The Niger State government warned communities in Minna about hiding criminals. Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba led a night operation with police, security services, and local guards to check dangerous areas. He talked to local leaders and told them to help find and report criminals in their neighborhoods.
Garba told security teams to work harder to find troublemakers and stop crime around Minna. He asked people to tell authorities about any criminal activities quickly. The operation checked many areas, such as Dutsen Kura, Kpakungu, Soje, Morris Area, and several police stations.
The government made it clear that communities protecting criminals would face serious punishment. Garba visited different neighborhoods and met with traditional...
The Nigerian prison service says it did not illegally keep 15 workers from former President Goodluck Jonathan's home. People had reported that these workers were kept in jail for almost six years because of missing jewelry worth over 750 million naira. The workers were supposedly held because of items supposedly taken from Dame Patience Jonathan.
The prison service spokesperson denied these claims. He said the workers were legally put in jail by a court order and have been going to their court hearings. The spokesperson explained that no one can enter a prison without a proper court document. He emphasized that the workers have been treated fairly and their rights have been respected.
The prison officials said the workers appeared in...
The lawyer for Nnamdi Kanu, who leads the Indigenous People of Biafra, talked about how Nigeria's unity hurts his client. Aloy Ejimakor said the country uses its idea of being together as a weapon against Kanu and his group. He believes Nigeria has done this before, pointing out that in 1967, the country used its unity to harm the Igbo people. Ejimakor wrote about how the government is treating Kanu unfairly because he questions whether Nigeria should stay as one country.
Kanu has been held by government security forces since 2021 after being brought back from Kenya. Even though a court cleared him of all charges, the Nigerian government keeps him locked up. He was moved to a different court and given a new judge after challenging the...
A huge fire burned through three villages in Borno State, killing three people and leaving more than 3,000 people without homes. The fire started around 1:00 PM and burned down over 1,500 houses made of straw. Soldiers from the 222 Battalion helped people who were hurt and took the most serious cases to the hospital in military ambulances. Local leaders worked quickly to help families who lost everything in the fire.
The problem became worse because many people were already struggling after the bad floods that happened just a few months earlier. Those floods had already hurt over 240,000 people across different areas. Government officials from Borno State asked for help to support the families who lost their homes and belongings. The...
A group called the Arewa Consultative Forum feels very sad about the terrible attacks that happened in Plateau State. People died, including children, and many things were destroyed during these attacks.
The group believes security problems are getting worse in Nigeria, especially in the northern part of the country. They want the government to take strong action to protect people from these dangerous attacks.
Leaders from the group asked the government to declare emergency help for areas where bad people are causing trouble. They want better ways to collect information about dangerous activities and to catch people who hurt others.
The Arewa Consultative Forum wants the government to help families who have lost loved ones. They also...
The top police leader in Nigeria, Kayode Egbetokun, changed plans about asking the Kano Emir to answer questions about a serious problem during a holiday celebration.
The police first wanted to talk to Emir Muhammadu Sanusi about a death that happened after he rode a horse during Sallah prayers. Sanusi had returned from prayers riding a horse, which caused a fight that killed one person and hurt others.
Important leaders asked the police to handle the situation carefully. The police chief decided not to call the Emir to the station. Instead, he told police officers to go to Kano and collect the Emir's statement about what happened.
Before the holiday, police knew two different Emirs were planning separate horse parades. They tried to...
The police leader in Ebonyi State says police officers must stop checking people's phones and stealing their money. Adaku Uche-Anya told her officers that looking through phones without permission is against the rules and wrong.
Students from two local universities have been complaining about police officers taking their money. The police boss warns her team that such behavior is a serious crime. She gave people special phone numbers to report bad police behavior.
At a big meeting with community leaders, Uche-Anya talked about keeping everyone safe. She brought together important people like teachers, workers, students, and journalists to discuss how to improve police work. The meeting happened at the police headquarters.
The police...
The government of Yobe State says a scary story spreading online about Boko Haram terrorists is completely false. Someone made up a report claiming dangerous fighters were coming close to Damaturu, the state capital.
A top security advisor named Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam told people not to believe the scary story. He explained that nobody from the official security teams created this report. The whole thing was made up to make people afraid and worried.
Abdulsalam warned everyone to stop sharing fake news. He wants people to stay calm and continue their normal daily activities. The government promises that security forces are watching carefully and working hard to keep everyone safe.
The security advisor said bad people...
Governor Alex Otti wants police to find and catch the people who killed two Chinese workers and a police officer. The attack happened at a mining site in Uturu, Abia State.
The governor feels very angry about the surprise attack on innocent people. He promises to help the police find the killers. Otti wants to make sure the people who did this are punished for their terrible crime.
The governor values security very highly. He works hard to protect people and businesses in Abia State. Otti believes dangerous attacks like these are terrorism and deserve strong punishment.
The governor plans to work with nearby states to stop criminals from moving around and causing trouble. He wants to create a strong system that keeps people safe...
