NSCDC suspends officer over alleged Kubwa market shooting
NSCDC has suspended an officer following his arrest over an alleged shooting at a Kubwa market. Police investigation and internal disciplinary proceedings remain separate....
Security
Benue Attacks: Senate Cites 113 Reported Deaths, Demands Stronger Security Response
Lawmakers have escalated concern over attacks in Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo, citing 113 reported deaths while calling for stronger prevention, intelligence and rapid response....
Plateau: NSCDC Officer Reportedly Killed, Businessman Abducted in Mangu
Community accounts say gunmen killed an NSCDC officer and abducted a businessman in Pushit, Mangu, but official security confirmation remains outstanding....
Edo: Awaiting-Trial Inmate Escapes During Court Appearance in Auchi
The Nigerian Correctional Service says Osita Thomas escaped during a court appearance in Auchi, prompting a recapture operation and questions over inmate escort procedures....
Plateau Attack: NSCDC Officer Killed, Businessman Abducted in Mangu
Plateau NSCDC has confirmed the killing of an officer after gunmen attacked Pushit community and abducted a local businessman whose current status remains unresolved....
Nigeria Military Says Seven Airstrikes Killed 103 Alleged ISWAP Fighters
Nigeria’s military says seven airstrikes in Borno and Adamawa killed 103 alleged ISWAP fighters, but the casualty figure and identities remain dependent on military assessment and have not been independently verified....
Nigeria State Police Reform Reaches 13 Assembly Approvals
Thirteen state assemblies have now backed Nigeria’s state-police constitutional amendment, but the proposal remains 11 approvals short of the required threshold while a separate National Policing Bill is still under federal legal review....
Anambra Police Tighten Commander Accountability and Intelligence Standards
Anambra’s police commissioner has tightened commander accountability and intelligence-led policing standards, putting the focus on whether stronger supervision produces measurable improvements in misconduct control and emergency response....
Three Plead Not Guilty in Imo NYSC Abduction Case
Three defendants have pleaded not guilty over the alleged abduction of 20 prospective NYSC members in Imo, while two others face a separate October 4 case involving four people....
State Police Bill Gets 12 State Approvals as Policing Reform Advances
Twelve state assemblies have backed Nigeria’s state-police constitutional amendment, but the reform remains short of the required threshold while a separate National Policing Bill is still under federal legal review....