Category: Police

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…

Bauchi Governor Presents N878.1bn 2026 Budget to State Assembly

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Thursday presented a budget proposal of N878,152,907,900 for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for consideration. Tagged the “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability,” the governor said the proposal is designed to strengthen financial reporting, boost revenue generation, and sustain ongoing development programmes. Mohammed said the fiscal plan is premised on an oil production estimate of 1.6 million barrels per day, a benchmark oil price of $68 per barrel, and an exchange rate of N1,440 to the…

Bandits Attack Darazo, Bauchi State; Five Police Officers Confirmed Dead

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Five officers of the Bauchi State Police Command have lost their lives after a patrol team was ambushed by armed bandits in Sabon Sara village, Darazo Local Government Area of the state. The fallen officers were identified as DSP Ahmad Muhammad (SID), ASP Mustapha Muhammad (10 PMF), Inspector Amarhel Yunusa (10 PMF), Inspector Idris Ahmed (10 PMF) and Corporal Isah Muazu (AKU). Two others—Inspector Isah Musa (SID) and Inspector Yusuf Gambo (SID)—sustained injuries. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil,…

Nothing Troubles Me More Gravely Than The Security Crisis,’ Tinubu Says

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President Bola Tinubu says insecurity is the most troubling challenge facing Nigeria, with the northern region of particular concern. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, President Tinubu emphasized the need for urgent efforts to rebuild trust, strengthen unity, and restore safety across Nigerian communities in Kaduna on Saturday. Tinubu, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, spoke at the 25th Anniversary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the launch of its Endowment Fund. The president said insecurity must be tackled decisively to prevent further…

Shippers’ Council Boosts Maritime Police Port Efficiency

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APAPA, Nigeria — Nov. 19, 2025 — The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the Nigeria Police Maritime Command have initiated joint efforts to streamline port operations and mitigate delays stemming from human factors. The continued routine delays in cargo clearance at Nigerian seaports are negatively impacting business and increasing costs for stakeholders. The average dwell time of 21 days is significantly higher than Singapore’s 6 hours and Lome’s 7 days. The Nigerian Shippers’ Council Executive Secretary Akutah Pius Ukeyima emphasized the Maritime Police’s strategic role in trade facilitation and interference…

Bandits Kill Vice Principal, Abduct 25 Students in Kebbi School Raid.

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Armed bandits in large numbers reportedly attacked Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga in Danko/Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State, abducting at least 25 students and killing the vice principal early Monday, November 17. This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Kebbi State Police Command Spokesman, Nafi’u Abubakar Kotarkoshi, who stated that the assailants abducted 25 students during the attack. Abubakar added that they were “armed with sophisticated weapons” and “stormed the school around 4:00am, engaging police personnel on duty in a gun duel He confirmed that…

Gumi: ”I acted With Approval” in Bandit Talks.

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Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has rebuffed critics calling for his arrest, stating that those who advocate for his arrest do not know his role in efforts to address banditry. Gumi maintained that his involvement with armed groups was part of a wider search for peace and was undertaken with the knowledge of authorities. To recall, his recent comment on his staunch support for dialogue as a viable approach to ending rural violence ignited public debate across some parts of the country, where other citizens are calling for his arrest. Gumi stated:…

Kuje Jailbreak Suspect Re-arrested By DSS

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Abdulazeez Obadaki, one of the inmates who escaped during the Kuje prison break in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in July 2022, has been re-arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). It has been reported that over 800 inmates, including Boko Haram suspects held at the facility, escaped during an insurgent attack. Authorities believe the re-arrested Obadaki masterminded the attacks on banks in Uromi, Edo state, and the fatal shooting at Deeper Life College Okene in Kogi state, both in 2022.

Highway Gunmen Seize 6 Defence Ministry Officials

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Suspected gunmen abducted six Federal Ministry of Defence directors, who were traveling from Lagos to Abuja for a promotion examination, on the Kaba–Lokoja highway Monday, November 10. The incident prompted severe safety concerns, with both the Defence Ministry and the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) expressing worry over the risks faced by personnel on long-distance official travel. A joint statement from ASCSN President Shehu Mohammed and Secretary-General Joshua Apebo condemned the abduction. The leaders reassured members that securing the officers’ release was a top priority. “Those kidnapped…