Category: Crime

NCWS Backs Tinubu, Marwa; Pledges Full Alliance with NDLEA to Combat Drug Menace

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The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria has highly commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the reappointment of Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has highly commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the reappointment of Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). In a statement released by the NDLEA Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi…

Eruku Abduction: All 38 Victims Freed, Reunited with Families

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All 38 worshippers abducted from Eruku, Kwara State, have been successfully rescued and reunited with their families. They arrived back in the community around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, following their release and medical attention in Ilorin. The Ekiti Local Government Council has announced the safe return of all abducted individuals after a successful rescue operation. In a press statement issued by Prince Dada Sunday, chief press secretary to the Council Chairman, attributed the success to a coordinated effort involving President Bola Tinubu, Kwara State Governor Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq,…

Amid Security Crisis, Tinubu Taps Former Defence Chief Christopher Musa for Minister Role

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President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.), as the new Minister of Defence. His nomination was conveyed in a letter to the Senate via Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, following the resignation of the former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on health grounds. General Musa, who served as Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 until October 2025, is a highly decorated officer with over three decades of distinguished military service. President Tinubu expressed confidence in his extensive…

Insecurity: Tinubu Demands Decisive Action, Ends ‘Cycle of Excuses’

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President Tinubu ordered service chiefs to flush out terrorists and other non-state actors. Tinubu gave the directive and launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem on Tuesday, November 2 where he held a closed-door meeting with security chiefs at the Aso Villa in Abuja to address the nation’s security challenges. During the event, he also announced a personal donation of ₦200 million to the Nigerian Legion to support the welfare of veterans and the families of fallen heroes. Those in attendance included Olufemi Oluyede, chief of defence staff (CDS);…

Hope Amid Anguish: NSA Ribadu Vows Speedy Reunion for Niger School Children

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The nation’s top security official, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has offered a glimmer of hope to grieving families, confirming that the pupils and staff taken from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger are “doing fine” and will be home soon. This statement comes amidst growing protests by parents, more than a week after bandits stormed the school on November 21. While 50 students have managed to escape their captors, over 260 pupils and teachers are still being held, prompting urgent calls for government action. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in…

Tasteless Deals as NDLEA Intercepts ‘Loud,’ Tramadol in Toy Bears, Valued at N6.7 Billion in Christmas Cookies; 1,125 Rounds of Ammo Seized, Suspects Held in Lagos, Kaduna

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In continuation of the routine fight against drugs in the Country, the NDLEA operatives have dismantled a sophisticated social media network distributing illicit substances packaged as imported Christmas cookies and snacks. The operation, part of Nigeria’s ongoing war against drugs, culminated in the arrest of two suspects during a raid on their Lekki hideout, in Lagos. The development was disclosed in a statement released to the press on Sunday, November 30. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, highlighted the syndicate’s methods: “The drug syndicate run by the…

Bandits Causing Chaos Across Nigeria: A Breakdown of the Crises

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Sooth News presents an exclusive English translation of a recent BBC Hausa report. The report highlights how banditry is causing chaos across various parts of Nigeria, fostering fear and insecurity and disrupting daily life. We have translated this story for our readers to provide a comprehensive understanding of the situation, covering the key details of the insecurity crisis currently afflicting the nation, as originally reported by the BBC. ‘’Nigeria is grappling with a severe security crisis characterized by widespread kidnappings, killings, and various other security challenges. Comments previously made by…

Debunked: The Truth About Police Officers and VIP Assignments

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Following a viral memo purportedly from the police regarding the withdrawal of its personnel attached to VIPs, the Force denied the memo, describing it as fake, and offered clarification. This information was contained in a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, via the Police X handle on Friday, November 29. Hundeyin issued a statement saying: “The Nigeria Police Force wishes to address a purported document circulating widely on social media and other platforms, claiming to originate from 50 Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron, Abuja, directing…

Major Blow to Terror Logistics: 22 Suppliers Captured in Borno Crackdown

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Security forces under the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Hadin Kai have apprehended 22 suspected terrorist logistics facilitators in the Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. Zagazola Makama, a counter-terrorism publication revealed, the suspects were transporting a large quantity of smoked fish believed to be linked to insurgent financing. Twenty-two suspects were arrested by the 112 Task Force Battalion, under the 24 Task Force Brigade, at a Mafa checkpoint on Wednesday afternoon, Makama’s publication reported. Ibrahim Bukar, 40, identified as the prime suspect, was intercepted with several others while…

N6.7 Billion Opioids Seized as NDLEA Arrests Baron, Five Others in Warehouse Bust

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….. “You’re no longer untouchable; we’ll smoke you out of your hiding.” Marwa Warns Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have continued their offensive action against drug syndicates in a nationwide crackdown. In a significant milestone, the agency dismantled an opioids cartel during an intelligence-led operation. They arrested a key baron, Onyekachi Pius Nwanagu, and five members of his gang. Illicit substances worth over N6.7 billion were recovered from their secret warehouse, located within a residential estate in Lagos. The significant success was recorded following credible intelligence…