Suspected kidnappers have launched yet another deadly attack in Benue State, hijacking a fully occupied commercial vehicle, killing the driver, and abducting all passengers on board. The incident occurred over the weekend along the Ogobia–Adoka Road in Otukpo Local Government Area, a route that has come under increasing assault by criminal gangs. Sources told PUNCH that the assailants ambushed the vehicle, forced it off the road into a nearby bush, and shot the driver — identified simply as Arrow of God from Aila community in Agatu LGA — before taking the passengers hostage. The attack heightens tension in the area…
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The Yobe State Police Command has opened an investigation into the death of a 16-year-old girl discovered under suspicious circumstances in Gashu’a, Bade Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, said in a statement on Sunday that the Divisional Headquarters received a distress call on November 16 from the Mai Anguwa of Dadin Kowa Ward, Idris Haruna, reporting the incident. The victim, identified as Sadiya Suleiman of Sabon Gari Ward, was found lifeless near the New Prison fence in Gashu’a. According to the statement, detectives were immediately deployed to the scene and transported the teenager to the Specialist Hospital,…
Tension has gripped communities in the Zuru Emirate of Kebbi State following a late-night attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, during which the Vice Principal was killed and several students were abducted. Residents said the assailants stormed the school under the cover of darkness, leaving fear and confusion in their wake. The Vice Principal, Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku, reportedly lost his life while trying to protect the students. The exact number of students taken during the invasion remains uncertain, as authorities have yet to provide an official account of the incident.…
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, and his wife, Oluwaseun, joined other dignitaries celebrate former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Ayo Fayose, as he marked his 65th birthday, in Lagos. In his goodwill message, the Governor commended Fayose’s courage, steadfastness and undying commitment to whatever cause he believes in. He said: “I warmly celebrate you today on the joyous occasion of your 65th birthday. I join your family, friends, and countless well-wishers in thanking God for your life of courage, conviction, and service to the people of Ekiti State and to our…
The Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday expelled several prominent members, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, and the party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Imo State, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, for alleged anti-party activities. The decision was taken at the party’s 2025 National Convention holding in Ibadan, Oyo State, and was ratified by a large majority of delegates in attendance. Also expelled were Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kamaldeen Ajibade; Austin Nwachukwu; and a number of other party figures. In a statement released on its official social media platforms, the PDP described the…
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect after a loud bang near Polaris Bank in Owo triggered panic among residents on Thursday. According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, operatives swiftly opened an investigation following distress reports from the area. Preliminary findings showed that the noise, initially feared to be an explosion, was caused by a banger allegedly bought from a nearby supermarket. The police identified the arrested suspect as Ayoola Daniel Ojumu, who is said to have confessed to his involvement. His accomplice, who reportedly ignited…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected key drug courier believed to supply narcotics to Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province fighters across several frontline communities in the North-East. The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Zubairu Muhammad, was picked up around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday by soldiers of the 232 Battalion in Uba, Adamawa State. Security sources quoted by counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, said Muhammad had allegedly been a major conduit for cannabis sativa and crystal meth, commonly known as ICE, to terrorist cells operating along the Askira-Uba, Chibok, Michika, and Damboa axes. During the operation, troops…
The Adamawa State Police Command has announced the reopening of a 2023 acid attack case after renewed public outrage and emotional appeals from victims and concerned citizens. The attack, which left three people including Miss Eve Usman Kwala, with severe injuries, was initially reported two years ago. However, no arrests were made during the first round of investigation, according to a statement posted on the Command’s official Facebook page. The police said rising public concern and media reports have prompted a fresh probe aimed at identifying the perpetrators and ensuring justice for the victims. The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo…
The Adamawa State Police Command has announced the reopening of a 2023 acid attack case after renewed public outrage and emotional appeals from victims and concerned citizens. The attack, which left three people including Miss Eve Usman Kwala, with severe injuries, was initially reported two years ago. However, no arrests were made during the first round of investigation, according to a statement posted on the Command’s official Facebook page. The police said rising public concern and media reports have prompted a fresh probe aimed at identifying the perpetrators and ensuring justice for the victims. The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo…
A former Peoples Democratic Party ward chairman in Boriya–Shiya Ward, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, Abubakar Sise, has been abducted by gunmen who invaded his residence in a midnight attack. The assailants reportedly stormed the compound around 12am on Thursday, firing multiple gunshots into the air to frighten residents before gaining access to the premises. Local sources said one of Sise’s sons, who returned home late, was intercepted by the attackers and forced at gunpoint to call his father out of the house. The kidnappers subsequently whisked away the former PDP official, leaving other family members unharmed. At…