…increasingly being abducted themselves. And in 14 incidents, kidnappers demanded goods, motorcycles, phones, food and fuel, again showing an economy calibrating to the thin cash resources of its victims,” it added. The report stated that while kidnapping cases during this period in review were typically tied to bandits…

…Anyiin, Logo; and Azendeshi, Ukum. The governor also announced the donation of 30 motorcycles to security agencies to enhance patrols and improve their response to distress calls.On infrastructure, Alia said his administration planned to construct a dam with a projected electricity generation capacity of 460 megawatts.…

…receipt, the money was either converted to cash, used to purchase dual-use items such as motorcycles, fertilisers and satellite internet equipment, or transferred through mobile banking channels to logistics managers and field operatives,” it added. The report described the final stage as the “integration” of the funds…

…sets. "On law and order, there is this Mustafa Aniliasu, who specialises in stealing motorcycles and burgling churches and mosques. The latest of his acts was when he burgled a church in Elegbeka. We were able to arrest him," he said. "We also have Joseph and Friday, aged 25 and 20 respectively, for stealing and resell…

…was not in vain because at least 17 of the suspected bandits were neutralised and four motorcycles belonging to the attackers, destroyed.” He also said other corpses of the bandits had been recovered in almost all the areas of the forest. The IG said the gallant officers died doing what they swore on oath to do: serve,…

…to the source, the assailants, who were armed with assault rifles and operating on two motorcycles, blocked the victim's vehicle, seized him and took him to an undisclosed location.The kidnappers subsequently contacted his family and demanded N15 million in ransom for his release. The source said the victim was rescued…

…the day she got there and released 3 months later when her parents paid N5 million and 4 motorcycles. She is now back, recuperating and medical tests showed no physical lasting effect. Pray for her," he wrote. by Linda Ikeji at 23/08/2026 2:54 PM | Share this Story

…children questions about the deployment of troops, including their strength, vehicles, motorcycles and equipment. The children quickly reported the suspicious activity to community elders, who subsequently alerted troops of the Forward Operating Base in Tsaure. The troops immediately moved in and arrested the suspect.…

…for safety as people ran in different directions and moved away from the polling area. Motorcycles and vehicles were also seen moving through the area as residents attempted to escape the unfolding situation. The immediate cause of the violence is yet unknown. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog…

…and surrounding areas. They were also alleged to have confessed to stealing about five motorcycles and other valuables. The Command also reported the recovery of a stolen cow and ram in Gaya. According to the release, operatives intercepted Karimu Mamman and Madama, both males from Jube Village, while allegedly in poss…

…elements in the brigade’s area of responsibility, also led to the recovery of arms, motorcycles and suspected rustled livestock. The Brigade spokesman, Captain Adebayo Adewumi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. According to him, troops of the Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATR) Admin Battalion, deployed at Ko…

…or unauthorised number plates. The command also listed the use of unregistered vehicles, motorcycles and tricycles among the offences that would attract enforcement. The statement read in part, “Akwa Ibom State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public, particularly motorists, commercial drivers, motorcycli…

…13, 2026 shortly after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf donated 10 operational vehicles and 50 motorcycles to reinforce Hisbah's activities. "Those who go out doing different immoral acts in Kano should know that Hisbah has commenced 'Operation Kano First' and anybody caught will be arrested and face the wrath of the law," Am…

…that at least 17 suspected bandits were neutralised during the encounter, while four motorcycles belonging to the attackers were reportedly burnt. The incident occurred after security operatives intercepted a large group of armed men moving between Zamfara and Kebbi states. Police Intercept Suspected Bandits Confirming…

…in disarray. The troops subsequently exploited the encounter site and recovered two motorcycles and other items believed to have been used by the terrorists for logistics and communication. The recovered items included mobile phones, T&T communication radios and a Nigerien national identity card belonging to one of the…

…battle along the Kebbi-Zamfara border. The bandits, who were reportedly mobilised on motorcycles, were allegedly advancing towards communities in Kebbi State when the troops moved to intercept and repel them. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Olayinka Osoba, confirmed the development in a telephone…

…Congress, Peter Obi. The beneficiaries received cars, shuttle buses, tricycles, motorcycles, sewing machines, grinding machines, deep freezers, 2KVA and 1KVA generating sets, among other empowerment items carefully selected to support transportation, small businesses, vocational enterprises and household income generat…

…to residents. Local sources said the assailants arrived in the community on two motorcycles armed with AK-47 rifles and headed straight to the POS shop. "They rode into the town on two motorcycles and went directly to the POS shop, where they opened fire on people. "Five people were shot. Sadly, three of them d!ed, whi…

…Síochána have seized 166 e-bikes and e-scooters, seven e-dirt bikes, four scrambler motorcycles and three quad vehicles following 96 searches in Dublin.The large-scale operation was part of a “high-impact day of action” under Operation Meacán, which took place on Tuesday in the Dublin Metropolitan Region.Irish Police S…

…FANSAN YAMMA rescued 14 kidnapped victims, recovered 281 rustled livestock and two motorcycles after engaging terrorists in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State. It added that separate operations in Sabon Birni, Sokoto, and Zurmi, Zamfara, also forced terrorists to abandon two kidnapped victims, one of whom su…

…Our correspondent gathered from eyewitnesses that the robbers, who arrived on two motorcycles, stormed a bungalow in the area in search of the PoS operator. The four-man gang, however, failed to locate their target after they were unable to force their way into the building. An eyewitness who identified himself simply…

…of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has banned the charging of privately owned electric motorcycles and other electric vehicles on all its campuses, citing the rising cost of electricity.The university announced the directive in a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Lamara Garba, who said the growing practice…

…attacks by armed bandits in recent years. In April, gunmen riding on more than 50 motorcycles attacked Yarkatsinan Laka village, killing two police officers, two health workers and a patient after raiding a security outpost and a clinic.Several rural communities in the area, including Karakkai and Gwargwabe, have also…

…kidnappers freed the in-law and the other man after ransom was paid twice along with two motorcycles and other items but k!lled Israel. Israel will be laid to rest in Kaduna on Tuesday. "My elder brother was kidnapped along side my brother in-law and another man with them on the 24th of may 2026, on their way to Lagos…

…fled in disarray. During the subsequent exploitation of the area, troops recovered two motorcycles and huge quantities of illicit hard drugs abandoned by the fleeing terrorists. Operation HADIN KAI reassured the public that troops will continue to intensify intelligence-driven and offensive operations aimed at dismantl…