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Makinde Says Abducted Pupils, Teachers Still Held In Old Oyo National Park

NewsDeskNgJun 13, 2026June 13, 20260

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde says kidnapped pupils and teachers remain captive within Old Oyo National Park 27 days after abduction. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday disclosed that the students and teachers abducted by suspected bandits in Oriire local government area of the state nearly a month ago are...

Tension In Kwara Communities As Terrorists Abduct 20, Kill One Person

NewsDeskNgJun 12, 2026June 12, 20260

Terrorists attack three Kwara communities in coordinated raids, killing one person and abducting about 20 residents. Palpable tension has enveloped the ancient towns of Gaa-Alla and Gaa Oke Abba communities in Isin local government area and Famole town in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara state when suspected bandits invaded...

DSS–Military Team Foils Kidnap Attempt On WAEC Students In South-East, Recovers Weapons

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2026June 11, 20260

DSS and army operatives foiled alleged ESN plot to abduct WAEC students in South-East and recovered arms in raids. Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), working alongside troops of the Nigerian Army, have thwarted an alleged plot by members of the outlawed Eastern Security Network (ESN) to abduct...

Police Rescue Abducted Woman, Arrest Four Suspects In Ondo

NewsDeskNgJun 9, 2026June 9, 20260

Ondo police rescue 26-year-old woman abducted in Owo, arrest four suspects as security operatives intensify efforts to dismantle kidnapping network behind crime. The Ondo State Police Command has rescued a 26-year-old woman who was allegedly abducted in Owo and arrested four suspects in connection with the crime. THISDAY gathered on...

Anambra Government Arraigns Eight Alleged Fake Pastors Over State Security Law

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

Anambra Government has arraigned eight pastors for alleged violations of the state’s 2025 Homeland Security Law. Eight pastors arrested in Onitsha, Awka and other parts of Anambra State were on Thursday arraigned before the Anambra State High Court at the state judiciary complex in Awka over alleged violations of the...

Security Experts Urge Technology-Driven Rescue Of Kidnapped Ogbomoso School Pupils, Teachers

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2026June 4, 20260

Security experts urge government to deploy technology and strengthen private-sector collaboration to rescue abducted Ogbomoso School pupils and teachers. Security experts have called on the government to deploy modern technology to facilitate the safe and swift rescue of the kidnapped pupils and teachers of Oriire School, arguing that advanced surveillance...

Ogbomoso Abductions: Makinde Urges Unity, Warns Against Politicising Rescue Efforts

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2026June 3, 20260

Makinde appeals for unity and trust as efforts intensify to secure release of abducted pupils and teachers in Ogbomoso. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called for greater collaboration among all levels of government and stakeholders to tackle insecurity and secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Yawota...

Boko Haram Plans Quranic Graduation For Abducted Kwara Women, Children, Families Say

NewsDeskNgJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

Families say Boko Haram plans Quranic graduation for over 100 women and children abducted from Woro community in Kwara State. Families of women and children abducted from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State say Boko Haram militants are planning a Quranic graduation ceremony for more than...

Troops Rescue 23 Abductees After Swift Military Operation In Kogi

NewsDeskNgJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

Nigerian Army operation frees 23 kidnap victims in Kogi after gunmen kill 2 and injure 5. Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 23 of the more than 25 persons abducted by suspected bandits along the Ayegunle–Igun Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Nigerian Army...

15 Chinese, Nine Nigerians Arraigned In Abuja Over Alleged Illegal Lithium Mining In Nasarawa

NewsDeskNgJun 1, 2026June 1, 20260

Mining Marshals arraigned 15 Chinese nationals and nine Nigerians over alleged illegal lithium mining activities in Nasarawa State. The Mining Marshals have arraigned 15 Chinese nationals, nine Nigerians and a company before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged illegal lithium mining activities in Nasarawa State. The defendants were...