Military Pressure Forces 17 JAS Family Members to Surrender in Borno
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- BBC News Worldseen 6 Aug, 08:20description edited
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Nigeria's government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.The government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
- The Guardian Worldseen 6 Aug, 16:25headline rewritten
Nigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages abducted by militantsNigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages in ‘largest single-day recovery’ - yahoo.comseen 8 Aug, 21:28description edited
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Nigeria's government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.The government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
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Nigerian security forces rescue 308 abducteesNigerian security forces rescue 308 abductees from Kainji Lake National Park - Tagesschau (Germany)seen 23 Aug, 13:00description edited
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In Nigeria haben Islamisten ein Dorf überfallen. Dutzende Menschen wurde getötet oder entführt - wie viele genau, ist unklar. Hinter dem Angriff steckt offenbar ein Ableger der Terrorgruppe "Islamischer Staat".In Nigeria haben Islamisten ein Dorf überfallen. Dutzende Menschen wurden getötet oder entführt - wie viele genau, ist unklar. Hinter dem Angriff steckt offenbar ein Ableger der Terrorgruppe "Islamischer Staat".
- DW Top Storiesseen 24 Aug, 18:57URL changed
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Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees - vanguardngr.comseen 15 Sept, 12:53headline rewritten
Army debunks abduction at Yari’s residenceArmy debunks abduction of Islamic scholars at Yari’s residence - punchng.comseen 20 Sept, 03:07description edited
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The Zamfara State police command has launched a rescue operation for six Imams abducted by suspected bandits in Bakura Local Government Area of the state.Police have launched a rescue operation for six Islamic clerics abducted by suspected bandits in Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
- tribuneonlineng.comseen 9 Oct, 10:37headline rewritten
BREAKING: Gunmen give families of abducted corps members ransom ultimatumGunmen give families of abducted corps members ransom ultimatum - premiumtimesng.comseen 9 Oct, 19:53URL changed
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- dailypost.ng15:12
Thu, 6 August 2026
4 reports- thisdaylive.com03:30
- BBC News World04:35edited after publishing
The government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.
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- bbc.co.uk6 Aug, 04:35their copy
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- The Guardian World12:40edited after publishing
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Nigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages abducted by militantsPresident hails operation to rescue captives held in dense forests of Kainji Lake national park in north-central region Nigerian security forces have rescued more than 300 abducted people in what the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, hailed as the largest single-day hostage recovery in the country’s history. The release was announced on Wednesday after a joint operation, conducted by the military, police and counter-terrorism units, freed victims held captive in the dense forests of the Kainji Lake...
- opinionnigeria.com18:27
The EFCC arrested more than 20 suspects during an intelligence-led raid on Mariton Apartments in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. Investigations are ongoing.
Sat, 8 August 2026
2 reports- theeagleonline.com.ng05:44
- theeagleonline.com.ng21:04first to report
Sun, 9 August 2026
3 reports- nationalaccordnewspaper.com10:28
Edo State Police Command has recorded another significant operational success in its sustained offensive against kidnapping and other violent crimes,
- BBC News World19:57
The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.
- illawarramercury.com.au22:21
Nigeria's army says it has safely rescued 33 people after they were kidnapped by armed men.
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- newcastleherald.com.au9 Aug, 22:21their copy
- dailyliberal.com.au9 Aug, 22:21their copy
Mon, 10 August 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica07:27
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- vanguardngr.com12:34
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – PERSONNEL of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, have rescued a kidnapped victim identified as Lucky Egbiki during a coordinated operation in Ubiaja, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State. The 50 years old Egbiki was kidnapped at his farm in Ubiaja, […]
- vanguardngr.com12:38
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — A combined force of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force and Police is currently engaged in a fierce gun battle with more than 100 suspected bandits operating around the Zamfara-Kebbi border. Security sources said the operation involves troops of the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion 3, under 8 Division […]
- theeagleonline.com.ng15:59
- AllAfrica16:38
[Premium Times] The Nigerian Army had not officially confirmed the attack, the number of casualties or the soldiers' claims that several insurgents were killed.
- premiumtimesng.com18:38
The EFCC noted that N3 million was recovered from the suspect upon his arrest.
Tue, 11 August 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica04:22
[Daily Trust] Troops of the Nigerian Army's COAS Intervention Battalion 3 under 8 Division, personnel of the Mobile Police Force and the Air Component of Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA are currently engaged in a fierce battle with a large group of armed bandits along the Zamfara-Kebbi border.
- AllAfrica11:18
[Premium Times] The victims were rescued after troops engaged their abductors in a gun battle in Dekina Local Government Area.
- AllAfrica11:48
[Daily Trust] Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have repelled a midnight attack by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajiram, Nganzai LGA of Borno State.
- AllAfrica12:37
[Premium Times] An official said the suspect was arrested during "a coordinated intelligence-led operation" in the forest located in Gariki General Area of Enugu State.
- tribuneonlineng.com14:50
Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigeria Police Force,
- AllAfrica16:07
[Premium Times] Troops of Operation Enduring Peace reportedly foiled an ambush by suspected bandits in Plateau State, killing one attacker and recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition.
Wed, 12 August 2026
2 reports- thesun.ng10:27
Two of the 16 victims rescued from kidnappers in Kogi State have recounted their harrowing experience in captivity.
- AllAfrica12:33
[Premium Times] "During preliminary interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of an armed robbery gang that specialised in threatening and robbing POS operators of their valuables."
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica09:54
[Premium Times] "The troops also recovered one motorcycle and destroyed six others during the operation, while one soldier sustained injuries."
Fri, 14 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:39
[Daily Trust] Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended a high-profile terrorist operative linked to a notorious terrorist leader and 60 suspected collaborators in separate operations across theatres.
Mon, 17 August 2026
7 reports- AllAfrica04:37
[Daily Trust] Many people have been feared killed early hours of Sunday after armed invaders attacked several communities in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
- AllAfrica05:42
[Daily Trust] Nearly 620,000 people have been displaced by armed banditry and kidnapping across the North-West, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said.
- AllAfrica10:23
[Vanguard] The Nigerian Army has drawn a fresh battle line against the Lakurawa terrorist group in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, deploying strengthened security measures to prevent further attacks and halt terrorist infiltration of vulnerable border communities.
- theeagleonline.com.ng10:43
- promptnewsonline.com16:33
Two people were reportedly killed after suspected Lakurawa fighters invaded Kaya community in Tambuwal Local Government Area of
- leadership.ng16:47
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate has commenced investigation into the interception of multiple undeclared foreign
- Le Figaro (France)19:51
Le secrétaire du conseil du gouvernement local de Kebbe a indiqué que les assaillants étaient des djihadistes présumés du groupe Lakurawa, que des chercheurs estiment affilié à l’État islamique au Sahel (ISSP).
Tue, 18 August 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica09:28
[Vanguard] JOS - More than 20 persons have been killed and several others injured after gunmen attacked Binper community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
- AllAfrica14:33
[CFR] Despite undeniable progress, insecurity in Nigeria remains by and large intractable.
- dailytrust.com16:06
Women from the Bin-Per community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest over the killing of 24...
- AllAfrica16:18
[Premium Times] The military said troops rescued nine civilians, including an infant, after suspected terrorists opened fire on travellers in Unguwar Rogo, Kaura Namoda LGA.
- DW Top Stories16:35
Officials in Nigeria have said at least 25 people were killed in their homes when armed men stormed their village Monday night. Fears of reprisal are real as violence between Muslim herders and Christian farmers spirals.
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- AllAfrica19 Aug, 07:07their copy
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:25
Chief Imam among victims as residents call for sustained military presence and intelligence-led operations
Wed, 19 August 2026
6 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:09
Attackers burn 38 homes in Bin-Per community in north-central Nigeria, lawmaker says
- Al Jazeera English04:25
An attack on a village in Nigeria’s central Plateau state has killed at least 25 people.
- promptnewsonline.com15:33
Seven women linked to suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province have surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Mafa
- vanguardngr.com18:28
Urge investment in drones, CCTV, early warning systems Call for dialogue among farmers, herders, traditional institutions Commend Tinubu’s visit, Federal Government interventions By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has condemned the latest attacks in Plateau State, calling for urgent measures to end the recurring cycle of violence in the state. The […]
- blueprint.ng18:31
The police in Anambra state, Wednesday, said they have arrested Chima Ogumba, a 49-year-old armed robbery suspect in the state.
- vanguardngr.com18:39
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command’s Anti-Robbery Team have arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate allegedly involved in carjacking, armed robbery and unlawful possession of firearms in parts of the state. The suspects, identified as Adeyinka Onakomaya, 46, and Olayiwola Kehinde, 48, were arrested during […]
Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica16:04
[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- The attack on the village of Ungushi illustrates the complexity of the violence suffered by Nigerian communities. The targeted community is predominantly Muslim, and the local imam was among the victims. The attackers belong to a recently formed group that operates in the grey area between banditry, organized crime and jihadism.
Sat, 22 August 2026
10 reports- thesun.ng06:39
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered an AK-47 rifle and other items in Plateau State, while a separate operation in Edo State led to the rescue of a kidnapped victim
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- vanguardngr.com22 Aug, 12:10their copy
- Le Figaro (France)09:23
Les militants de Lakurawa «ont massacré certains des nôtres» et en ont «enlevé beaucoup» d’autres, a déclaré Jibril Ahmad, du village de Dikera, ajoutant que certains avaient pu s’échapper.
- RMF24 (Poland)10:48
Atak na wiernych w Nigerii. Dżihadyści uprowadzili i zabili dziesiątki osób
- vanguardngr.com12:15
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have sustained their operational momentum across the Joint Operations Area, rescuing a kidnapped victim in Kaduna State and foiling a terrorist attack in Sokoto State.
- silverbirdtv.com14:55
24 ISWAP Family Members Surrender to Nigerian Army in Borno MAIDUGURI — Twenty-four family members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have surrendered to Nigerian Army troops in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. According to an operational report released to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, the individuals surrendered […]
- DW Top Stories16:22
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Witnesses said men carrying guns and machetes set upon two villages in Niger State. Many details about the attack have yet to be confirmed by police.
- Al Jazeera English17:58
Police say three villages and a mosque were attacked, and worshippers kidnapped in central Niger State.
- promptnewsonline.com18:45
A village head and a 90-year-old man were among worshippers reportedly abducted by suspected terrorists during Friday prayers
- Die Zeit (Germany)18:52
Eine Gruppe von Islamisten hat einen schwer bewaffneten Überfall auf ein Dorf in Nigeria verübt. Dabei wurde sie in Kämpfe mit einer anderen Islamistengruppe verwickelt.
- Index.hr (Croatia)20:37
U NAPADIMA naoružanih 'bandita' na nekoliko sela u nigerijskoj državi Niger oteto je više od 100 ljudi. Napadači su bili odjeveni u vojne uniforme, a vlasti se bore sa stalnim sigurnosnim krizama.
Sun, 23 August 2026
6 reports- Tagesschau (Germany)06:17edited after publishing
In Nigeria haben Islamisten ein Dorf überfallen. Dutzende Menschen wurden getötet oder entführt - wie viele genau, ist unklar. Hinter dem Angriff steckt offenbar ein Ableger der Terrorgruppe "Islamischer Staat".
- vanguardngr.com07:04
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Udoka have dismantled identified strongholds of Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) elements in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, recovering weapons and materials suspected to be used for making improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The operation, conducted on Saturday, August 22, 2026, was carried out in conjunction […]
- vanguardngr.com07:16
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Air platforms of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have conducted a series of intelligence-led precision strikes on terrorist concentrations in different locations across Borno State, reportedly killing scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. The operations, conducted between the night of August 21 and the early hours of […]
- Der Spiegel (Germany)10:23
Bei Angriffen bewaffneter Gruppen sollen in Nigeria Bewohner von Dörfern entführt und getötet worden sein. In mindestens einem Fall wird ein Ableger der Miliz »Islamischer Staat« verantwortlich gemacht.
- dailytrust.com19:39
The Department of State Services (DSS) and local vigilantes have rescued a man who was abducted by suspected kidnappers in Orlu, Imo State. A security source...
- nigerianeye.com20:45
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Mon, 24 August 2026
10 reports- AllAfrica05:23
[Leadership] Four days after scores of worshippers were abducted at a Central Mosque in Dakera District, Borgu local government area, the Niger State government is yet to ascertain the number of the victims.
- AllAfrica05:43
[Leadership] Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued 75 kidnapped men, women and children after armed kidnappers abducted them from commercial buses in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
- AllAfrica05:49
[Premium Times] The police said the suspected kidnappers opened fire on sighting the security personnel, leading to a fierce gun duel.
- AllAfrica06:06
[Daily Trust] Terrorists have abducted dozens of worshippers from four mosques during last Friday's Juma'at prayer in Dekara, Kpenya, Sabon-Gida and Gidan-Zana communities, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
- AllAfrica08:45
[Premium Times] Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to urgently rescue worshippers abducted during Friday prayers at a mosque in Kpenya, Niger State, amid escalating attacks and mass abductions in the Borgu-Kainji corridor.
- AllAfrica08:45
[Premium Times] Two security operatives were reportedly killed and their rifles taken away after gunmen attacked communities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
- silverbirdtv.com13:50
Bloodshed in Ikire: Five Reportedly Killed in Clash Over Osun Garage At least five people have reportedly been killed following a violent clash over the control of a motor park in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State. The incident occurred on Monday when armed individuals allegedly attempted to take control of the popular […]
- The Guardian World14:19
Gunmen attacked worshippers in Dekara village on Friday taking women, children and older people An armed group has posted a video showing what residents said were about 600 women, children and older people abducted in an attack on a mosque in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State last week. The video, posted on Facebook and WhatsApp, showed large groups of people seated in a forested area surrounded by armed men. Several children could be heard crying in the background. Continue reading...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:52
Niger State government confirms attack as rights group warns of growing mass abductions across northern Nigeria
- Al Jazeera English18:02
Mass kidnappings highlight Nigeria's security crisis in the north as elections approach.
Tue, 25 August 2026
11 reports- allafrica.com08:44
The victim escaped from his abductors after being held captive for about five weeks.
- AllAfrica08:45
[Vanguard] ABUJA -- More than 150 terrorists, including commanders, fighters and affiliates, have surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in the past week, the military has said.
- AllAfrica08:45
[Vanguard] ABUJA -- More than 150 terrorists, including commanders, fighters and affiliates, have surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in the past week, the military has said.
- allafrica.com10:03
The EFCC said further investigation revealed that the suspect has toured the South-east and Akwa Ibom State in South-south, using a similar pattern to allegedly defraud BDC operators.
- hallmarknews.com10:30
By Adebayo Obajemu The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has recovered 2.3 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, valued at N4.485 billion from Mamemo Ibru of Ibafon Oil and Gas, during an investigation into an alleged case of stealing and criminal conversion. The recovery followed a petition […]
- informationng.com16:03
- BBC News World16:40
The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.
- informationng.com17:25
At least 30 people have been k!lled following attacks on four mosques in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State on Friday. Terrorists attacked the
- nigerianeye.com20:00
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- Al Jazeera English20:37
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a rescue operation on Tuesday for victims of 600-person mass abduction.
Wed, 26 August 2026
13 reports- AllAfrica04:32
[Daily Trust] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and all relevant security and intelligence agencies to launch a coordinated rescue operation for the victims of the recent mass abduction in Niger State.
- AllAfrica08:18
[Vanguard] Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempted abduction and rescued 14 kidnapped victims during an operation in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
- AllAfrica08:21
[RFI] Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered the military and other security agencies to launch an immediate rescue operation after the mass kidnapping of worshippers during an attack on a mosque in the north-central Niger State last week. While local authorities are still verifying the number abducted, local residents said about 600 women, children and elderly people were missing.
- leadership.ng09:01
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempted abduction and rescued 14 kidnapped victims during an operation in Tsafe Local Government
- AllAfrica11:08
[Premium Times] "From the records I have, those kidnapped were a little above 60. Those who were killed were close to 30. Although the military has gone there and restored calm, some people have run away to safer areas," Abdullahi said.
- AllAfrica11:08
[Premium Times] The Oyo police command said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects received the stolen vehicle from the syndicate in Ilorin, Kwara State.
- theeagleonline.com.ng14:12
- theeagleonline.com.ng14:53
- AllAfrica15:26
[Leadership] The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has condemned the deadly terrorist attacks on four communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, demanding immediate action to rescue scores of people still held captive and bring the perpetrators to justice.
- opinionnigeria.com19:48
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede says the commission will appeal the ruling dismissing its bid to forfeit nine properties linked to Abubakar Malami.
- Al Jazeera English20:45
With elections set for January, President Tinubu seeks to clamp down on kidnapping trend in northern Nigeria.
- Google News - Top Stories20:49
Nigeria launches hunt for hundreds of kidnapped mosque worshippers Al Jazeera Nigerian gunmen raise over $5 million from mass kidnappings, study finds Reuters Nigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video BBC Nigeria’s president orders rescue operation after mass kidnapping at mosque France 24 Video shows hundreds held captive after Nigeria mosque kidnapping The Guardian
- BBC News World23:10
Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.
Thu, 27 August 2026
2 reports- Le Monde (France)00:38Les enlèvements au Nigeria ont entraîné le paiement de près de 5 millions d’euros de rançon en un an
Au moins 7 825 personnes ont été kidnappées entre juillet 2025 et juin 2026, selon le cabinet SBM Intelligence, basé à Lagos, pour qui « l’enlèvement de masse est désormais la pratique dominante », pour les groupes djihadistes et les bandes criminelles.
- Al Jazeera English19:20
Growing anger in Nigeria after another mass abduction.
Fri, 28 August 2026
8 reports- AllAfrica04:28
[Premium Times] SBM Intelligence, a research think tank, said about 7,825 people were kidnapped in one year, with at least N7.78 billion paid in ransom, while Boko Haram pocketed over 90 per cent of the proceeds.
- AllAfrica06:38
[Daily Trust] The families of missing persons in Adamawa State have urged stakeholders in all strata of life to continue supporting the search for their loved ones who are missing, even as officials said 3000 people remain missing in the state.
- punchng.com07:09
Nigerian Army troops successfully raided a Boko Haram/ISWAP camp in Adamawa, neutralizing 21 terrorists and destroying their logistics. Read more about the
- AllAfrica07:57
[Leadership] Kidnapped victims in Nigeria paid N7.78bn to non state actors/terrorists in one year according to report by SBM intelligence.
- AllAfrica10:27
[Premium Times] The corps members were reportedly abducted along the Ofu/Itobe-Onicha-Igo axis in Kogi while travelling to Abuja after completing their orientation camp.
- AllAfrica10:28
[Vanguard] Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team, have killed more than 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and destroyed their camp in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
- AllAfrica10:28
[Premium Times] The Kwara State Police Command says it has rescued the Onigbesi of Igbesi, Oba Moses Oyinloye Omotayo, and two other victims kidnapped in Isin Local Government Area of the state on 22 August 2026.
- promptnewsonline.com11:19
Fifteen members of the National Youth Service Corps have reportedly been abducted by gunmen along the Ofu/Itobe–Onicha-Igo axis in Ofu Local
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- tribuneonlineng.com12:48
A 55-year-old woman, Fatima, an Internally Displaced Person in Zamfara State, has recounted the horror of bandit attacks on her community...
Sun, 30 August 2026
4 reports- thesun.ng16:07
Three people were injured by gunshots following a foiled kidnap attack in Garun Mallam town, in Garun Mallam LGAof Kano State on Saturday.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:07
Suspected ADF rebels also set fire to residential houses, says local official
- theeagleonline.com.ng18:27
- tribuneonlineng.com22:47
Oyo Police have arrested four suspected members of an armed robbery and truck-hijacking syndicate and recovered a stolen Howo truck
Mon, 31 August 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica04:18
[Leadership] Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed a key terrorist leader identified as "Smally" and recovered arms, ammunition and other items in sustained offensive operation against terrorists in Katsina State.
- AllAfrica04:23
[Premium Times] The deceased pastor was identified as Hills Emmanuel, a former pastor with Dunamis Church and founder of The Wonderful Grace of God Evangelical Ministry in Bokkos
- AllAfrica04:23
[Vanguard] Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intensified operations against ISWAP terrorists in Borno and Yobe, arresting 15 suspected collaborators and neutralising several terrorists in the last 24 hours.
- AllAfrica09:36
[Leadership] The North Central region of the country has witnessed some disturbing security incidents in recent times. This is aside from its conflict trajectory that has spanned decades in the country. One of the recent notable incidents is the mass killings that claimed the lives of over 200 people in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, on the night of June 13 into June 14, 2025. This indeed calls into question the efforts of the government towards addressing the security...
- AllAfrica10:06
[Vanguard] The Nigerian Army has reported an attempted unauthorised access to its official X account, marking the second reported cyber breach involving a Nigerian military social media account in about two weeks.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:11
Suspected ADF rebels burn hospital, church, homes in Ituri province, says civil society leader
Tue, 1 September 2026
4 reports- blueprint.ng06:56
The Kano state Police Command Monday announced the arrest of a 46-year-old man, Muhammad Dahiru, a suspected fraudster who generates fake bank
- AllAfrica12:27
[Premium Times] The state government commended security forces for rescuing 21 abducted road users after a coordinated search of forests in Dekina Local Government Area.
- AllAfrica16:05
[Premium Times] The police say the achievements reflect the force's deployment of intelligence-led and technology-driven policing, enhanced inter-agency collaboration and tactical operations.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:53Terrorism forces 57 primary schools to shut in Nigeria’s Borno, 80 students remain captive: Official
Soldiers have been deployed in Mussa and Lassa alongside local vigilantes.
Wed, 2 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica07:07
[Premium Times] Defence spokesperson, Samaila Uba, disclosed this on Tuesday during a security briefing at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC).
- AllAfrica09:01
[Premium Times] The alleged offences include kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, motorcycle theft, thuggery and possession of illicit substances.
Thu, 3 September 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica06:31
[Daily Trust] Nigeria risks losing a generation of children in conflict-affected communities to the psychological scars of the Boko Haram insurgency, stakeholders have warned.
- thesun.ng10:10
OPWS troops killed a suspected bandit and recovered weapons and ammunition during a patrol operation in Katsina-Ala, Benue.
- AllAfrica11:22
[Vanguard] Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) in furtherance of aggressive fighting patrols across the Joint Operations Area have neutralised one suspected bandit and recovered arms, ammunition and other items along the Gbise-Igyudu Road in the Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
- AllAfrica16:36
[Daily Trust] Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have killed a suspected bandit and recovered weapons and ammunition during a patrol on the Gbise-Igyudu Road in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Fri, 4 September 2026
2 reports- nigerianeye.com13:00
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- AllAfrica15:25
[Premium Times] Mr Wawa recounted a traumatic experience, saying he spent more than 300 days in captivity without taking a bath.
Mon, 7 September 2026
5 reports- AllAfrica06:13
[This Day] Sokoto -- Troops of the COAS Special Intervention Battalion 7, Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have dislodged terrorist elements in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State and recovered a cache of high-calibre weapons and mobility assets during a series of clearance operations in the North West.
- AllAfrica07:32
[Vanguard] SOKOTO--THE Sokoto State Government has declared total war on terrorists and other criminal elements responsible for the escalating insecurity in vulnerable communities, following the recent deadly attack in Kebbe Local Government Area.
- AllAfrica08:29
[Premium Times] According to the police, four suspects were arrested over the alleged killing of Bawa Barde, 53, a village head
- AllAfrica10:22
[Premium Times] The Command's spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, a superintendent of police, disclosed this in a statement issued on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, on Saturday in Enugu.
- AllAfrica13:20
[Premium Times] The Nigerian military had announced that troops of its Operation Udo Ka "captured" the notorious terror kingpin during an operation in Imo State between eight and 13 October 2025, before he resurfaced on 28 January 2026.
Tue, 8 September 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica05:04
[The New Humanitarian] Maiduguri, Nigeria -- "The government seems very interested in having a dialogue with Boko Haram, perhaps realising a military response alone is inadequate."
- AllAfrica06:50
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered an alleged child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate operating across Oyo, Ogun and Delta states, rescuing 17 children and arresting seven suspects.
- premiumtimesng.com09:41
In a video clip, one of the armed operatives was seen punching the male student before hitting him with his rifle.
- premiumtimesng.com09:53
The spokesperson for the task force, Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying the troops were on routine patrol when they encountered the “suspected Boko Haram terrorists.”
- premiumtimesng.com10:18
The commissioner of police said seven suspects have been arrested in a coordinated operations across Oyo, Ogun, and Delta States.
- AllAfrica11:56
[Vanguard] Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), supported by the Nigerian Air Force and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have repelled a coordinated attack with sustained firepower and determined resistance, denying armed members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists the opportunity to breach or overrun their positions in the Pulka Community of the Gwoza local government area of Borno State.
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- tribuneonlineng.com04:05
JUST when is the orgy of killings going on to end? This is a question that should agitate the minds of every right-thinking citizen of Nigeria whenever reports of violent outbreaks and deaths emanate from Plateau State or any other state in the country.
Fri, 11 September 2026
3 reports- thesun.ng12:02
Edo police recover one of two Toyota Highlanders stolen from ADC chairman Kennedy Odion's residence, intensify efforts to arrest suspects.
- tribuneonlineng.com13:24
The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested one Mr. Justice Ozobi and an accomplice in Anambra State over alleged
- christiandaily.com14:00
Rising killings and abductions, prolonged displacement and continuing insecurity are eroding the Christian presence in parts of northern and north-central Nigeria, according to a research brief released by Open Doors on Thursday (Sept. 3).
Sat, 12 September 2026
2 reports- punchng.com16:00
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects for armed robbery, motorcycle theft, and cattle rustling in separate operations across the stat
- informationng.com19:38
The Nigerian Army says it has begun an investigation into reports circulating online concerning an allegation of sɛxual abuse involving a serving officer,
Sun, 13 September 2026
5 reports- informationng.com10:26
Six Juma’at Imams have been abducted by suspected bandits while travelling to Talata Mafara, Zamfara State, to attend a special prayer session organised
- vanguardngr.com10:37edited after publishing
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Army debunks abduction at Yari’s residenceThe Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that a group of Islamic scholars were abducted at the residence of former Zamfara State Governor and Senator, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of the state.
- punchng.com23:00
Suspected armed bandits have attacked the Joint Security Task Force base in Igbeti, Oyo State, setting a patrol van ablaze before being repelled.
- punchng.com23:08edited after publishing
Police have launched a rescue operation for six Islamic clerics abducted by suspected bandits in Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
- punchng.com23:14
The Nigeria Police Force says it arrested 262 suspects for various crimes and rescued 27 kidnapped victims in operations across the country in one week.
Mon, 14 September 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica06:36
[Premium Times] A day later, according to another report from Nyerwe in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, attackers reportedly killed a herder and 18 cattle.
- AllAfrica08:53
[Premium Times] Senator Yari, who was recently reappointed as the coordinator of Mr Tinubu's re-election campaign, has not publicly commented on the matter.
- AllAfrica09:05
[Premium Times] Four people were killed in fresh attacks on four communities in Plateau State's Mangu LGA.
Tue, 15 September 2026
10 reports- dailytrust.com02:49
Nasiru Garba, the only survivor of the commercial bus attack in Kuru community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, has narrated how he escaped...
- AllAfrica04:35
[African Arguments] On 21 August, armed men entered a mosque in Dekara village in Niger State while Friday prayers were underway. At around the same time, nearby settlements were also raided. A few days later, a video circulated on social media showing hundreds of people, including women, children and elderly people, sitting on the ground in a wooded area. One of the armed men addressed their families, asking them to identify their relatives in the footage.
- theeagleonline.com.ng06:49
- AllAfrica08:17
[Vanguard] JOS -- The lone survivour of the Dungus Junction attack, Nasiru Garba, Plateau State, during which nine persons were killed, yesterday, narrated that he hid in the vehicle, as the attackers approached the bus and opened the front door.
- AllAfrica08:17
[Leadership] A combined team of policemen and soldiers has killed an unspecified number of terrorists in Gumki Forest in the Kangiwa local government area of Kebbi State.
- AllAfrica09:06
[Premium Times] Nasiru Garba, the bus conductor and only survivor of the attack, said the driver had stopped to drop off five passengers when the gunmen opened fire
- AllAfrica09:22
[Premium Times] The police have rescued two persons kidnapped in Wako village, New-Bussa, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
- AllAfrica11:03
[Daily Trust] The Nigeria Police Force has raised a nationwide alert over intelligence in some parts of the country.
- AllAfrica11:05
[Vanguard] The Police Command in Niger State has rescued two abducted victims and neutralised three suspected kidnappers in New-Bussa.
- theeagleonline.com.ng18:03
Wed, 16 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica12:13
[Premium Times] Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke rescued seven kidnapped victims from a suspected kidnappers' enclave during an operation in Ohimini LGA of Benue State.
- AllAfrica12:13
[Premium Times] Four suspected cattle rustlers were killed during a gun battle with security operatives in Lade, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, while 35 cows were recovered.
Thu, 17 September 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica04:46
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- At least 16 civilians were killed and more than 16 women and children were abducted during an armed attack in Abeshige District of the Gurage Zone in Central Ethiopia Regional State on Monday night, according to residents who spoke to Addis Standard.
- faceofmalawi.com08:39
- AllAfrica10:33
[Premium Times] Troops of the Nigerian Army rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, following a fighting patrol based on credible intelligence.
Fri, 18 September 2026
9 reports- Le Monde (France)00:34
Le gouverneur de l’Etat du Niger, dans le centre du pays, où affluent des milliers de chercheurs d’or artisanaux, a décrété trois jours de deuil et reporté le début de la campagne pour les élections prévues en janvier.
- ČT24 (Czechia)02:33
Nejméně 37 lidí, zadržených kvůli podezření z nelegální těžby, bylo ve čtvrtek nalezeno bez známek života ve věznici nigerijských bezpečnostních složek. Úřady za možnou příčinu smrti označily „propuknutí nemoci“. Jeden ze zadržených, který uvěznění přežil, agentuře AP však sdělil, že v nedostatečně větrané cele bylo natěsnáno 65 vězňů, což naznačuje, že se mohli udusit.
- jamaica-gleaner.com06:41
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) – At least 33 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining were found dead in Nigerian security custody on Thursday, officials said, pointing to a suspected disease outbreak in the area. The detainees died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, or NSCDC, in north-central Niger state, its spokesman Abubakar Muti told The Associated Press.
- AllAfrica07:12
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- AllAfrica07:23
[Leadership] The principal of the school in Oriire local government Area of Oyo State, Mrs Rachael Alamu, has described their experiences in the 56 days they spent in the kidnapper's den as traumatic and emotionally draining, saying none of the victims was sexually assaulted by their abductors.
- AllAfrica12:49
[Premium Times] 400-level student of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, Niger State, reportedly killed by a stray bullet during a military operation in New B
- thesun.ng15:28
Six kidnapped victims were on Thursday rescued by troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, during separate operations in Kaduna and Katsina States.
- promptnewsonline.com15:54
Suspected political thugs reportedly disrupted a mobilisation rally by supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate,
- AllAfrica16:43
[Premium Times] There have been frequent attacks by kidnappers across Nigeria with civil servants, business owners, politicians, and even students usually being targeted.
Sat, 19 September 2026
3 reports- leadership.ng06:58
Suspected bandits have reportedly killed a commander of the local security forces in Idofin-Ayekale, in Oke- Ero local government area of Kwara State.
- leadership.ng20:28
The global human rights organisation disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, detailing the scale of deaths and the deplorable conditions endured by
- leadership.ng20:42
Oyo State Police Command has rejected claim of N8,000 debt Detention, clarified facts behind suspect’s arrest and court proceedings. The Police Public
Mon, 21 September 2026
7 reports- thesun.ng06:18
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have rescued two kidnapped victims and arrested 11 suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate during operations in Plateau State.
- AllAfrica07:29
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Security teams are on high alert after suspected Al-Shabaab militants separately targeted Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) teams in Lamu and Garissa counties, with no casualties reported in either incident.
- AllAfrica08:38
[Premium Times] The fresh killings occurred between Saturday night and Sunday morning in communities in Barkin Ladi, Riyom and surrounding areas, according to community sources.
- AllAfrica10:26
[Premium Times] That Nigeria is not out of this cul-de-sac is evident in the May 2026 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), which ranked it 4th out of 153 countries.
- AllAfrica10:27
[Daily Trust] Sokoto -- Bandits killed three people and abducted 28 others during an attack on Kagara community in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Saturday night.
- silverbirdtv.com13:16
So-Safe Corps Arrests 25-Year-Old Over Alleged Keke Hire-Purchase Deal in Lagos Operatives of the Ogun State So-Safe Corps have arrested a 25-year-old man, Oluwatobi Sangokeye, for allegedly absconding with a commercial tricycle he obtained under a hire-purchase agreement in Lagos State. Sangokeye was arrested on Saturday, September 19, 2026, along the Atan/Owode Road in Ogun […]
- english.news.cn16:15
11 civilians, 9 Boko Haram militants killed in Chad attack-
Tue, 22 September 2026
2 reports- tribuneonlineng.com13:10
The Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force has arrested more than 380 suspects and secured over 230 convictions within two months
- Al Jazeera English13:28
No group claims responsibility for attack, but suspicion falls on ISIL affiliate.
Thu, 24 September 2026
3 reports- thesun.ng10:21
Two local miners have been killed at Gangare community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
- premiumtimesng.com15:44
Nigerian troops recovered one General Purpose Machine Gun, one G3 rifle and one magazine containing 15 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, among others, in the operation.
- Index.hr (Croatia)23:38
NAJMANJE 57 pripadnika sigurnosnih snaga ubijeno je u srijedu u dva napada ogranka džihadističke skupine Islamska država koji djeluje u Sahelu, objavilo je u četvrtak nigersko ministarstvo obrane.
Fri, 25 September 2026
3 reports- thesun.ng03:26
One person was injured and many vehicles smashed yesterday following a clash between the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and traders in Chorbe market,Jos North local government, Plateau State.
- 24sata (Croatia)04:06
Prema izvješću ministarstva, u prvom napadu na vojnu bazu Dabagu u regiji Tahoua poginulo je 38 vojnika, dok se nekoliko njih još vodi kao nestalo.
- tportal (Croatia)04:08
Najmanje 57 pripadnika sigurnosnih snaga ubijeno je u srijedu u dvama napadima ogranka džihadističke skupine Islamska država koji djeluje u Sahelu, objavilo je u četvrtak nigersko ministarstvo obrane
Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- punchng.com23:01
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects and recovered 25 ATM cards, firearms and stolen vehicles during an 11-day security operation.
Mon, 28 September 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica09:54
[Daily Trust] Muhibbat Abass, a student at Akram's College of Health Science and Technology in Niger State, has said 14 members of her family were among the over 500 worshippers abducted when terrorists attacked four Juma'at mosques in Borgu Local Government Area of the state.
- AllAfrica09:55
[Daily Trust] Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), have killed a suspected terrorist and rescued six kidnap victims in separate operations in Sokoto and Zamfara states.
- informationng.com16:04
- BBC News World16:25
Investigations are ongoing to establish the identities of at least 28 people whose remains were recovered by police.
- thisdaylive.com23:00
- thisdaylive.com23:00
Tue, 29 September 2026
3 reports- Al Jazeera English05:17
Farmers and women abducted in northern Niger and Zamfara states as police find human remains at suspected gang camps.
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- aljazeera.com29 Sept, 05:17their copy
- AllAfrica15:33
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The House of Representatives has called for intensified and coordinated security operations to secure the immediate and safe release of 116 schoolchildren abducted in different communities in Borno State, alongside other victims still in captivity.
- winnipegfreepress.com15:36
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Three Nigerian nationals have been killed in recent weeks in South Africa, Nigerian authorities said Tuesday, adding to tensions between the two countries over persistent violence against migrants.
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- wral.com29 Sept, 15:38their copy
Wed, 30 September 2026
2 reports- punchng.com16:28
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Cross, has lamented the lack of safety in Lagos after a street beggar allegedly ripped a part from his car in Lekki.
- Le Monde (France)16:45
Au moins 87 personnes ont été kidnappées samedi 26 et dimanche 27 septembre dans les Etats de Zamfara et du Niger, symbole de l’essor de gangs criminels locaux que le gouvernement peine à contenir.
Thu, 1 October 2026
6 reports- tribuneonlineng.com18:32
The village head of Aujarawar Alkali in Kano State was reportedly abducted and killed, with his body later recovered from a shallow grave...
- tribuneonlineng.com18:44
About 18 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), along with other travellers, have reportedly been kidnapped
- tribuneonlineng.com19:25
The Imo State Police Command, in collaboration with sister agencies, has recovered two buses and 10 kidnapped victims at the scene of an...
- promptnewsonline.com19:59
Suspected bandits have killed a resident and abducted nine others, including his wife and two children, during an attack on Babban Saura
- promptnewsonline.com20:08
Panic has spread among motorists and residents following an attack by suspected gunmen on passengers travelling along the Onitsha
- leadership.ng20:29
Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, said more than 380 suspects have been arrested and over 230 convictions secured within the first two months of the
Fri, 2 October 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica08:19
[Vanguard] TERRORISTS, yesterday, hijacked two 18-seater buses and kidnapped their passengers, among them 19 corps members along the Owerri-Onitsha express way by Imo State.
- leadership.ng14:54
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly killed 15 farmers around Ala and Musune wards of Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.
- AllAfrica17:49
[Daily Trust] Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have ambushed and killed 15 farmers, while abducting three others in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sat, 3 October 2026
2 reports- tribuneonlineng.com13:59edited after publishing
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BREAKING: Gunmen give families of abducted corps members ransom ultimatumGunmen have given the grieving parents of the 20 kidnapped prospective National Youth Service Corps members, who were kidnapped on thei...
- dailytrust.com20:59
Gunmen have reportedly given parents of the 20 kidnapped prospective National Youth Service Corps members (NYSC), who were abducted on their way to the...
Mon, 5 October 2026
7 reports- AllAfrica01:53
[Daily Trust] At least one person has been killed and seven others injured in an attack on a vehicle around Total Filing station, Yelwa club junction, Bukuru, Jos South local government area of Plateau State.
- ynaija.com06:31
Kidnappers reduce NYSC ransom to ₦5m per victim INEC to reveal 2027 election plans as countdown hits 100 days Nigerians’ personal loans hit ₦2.06tn as
- AllAfrica07:31
[Daily Trust] The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued a group of fishermen abducted by suspected sea pirates and arrested two suspected electricity vandals in separate operations in the state.
- AllAfrica07:33
[Leadership] A pastor and 27 others were reportedly killed in attacks across Plateau State within one week despite a dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed by the state government to curb the violence.
- AllAfrica10:04
[Daily Trust] At least 28 people have been killed in a renewed wave of attacks across three local government areas of Plateau State despite a dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed by the state government on September 21 to restore peace and prevent further loss of life.
- BBC News World12:59
The father of one of the 19 young abductees tells the BBC he hasn't eaten in three days out of worry.
- radiotamazuj.org13:07
Police in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State are investigating a break-in at the state revenue
Tue, 6 October 2026
5 reports- AllAfrica06:38
[Vanguard] --Afenifere demand safer deployment
- AllAfrica08:44
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a police officer attached to the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) at the Isinya Weighbridge over allegations that he demanded and received a Sh60,000 bribe from a motorist.
- punchng.com23:02
Following the kidnap of 20 prospective corps members in Imo State, this piece questions the cost of national service amid Nigeria's security challenges.
- punchng.com23:05
At least five people are feared dead following a renewed cult clash between the Bobos and Greenlanders groups in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.
- punchng.com23:22
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers for allegedly stealing a tricycle at gunpoint in the Dawakin Kudu LGA.
Wed, 7 October 2026
3 reports- premiumtimesng.com18:05
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PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that gunmen abducted the prospective NYSC members at about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday along the Owerri-Onitsha Road by Umunoha in Imo State.
- dailytrust.com18:07
The 20 corps members abducted on their way to the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Abia and Akwa Ibom States have regained freedom. The...
- dailytrust.com18:45
Three suspected members of a robbery gang have narrated how they allegedly dispossessed a traditional ruler of his crown and other valuables during an...
Thu, 8 October 2026
4 reports- Al Jazeera English00:47
Across Borno, abductions are leaving families with depleted savings, missing loved ones and disrupted education.
- AllAfrica09:03
[Premium Times] Amnesty International says Plateau State Government discontinued the case despite a court-issued warrant for the accused person's arrest after he repeatedly failed to appear for trial.
- thisdaylive.com10:30
- AllAfrica15:34
[Leadership] A notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Mu'azu, and six members of his gang have reportedly been killed during a clash between rival armed groups in Zamfara State.
Fri, 9 October 2026
6 reports- blueprint.ng05:56
Armed men suspected to be Lakurawa terrorists, encroaching from Kebbe local government area of Sokoto state, Wednesday, killed a foreign national and two
- blueprint.ng06:02
The Delta State Police Command has recovered an AK-47 rifle, two pump-action guns, 55 rounds of live ammunition and seven live cartridges in separate
- blueprint.ng06:07
The Nigeria Police, Enugu State Police Command, in its sustained proactive fight against violent crimes, has arrested five male suspects in separate
- AllAfrica16:18
[Premium Times] The police reaction followed widespread claims of ransom payments by some parents of the 20 prospective NYSC members who were released on Wednesday, exactly one week after they were abducted on 1 October.
- thesun.ng19:04
The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), has confirmed the killing of a security operative along the Kwi-Beco road in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau state.
- nigerianeye.com20:30
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Mon, 12 October 2026
7 reports- iDNES (Czechia)00:00
V nigerijské metropoli Abuji se mluví o terorismu. Když člověk poslouchá tamní akademiky, bezpečnostní experty a lidi se zkušenostmi z terénu, uvědomí si jednu věc: příběh posledních 25 let rozhodně není příběhem vítězství nad terorismem. Spíše naopak.
- AllAfrica03:56
[Leadership] At least 22 people are feared dead after suspected bandits ambushed traders being escorted by Nigerian Army troops in Zamfara State.
- AllAfrica03:56
[Leadership] The Nigerian Army has commenced strategic day and night patrols and stop-and-search operations across Oyo town and surrounding communities to curb criminal activities and strengthen security.
- AllAfrica06:58
[Premium Times] A farmer's tip helped security operatives track down suspected kidnappers in Edo, rescuing an abducted man and leaving three suspects dead after a gun battle.
- english.news.cn15:45
Nigerian military kills over 40 suspected terrorists-
- gdnonline.com15:45
- english.news.cn15:45
Nigerian military kills over 40 suspected terrorists-
Tue, 13 October 2026
2 reports- silverbirdtv.com16:10
Ekiti Assault: Police Officers Face Disciplinary Trial in Abuja Over Alleged Extortion The Nigeria Police Force has commenced disciplinary proceedings against officers captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting a commercial motorcyclist in Ekiti State. The officers involved in the incident have been summoned to the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where they are undergoing internal […]
- premiumtimesng.com17:59
Police said the politician’s arrest followed allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation against him.
Wed, 14 October 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica07:31
[Premium Times] Zamfara has been one of the states hardest hit by the insecurity that has spread across north-western Nigeria over the past decade.
- AllAfrica14:06
[Vanguard] ENUGU -- The Enugu State Police Command says it has arrested 182 suspects, rescued 31 kidnapped victims and recovered 57 firearms, including 13 AK-47 rifles, since the establishment of its Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) in April 2026.
- leadership.ng15:59
According to the US Department of Justice, the coordinated operation resulted in 19 arrests in Ghana and nine in Nigeria. Authorities in Ghana also seized 303
- Le Figaro (France)21:48
Soupçonnés d’être affiliés au groupe État islamique, des djihadistes ont visé une base militaire dans l’État de Borno.
Thu, 15 October 2026
4 reports- nigerianobservernews.com08:40
The Commander, Edo State Taskforce ASP Smart Odigie has received an award as the most outstanding commander of the year following his role in reduction of crime and criminality in Edo State. The award was presented to ASP Smart Odigie in his office at Edo State government House by leadership of Nigeria Peace Magazine led […]
- AllAfrica10:43
[Premium Times] The convictions followed 17 months of police investigations and prosecutions involving terrorism, unlawful possession of firearms and electricity cable theft in Kebbi State.
- AllAfrica10:47
[Daily Trust] Minna -- Five farmers have been killed, 18 people abducted, and houses and shops burnt in a series of attacks by suspected bandits in communities in Niger State.
- thesun.ng11:32
Gunmen kill an NIS officer and injure another during a patrol in Niger State as security agencies work to apprehend the attackers.
Fri, 16 October 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica10:32
[Daily Trust] At least 10 soldiers and four civilians are feared dead following a coordinated assault by suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military base in Mairari, Borno State.
- AllAfrica11:33
[Premium Times] A Facebook user identified the group as "Aro Bagger" and claimed that the police station was unveiled as part of the group's activities to mark its 2026 "Humanitarian Day celebration" on 15 October.
- blueprint.ng14:31
There is palpable fear and anxiety amongst Catholic faithful in Benue State as they pray for the safe return of their priest, Rev. Fr. John Inalegwu Otache,
- punchng.com19:04
Security operatives have arrested five suspects allegedly responsible for the abduction of 20 prospective NYSC members in Imo State on October 1, 2026.
Sat, 17 October 2026
1 report- leadership.ng09:25
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three men in Saki, Oyo State, over alleged homosexual acts following an intelligence-led operation by its Monitoring
Mon, 19 October 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica05:13
[Daily Trust] Five security operatives, including four soldiers and a Forest Guard, are feared killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack on Tela-Bala and Guyaku communities in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
- premiumtimesng.com11:05
The SDP governorship candidate has called for an investigation into the killing.