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DSS intercepts arms shipment bound for bandit kingpin, nabs suspect

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a suspected arms courier in Kano State allegedly transporting weapons intended for delivery to a notorious bandit leader operating in Zamfara. An operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday said the suspect was apprehended on Friday in […]

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June 13, 2026
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DHQ mourns retired Maj-Gen Abubakar, reaffirms resolve to end terrorism

Following the announcement of the former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar, in the den of bandits, the Defence Headquarters has issued a statement mourning the late senior officer and reaffirming its resolve to continue the fight to eradicate terrorism. The statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, read, […]

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June 13, 2026
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Ex-Army spokesperson Rabe dies in bandits’ captivity

The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in the custody of bandits, describing the incident as a tragic loss to the state and the nation. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir […]

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June 13, 2026
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National Assembly

Senate orders arrest of bandits flaunting cash on TikTok

The Senate on Thursday called on security agencies to urgently intensify surveillance and enforcement actions against bandits and terrorists who openly showcase their criminal activities and financial proceeds on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, amid growing concerns over the brazenness of criminal networks operating online. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi, […]

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June 11, 2026
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Ibadan visitation: Nobody can stop me from going anywhere in Nigeria – Sheikh Gumi

Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has broken his silence on his visitation to Ibadan late last year, amidst outrage that he was trying to Islamise Oyo State with some Northern ideologies and tenets. Gumi stressed that nobody can stop him from visiting anywhere in the country, while maintaining that he was not invited by […]

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June 9, 2026
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Presidency

Democracy Day: Nigeria Will Never Succumb to Terror, Banditry – Tinubu

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling insecurity and easing economic hardship, insisting that Nigeria will not yield to terror or criminal intimidation. President Bola Tinubu’s position was conveyed on Sunday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, during the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National […]

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June 7, 2026
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Senate to fast-track state police amid terror attacks

The Senate has promised to expedite action on the constitutional framework for the establishment of state police amid rising insecurity, banditry and abductions across the country. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, disclosed this in an interview with Saturday PUNCH. The lawmaker said the Red Chamber was committed to […]

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June 6, 2026
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Economy

Boiling Point: Gen Williams, Col Dare, Seun Onigbinde Lead Debate on Nigeria’s Kidnapping Economy June 14

As kidnapping and violent crimes continue to cast a dark shadow over communities across Nigeria, the forthcoming 44th edition of Boiling Point Arena will interrogate one of the most disturbing questions confronting the nation today: Why do Nigerians still feel unsafe despite massive government spending on security? The highly anticipated discourse, scheduled for Sunday, June […]

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May 31, 2026
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Bandits kidnap ex-defence spokesman, Maj-Gen Abubakar, wife

Suspected armed bandits have abducted retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, along with his wife in Katsina State. Reports say the incident happened along the Katsina–Matazu road when the former senior military officer was travelling with his wife on Saturday. Their vehicle was reportedly stopped by armed men in Matazu […]

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May 31, 2026
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COAS orders troops to intensify offensive against bandits, kidnappers

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of the Joint Task Force North Central, Operation Savannah Shield, to intensify ongoing offensives against kidnappers, bandits, and other criminal elements operating within the North Central region. The Army Chief gave the directive on Thursday […]

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May 28, 2026
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