…secured the release of all the captives. The incident also claimed lives. The killings triggered outrage across Oyo State and beyond, with the abduction dominating national discourse for weeks and heightening concerns over the spread of kidnapping into the South-West. The incident equally prompted interventions by the…

…of banditry in Katsina State yesterday recounted chilling experiences of kidnapping, killings and loss of livelihoods at a town hall meeting organised by News Central to amplify the voices of communities ravaged by insecurity. The event brought together victims, community leaders, government representatives, security a…

…by Sudan Force amount to gen0cide Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out mass killings, abductions of women and girls, mass gang rapes, and forced starvation in a city they besieged and captured last year as part of an intentional policy amounting to genocide, a United Nations probe found. The RSF, which is bat…

…followed a motion of urgent national importance on escalating attacks, abductions and killings of serving and retired military personnel, sponsored by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yar'Adua, during plenary on Tuesday, July 7. The Senate condemned, in strong terms, the worsening insecurity in…

…followed a motion of urgent national importance on escalating attacks, abductions and killings of serving and retired military personnel, sponsored by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yar'Adua, during plenary, yesterday. The Senate condemned, in strong terms, the worsening insecurity in Nigeria…

…The Economic Justice Movement said they had wanted to draw attention to “extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and police brutality, but also an escalating economic crisis… and declining opportunities for millions of young people and families”. Even without the heavy police presence, it is…

…confirmed the incident but did not mention the number of casualties affected in the killings. However, he assured stakeholders that investigations have commenced to unravel those responsible for the act, with a view to punish offenders. Katako said no responsible government will fold its arms and allow its people to be…

…less than two weeks after the command announced the arrest of the suspects over the killings of Oyesiku and Adetayo at the broadcaster's residence in Abeokuta. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that the police commenced an investigation after residents raised an alarm over suspicious activities at the deceased's reside…

…federal government had demanded that South African authorities urgently investigate the killings and ensure that those responsible are identified and brought to justice. Ambassador Odumegwu Ojukwu urged Nigerians who believe their lives are at risk to immediately register for the remaining evacuation flights, stressing…

…to the South African Police Service," the statement added. The ministry noted that the killings occurred amid rising xenophobic tensions and increasing attacks on foreigners in South Africa, warning against attempts to stereotype Nigerians as criminals. "These two killings come at a time when foreigners are being undul…

…for the Berom Youth Moulders, Mr. Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident, describing the killings as a direct attack on the community’s efforts to safeguard lives and property. He said the slain vigilantes were part of a local security arrangement established to protect residents from the recurring attacks that have pl…

…calls on the South African authorities to conduct urgent investigations into the two killings and several other pending cases of extra-judicial killings of Nigerian nationals in South Africa, and ensure that the perpetrators of the heinous crimes are brought to justice without further delay. "Our position remains that…

…the ground. According to HURIWA, many communities across Nigeria continue to experience killings, kidnappings, displacement and destruction of homes, churches and livelihoods despite ongoing military operations . The organisation noted that although international counterterrorism efforts have disrupted some insurgent n…

…IGP but added, “The APC, in its desperate attempt for power, is unleashing violence and killings on the people of the state.” The Olufon of Ifon-Orolu, Oba Peter Akinyooye, who spoke for traditional rulers at the gathering, urged the police to ensure that criminals are prosecuted and punished appropriately to serve as…

He noted that the Benue State Government has no justification for failing the people on security, especially given that unprecedented funds have been accruing to it following the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, to enable states to have the necessary support and resources to confront security challenge…

PREMIUM TIMES examined and compared attacks reported in the media in 2024 before Simon Ekpa's arrest and in 2025 after his arrest and subsequent imprisonment to assess the security impacts.

…one of Nigeria's major insecurity flashpoints, with recurring attacks and reprisal killings in several communities, particularly in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Mangu, Riyom and Bassa local government areas. The violence has left hundreds dead and displaced thousands of residents in recent years.

…indispensable services across the capital city, the work he has done to stop avoidable killings of commuters has given him out as a sensitive, responsive and a listening manager of human and capital resources. A few examples will suffice here: Before Wike became the FCT minister in 2023, innocent commuters struggling t…

…the command would pursue justice for the victims and ensure everyone connected to the killings faces the law.

…been how to covertly achieve it. “Mr President, you are overwhelmed, and the mindless killings are enough justification for you to resign or face impeachment. If you have a conscience, you ought to have voluntarily resigned. What is happening now is unhygienic and equally hazardous. “Mr President, you are not doing wel…

…the State Police Command would be made available to newsmen as an investigation into the killings had commenced.

…of human life, stressing that the religion prescribes severe consequences for unjust killings and upholds the sanctity of life. While acknowledging the efforts of the Kogi State Government, Sheikh Adam commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his support for religious organisations and his commitment to maintaining pea…

…the victims and throwing the residents into mourning. Tengwong, who condemned the killings, described the attack as gruesome and unacceptable. The BYM spokesman stated that the association received reports of the incident with shock and sadness, noting that such attacks have continued to occur in Riyom and other parts…

…a ransom bearer were killed despite efforts to secure the victims' freedom. The reported killings drew a strong reaction from Sunday Igboho, who accused criminal elements of turning the ancient town into a kidnapping hotspot and vowed that such incidents would no longer be tolerated. Addressing Fulani community leaders…

…poverty, the out-of-school-children crisis, banditry and insurgency and other shades of killings? Isn't the trend more about leadership failure and dogmatism? Would you say the insecurity in the South-West has to do with failure of leadership? The insecurity in the North is stoked by poverty, ignorance and unemployment…