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Insecurity
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Abducted residents return to Ilorin as lawmaker reveals children were forced into bandit ranks
Freed victims from the Kaiama kidnapping incident have returned to Ilorin, though officials warn that some children were forced to join their captors and others remain missing.
August 7, 2026
Armed militants murder one, kidnap four in recent Kebbi State farm raid
Suspected bandits killed one person and abducted four others during a farm raid near Wasagu, Kebbi State, highlighting the growing impact of insecurity on local food production.
August 7, 2026
The Peril of Abuja One-Chance: Criminals Exploit Transit Gaps to Terrorize Commuters
Criminal gangs in Abuja are using fake taxi services, known as 'One Chance,' to rob, assault, and murder commuters, highlighting a critical failure in the city's public transportation infrastructure.
August 7, 2026
2Baba Urges Immediate Intervention Over Ongoing Violence in Benue
Music icon 2Baba visited the violence-stricken Otukpo-Nobi community in Benue State, calling for an urgent, collective effort to end the persistent killings in the region.
August 6, 2026
2Baba urges government action following deadly Otukpo attacks
Singer 2Baba calls for urgent government intervention after a series of deadly attacks in Otukpo, Benue State, left at least 10 people dead.
August 6, 2026
Sultan of Sokoto Advocates for Community-Based Security Strategy
Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar argues that collaborative intelligence gathering between local residents and security forces is essential to curbing crime across Nigeria.
August 5, 2026
Otukpo Council Chairman Demands End to Bush Occupations Amid Security Crisis
Otukpo Council Chairman Prince Maxwell Ogiri calls for a unified front against armed attacks and announces a ban on strangers residing in local forests and farmlands.
August 5, 2026
Michael Aondoakaa decries Guma violence, demands better protection for Benue residents
PDP governorship candidate Chief Michael Aondoakaa slams the recent Guma community killings, urging the state government to prioritize proactive security over mere condolences.
August 4, 2026
Middle Belt Forum defends Cardinal Onaiyekan and Catholic Bishops regarding Nigeria’s crisis
The Middle Belt Forum has defended Cardinal John Onaiyekan and the Catholic Bishops against criticism from government aides, urging President Tinubu to address the genuine economic and security crises affecting Nigerians.
August 4, 2026
Zamfara NDC criticizes government handling of rising insecurity
The NDC in Zamfara State has demanded that the government take accountability for failing to protect citizens after the recent death of a resident during a bandit attack.
August 4, 2026