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Policing, insurgency, terrorism, and corruption cases.
Tinubu Says “I Have to Create a State Police,” Deploys Drones, Troops to Combat Katsina Banditry
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that his administration is considering the creation of state police as part of a renewed strategy to tackle the escalating banditry plaguing parts of Nigeria, especially Katsina State.
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Jigawa Police Command Strengthens Community Ties with Courtesy Visit
The Jigawa State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to community-based policing following a courtesy visit from Sundimina Community leaders and the Properties Agents & Landlords Association of Nigeria (PALDAN), Jigawa State…
Malami’s Convoy Attacked in Kebbi, ADC Leader Blames APC Thugs
Former Minister of Justice and current African Democratic Congress (ADC) leader in Kebbi State, Abubakar Malami, has alleged that thugs linked to the All Progressives Congress (APC) attacked his convoy on Monday in Birnin Kebbi.
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Katsina Police Arrest Suspected Arms Traffickers
Police in Katsina State have arrested suspected arms traffickers in Ingawa Local Government Area as they attempted to move weapons to Safana.
Our correspondent gathered that the suspects were intercepted during a security operation and…
Finnish Court Jails Simon Ekpa Six Years for Terrorism, Fraud
A Finnish court has sentenced Simon Ekpa, the self-styled Prime Minister of Biafra, to six years in prison for terrorism offences and tax fraud.
The Päijät-Häme District Court ruled that between August 2021 and November 2024, Ekpa…
Twelve Drown in Zamfara River as Residents Flee Rampaging Bandits
At least 12 people have lost their lives in a canoe mishap in Danmaga village, Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, the police have confirmed.
Our correspondent gathered from security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident…
Doubts Emerge Over Reported Death of Boko Haram Commander ‘Bakoura Doro’
Fresh doubts have emerged over the alleged death of Boko Haram commander Ibrahim Mahamadou, better known as “Bakoura Doro,” following Niger’s claims that he was killed in an operation supported by Moroccan intelligence.
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Katsina Leaders and Fulani Groups Sign Historic Peace Accord to End Banditry
A new peace agreement between Fulani leaders and residents of Kurfi Local Government Area in Katsina State has sparked hope of ending years of bloodshed, kidnappings, and reprisals that have ravaged the farming community.
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Gunmen Kill One, Abduct Two Women in Kano Community
Armed men attacked Kwanar Dangora village in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State early on Friday, killing one man and abducting two women.
TIMES OF NIGERIA gathered from security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred…
Soldier Killed in Bauchi: Police and Army Launch Joint Probe
The Bauchi State Police Command has appealed for calm after the killing of a Nigerian soldier by a police officer during an operation in Alkaleri Local Government Area.
TIMES OF NIGERIA collected from a statement issued on Friday by…