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:…
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Kuje Jailbreak Suspect Re-arrested By DSS
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
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…
Road Crash Claims 3 Varsity Students in Lagos, 7 Hurt
Three Students of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, were killed while seven others sustained injuries in a fatal road crash on Saturday morning, November 8, at Powerline Junction, near Aleje, inward Ikorodu Roundabout. Vehicles involved in the unfortunate accident were Toyota Corolla with registration number SMK 42 AJ, an MPV Bus, four tricycles and a tipper truck A tipper truck moving at excessive speed reportedly suffered a brake failure, resulting in the incident. The said vehicle veered into other road users, colliding with several vehicles…
Kogi: Troops Rescue 31 of 40 Abducted by Kidnappers
Forty people traveling by bus from a Continuous Voter Registration Exercise (CVR) were abducted by kidnappers along the Dekina-Ajiyolo-Anyigba road in Kogi state around 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7. According to reports, most of the individuals abducted were residents of the Abocho community and environs, who had chartered a bus to transport them to the Dekina LGA headquarters for the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise. Troops of 12 Brigade Lokoja, in collaboration with the local security network, sprang into action to rescue the abducted persons. Thirty-one persons were rescued,…
Crime Control: Gov Zulum Donates 63 Patrol Vehicles to Strengthen Security in Borno
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has handed over 63 patrol vehicles to security agencies and the Civilian Joint Task Force in Maiduguri. The vehicles, distributed to various security outfits, aim to enhance their mobility and response capacity in tackling security threats. 30 vehicles were given to the CJTF, 16 to Rapid Response and Anti-Social Vices, 10 to paramilitary organizations, 6 to hunters, and 1 to NAPTIP. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Zulum reiterated his government’s commitment to providing logistical support to security forces. He emphasized that security…
Kidnappers Abducted Kebbi State Deputy Speaker
The Nigeria Police have confirmed the abduction of Samaila Bagudo, the Deputy Speaker, Kebbi State House of Assembly, by unknown gunmen. It was reported that gunmen invaded the lawmaker’s hometown in Bagudo Local Government Area of the state and abducted him while returning home after he observed his Isha’i prayers. Police have deployed a team of security operatives in a major search-and-rescue operation. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, said the incident occurred on Friday, October 31, 2025, at about 8:20p.m. “A joint…
Promotion Scandal: IG Refutes Claims of Favouritism In the Force.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun dismissed allegations of a promotion scandal, stating that the Nigeria Police Force has a system that rewards diligence, professionalism, and proven capacity. He made this statement during the decoration ceremony of newly promoted police officers in Abuja on Tuesday, October 28. The IG said the force would not be swayed by those who trade in falsehoods or seek to undermine the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force. Egbetokun said the force’s commitment to fairness and merit remains unwavering, as promotions in the force will…
Police: Respect Court Order, Don’t Let Protest Be Hijacked, Violators to Face Punishment.
The Nigeria Police have warned protest groups to respect the Court Order, adding that offenders will be punished in accordance with the law This was contained in a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, anipr, mipra, on the X handle of the Force on Saturday, October 18th, at 6:07 pm. Hundeyin, said,” The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and maintaining public peace in accordance with constitutional provisions. This follows the subsisting Order of the…
Ebonyi University Cracks Down, Expels 3 Students For Possession Of Firearms During Election.
The Ebonyi State University Management has confirmed the rustication of three students over alleged unlawful possession of firearms. Confirming the expulsion over the weekend, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Michael Awoke, announced the decision during the inauguration of the newly elected Students Union Government (SUG) executives at the University campus. Awoke warned that the university’s decision to expel the students was to serve as a deterrent to others. He warned that the era of cultism was over in the university, as anyone found guilty of cultism, examination malpractice,…