Tag: #NigeriaSecurity
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TERROR IN CHURCH: GUNMEN ABDUCT WORSHIPPERS IN KWARA, 3 ESCAPE
Sunday service turns chaotic as armed attackers strike, leaving five still in captivity. Gunmen on Sunday stormed the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Omugo, Kwara State, abducting eight worshippers during a service. According to the state government, the attackers fired sporadically to scare the congregation before whisking away victims. Thankfully, three of those…
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EID SECURITY LOCKDOWN: POLICE DEPLOY 5,000 PERSONNEL, BOMB SQUADS IN EDO
Massive security is in place in Edo as Muslims prepare for Eid-el-Fitr, with the Nigeria Police Force deploying 5,000 officers and bomb disposal teams across the state. According to police spokesperson Eno Ikoedem, personnel have been stationed at prayer grounds, highways, motor parks, and other crowded areas, while Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams are on…
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ARMY DRILL IN KADUNA: RESIDENTS URGED NOT TO PANIC OVER GUNSHOTS
Don’t be alarmed if you hear gunfire—it’s just a military exercise. The Nigerian Army, through its 1 Division Headquarters, has announced a shooting exercise in Kaduna scheduled for March 23–27 at the Nigerian Air Force Base range in Mando. According to spokesman Ajemusu Jingina, the drill is aimed at sharpening soldiers’ marksmanship and testing weapon…
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EID SECURITY BOOST: NSCDC DEPLOYS 1,750 PERSONNEL ACROSS OSUN
Ahead of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Osun has rolled out a massive security plan—deploying 1,750 personnel to keep residents safe. According to spokesperson Kehinde Adeleke, the operation—directed by State Commandant Igbalawole Sotiyo—covers markets, recreation centres, and other key public spaces to prevent any security breach during the festive period.…
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GUNMEN ABDUCT FARMERS AT COCOA INSTITUTE, ONE RESCUED IN IBADAN
Tension gripped Ibadan after suspected gunmen stormed the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria and abducted four visiting cocoa farmers during an official tour. The attackers reportedly emerged from nearby bushes at the institute’s Idi-Ayunre facility, catching victims off guard before taking them to an unknown location. Confirming the incident, police spokesperson Olayinka Ayanlade said one…
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PANIC IN KWARA AS BANDITS ATTACK RURAL COMMUNITIES
Fear has swept through several rural communities in Kwara State after suspected bandits launched late-night attacks, forcing residents to flee into nearby bushes to avoid possible abduction. The gunmen reportedly stormed Budesu and Ahun in Ifelodun LGA and Bishewa in Edu LGA, firing shots into the air and sending villagers scrambling for safety. One resident,…
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TINUBU VOWS TO DEFEAT TERRORISTS, BOOST ECONOMY
Abuja – President Bola Tinubu on Monday assured Nigerians that the country will defeat terrorists and protect its unity and sovereignty. Speaking at an interfaith breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa, Tinubu praised religious and traditional leaders for promoting peace and moral guidance. “Yes, terrorists are desperate, but Nigeria will never surrender. We are…
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TARABA TROOPS RESCUE 2 BANKERS, THWART KIDNAPPING
A daring operation by Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke has foiled a kidnap attempt in Gborgbor Village, Wukari LGA, Taraba, rescuing two Unity Bank staff. Acting Media Officer Lt Ahmad Zubairu said troops acted on credible intelligence, extending their search across surrounding settlements. The kidnappers abandoned the victims, Marwan Abubakar (40) and Leng’en Cakop…
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VIGILANTES FOIL MIDNIGHT KIDNAP, RESCUE THREE ABDUCTED RESIDENTS IN KWARA
A daring response by local vigilantes has saved three residents from suspected bandits after a midnight raid in Chitta community, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. Residents said heavily armed attackers stormed the community around midnight on Sunday, firing gunshots to scare villagers before abducting three people and attempting to flee into nearby bushes.…
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FRESH PANIC IN KWARA AS GUNMEN ABDUCT WOMAN, SON IN NIGHT RAID
Fear has gripped residents of Ndeji village in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State after suspected bandits abducted a housewife and her son during a late-night attack. According to community sources, the gunmen stormed the quiet rural settlement on Saturday night, firing shots into the air to scare residents before whisking the victims away…
