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NSCDC Sends 10,210 Officers and Tactical Teams to Secure Osun Election
The NSCDC has deployed over 10,000 personnel and specialized tactical units to Osun State to ensure a secure and peaceful governorship election.
Governor AbdulRazaq Welcomes 163 Freed Woro Kidnap Victims
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has safely received 163 people rescued from captivity in Woro, Kaiama, while crediting enhanced state and federal security measures for the successful mission.
Plateau Official Warns of Shift in Terrorist Targeting Strategy
Riyom Local Government Chairman Sati Bature Shuwa has expressed concern that terrorists in Plateau State are increasingly targeting security forces and vigilantes alongside civilians.
Governor Alia Commits Resources to New Nigerian Army 5 Division in Benue
Governor Hyacinth Alia has pledged state land and logistics to support the launch of the Nigerian Army's new 5 Division headquarters in Benue.
Idoma Organization Claims Police Ignored Advance Warning of Otukpo Attack
The Idoma socio-cultural group, Ochetoha K’Idoma, accuses the police of ignoring a 48-hour advance warning regarding a fatal attack on the Otukpo Nobi community in Benue State.
Terrorist group threatens to execute captives after families fail to meet demands
Families in Kwara State are desperate for federal intervention as terrorists threaten to kill 176 captives and force attractive women into marriage following a rejected ransom payment.
Kaduna CAN demands lasting security stations after deadly raid
Following a mass killing in Kauru, the Kaduna State CAN is pushing for permanent military presence and stronger intelligence to stop recurring violence.
Analyst warns of heightening insecurity if banditry remains unchecked
Security expert Dr. Yahuza Getso warns that the government must take urgent action against bandits after 26 people were killed in Zamfara State following repeated, unaddressed reports of militant camps.
Northern Groups Demand Action as Over 500 Abductees Remain in Captivity
Northern advocacy groups are urging the federal government to intensify rescue efforts for over 500 citizens still held by militants, citing a perceived lack of urgency compared to recent rescue operations in the southern part of the country.
Hundreds of Nigerians Remain in Captivity Despite Recent High-Profile Rescues
Despite recent successful rescue operations for schoolchildren in Oyo and Kogi, at least 529 Nigerians remain held in captivity, with experts warning that the true scale of the crisis could involve thousands more.