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Experts Warn of Rising Sophistication Among Armed Groups in Nigeria’s North-West
Allegations that bandit leader Bello Turji has accessed sophisticated weapons and formed alliances with insurgents have triggered alarms regarding the growing capability of criminal networks in Nigeria.
Ibadan Traffic Stalls as Protesters Demand Rescue of Kidnapped Students
Protesters in Ibadan have blocked Iwo Road to demand the immediate rescue of schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped in Oyo State.
Philip Agbese Labels Resignation Demands Against President Tinubu as Politically Driven
Lawmaker Philip Agbese has dismissed calls for President Tinubu's resignation as politically motivated, urging opposition members to focus on supporting national security efforts instead.
Ahmed Makarfi Claims Nigeria Faces Near-War Conditions Due to Insecurity
Former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a national emergency, warning that Nigeria's rising insecurity resembles a state of war.
School Enrollment Challenged as Bandit Rumors Fuel Panic Across Nigeria
False reports of bandit attacks on schools in Minna triggered widespread panic, highlighting how lingering fears of insecurity continue to threaten student attendance and mental well-being across Nigeria.
Mahdi Shehu Characterizes Northern Nigeria as a Region of the Living Dead
Commentator Mahdi Shehu describes Northern Nigeria as a region of the living dead, blaming leadership failures and a passive populace for the ongoing crisis.
Plateau Attack Survivor Recounts Playing Dead to Evade Militia
A Plateau State man survived a violent militia raid by feigning death after realizing he could not outrun the heavily armed attackers.
Governor Lawal Rules Out Peace Pacts with Zamfara Terrorists
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has declared that his government will not negotiate with bandits, emphasizing a commitment to military force over peace deals.
Abducted Pregnant Woman and Family Freed Following Sunday Igboho’s Ultimatum
A pregnant woman and her relatives were released in Oyo State after Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho demanded their freedom within a two-hour window.
Ibadan Residents Host Interfaith Prayer Session for Kidnapped Pupils and Educators
Ibadan indigenes organized an interfaith prayer session to advocate for the release of abducted students and teachers while calling for improved security across Nigeria.