…security checkpoint. To the best of my knowledge, there was no response or arrest by the security operatives. After the attack, the least the security agencies should have done was to assess the situation, but nothing has been heard about it. In fact, the police in Plateau have not even made any statement regarding thi…

15-year-old boy d!es after alleged assault by security operatives over MP3 player and power bank in Taraba A 15-year-old boy identified as Busang Ayuka, has reportedly d!ed at the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo after allegedly being beaten by security operatives in Baruwa, Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State…

…fuel dumps, illegal pipeline connections and militant hideouts. Folorunsho noted that security operatives observed increasing attempts by criminal syndicates to reactivate previously destroyed refining camps, prompting sustained follow-up operations that disrupted their activities and weakened the economic viability of…

…immediately alerted the Edo State Security Corps, which in turn contacted the police. Security operatives responded, arrested several young men and took them to the police station for questioning. He added that some of those arrested were later released after investigations. The statement said Ebhodaghe subsequently me…

…and teachers of Oriire LGA of Oyo State but failed to report same to the relevant security operatives. You thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 16(1) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and punishable under the same section of the Act.'' COUNT 5''That you ABDULRAZAK UMAR (A.K.A ABU KHALI…

…the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police Force, local vigilantes and other security operatives following Governor Ododo’s directive. Meanwhile, the National Examinations Council has defended the integrity of Government Secondary School, Olowa, dismissing claims that the institution is a “miracle centre” and…

…pupils and teachers to undertake dangerous night-time treks through forests to evade security operatives. She also revealed that while female victims were spared physical assault, the male teachers were blindfolded, handcuffed and chained throughout the period of captivity.

…the bravery and sacrifices of the Armed Forces, intelligence agencies and other security operatives involved in the rescue mission, the House also praised the upper chamber’s call for improved welfare, training, logistics and modern equipment for security agencies, as well as prompt payment of benefits to the families…

…with the Nigerian Army, the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC), and local hunters. The security operatives on Tuesday stormed the kidnappers' hideout in Erah Forest, where they engaged the suspects in a fierce gun battle. One of the suspected kidnappers was neutralised, while another was arrested with gunshot injuries. "O…

…the development in a statement on Monday night, 13th July, 2026. According to the PPRO, security operatives intensified efforts immediately after receiving information abduct the abduction. Olayinka said the sustained operation forced the kidnappers to abandon the victim. "The Oyo State Police Command wishes to update…

…were repeatedly forced to embark on dangerous nighttime treks through forests to evade security operatives. Alamu spoke on Monday after she and the rescued teachers and pupils were formally handed over to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. The victims were abducted by gunmen…

…Ralph Nnebeife, General Officer Commanding 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, and involved security operatives from more than 10 agencies.

…Police Force, the Department of State Services, Amotekun Corps, local hunters and other security operatives for securing the release of the victims. In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Chief Oladipo Oyewole, the council described the rescue as a welcome development that had brought relief to families, resid…

…pupils and teachers were abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State before security operatives secured their freedom on July 10, 2026, after spending 56 days in captivity. While announcing the successful operation, the Nigerian Army disclosed that some security personnel lost their lives during the mission.…

… lauds Tinubu,security operatives on release of kidnapped pupils, teachers in Oriire LGA Oyo state Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland has urged government to secure communities sharing border with the National Park. The monarch while reacting to the release of the pupils and teachers kidnapped in Y…

…huge sum of money for those in their captivity to regain 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…

…in Oyo State have expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and Nigerian security operatives for the efforts that led to their safe return. In a video circulating online, the victims thanked the President for prioritizing their rescue and commended the combined efforts of security agencies, saying they bel…

…believe," Adetunji said. They questioned me about my son's whereabouts The father said security operatives questioned him about his son's whereabouts and took him into custody when he could not provide information about his son's address in Abuja. "They asked why I did not know where my son lives. I told them he lives…

…victim were rescued unhurt. In a related operation on July 8 at about 9:55 a.m., security operatives responded to a distress call reporting the abduction of several motorists and farmers at Kwanar Ganuwa in Gusau Local Government Area. Personnel of the VCRU, supported by the Police Mobile Force (PMF), engaged the bandi…

…declared. The ADC also condemned the reported arrest of Adeyemi's elderly father by security operatives, calling it a desperate act of state intimidation. "The investigation must be allowed to independently determine whether the documents were forged, improperly issued, fraudulently obtained, or lawfully issued under t…

…stamping it's authority with a view to bringing such problems to a halt, noting that security operatives had been drafted to the local government areas to halt the crisis. "Yes, the crisis happened in my local government area but security agents have been drafted to halt the situation. No reasonable government will fol…

…as criminals," it stated. The Federal Government also accused some South African security operatives, particularly officers of the Tshwane Metro Police, of complicity in the attacks. Nigeria further expressed concern over remarks reportedly made by a spokesperson of the South African government, who allegedly challenge…

…motorcycles and fled into a nearby bush following a coordinated tactical response by security operatives. Babaseyi said one suspect was arrested and was assisting investigators, while a knife, an expended cartridge and a broken padlock were recovered as exhibits. He said the case had been transferred to the State Crimi…

…time, events unfolded differently. Before the children could allegedly be handed over, security operatives closed in on the suspects. Investigators had begun tracking the movement of the children, eventually leading them to Onome's location in Onitsha. The operation ended with the arrest of Onome, his girlfriend and hi…

…of armed bandits in Saburu and Billiri villages. According to the police spokesman, security operatives swiftly mobilised after receiving intelligence on the attack, leading to a gun battle that forced the suspects to abandon the stolen animals and flee. He said, "On June 30, 2026, at about 6:00 pm, credible intelligen…