Category: Security
Peter Obi Attributes Northern Insecurity to Poverty, Calls for Education and Youth Empowerment
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has attributed the rising insecurity in Northern Nigeria to widespread poverty. Speaking during a visit to the Muslim community in Awka, Anambra State, where he joined them in breaking the Ramadan fast, Obi emphasized that addressing poverty through education and youth empowerment is…
Couple on Trial for Impersonating Katsina First Lady in ₦197 Million Fraud Scheme
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned four suspects, including a husband and wife, for allegedly defrauding victims of ₦197.75 million by impersonating a high-ranking official. The suspects, Baba Sule Abubakar Sadiq, Hafsat Kabir Lawal, Abdullahi Bala, and Ladani Akindele, appeared before Justice Amina Bello of the Kaduna State High Court on March…
Nigerian National Arrested at Colombian Airport for Cocaine Trafficking, Linked to Transnational Criminal Network
A Nigerian national, Joseph Chinedu Okparaejesi, has been arrested at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia, on charges of drug trafficking, manufacturing, and possession of narcotics. Okparaejesi, also known as Alen, is alleged to be the leader of a transnational criminal network responsible for orchestrating the smuggling of cocaine from Colombia to Europe using…
32 Internet Fraudsters Sentenced to Jail in Ibadan
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, 32 individuals have been convicted and sentenced for internet fraud by courts in Ibadan, Oyo State. The convictions were secured by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following separate one-count charges related to impersonation and internet-related offenses. The convicted fraudsters include Kolade Olayinka…
Irate Benue Youths Raze LG Secretariat, Palace, Senator’s Hotel Over Killings
Angered by the recent killings of farmers, women, and children by suspected herdsmen, irate youths in Benue State have set fire to the local government secretariat, the palace of a traditional ruler, and a hotel owned by Senator Titus Zam in Naka, Gwer-West Local Government Area. The violent protest erupted on Monday following the murder…
EFCC Arrests Four Chinese, 27 Others Over Illegal Mining in Jos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested four Chinese nationals and 27 Nigerians for alleged illegal mining activities in Jos, Plateau State. The arrests were made on Saturday at the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos, following credible intelligence linking the company to illegal mining operations. In…
Army Rescues 75 Captives from Boko Haram/ISWAP Strongholds in Sambisa Forest
In a significant victory against insurgency, the Nigerian Army has rescued 75 civilian captives from key Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) enclaves within the notorious Sambisa Forest in Borno State. The rescued individuals, comprising 7 adult males, 34 women, and 34 children, were handed over to authorities on Monday at the…
NIMC Warns Nigerians: Modify NIN Only on Official Self-Service Portal
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians, advising them to modify their National Identification Number (NIN) details exclusively through its official self-service portal. The caution, announced in a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications on Monday, aims to ensure the security and integrity of citizens’ data. The…
Terrorists Kill 13, Burn 7 Villages in Fresh Kebbi Attack
In a brutal reprisal attack, suspected terrorists on Sunday stormed Birnin Dede village in Kebbi State, killing 13 people and setting seven villages ablaze. The assault, which targeted communities in Arewa Local Government Area, is believed to be retaliation for the recent killing of their leader, Maigemu, by a combined force of security operatives in…
Police Arrest Key Suspect in Murder of Retired Brigadier General Udokwere in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of retired Brigadier General Uwen Harold Udokwere, who was killed at his residence in Lokogoma, Abuja, on June 22, 2024. A high-profile suspect, Alkasim Mohammed, 18, has been arrested in connection with the assassination, alongside his alleged…