyomi passed through a TSA security checkpoint on May 18 before moving around different sections of the airport and attempting to access multiple departure gates. A...

Women traditional worshippers from across Egbaland, on Friday, stormed major streets and shrines in Abeokuta, Ogun State, seeking divine intervention for the safe release of the victims of the Oyo abduction. Clad in white traditional worship attire and carrying various ritual paraphernalia, the women moved through prominent cultural and spiritual landmarks in Abeokuta, invoking ancestral spirits and deities to intervene in the worsening security situation. The spiritual exercise was led by the Yeye Olokun Agbaye and Olori of Orile-Ilawo Kingdom, Dr Omolara Fashola-MacGregor, who described the procession as a sacred appeal and act of appeasement to revered deities and ancestral spirits for protection over Yorubaland and the nation at large. They visited several revered shrines, inc...

Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has reserved ruling on the bail application filed by social media personality and relationship therapist, Blessing CEO, whose real name is Okoro Blessing Nkiruka. The court fixed June 9, 2026, for the decision after hearing arguments from both the prosecution and defence. Blessing CEO is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over a two-count charge bordering on alleged fraud and stealing involving ₦36 million. According to the EFCC, she allegedly collected ₦36 million from a petitioner after claiming she could secure the lease of a six-bedroom detached duplex located in Lekki, Lagos. The anti-graft agency maintains that the claim was false and that the money was diverted for personal ...

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has signed an Executive Order restricting motorcycle operations across the state between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. as part of efforts to address growing security concerns. Announcing the directive on Friday, the governor said the measure forms part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safe return of the teachers and schoolchildren recently abducted in the state. Makinde emphasized that his administration remains deeply concerned about the victims, noting that each day they spend in captivity brings pain to their families and the wider Oyo community. He reassured residents that security agencies and government officials are working tirelessly to secure the release of those kidnapped, describing the situation as one of the administration’s most pressing...

A disturbing video reportedly circulating across northern Nigeria has triggered widespread outrage and renewed concerns over the worsening security situation in parts of the region. The footage, which allegedly shows armed bandits abusing women said to have been abducted during attacks on rural communities, has generated strong reactions from citizens, civil society groups, and security observers. Authorities have yet to issue a comprehensive statement verifying the video's authenticity and the circumstances surrounding its recording. The incident has reignited public debate over the government's strategy for tackling banditry and other violent crimes that continue to affect many communities across northern Nigeria. While some stakeholders are calling for intensified military operati...

The Emir of Argungu, Muhammad Samaila Mera, has urged communities in his emirate to legally acquire weapons to protect themselves against persistent attacks by bandits. The monarch also called on residents to remain vigilant and take proactive measures against terrorists and other criminal elements. He spoke during a meeting with district heads, village heads and ward heads at his palace in Argungu. The Emir said communities should consider raising funds collectively to purchase legally approved weapons for self-defence. “If you acquire such weapons legally, make sure the bandits are aware that your community possesses the means to defend itself. This alone can serve as a deterrent and discourage attacks,” he said. He said Islam does not encourage people to remain ...

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a suspected ammunition and logistics supplier linked to bandit and kidnapping groups, identified as Yau Sule. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed that the suspect had been on the command’s wanted list since 2023. According to the police chief, Yau Sule, a native of Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was apprehended on June 2, 2026, during an intelligence-driven operation while travelling along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway. Security operatives reportedly recovered 81 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 ammunition and 100 rounds of 7.62mm belted ammunition intended for a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG). Further investigations led to the arrest...

The Niger State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected robbers and thugs during a series of operations targeting criminal activities in parts of Minna, recovering dangerous weapons and suspected cannabis from the suspects. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the arrests were made through intelligence-driven patrols and coordinated raids carried out by police operatives in collaboration with local vigilante groups. Three suspects — Sadiq Ibrahim (25), Abdulazeez Ahmed (25), and Ibrahim Abdullahi (26), all residents of the Kwari-Begger/Maitumbi area — were apprehended on June 4 while allegedly planning to rob passengers travelling in a tricycle. Officers attached to the Tactical Support Team reportedly intercepted the suspects during a routine patrol a...