Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have thwarted a planned attack in Kebbi State after killing two suspected Lakurawa terrorists during a military operation in the Sabarumawa area. The operation, carried out on Saturday, followed intelligence reports that armed terrorists were preparing to launch an assault on Sabarumawa community. The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Sunday. According to him, personnel of the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion 7 swiftly deployed to the area and laid a tactical ambush…
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The Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew earlier imposed on 10 local government areas following a review of the security situation in the wake of the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Saturday, saying residents of the affected councils could now resume their normal activities. According to him, the decision was reached after assessing the prevailing security situation across the affected areas. “The Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas following the recent kidnapping incident…
An Islamic scholar, Dr Abdulateef Abdulhakeem, has criticised the practice of granting pardons to convicted criminals and reintegrating them into society, arguing that such measures are inconsistent with the principles of Islamic law.
A man suspected of attempting to rob a residence was beaten to death by an angry mob in the early hours of Friday along Ikom Street in Calabar, Cross River State. The yet-to-be-identified suspect was alleged to have broken into a house at about 4 a.m. with the intention of robbing a female resident and other occupants. According to eyewitnesses, the woman raised an alarm after noticing the intruder, drawing the attention of neighbours who quickly responded and prevented the suspect from escaping. Residents reportedly apprehended the man and moved him to a nearby area where he was held while…
The Ondo State Police Command has arraigned 15 motorists arrested for operating vehicles with either covered or no registration number plates as it intensified the enforcement of the Inspector-General of Police’s directive on vehicle identification. The command said the enforcement exercise, which began on June 22, 2026, was aimed at ensuring compliance with traffic regulations and preventing the use of unregistered vehicles for criminal activities. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command said the operation was carried out across the state under the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Felix…
The Federal Government has disclosed that seven suspected commanders of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province were arrested at Katsina Airport while returning from the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said the arrests were made possible through Nigeria’s integrated identity management system, with the suspects subsequently handed over to the Department of State Services for further investigation. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja after President Bola Tinubu signed the 2026 National Identity Management Commission Act into law, the minister said the operation demonstrated the gains of ongoing reforms in…
A 16-year-old boy, identified simply as Amir, has reportedly lost his life after he was allegedly stabbed by a friend during a disagreement in the Gama community of Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident was said to have occurred on Thursday night following an argument between the two teenagers. According to reports, the altercation escalated before the suspect allegedly attacked Amir, leaving him with fatal injuries. The deceased, who worked as a tailor, was laid to rest on Friday in line with Islamic rites. Family members, friends and residents of the community attended the burial to pay…
A woman rescued from kidnappers in Ogun State has narrated the traumatic moments she was shot and watched members of her family being abducted during an attack along the Ogbere Forest axis. The victim, who is currently receiving medical treatment for gunshot injuries, said the assailants intercepted her vehicle, ordered her to step out, and opened fire when she refused. Recounting the incident after her rescue, she said the attackers blocked the road and threatened to kill her if she did not comply with their orders. According to her, “As we approached the middle of the road, I noticed a…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, for the second time within four days, offering fresh relief to motorists amid declining global crude oil prices. As reported by Daily Post, checks at several NNPCL retail outlets in Abuja on Saturday showed that the state-owned oil company lowered the price of petrol from N1,260 to N1,210 per litre, representing a reduction of N50 per litre. The latest adjustment was observed at filling stations around Airport Junction and Wuse Zone 6, also known as Berger, in the Federal Capital Territory.…
The Nigerian Army has announced a comprehensive redeployment of senior officers, with new appointments affecting operational commands, training institutions and strategic positions across the service. The changes, approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, were disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele. According to the statement, the postings form part of ongoing efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance leadership capacity and improve the Army’s response to evolving security threats nationwide. The reshuffle covers General Officers Commanding, field commanders, commandants of military institutions and principal staff…