The Akwa Ibom State Government has repatriated 44 Ghanaian nationals who were rescued from human trafficking camps in Umo Ekpo, Ifuho community (Ikot Ekpene LGA) and Ekpri Nsukara community (Uyo LGA), returning them to their home country. The victims—27 males and 17 females—were formally handed over to a representative of the Ghana High Commission, Mr.…
Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested three individuals suspected of engaging in illegal gold mining in Borno State. The suspects were apprehended in Mallam Jakwa Town, located in Hawul Local Government Area, following credible intelligence on their activities. Those arrested have been identified as Umar…
At least 15 people have been killed following a clash between suspected bandits and community guards in Falele village, Daddara district of Jibia Local Government Area in Katsina State. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, when armed bandits invaded the community, sparking a gunfight with local vigilantes. Katsina State Commissioner…
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested a suspected gunrunner, Kelvin Ebikeniye Dugo, after authorities recovered 850 rounds of live ammunition in his possession. The arrest took place on Monday at Ivara Esu Estate in Odukpani Local Government Area, shortly after Dugo received the shipment. According to security sources, the ammunition was reportedly…
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Operation Hadin Kai Joint Task Force in the North-East have received three civilians who escaped from the captivity of Boko Haram terrorists in the Gwoza area of Borno State. Security sources told analyst Zagazola Makama that the escapees — two adult women and a minor — arrived at…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismantled a human trafficking syndicate, rescuing seven victims and arresting four suspects. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued on March 14, 2026. She said the operation was carried out on March 13, 2026, following intelligence that a vehicle transporting young persons suspected…
A High Court in Gombe has sentenced five men to various prison terms for exhuming a corpse and removing its eyes for alleged ritual purposes. The judgment was delivered on Friday, March 13, 2026, by Justice Abdulsalam Mohammed of Gombe State High Court No. 8 after the defendants pleaded guilty to some of the charges…
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa State. The suspects were apprehended on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Kiyawa Local Government Area following investigations into the murder of SC Bashir Adamu Jibril. It was earlier reported that the…
Suspected assailants have k!lled a Point of Sale (PoS) operator identified as Aliyu Vatsai Musa in Minna, Niger State. The brutal attack occurred in the early hours of Monday, March 9, 2026. It was gathered that the attackers allegedly forced their way into the victim’s residence. According to sources, the assailants ignored…
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday sentenced a fake doctor, Olatide Emmanuel, to death by hanging for the murder of a woman. The 48-year-old was arraigned in 2025 on a two-count charge of murder and impersonation. According to the charge, Emmanuel allegedly murdered Bosede Falade on June 24, 2019, at…
