Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has ordered the immediate deployment of additional police personnel, operational vehicles and air support to communities facing persistent terrorist and bandit attacks across Nigeria.

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted 14 students of an Islamic school and their teacher in Tungan-Bako village, Pandogari district of Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The

The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a youth identified as Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun over a viral video allegedly showing him leading chants calling for attacks against Christians. The

Fourteen suspected bandits have been killed in a gun battle with community hunters in Katsina State after armed men attacked a vehicle carrying four travellers and set it ablaze, according

Residents of several communities in Zamfara State are fleeing their homes after rivalries among armed groups, retaliatory raids and extortion demands turned parts of the Dansadau Emirate into a dangerous

Twenty-four state Houses of Assembly have approved the proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police in Nigeria, reaching the two-thirds threshold required to advance the reform, according to the latest

A critical security flaw in a programming language used by a large proportion of the internet has triggered emergency measures across governments and businesses, with cybersecurity experts warning that disruption

Nigerian military air strikes have reportedly killed 103 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and destroyed several logistics facilities in Borno and Adamawa states during an eight-day offensive in

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has met with farmers and herders in Gwagwalada following reports of renewed violence in Dabiri and Paiko communities, urging both sides to avoid

At least eight Nigerian soldiers have been killed after their patrol vehicle struck a landmine allegedly planted by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State, near the

Two senior police officers have been killed and three inspectors injured after attackers armed with explosives raided a police division in Aba, Abia State, in the early hours of Saturday.

Two senior police officers in Rivers State have been removed from their positions after suspected cultists allegedly renovated a police outpost and visited the facility to celebrate the completion of

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, accused of negotiating ransom payments for Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) members,

The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has ordered the indefinite closure of schools, a hospital and a parish in Ihugh, Benue State, following repeated attacks on church-owned facilities, including the burning

Two stolen vehicles have been recovered and returned to their owners in Kano following intelligence-led police operations, the state police command has said. The command disclosed this in a statement

The Nigerian Army has graduated a new Special Forces battalion as part of efforts to strengthen its fight against terrorism, banditry and other security threats across the country. The new

The Federal Government’s independent committee investigating the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, has

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Shehu Nadada, alongside two Commissioners of Police, to Imo State to coordinate the

Defence Minister Christopher Musa has called for every Nigerian to undergo military training, saying exposure to hunger, exhaustion and other military hardships would help citizens understand the demands placed on soldiers.

Kaduna police say detectives recovered 300 rounds of live ammunition while investigating a suspected arms-trafficking syndicate operating around Giwa and the railway station axis.

The deaths of four suspected miners have drawn attention to how excavation activities were being conducted at a Tangur river-line site.

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called for wider use of artificial intelligence and advanced surveillance systems to strengthen military operations against insurgents, terrorists and bandits.

Protests have erupted in Minna after 37 suspected illegal miners died in NSCDC custody amid allegations of overcrowding and suffocation.

Kano Police has disbursed ₦34.3 million to 62 families of fallen officers under the Group Life Assurance Scheme, with accident cover applying separately to injured personnel.

Tukur Buratai has called for greater cooperation between security agencies, communities and government institutions, saying military force alone cannot defeat terrorism.

The Nigerian Guild of Editors has raised concerns over increasing harassment, intimidation and prosecution of journalists, warning that the trend could undermine press freedom and legitimate journalism in Nigeria.

Senator Shehu Buba has offered himself for investigation over allegations linking him to banditry and terrorism financing, saying he is ready to face prosecution if found guilty.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Accord Party chieftain Olalekan Ajagungbade during a clash in Ile-Ife.

The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of six Imams who were travelling towards Talata Mafara when gunmen stopped their vehicle. Officers and personnel from other security agencies have been deployed in efforts to locate the victims.

The DSS has urged religious leaders in Osun to increase vigilance after intelligence reportedly indicated a possible terrorist threat to public gathering centres.

Officers linked to an alleged assault involving Adeleke have been summoned by the Lagos State Police Command as authorities investigate the complaint.

Security has emerged as another flashpoint between former Governor Samuel Ortom and incumbent Governor Hyacinth Alia as political activity builds towards 2027.

Two people have been arrested in Yobe after troops intercepted motorcycle parts, footwear and mobile phones allegedly linked to terrorist logistics.

Ogun police have intensified security around schools with the deployment of a dedicated protection squad, while urging parents, teachers and residents to report suspicious activity.

The legacy of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai is back in the spotlight after northern elders backed Defence Minister Christopher Musa and called for an objective review of his tenure.

The NSCDC says its latest operations resulted in the rescue of 15 children allegedly caught up in trafficking and the arrest of personnel linked to alleged service-rifle sales.

Defence Minister Christopher Musa has said the alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government was motivated largely by financial interests, rather than a coherent political or ideological programme. Musa

Christopher Musa has warned Nigerian governors that motorcycles distributed as palliatives could end up with terrorists, advising them to avoid high-capacity models.

By Nigeria Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) At Idiroko, Nigeria’s western gateway to the Republic of Benin, security and commerce meet at one of the country’s busiest border

Police have arrested a 16-year-old suspect over an alleged hotel robbery in Amansea, while two other suspects linked to the incident remain at large.

Eleven suspects, including an Islamic teacher and four alleged kidnappers, were paraded by the Edo State Police Command following arrests linked to intelligence operations.

A military operation following the abduction of a retired general’s wife in Abuja has resulted in her rescue and the arrest of two suspected kidnappers in Kuje.

The Edo State Police Command has released its August crime-fighting figures, reporting 13 suspected kidnappers arrested and nine victims rescued across the state.

Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has appealed to Tinubu and the Nigerian Army to move the 83 Division headquarters to Delta State.

Osun police have arrested six suspects over the alleged vandalism and theft of an electricity high-tension power line pole.

Governor Babagana Zulum has ordered the suspension and replacement process for traditional leaders in Mallam-Fatori following their absence during his visit.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has declared reported Hisbah activities in Jos North illegal and ordered security agencies to investigate and stop the operations.

A Kwara farmer has recounted how kidnappers allegedly destroyed his family’s homes, farms and other property after abducting him, his brother and two workers.

Sokoto Hisbah Board has rejected claims that it banned mixed-gender worship in churches, saying its statutory mandate covers Muslims only.

Operation HADIN KAI troops have killed over 21 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and dismantled their camp during an offensive in Adamawa State.

The Aur0ra ransomware group used an AI coding agent during attacks against companies in Europe, North America and elsewhere, raising fresh concerns about AI-assisted cybercrime.

Intelligence-led policing delivers justice for victims as suspects lead investigators across Lagos and Port Harcourt For some victims of armed robbery, the trauma does not end when the robbers disappear

Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have launched a search mission following an abduction in Plateau State as military operations against criminal groups intensify.

LONDON — London’s Metropolitan Police has expanded its specialist e-bike fleet to 25 as part of a wider campaign against mobile phone theft and other street crimes. The force previously

NASARAWA, Nigeria — The arrest of an alleged ammunition courier and the seizure of 1,262 rounds of ammunition have led to the detention of a suspected arms trafficking kingpin in

Amnesty International has urged the Nigerian government to make the rescue of worshippers abducted during a mosque attack in Niger State an immediate priority. The organisation said suspected terrorists invaded

The Nigerian Air Force has intensified its air operations across the North-West, with a strengthened presence in Sokoto State as part of efforts to combat terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has declared that terrorists and bandits who refuse peace must face the full force of the law as his administration intensifies its efforts to restore

President Bola Tinubu has directed federal agencies to work with the Sokoto State Government after a boat accident in Goronyo Local Government Area that left dozens of people dead. The

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has cautioned against ethnic or religious profiling, noting that criminality has no ethnicity and terrorism has no religion. Disu spoke while delivering the