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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...

NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Hidden In Water Purifiers, Seizes Military-Grade Ammunition

NewsDeskNgMay 31, 2026May 31, 20260

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing campaign against drug trafficking and abuse, uncovering illicit drug consignments concealed in water purifier machines imported from Europe and intercepting military-grade ammunition during a series of operations across Nigeria. The agency disclosed on Sunday that...

Troops Eliminate Five Terrorists, Rescue 31 Abducted Victims In Zamfara, Katsina

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2026May 30, 20260

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have eliminated five terrorists and rescued 31 abducted victims during coordinated operations across Zamfara and Katsina states. The operations also led to the destruction of several terrorist camps and the recovery of weapons, motorcycles and ammunition used by the criminals. In Zamfara State,...

COAS Orders Troops To Crush Terrorists, Bandits In Kwara, Neighbouring States

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2026May 29, 20260

Army Chief orders troops to intensify operations against terrorists, kidnappers and bandits in Kwara and nearby states. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has ordered troops of Joint Task Force North Central, Operation Savannah Shield, to intensify operations against terrorists, bandits and kidnappers in Kwara State...