…bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured. He disclosed that security personnel had been deployed to Abaushwa to restore peace, protect lives and property, and prevent further attacks. The Council Chairman urged residents to remain calm, cooperate with security agencies and continue to provi…

…the heavily armed attackers stormed the community and opened fire indiscriminately on security personnel and villagers, forcing many people to flee for safety. Among those reportedly k!lled were a police officer identified as Hussaini Manyu, an elderly resident, Bala Wakili, and a young herder who was allegedly shot d3…

…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 assistance during the attack whe…

…According to the report, the victims were identified as 38-year-old Isa Haruna, a security personnel attached to Mallam Matari, and 18-year-old Abba Kyari, who reportedly drowned in the Pompomari area. The agency said its Search and Rescue Team, in collaboration with the Yobe State Fire Service in Damaturu, responded t…

…because of the poor condition of the road leading to Naridon. "If there was a good road, security personnel could have arrived earlier," he lamented. Development experts have long argued that infrastructure is not only about economic growth but can also determine whether lives are saved during emergencies. Remote commu…

…lighting, water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, surveillance technology, trained security personnel, technology-driven early warning systems, effective monitoring mechanisms and stronger collaboration among the Federal Government, state governments, local communities and security agencies. He noted that the creatio…

…operations across the North-West. It also dismissed reports circulating online that six security personnel were killed during the incident. "Contrary to rumours circulating online that six personnel died, it is worthy to mention that only one Army officer and a policeman paid the supreme price," Osoba said. He reaffirm…

…“The Ministry ‘paid over ₦30 million [₦30,853,250.00] as security allowances for security personnel attached to the Ministry. But these payments were made to an officer other than the ultimate beneficiaries.’” “The Nigeria Police Force Insurance Unit, Abuja ‘paid over ₦681 million [₦681,406,593.18] to various Insurance…

…policies. The viral video has added to ongoing conversations about the welfare of security personnel and the expectations of military families ahead of the 2027 general election. Watch the video below… Make una come ohh. This woman claim say she be military wife say dem no go vote Tinubu ohhh. Who go come vote for am l…

…occurred when armed bandits invaded farmlands in the area, prompting a gun battle with security personnel and local forest guards. He dismissed reports that a soldier was among those killed, explaining that the fatalities comprised two forest guards and two civilians. “The reports circulating that a soldier was killed…

…to cut trees for the purpose of making charcoal. He added that forest guards and other security personnel had been enforcing the ban by arresting offenders and prosecuting them in accordance with environmental laws. “If we don’t act now, climate change will become worse. Our remaining forest reserves will be exploited…

…down, thereby preventing them from responding to distress calls from residents. "Our security personnel have always been doing their best to protect us and even assist neighbouring communities in Sabon Birni Local Government Area. This time, however, the bandits took them by surprise and prevented them from coming to o…

…from 7pm to 6am. to allow people to rest and restore calm,” he said. According to him, security personnel were deployed to strategic locations, including the Och’Idoma’s palace, after intelligence indicated that protesters were heading there with the bodies of the victims. Meanwhile, the Benue State Police Command conf…

…the attacks were organised rather than opportunistic, with armed groups identifying security personnel and their homes as targets worth the risk.The year bandits were popular in Lagos compared to the north today Photo in Nigeria todayThis emergence of the old news reflected how long Nigeria has been battling with the m…

…Mobile Police and Agro-Rangers, the attacks persisted. "I do not know whether the security personnel on the ground are not enough. There should be a deliberate effort by the government to enforce the Anti-Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law because everything is tied to it," he added. by Linda Ikeji…

…attempted to invade the residence of a petroleum dealer, Salisu Azaria, but fled after security personnel responded to the area. The source further disclosed that the bandits later proceeded to the Low-Cost area of the town, where they abducted a university lecturer, Dr. Namadina Hamza. by Linda Ikeji at 28/07/2026 9:1…

…private or religious entity acts as a payment intermediary for travel document processingSecurity personnel launched an investigation to track down fraudulent websites misrepresenting the agencyFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed growing online alleg…

…and reunited with her family. Military sources said there were no casualties among the security personnel, while the number of casualties suffered by the fleeing terrorists could not be immediately ascertained. Troops have since intensified pursuit operations to apprehend the fleeing terrorists and prevent further atta…

…party."The former Vice President said the government could not escape responsibility if security personnel were being denied the resources needed to fight terrorists and bandits."How do you expect our gallant security personnel to defeat terrorists, bandits and kidnappers when those responsible for equipping them are a…

…poor road network has further compounded the security crisis by slowing the movement of security personnel while providing armed groups with opportunities to launch attacks and retreat into surrounding forests. “Our poor road infrastructure has compounded this crisis. The deplorable condition of the roads isolates our…

…the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), alongside other security personnel, to confront the attackers. Rufa’i said the joint security team engaged the bandits in a fierce exchange of gunfire, forcing them to retreat into a nearby forest with suspected gunshot wounds. He said a subsequent se…

…Residents said the attackers operated for nearly six hours despite the presence of security personnel in the area earlier in the day. The attackers also looted homes and shops and rustled an unspecified number of livestock during the late-night raid, residents said. They told Daily Trust that the heavily armed assailan…

…compounded by industrial action from healthcare workers.Around 100 doctors, nurses and security personnel at the Elikya Ebola Treatment Centre in Bunia, Ituri Province, stopped work and staged protests over unpaid performance bonuses, disrupting treatment at one of the outbreak's main response centres.Health workers at…

…Government, the Federal Government, and security agencies to urgently deploy additional security personnel to the area and take decisive steps to prevent further attacks. by Linda Ikeji at 27/07/2026 10:39 AM | Share this Story

…She remained on the pitch for several minutes, holding her arm, as assistant referees, security personnel and medical staff rushed over to assess her condition and calm the situation. After receiving treatment, the 26-year-old returned to the field and continued in the role of assistant referee when play restarted. How…