Crime

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Again, bandits invade Katsina community, kill 5, abduct 5

Bandits in their numbers have again attacked Sayaya community in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing at least five people. The inci

Troops kill bandits, arrest 19 suspects in Plateau, Kaduna raids

Troops attached to Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have gunned down four bandits and arrested at least 19 suspects, including kidnappers, cattle rustlers

Gunmen kill 3 in fresh attack on Benue community

Gunmen believed to be bandits have again reportedly killed three people in Ayati community of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. Locals said t

Again, Boko Haram slaughters 13 farmers in Borno  

No fewer than 13 farmers have been killed while several others are missing as suspected Boko Haram insurgents reportedly attacked rice farmers on thei

Visa racketeer lands in prison

An Ebute Metta magistrates’ court has ordered the remand in prison of a 42-year-old man, Hassan Taiwo, for allegedly extorting a businesswoman, Doris,