A prominent bandit leader and key enforcer of a fragile peace arrangement in Jibia, Katsina State, Abdullahi Lantai-popularly known as “Lantai Officer”—has been killed in a deadly ambush allegedly carried out by a rival gang. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that Lantai was killed on January 27, 2026, at about 1:00 p.m. by gunmen believed…
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have uncovered an illegal arms manufacturing facility in Nasarawa State and arrested a suspect. The discovery was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday, January 26, 2026, by Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Whirl Stroke.…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed an Islamic cleric, Alhaji Zainu Mada, in Gusau, Zamfara State, after allegedly collecting a ransom of N2 million. Alhaji Mada was reportedly kidnapped along the Kotorkoshi–Mada Road several days ago before he was eventually killed. According to Sahare reporters, the bandits also took airtime worth N70,000 and…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has confirmed an attack on its personnel at Akokoro, Iwoye, in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Command’s spokesperson, Zakaria Chado, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Idiroko. He said the attack was carried out by suspected armed smugglers.…
The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a stop-and-search operation in Saki, Oyo State. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, January 25, 2026, describing the intelligence-led operation as a major success. According to the statement, operatives…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested seven suspects in connection with an alleged conspiracy and theft involving goods valued at N20.45 million from a commercial store in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the case was reported on January…
Bandits have attacked four villages in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing eight people and injuring 11 others. The assailants struck Baraje, Kirijan, Shugu, Kauran Pawa, and Unguwar Jika around midnight, abducting one person and vandalising homes and businesses. While the state police command’s Public Relations Officer could not be reached for…
The Ondo State Police Command has arraigned 20-year-old labourer Godpower Emeka before an Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stabbing a teenage boy to death following a minor disagreement. Emeka, whose residential address was not disclosed in court, was charged with conspiracy and murder. The prosecutor, Augustine Omhenemhen, told the court that the incident…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has directed all field commanders to intensify efforts to dismantle drug cartels nationwide, making it a key operational priority for 2026. Marwa issued the directive during NDLEA’s annual review and strategic planning meeting at the…
The final group of worshippers abducted from First ECWA Aiyetoro Kiri in Kogi State has been released, bringing an end to a prolonged and distressing ordeal. The worshippers were kidnapped on December 14, 2025, when bandits attacked the church during a service. In a statement issued on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the Aiyetoro Kiri Bunu…
