…challenges, which include terrorism, banditry, armed criminality, communal violence and attacks on critical infrastructure. He said the current security environment, which he described as fluid, sophisticated and unpredictable, demanded a Mobile Force that was not just strong but smart — combining physical courage with…

…ambush and concealed themselves in a maize farm close to the victim's residence before attacking her while she was engaged in household chores. The circumstances surrounding the attack are still being investigated. The corpse was subsequently handed over to community leaders for further action. Security forces have com…

By Idris Salisu, Gusau The Zamfara State Police Command has foiled a bandits’ attack along the Gusau-Funtua Federal Highway in Tsafe Local Government Area and rescued nine victims who were intercepted by the armed criminals. The command also recovered 11 locally fabricated AK-47 rifles in a separate operation on the hi…

…from Bayelsa to Abuja when the vehicle conveying her and other corps members was attacked. “She went to Bayelsa for her three-week camp. After the camp she was posted to Niger. On her way coming back from Bayelsa to Abuja, she was coming back to spend the day in Abuja. “So the next day when she’s done with all the host…

…methamphetamine and other substances estimated at N5.8m. A machete-wielding man has attacked security guards at a cinema in Lekki, Lagos, killing two people before being mobbed to death. Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, has urged residents to stop patronising unregulated cart pushers whose a…

…responsibility to protect the lives and property of residents. He condemned attacks on APC members, supporters and businesses based on perceived political affiliations, saying such actions must stop. “The senseless killings, harassment and intimidation of members and supporters of our party must therefore stop forthwit…

…Ishaq Yunusa along the Itobe-Ochadamu Expressway in Kogi State on Thursday.Armed attackers emerged from the surrounding bush and opened fire on motorists at about 5 pm, leaving a vehicle abandoned on the highway.Kogi State Police confirmed the attack and launched joint security operations to rescue the abducted victim…

…the sons of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai after Bashir El-Rufai publicly attacked his elder brother, Bello El-Rufai. Bello, who represents Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was accused by Bashir of substance abuse, hypocrisy and betraying their family over the political di…

…around the presidency on SaturdayA member of Niger's Consultative Council announced the attack on Facebook, saying the situation was under control, but witnesses told a different storyAnalysts are split on whether the attack was carried out by jihadists, coup plotters, or armed rebel groupsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast w…

…from a coup in July 2023, spoke in January of “a flaw in the system” that “enabled the attack”, whose “objective was to destroy all of the air capabilities” of the army. In June, at least 11 soldiers and two civilians were killed, as well as 22 attackers, according to the defence ministry. Both attacks were repelled by…

…of the capital, including around a military base near the city’s airport which has been attacked twice this year by jihadists. Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta that has struggled to contain jihadist violence, which has blighted the west African country for around a decade. The origins of Saturda…

…Command has arrested some female students over a viral video showing them allegedly attacking another female student in Pankshin Local Government Area of the state. The command spokesman, SP Alfred Alabo, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Jos. Alabo said the Commissioner of Police, Ayodeji Faniyan, directed th…

…before the campaign has fully unfolded. ADC takes the fight to APC ADC went further, attacking not only Yari but the political foundation of his confidence. Its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, told Vanguard that Yari was attempting to justify his new appointment. “He’s one of those lying to the Presiden…

…Four deaths, different endings The four victims did not meet the same fate after the attack. Abiola, who sustained injuries during the incident, later died at the Osun State University Teaching Hospital. Sefiu, who was also injured, was treated and discharged from the hospital but died about two months ago, according t…

…“The Global Terrorism Index 2026 indicates that approximately 41 per cent of terrorist attacks occur within 50 kilometres of an international border, while about 64 per cent occur within 100 kilometres. “Borderlands are particularly vulnerable where difficult terrain, limited state presence and weak coordination create…

…kidnapping, and troops recovered a pistol, phones, and charms.Troops foil terrorist attack in SokotoMeanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA repelled a terrorist attack on a village in Sokoto state on August 21, 2026.During the operation, soldiers neutralised one terrorist and recovered p…

…for Information, Obed Nuhu, disclosed this on Thursday, saying the August 21 attacks occurred at three different locations in Borgu Local Government Area and were suspected to have been carried out by Lakurawa and Boko Haram elements. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Nuhu said the government had not…

…last results were released, governors were calling me, some were protesting, some were attacking me, ministers were calling, they were protesting, they were attacking. So please let’s try to be careful. “Let’s try to handle this with more objectivity,” he said. Also speaking, the Director of GovTech Africa, Fortune Tom…

…as a charm, allegedly supplied by Abdullahi Hamisu. The suspects were also linked to attacks in Gidan Kira, Magata and Gidan Maranta villages, where victims were allegedly robbed at knifepoint and sexually assaulted.Muhammad appealed to other victims and members of the affected communities to come forward with useful i…

…August 27 dismissed as "scare stories" reports in US media suggesting that Russia could attack NATO, following a rare visit by the CIA director to Moscow.US intelligence assessments reported by American media outlets suggested that Moscow could seek to test the alliance, with potential limited action in the coming year…

Bandits attack families compensated for Sokoto boat mishap, k!ll four, abduct others Bandits have k!lled four people and abducted four others in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack occurred around 9pm on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 barely six days after a boat mishap in the communi…

…recorded, followed by Sokoto with 76. “School abductions have resurged, with the Papiri attack reviving a tactic whose costs ripple through education, farming and public trust. “Payment is no guarantee of survival. In at least six cases, victims were killed after ransom was paid. Ransom-bearers are increasingly being a…

…agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence capable of helping troops prevent attacks and disrupt criminal activities. “We urge members of the public to continue sharing credible information with security agencies. Such intelligence is critical to thwarting the activities of criminal elements and securing ou…

…in 2028 Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the man accused of masterminding the September 11, 2001, attacks in the United States, and three alleged co-conspirators are set to stand trial before a military tribunal in June 2028. A U.S. Air Force judge, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Schrama, issued the trial-scheduling order on Wednes…

…effect of the recent needless violence.” He urged residents not to engage in reprisal attacks. “As we celebrate the anniversary of the creation of our dear state, I urge all residents to be law abiding and avoid violence. We must not engage in reprisal attacks,” he said. Osun voters for defending democracy The governor…