A mass prison break at the high-security Koutoukale prison, located approximately 50 kilometers northwest of Niger’s capital, Niamey, has led to a curfew in the restive Tillaberi region. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, has raised serious concerns about Niger’s military capabilities in containing jihadist threats, especially as they are already stretched thin protecting the…
In a recent incident, a woman named Precious Yusuf was apprehended by the Nigerian Correctional Service for attempting to smuggle drugs into the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abuja. The suspect disguised herself as a visitor to an inmate, but her clandestine intentions were uncovered during a routine search by correctional service officials. On…
In a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully dismantled a major drug cartel responsible for the production and distribution of methamphetamine, a deadly psychoactive substance commonly known as mkpuru mmiri. According to a statement issued by the Director of Media and Advocacy…
The FBI’s relentless pursuit of international cybercrime has once again paid off, with the recent tracking and arrest of Olalekan Jacob Ponle, also known as Woodberry. The Nigerian national, renowned for his ostentatious lifestyle displayed on social media, was apprehended due to meticulous tracking by the FBI. This high-profile case highlights the agency’s use of…
Suspected Cultists have reportedly taken the life of a final year student while writing his final year examination at Tai Solar University of Education, (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun. It was gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday, when a group of suspected cultists were said to have reportedly killed the deceased student, Ahmed Ayinla Fabiyi in…
In a harrowing incident, gunmen abducted Janet Galadima-Gimba, a customary court judge, along with her four sons from their residence in Mahuta, Kaduna on June 23. The abductors, numbering around 15, stormed the home at night while her husband, a medical doctor, was away on duty. Tragically, the abductors killed the judge’s 14-year-old son, Victor…
In a tragic incident, bandits killed Dr. Tiri Gyan David, a lecturer at the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State, early Tuesday morning. Dr. David, who headed the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension, and Rural Development, was attacked at his residence in Yarima Quarters, Low-Cost Estate, Dutsinma Local Government Area. An eyewitness reported that…
In a significant breakthrough, the Edo State Police Command has apprehended a 19-year-old female kidnapper and several cultists in a series of coordinated operations. The young suspect, identified as Rebecca Johnson, was arrested alongside three notorious cultists believed to be responsible for a string of violent crimes in the region. The arrest was made possible…
A series of suicide attacks has struck the restive Borno region in Nigeria, leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake. The attacks, which targeted a wedding, a funeral, and a hospital, have claimed the lives of at least 18 people and injured dozens more. This latest wave of violence highlights the ongoing…
In a shocking development, a suspect has been arrested for the murder of a recent graduate from the University of Benin (UNIBEN). The suspect, during interrogation, admitted to killing not just the UNIBEN graduate but also three other girls, sending waves of horror through the community. The suspect was apprehended after an intensive investigation led…
