Escalating bandit attacks across parts of Katsina State have forced the closure of no fewer than 10 churches, as insecurity continues to displace residents, worshippers and religious leaders from affected communities. The Senior Reverend overseeing the Evangelical Church Winning All in the state, Rev. Daniel Barau, raised the alarm while speaking on the worsening security situation in the Funtua axis, describing the attacks as relentless and devastating. According to him, communities in Kankia, Musawa, Kankara and Malumfashi Local Government Areas have come under repeated assaults by armed bandits, resulting in killings, kidnappings and mass displacement. Barau said the persistent attacks…
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An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area, Grace Ogunleye, over allegations that she orchestrated her own kidnapping. Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun issued the remand order on Wednesday after the local government official was arraigned on charges linked to the alleged fabrication of her abduction. The court directed that Ogunleye be held at the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Centre pending the duplication of the case file and its transfer to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal advice. The vice chairman was reported missing on May 20, 2026, after…
Residents of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, were thrown into fresh anxiety on Wednesday after another suspected gas leak at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Epe Garage, affected dozens of students and staff members, many of whom were rushed to hospital for treatment. The incident, which reportedly occurred during school hours, left several victims struggling with breathing difficulties, weakness and other health complications believed to be linked to exposure to the gas. The affected students and workers were taken to the General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, where they received medical attention. The latest occurrence is the third reported gas emission incident in the…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has ruled out any form of negotiation with bandits responsible for the abduction of teachers and students during a recent attack in Oriire Local Government Area, insisting that security efforts should focus on rescuing the victims and strengthening protection for vulnerable communities. The lawmakers made the position known on Wednesday while deliberating on a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Oriire State Constituency, Johnson Ogundele, following the Assembly’s resumption from the Eid-el-Kabir break. Presenting the motion, Ogundele drew attention to worsening insecurity in parts of Oriire LGA, particularly the coordinated…
A wave of grief has swept through a church community in Kwara State following the death of five worshippers who were abducted during a church service and held captive by kidnappers for more than two months. The victims were among eight members of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Omugo, Oro Ago District of Ifelodun Local Government Area, who were seized by armed men during a Sunday worship service on March 22, 2026. The church’s resident minister, Rev. Timothy Omole, disclosed the tragic development in a message shared with members of the congregation and later confirmed it during a…
Tension flared in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Wednesday as angry protesters confronted police officers while demanding the immediate rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted by suspected kidnappers. The demonstrators, visibly distressed over the fate of the victims, accused security agencies of failing to act swiftly to secure their release and bring the perpetrators to justice. The protest, which drew concerned residents and sympathisers, became heated when some protesters exchanged words with police operatives who attempted to calm the situation. Several of the demonstrators insisted they had every right to express their frustration, arguing that the continued captivity of…
Suspected bandits have abducted six students of the Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda after attacking their off-campus residence in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The victims were reportedly kidnapped on Tuesday night when armed assailants stormed a student lodge located on the outskirts of the Low-Cost area of Kaura Namoda town. The Chairman of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, Mannir Haidara Kaura, confirmed the incident on Wednesday, assuring residents that security agencies had commenced efforts to rescue the students and ensure their safe return. According to sources within the institution, seven students were initially targeted during the attack,…
Several students and teachers of Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, were on Wednesday hospitalised after reportedly inhaling a strange and offensive odour that swept through the school premises during academic activities. The incident, which triggered panic among students and staff members, was said to have occurred during school hours when an unusual smell suddenly permeated parts of the school, leaving many individuals feeling unwell. Sources within the school disclosed that some of those affected experienced breathing difficulties, dizziness, and severe discomfort shortly after perceiving the odour. The development prompted an emergency response, with affected students and…
The member representing Ondo West Constituency 1 in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Moyinolorun Ogunwumiju, has highlighted a series of legislative achievements, empowerment initiatives, and infrastructure projects undertaken during his three years in office. Ogunwumiju, who also serves as Parliamentary Secretary of the Assembly, made the disclosure in a statement issued on Wednesday to commemorate his third anniversary as a lawmaker. The legislator said his representation had been guided by a commitment to effective lawmaking, grassroots development, empowerment, and regular engagement with constituents. According to him, one of the landmark achievements recorded during the period was the sponsorship and…
The Kogi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a final-year student of the Federal University Lokoja, whose body was discovered along the Lokoja-Abuja Highway under circumstances that have sparked concern among residents and student groups. The deceased, identified as Sarah Idoko, was reportedly found lifeless on Saturday night near the Crusher area along the Felele axis of Lokoja after suspected assailants allegedly abandoned her body by the roadside. Eyewitnesses said a vehicle was seen stopping briefly near the location at about 8 p.m. before speeding away. Moments later, passers-by reportedly discovered the body and alerted…