Author: Adeniyi Daniel

Troops of Operation UDO KA, working alongside operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have uncovered a major arms cache linked to suspected IPOB/ESN operatives in Enugu State, recovering machine guns, rifles, grenades and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The discovery was made during a joint intelligence-led operation conducted under Operation EASTERN SANITY II in Gariki, Enugu South Local Government Area of the state. According to the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division Nigerian Army, Lt. Col. Olabisi Ayeni, the operation followed credible intelligence obtained from previously arrested suspects allegedly affiliated with the Indigenous People of Biafra…

Gunmen on Tuesday night abducted the Vice Chairman of Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State, Hon. Debo Farounbi, during an attack on Ora, a border community located along the Osun-Kwara boundary. The attackers, who reportedly stormed the community at about 10 p.m., fired several gunshots into the air, creating panic among residents before whisking away their victims. Sources in the community said four persons, including Farounbi, were initially abducted during the attack. However, a swift response by security operatives and local vigilante volunteers reportedly forced the gunmen to abandon three of the victims while fleeing into a nearby forest.…

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber and notorious cultist in the Ebute Metta area of the state, recovering a locally made pistol, ammunition and charms from the suspect. The suspect, identified as Odeshola Afeez, 22, was apprehended following a response by police operatives to a distress call from concerned residents who reported that a young man was harassing passers-by and causing panic within the community. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, officers immediately mobilised to the area upon receiving the report and successfully arrested the suspect.…

There is a popular saying that no criminal enterprise lasts forever. No matter how long it takes, the law eventually catches up with those who prey on innocent citizens. For a notorious Abuja-based “one chance” robbery syndicate allegedly responsible for a string of violent attacks, robberies and murders across the Federal Capital Territory, that day has finally arrived. The gang, allegedly led by Solomon Haruna Abok, popularly known as “Solex,” was dismantled following the arrest of five suspected members of the syndicate. Others arrested include Emmanuel Ibenni, also known as “Markfish”; David Francis; Abdulmajid Hussain; and Faruk Yusuf. According to…

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has disclosed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was among northern political leaders who supported the adoption of rotational presidency in the aftermath of the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Akume made the revelation in Abuja during a World Press Conference held as part of activities commemorating Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day anniversary. According to the SGF, the controversial annulment of the election widely believed to have been won by the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola triggered intense consultations among political leaders, culminating in an agreement…

Police in Kebbi State have arrested seven suspected bandits believed to be linked to criminal activities in the Soda Forest axis, with investigators probing their possible connection to the recent attack that claimed the lives of three Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officials. The arrests were made during intelligence-led operations carried out by operatives of the Kebbi State Police Command in the Soda Forest corridor and adjoining border communities within Bagudo Local Government Area. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, the suspects were apprehended in separate operations conducted along the Illo–Lolo Road…

Nigeria may be a step closer to establishing state police forces as the Senate has scheduled consideration of a constitutional amendment bill that would pave the way for decentralised policing across the federation. Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed on Monday that the National Assembly had concluded arrangements to treat the state police proposal as a priority matter, with plans to pass the amendment separately from other ongoing constitutional review issues. According to him, the decision reflects growing national consensus on the need to reform Nigeria’s policing structure in response to escalating security challenges across the country. “Our position is…

The Edo State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has announced a ban on the use of traditional Igbo titles such as Eze Ndigbo, Ezeigbo, Ezendigbo, Igwe and similar designations outside recognised traditional institutions in Igboland. The group said the decision was based on a resolution reached at the organisation’s General Assembly held on April 9, 2026, and applies to Igbo communities in Edo State, across Nigeria and in the Diaspora. Speaking during a press conference in Benin City on Monday, the Secretary of the Edo State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Ofodu, said the directive was aimed at preserving the…

The Federal Government has sounded the alarm over the devastating impact of foodborne diseases in Nigeria, revealing that unsafe food is responsible for more than 53,000 deaths and nearly 50 million illnesses across the country every year. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during a ministerial briefing to mark the 2026 World Food Safety Day, themed “From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere.” Describing food safety as both a public health and national development priority, Salako said the consequences of unsafe food extend far beyond illness and mortality,…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has called for stronger regional cooperation among West African law enforcement agencies, warning that transnational criminal networks are exploiting national borders to expand human trafficking, terrorism financing, cybercrime and arms smuggling operations across the sub-region. The police chief made the call on Monday while presiding over the 11th Meeting of Heads of INTERPOL National Central Bureaus (NCBs) for West Africa held at Johnwood Hotel, Abuja. The gathering brought together heads of INTERPOL National Central Bureaus from all sixteen West African countries, alongside senior representatives of the INTERPOL General Secretariat and regional security organisations.…