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Saturday, 15 March 2025
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Atiku Criticizes Government’s Inaction as Banditry and Terrorism Escalate in Katsina  

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the federal government for its apparent indifference to the escalating issue of banditry, despite substantial budget allocations for security.   Atiku’s remarks came on Tuesday in response to the recent killings in Gidan Boka and Dan Nakwabo, Kankara LGA of Katsina state.   Reports indicate that bandits attacked the […]

Crime

Man Killed Following Argument with Cousin in Ogun

Michael Adeneye was reportedly killed by a member of a local security group known as Agbekoya after a dispute with his cousin, Odunayo Adeneye, in the Ajebo area of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on Tuesday.   A senior police source told PUNCH Metro on Wednesday that Michael allegedly attacked Odunayo with a […]

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Ogun Monarch Calls for Community-Security Collaboration to Address Nigeria’s Safety Challenges

The Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye in the Ijebu North local government area of Ogun State, Oba AbdulRasaq Adenugba, has emphasized the importance of community support for security agencies to tackle the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria. Speaking during a visit to the Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, in preparation for his […]

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Kaduna Kidnappings: Federal Government to Establish School Safety Corps as 137 Pupils Regain Freedom

The Federal Government is set to train newly recruited personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps across 36 states and the FCT as the School Safety Protection Squad to counter schoolchildren abductions. Hammed Abodunrin, Commander of the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre of the NSCDC, revealed this plan in an interview with […]

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Two Students Arrested for Staging Fake Kidnapping, Demanding ₦150 Million Ransom

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended two students accused of orchestrating their own kidnapping. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspects, Ayodele Balogun, 21, and Dennis Okuomo, 21, demanded a ransom of $100,000 (approximately ₦150 million) from their parents. Hundeyin stated that the motive behind the fake abduction was […]

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Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Claims Security Forces Know Bandits’ Hideouts

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, based in Kaduna, has asserted that the security forces are aware of the whereabouts of the bandits causing havoc in Nigeria, particularly in the northern regions. Gumi made these remarks during an interview on Nigeria Info FM, stating that security personnel accompanied him during negotiations with the bandits. He emphasized […]

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WE’LL KILL THEM IN 20 DAYS – TERRORISTS DEMAND N1BN RANSOM FOR 286 KADUNA STUDENTS, STAFF

Terrorists have abducted over 286 students and staff in Kaduna State, demanding a staggering N1 billion ransom for their release. The community spokesperson, Jubril Aminu, revealed that the terrorists threatened to execute their captives within 20 days if their demands are not met. The ransom demand, made via a phone call, has sent shockwaves through […]