Oyo School Kidnap: Survivor Tells Abuja Court Victims Spent 56 Days in Captivity
A survivor told the Federal High Court in Abuja that kidnapped pupils and teachers spent 56 days in captivity. Five defendants have pleaded not guilty....
Security
Three vigilantes killed in NTV community attack in Plateau’s Barkin Ladi
Residents and a community organisation say three vigilantes were killed while on night duty in NTV community, Barkin Ladi. Security agencies had not publicly confirmed the attack at filing time....
Kwara Police say 35 cattle recovered after Patigi raid, four suspects killed
Police say a joint security operation recovered 35 cattle after an attack in Patigi, Kwara State. The reported gun battle and four deaths remain part of the official security account....
Military says 31 kidnapped people rescued in Katsina, Kebbi operations
Operation FANSAN YAMMA says troops rescued 31 kidnapped people in separate operations across Katsina and Kebbi, including 21 victims later reunited with their families....
Mambilla Plateau violence: Taraba imposes 24-hour curfew in three communities
A 24-hour movement restriction has been imposed on three communities in Sardauna LGA after deadly unrest on the Mambilla Plateau, as authorities deploy security personnel and seek to contain further violence....
Sokoto Closes Lukuwa Mosque, Orders Probe After Cleric Stabbing
Sokoto authorities have closed a Mabera mosque, ordered a full investigation and constituted a 14-member committee following the stabbing of cleric Musa Lukuwa and the subsequent killing of the alleged attacker....
Plateau Attack: Nine Killed at Kuru as Security Response Intensifies
Nine people were reported killed in the Kuru bus attack in Jos South, while separate attacks in Mangu and differing wider casualty estimates remain under reconciliation....
Reported Police Alert Flags Possible Threats to Schools, Worship Centres, NYSC Camps
A reported police wireless message has warned formations nationwide to strengthen security around vulnerable locations, but the underlying threat intelligence has not been independently verified by IDNN....
Igbeti attack: Oyo says five arrested, 120 soldiers deployed
Oyo authorities say five suspects were arrested and 120 soldiers deployed after armed men attacked a security post near Igbeti. The arrests and deployment figures remain official claims....
Plateau attacks: 13 reported killed across three LGAs
Separate attacks across three Plateau LGAs have left 13 people reported dead, including nine passengers travelling towards Jos. Police say they are still establishing the full picture....