By Disu Kamor The security crisis in Nigeria has taken a devastating turn, with Muslims bearing the brunt of terrorist attacks and banditry across the country. The recent attack on Woro and Nuku villages in Kwara State, which claimed the lives of at least 170 innocent Muslims, is a stark reminder of the growing insecurity in the country. These incidents are not an isolated one. In recent times, Muslims in different parts of Nigeria have been targeted by terrorists and bandits, resulting in significant loss of life and property. The Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast has been ongoing for…
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The Adamawa State Police Command has rescued two teenagers who were abducted in Song Local Government Area and arrested a suspected kidnapper during a joint security operation. The victims, identified as Rabe Mamman Sani, 18, and Aminu Mamman Sani, 16, were kidnapped from Gwewan Village in Dumne, Song LGA. They were freed unharmed following a coordinated raid on a suspected kidnappers’ hideout at Suktu Mountain on February 11, 2026. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said the operation was carried out by police operatives in collaboration with local security outfits. He…
The Adamawa State Government has relaxed the curfew earlier imposed on Lamurde Local Government Area, permitting residents to move freely between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily with immediate effect. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri announced the decision on Tuesday in Yola through his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, saying the adjustment was part of ongoing efforts to restore normalcy following recent unrest in the area. Despite easing the restrictions, the governor issued a stern warning to those responsible for the disturbances, revealing that security agencies have identified individuals linked to the violence and would ensure they face justice. “This gesture…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the immediate deployment of the Chief of Army Staff Intervention Battalion, a special forces unit, to Plateau State to tackle a recent rise in terrorist attacks. The troops, already on the ground, are expected to intensify operations and decisively confront insurgents and criminal elements across the state. Major General Folusho Oyinlola, General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander of the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, received the intervention battalion at the Headquarters of 3 Division. He was represented by Brigadier General Senlong Sule, Chief of Staff of…
The Adamawa State Government has called on the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to expand its development interventions in the state to further improve the welfare of residents. The appeal was made by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri through his Deputy, Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta, during a courtesy visit by the Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmed, at the Government House in Yola on Monday. Professor Farauta said the growing influx of people from neighbouring Borno and Yobe states has placed significant pressure on infrastructure and public facilities in Adamawa, making additional support from the commission necessary. She…
The Kogi State Government has announced the temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks across parts of Kogi West Senatorial District to support ongoing security operations aimed at flushing out criminal elements. The decision, which takes immediate effect, follows intensive and coordinated security operations being carried out in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and heads of security agencies in the state. The operations are targeted at terrorists, bandits and other criminal groups operating within the area. According to the state government, the temporary shutdown is intended to cut off logistics, restrict movement, and deny…
As the world marks World Interfaith Harmony Week, the Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Nigeria, has called on faith communities across the country to intensify efforts toward peace, justice, and mutual understanding amid rising divisions and religious intolerance. In a statement released to commemorate the week, MPAC emphasized that interfaith harmony must go beyond symbolic observances and translate into deliberate actions that promote national unity, social progress, and human dignity. “At a time when division is loud and suspicion spreads quickly, faith communities must become the strongest voices for peace and shared humanity,” the organization stated, describing peaceful coexistence as…
For livestock farmers across Taraba State, the wellbeing of their animals goes far beyond food on the table. It is the backbone of household income, community trade, and rural survival. From open grazing fields in remote villages to livestock markets that anchor local economies, animal health remains central to daily life. This reality underscores the significance of a recent intervention by the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, which has sparked renewed optimism among farmers and stakeholders in the state. At the weekend, the ministry, through the National Coordination Office of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), delivered vaccines…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 4 Brigade, working with other security agencies, have arrested 13 suspected kidnappers and drug peddlers during coordinated clearance operations in Edo North Senatorial District of Edo State. The operation, codenamed Operation IGBO DANU 1, was carried out on February 4, 2026, at Osara Community in Etsako West Local Government Area, as well as Auchi and Okpella communities. It involved personnel of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Edo State Police Command, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Edo State Security Corps. According to a statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army…
The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested 21 suspected illegal miners during a joint security operation in Zurmi and Maradun Local Government Areas of the state. The arrests were made on January 31, 2026, following repeated reports of illegal mining activities in the affected communities. The coordinated operation took place at Boko Village in Zurmi local government and Kaya Village in Maradun loval government councils. It involved operatives of the Police Anti-Illegal Mining Unit, Tactical and Bomb Disposal Units, working in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and officials of the Federal Ministry of Mines and…