…germane. While the ugly saga lasted, he never stopped hailing the armed forces and local vigilantes for their sacrifices. And he has publicly thanked Tinubu as the Commander-in-Chief for the successful rescue. But we miss the point when, inebriated on the loud applause, we fail to ask the critical question: what happen…

…for the victims' freedom," Alkali alleged. "As I speak with you, soldiers, policemen, vigilantes and hunters are combing the surrounding forests in search of the kidnappers," a resident, who requested anonymity, said. Confirming the incident, the Kogi State Police Command said the attackers abducted the school princi…

…the Anka-Bagega Road, was killed during a confrontation involving the Maiduguri Special Vigilantes supporting ongoing counter-banditry operations. His body was subsequently displayed to residents in Anka as proof of the operation’s success. However, the latest video suggests the slain individual was another bandit comm…

…for his farm but failed to return home, prompting a search by family members and local vigilantes. “His motorcycle was later found parked at the farm, while his lifeless body was subsequently discovered a short distance away with deep machete wounds,” the statement added. The command said no arrest had been made but as…

…one that involved the military, police, Department of State Services, Amotekun, local vigilantes and other security formations. He explained that ground troops were deployed after aerial surveillance operations failed to locate the victims because of the dense forest terrain where they were held. The GOC said the opera…

…Services, the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, local hunters and vigilantes for their roles in the rescue operation. “I also commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Security Adviser, the Armed Forces, the Intelligence Agencies, the Nigeria Police, the Department of State Services, Amoteku…

…killed in Anka Local Government Area of the state after a gun battle between the vigilantes and a group of armed bandits who attempted to attack the area. Sources according to DailyTurst, said the security volunteers successfully repelled the attack, during which Kachalla Yellow, regarded as one of the influential comm…

…their freedom," Fagge said. Security operatives, including the Army, police, hunters and vigilantes were said to have been mobilised to the area in an attempt to rescue the kidnap victims and possibly apprehend their assailants. Several people are raising concern over the incident, stressing that the bandits have no re…

…Agency (NIA), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), as well as local vigilantes, hunters and members of the Amotekun Corps. The victims had been kidnapped by terrorists from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on May 15, 2026, prompting what security authorities described as an extensive intelligence-…

…N700,000 to them. He said that after learning from his mother that the police and local vigilantes had launched efforts to rescue him, he became worried. According to him, when it was about to rain later that day, he left the bush on a motorcycle to another location before calling his family to claim that he had escape…

By Golok Nanmwa JOS - Three vigilantes were reportedly killed on Saturday night when suspected gunmen attacked Sabon-Layi community in Gwol District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, which occurred at about 10 p.m., has heightened concerns over the persistent insecurity in the area. Acc…

…of the Ogere Division, in collaboration with the Ogun State So-Safe Corps, local vigilantes and community members, foiled an armed robbery at Akuro Phase I, Ogere Remo, on Friday. He said the robbers had dispossessed residents of two motorcycles, mobile phones, cash and other valuables before police operatives intercep…

…Fintiri’s handling of security, saying the governor’s use of hunters and community vigilantes helped contain insecurity in parts of the state. Looking beyond the governorship race, Vunobolki dismissed suggestions that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition on the African Democratic Congress (ADC)…

…They attacked me with a cutlass and shot me several times before fleeing when community vigilantes arrived," he said. Pastor Uyo further alleged that a few days after the incident, some suspected herders entered the community to purchase food items and were subsequently apprehended by residents. He said the suspects we…

…Ondo State Government immediately mobilised the Army, Police, Amotekun Corps, and local vigilantes, who conducted extensive search operations across forests and surrounding communities in pursuit of the kidnappers. While appreciating the resilience of the victim's family during the difficult period, Ajanaku commended a…

…speaking, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, urged the newly trained vigilantes and forest security personnel to remain vigilant in the discharge of their duties while strictly adhering to human rights principles and the provisions of the law. The CP emphasised that all security operations must be condu…

…time, many crimes can be prevented." He stressed the importance of collaboration among vigilantes, hunters, community leaders, police officers and military personnel. "Community policing works because local people understand the terrain and know the communities better than anyone else." Security expert, Dr Timi Ajayi,…

…10. Bauchi State government has inaugurated 2,187 newly trained forest guards and vigilantes to enhance security, flush out criminals, protect forest resources, and promote environmental sustainability in the state. The state deputy governor, Auwal Jatau, said this at the Passing-out-Parade of the forest guards, on Sat…

…improved law and order, employment, recruitment, empowerment, and the mobilisation of vigilantes to serve as a community vanguard and first line of defence for society. “That money would have also provided prescription drugs and subsidised healthcare for the people. “Now, if we do not hold our governors at the federate…