…Bus Stop in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that Omokoye was attacked and shot in the head by the assailants on Sunday morning. It was gathered that the suspects arrived at the bus stop in an unregistered Lexus RX 350 before attacking the victim. The suspects were said to have sped away immediat…

…matched France for long periods and looked particularly dangerous whenever they attacked on the counter. Olise shines against Belgium – Getty image Their pressure eventually paid off shortly after the half-hour mark. Roméo Lavia delivered an excellent pass into the path of Lukebakio, who kept his composure when faced w…

…we under organised siege? Are these uncommon decoys to distract us? Is this a political attack targeting scholarship and conviction?” Oyelade asked. He recalled that on Friday, May 15, students and teachers from Oriire Local Government were abducted and spent 56 days in captivity under harrowing conditions. He noted th…

…visitHis latest prayer comes after he previously criticised the Nigerian government over attacks and killings in Plateau StatePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a Plateau-based cleric and regional leader of the Church of Christ in Nations, has prayed for President…

…2026, which claimed that the students were travelling in a chartered bus when they were attacked and abducted, with the driver reportedly killed. In a statement signed by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, the state government said no student of Gamji College of Health T…

…Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), based in Jengre, responded to a report of an attack and killing in the community. He said, “Troops arrived at the location and found the victim’s corpse, while the suspected assailants had fled the area.” He explained that the victim’s body was evacuated and deposited at the m…

…Day celebration to schoolchildren and their teachers abducted during a coordinated attack in Oriire Local Government Area of the state on Friday, May 15, 2026. The state NUT Chairman, Hassan Fatai, stated this during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Islamic High School Multipurpose Hall, Orita Basor…

…his decision not to support ransom payments. The governor’s comments come amid continued attacks and abductions by bandits and other criminal groups in Zamfara. In September, troops rescued 41 travellers who were abducted after their commercial bus broke down along the Tsafe-Funtua Road. Earlier in the year, attacks we…

A Nigerian cleric launched a fierce attack on blogger VDM in a viral Instagram video posted on Sunday, October 4, 2026The cleric accused VDM of mocking how Christians pray, claiming the blogger would never direct the same ridicule at other religionsHe issued a stern spiritual warning to VDM, drawing on his own backgrou…

…At least two vigilantes were killed and three others injured when suspected gunmen attacked their duty post at Mangor in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident, which occurred at about 11pm, took place at Angwan Tsarki, a settlement in Mangor, in Bokkos, according to residents. The victims were sai…

…from the UK and a jailed ISWAP leader reportedly helped expose Ohida's plot to attack civilians during the festive seasonPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over four years of experience covering security…

A video showing the moment suspected armed robbers attacked some POS operators situated at Aroma junction in Awka, the Anambra State capital on Sunday, October 4, has made the rounds on social media. A video capturing a brazen, daylight robbery by suspected armed criminals targeting Point of Sale (POS) operators at the…

…way to ''put tears in the eyes of our enemies''. The post came days after a pilot attacked a co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight with many Israelis on board. Lere shared screenshots of the post online this morning, alerting the police and DSS.

…sources said Ohida aka Anwar, who was on the verge of planning massive terrorist attacks in some southern states, was killed alongside many members of the terrorist organization by the security forces who led a surprise attack on their forest hideout. According to the sources, the eliminated ISWAP leader previously ser…

…Bauna Village in Bassa Local Government Area. A security personnel, who confirmed the attack to our correspondent, said the travellers could have been targeted by the gunmen after the vehicle was trailed to the busy roundabout while attempting to beat the recent curfew imposed in parts of the state due to security conc…

…threats, and the adoption of modern technology to counter digital threats and attacks on critical infrastructure.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi stands out as a thoroughbred professional security strategist," Okai said. "Under his leadership, the DSS…

…against spreading misinformation and propaganda that could worsen insecurity and trigger attacks on innocent citizens. The recap in full: 1. APC slams Amaechi over claim he couldn’t afford mother’s drugs The All Progressives Congress has mocked the African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi…

…forms part of ongoing efforts by security forces to track down those responsible for attacks on security personnel, dismantle armed criminal networks and restore peace in Plateau State.

…tactical teams and personnel of the Nigerian Army in Sokoto State foiled a bandit attack and rescued 30 kidnapped victims. The bandits had reportedly blocked Katuru Village Junction and attacked vehicles conveying passengers returning from the weekly market at Tidibale Village before abducting them. The security operat…

…in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State by suspected terrorists, describing the attack as a threat to Nigeria’s food security. Kyari, in a statement on Sunday, said the victims were killed while working on their farms to earn a living and contribute to the nation’s food supply. He said, “I am deeply saddened and…

…been killed by unknown assailants at her residence in Bauchi State. Dutse was reportedly attacked at her home before the assailants fled the area. Reacting to the incident, the Take-It-Back, TIB, Movement, Bauchi State chapter, condemned the killing, describing it as a “senseless” act of violence and an attack on the p…

…killing. The youths were also said to have moved towards Gbeganu, where they allegedly attacked residents, resulting in the deaths of two additional persons. The two victims were reportedly buried shortly after the incident. Confirming the development, the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun,…

…concerns over the activities of armed groups in parts of northern Nigeria, where bandit attacks, kidnappings and other forms of insecurity have persisted. Bandit groups have continued to target rural communities, motorists and travellers in several states, with victims often subjected to abductions, killings and attack…

…the safety of their passengers, particularly on routes considered vulnerable to attacks and abductions. “Drivers must remain extremely vigilant, especially when travelling through isolated areas. Any suspicious movement or unusual activity should be reported immediately to the appropriate security authorities,” he stat…

…to impose control over the vital shipping lane since the start of the war, and has attacked vessels that attempt to transit without its authorisation. Iranian and US officials last week held indirect talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, with Tehran saying it presented seven conditions for reop…