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Fourteen Ekiti Church Abductees Freed After Two Months, One Reported Deceased
Fourteen churchgoers kidnapped during an April crusade in Ekiti State have been released after two months, though one victim died while in captivity.
July 4, 2026
Lagos Police Detain Eiye Cult Suspect and Seize Firearm
Lagos police arrested 27-year-old Yusuf Lamina Adigun, an alleged Eiye cultist, and seized a locally made pistol during a routine patrol in the Ijaiye/Ojokoro area.
July 4, 2026
Ekiti Police Confirm Safe Recovery of Abducted Church Members
Ekiti security forces have successfully rescued the worshippers who were kidnapped from the Christ Apostolic Church in Eda-Oniyo on April 28.
July 4, 2026
Kidnappings reported as gunmen target farmers in Kebbi State
Gunmen have abducted multiple farmers in the Danko-Wasagu area of Kebbi State, sparking fresh concerns over rural safety and agricultural security.
July 4, 2026
Lagos authorities detain alleged Eiye cultist with firearm
Lagos police arrested a 27-year-old man identified as a member of the Eiye Confraternity after finding him with a loaded firearm during a stop-and-search operation.
July 4, 2026
Kogi authorities seize 1,000 stolen livestock from criminal groups
Kogi State security forces intercepted and recovered over 1,000 stolen livestock, neutralizing several bandits in an operation aimed at dismantling the criminal syndicate formerly led by Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo.
July 4, 2026
Malian soldiers captured and Russian jet reported downed during extremist offensive
Terrorist groups launched coordinated attacks in Mali, resulting in soldier captures and unverified reports of a Russian Su-24 jet being shot down near Gao.
July 4, 2026
Nigerian Soldiers Storm Criminal Base in Imo, Seize Weapons and Gear
Nigerian Army troops successfully raided an insurgent hideout in Imo State's Obiakpu Community, seizing weaponry and tactical gear following an intelligence-led operation.
July 4, 2026
Mali Faces Renewed Series of Simultaneous Attacks
Jihadist militants and Tuareg separatist groups launched a synchronized assault across several Malian towns and a prison facility, marking a significant escalation in regional instability.
July 4, 2026
Roadside Bomb Attack in Borno Results in One Death and Nine Injuries
A trailer striking a roadside bomb in Borno State has resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries to nine others, according to security reports.
July 4, 2026