…winds might precede rainfall in areas likely to experience thunderstorms and urged residents to take necessary precautions. According to NiMet, “strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur. The public should take adequate precautions and ensure that loose objects are fastened to…

…profiling and further investigation. The suspects comprise 14 natives and five Fulani residents, the sources said. Military authorities said the arrested persons are currently undergoing profiling to determine any possible links to the ambush and other criminal activities in the area. The raid forms part of ongoing cle…

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…in the area. Muhammad commended the operatives for their professionalism and urged residents to continue providing timely and credible intelligence, assuring them that the command would sustain ongoing operations aimed at flushing out criminal elements and safeguarding lives and property across Kaduna State.

…each side believed it was confronting federal troops, adding that the gunfire forced residents to flee into nearby forests for safety. Although casualties were reportedly recorded among the soldiers, the community said that when residents returned after the fighting, they found that none of the people, their livestock…

…has reportedly been arrested for allegedly selling her child for GH¢2,000 (N232,000). Residents claim they apprehended the woman and questioned her over the child's whereabouts after suspecting she had sold the child. Some also alleged she was battling substance abuse, though this has not been independently verified. A…

…burnt, livestock stolen and the entire community deserted, witnesses told Daily Trust. Residents said the attack also triggered another tragedy when scores of villagers attempted to escape across a river after receiving information that the bandits were approaching. According to locals, the overloaded boats capsized, w…

…former governor Samuel Ortom, killing four persons and leaving several others injured. Residents said the assailants stormed the community at about midnight while villagers were asleep, attacking homes and killing victims in their sleep. A community source said the attackers invaded the village without provocation. “Th…

…fled upon discovering that security operatives had surrounded the area. He commended the residents for providing timely intelligence that aided the operation and reiterated the agency's commitment to protecting all residents regardless of ethnicity. He assured that "the Ondo State Security Network Agency does not discr…

…before Lewis was eventually arrested.The court heard that Lewis' actions left residents in the New Forest fearing for themselves and their animals. During his first arrest, police found animal blood in his vehicle. A later search of his home uncovered sketches of vampires, dead sheep, satanic symbols, upside-down cross…

Lakurawa terrorists raid Sokoto community, k!ll police officer, two residents and assault married woman for resisting r@pe attempt Suspected Lakurawa terrorists attacked Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving a police officer and two civilians d3ad, with several others injured. The att…

…Bungudu town, saw armed bandits abduct the local government chairman alongside two other residents after killing four security personnel attached to him. The late Bello Abdullahi, a former treasurer in the Zamfara State Ministry of Finance, was reportedly among residents who rushed to the chairman's residence to offer…

…Hospital, Damaturu," the report stated. In the aftermath of the incident, SEMA urged residents to take precautionary measures against flooding, especially as schools are currently on holiday. The agency advised parents and guardians to keep children away from rivers, culverts and other flood-prone areas, while also urg…

…commitment to improving access to quality healthcare, particularly for vulnerable residents. “Today marks a defining moment in the history of Kano State. We are celebrating four monumental milestones that perfectly capture the vision, compassion and determination of this administration,” the governor said. He explained…

…a safer, more orderly and efficient transportation system for the benefit of all residents. The governor, who expressed displeasure over the recklessness of road users and their non-compliance with the newly installed traffic lights, said such multi-billion-naira infrastructure should not be underutilised. “Traffic off…

…patrolling the Bayan Gari area arrested Mansur Sani, 25, and Umar Muhammad, 30, both residents of Bakin Kura, Bauchi. Police alleged that the two men were seen exchanging two parcels containing dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. The Command said investigations into both incidents had commenced, while efforts were…

…suspected armed herders, occurred at about 11:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026 throwing residents into panic as they fled for safety. Those reported k!lled include Mr. Ermberga Akombu, his son, Ter Upool, and his daughter. One other person was k!lled while several other residents sustained varying degrees of injuries…

…by the authorities.The development has triggered concern among traditional leaders and residents of the affected communities, who also questioned the release of Uduak Essien, the suspect's alleged girlfriend and an earlier co-suspect in the case.The residents argued that releasing Essien while investigations were still…

…the command was working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing and assured residents that those responsible would be apprehended. Parishioners demand justice after Kogi Catholic cleric found stabbed to death

…Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, Honourable Adedeji Bukola Omope, has assured residents that the council’s doors remain open to new ideas, complaints, and suggestions, urging them to freely engage with the leadership at any time. The post Our doors are open to all, Bariga LCDA boss assures residents appeared fir…

…at least 30 people were confirmed dead, homes had been reduced to ashes, dozens of residents were dead and one family's world had collapsed. Five siblings were killed in the violence, leaving one critically injured child as the only surviving link to a family that, just hours earlier, had gone to bed expecting another…

…in 2027. The party’s governorship candidate in Ogun State, Rotimi Babajide, also urged residents to reject vote-buying and support the APM as an alternative to what he described as poor governance under the APC-led administration. Babajide said his administration would prioritise grassroots governance and rapid develop…

…officers and men of the Command to safeguarding lives and property,” he said, and urged residents to remain alert and support police efforts. “I urge residents to remain vigilant, be wary of online fraudsters and ATM card scammers, promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station, and continue suppor…

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…sister until they eventually reached a village in Kachia LGA on Sunday afternoon. "Residents reportedly found the exhausted family and came to their aid before they were moved to another village, where they are currently receiving medical attention to stabilise their condition ahead of their transfer to Kaduna," The wo…