…matter to the Bomadi Local Government Security Council and propose the establishment of vigilante posts to strengthen security and curb criminal activities. According to him, Bomadi-Overside remains a strategic commercial hub that serves traders from several riverine communities, making it imperative to safeguard lives…

…lives of members of the chairman’s security detail, including two policemen and a local vigilante. In a statement issued on Saturday in Gusau, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, further said troops’ prompt intervention forced the t…

…overpowered the security personnel at the residence.“They killed two police officers and vigilantes before whisking away the chairman and some members of his family,” the source said. Details later…

…Totilayo, and baby brother on June 3, 2026. Troops in conjunction with members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) rescued mother and child. The victims were released on Tuesday night, July 21, 2026, after spending about seven weeks in captivity. Their release comes weeks after the children's father, Mr. Idowu Samu…

…for strengthening peace and security through the establishment of community-based local vigilante structures. Parts of the resolutions reached during the meeting included: herders to avoid encroaching cultivated farmlands, to ensure registration of herders operating within affected Communities, and stronger collaborati…

…an officer of the Edo State Police Command after she was rescued by members of a local vigilante group at Okhuaihe Community along the Benin""Agbor Road in Edo State. The Police officer said the child was initially taken to the Divisional Police Headquarters by the vigilante team before being transferred to the Edo Sta…

…sell his friend's motorcycle in Ika Local Government Area of Delta State. The Owa Youth Vigilante (OYV) recovered a suspected stolen DayLong motorcycle and handed the suspect to the Police at the Owa-Oyibu Divisional Headquarters for further investigation. According to the vigilante group, the suspect allegedly confess…

…Area, resulting in multiple deaths and renewed displacement. July 4, 2026 – Three vigilante operatives were killed during an attack on Sabon Layi community in Barkin Ladi. The latest attack on Kum and Wereng-Camp communities in Riyom Local Government Area, where nine members of the same family, including a two-month-ol…

…moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.The killings came despite a fierce military and vigilante response that successfully blocked an earlier assault on a fourth community, Unguwan Lalle.How bandits attacks unfoldedA resident who spoke without disclosing his identity said the bandits had first targeted Unguwan Lalle on…

…the Nigerian Army, 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 “…

…Police, the Department of State Services, the Civil Defence Corps, Amotekun and local vigilante groups. The Presidency maintained that no ransom or concession was made to secure the release.

…Troops of the 73 Battalion under Operation HADIN KAI, in conjunction with local vigilantes, have neutralised two suspected ISWAP terrorists during a successful ambush operation along the Tamsukawu Road behind the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in Borno State. The operation was carried out at about 12:15 a.m. on July…

…operational standards, intelligence coordination and the integration of existing vigilante and community security groups before passing the legislation. by Linda Ikeji at 16/07/2026 9:10 AM | Share this Story

…upon receiving the report, police operatives, in collaboration with the military, the Vigilante Group of Nigeria and community policing members, swiftly mobilised to the scene and commenced bush-combing and rescue operations. “The abandoned vehicle and casket were recovered, while the casket was evacuated to Elemona Mo…

…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…

…security meeting with Divisional Police Officers, patrol and guard officers, leaders of vigilante groups, forest guards, and other recognised civil security outfits across the state. The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations and other members of the command’s management…

…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…

…Network (Amotekun), Ebube Agu in parts of the South-East and numerous state-backed vigilante organisations created to complement federal security agencies. Supporters of state police argue that decentralised policing would strengthen intelligence gathering, improve response time, deepen community policing and enhance l…

…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…

…security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Amotekun Corps, and local vigilante groups, were immediately alerted. A joint search operation was launched and continued throughout the night, but the victim was not found. However, at about 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, the search team recovered Mr. Kolawole'…

…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…