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  Suspected bandits have reportedly demanded more than ₦100 million as ransom following the abduction of Islamic school students in Tungan-Bako village, Pandogari area of Rafi Local Government Area, Niger State. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 31, 2026, when the students were reportedly helping their Islamic school teacher harvest maize on his farm before armed men stormed the area and whisked them away. According to reports, the teacher, identified as Mallam Aminu Bako, was among those affected by the incident. Conflicting Figures Over Number of Abducted Students Reports surrounding the incident have given different figures regarding the number of children abducted. The Niger State Police Command reportedly confirmed that 14 students were kidnapped, while their teacher later identified 15 students as victims and released their names. The discrepancy has raised concerns among residents as families continue to await news about the safety of the missing children. Kidnapper...

  The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 11 has ordered an investigation after a disturbing video showing police officers allegedly assaulting students at a hostel in Ede, Osun State, went viral on social media. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many Nigerians questioning the conduct of the officers and calling for accountability. According to reports, the viral footage showed armed police officers allegedly assaulting students at a hostel, with one of the officers reportedly heard making the statement, "Shoot him in the leg." The officers were alleged to be attached to the Zone 11 Cybercrime Unit. The incident reportedly involved forceful entry into the hostel, physical assault and the seizure of a mobile phone belonging to a student who was recording the encounter. AIG Orders Investigation Following public reactions to the video, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, AIG Bassey S. Ewah, reportedly ordered ...

  Phrank Shaibu, a spokesperson for former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has challenged Nigerians who named their children after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since he assumed office in May 2023 to come forward and claim a ₦5 million cash reward. Shaibu reportedly made the announcement on Monday, October 26, 2026, during an appearance on The Morning Edition, a programme aired by Real Broadcasting Network (RBN). During the interview, he challenged any Nigerian parent who had named a child Tinubu between May 29, 2023, and the date of the announcement to provide evidence and collect the promised money. According to reports, Shaibu said interested parents must present a birth certificate showing that their child was born and named Tinubu within the specified period. He expressed doubt that anyone would be able to meet the conditions, suggesting that the challenge was intended to question the level of public admiration President Tinubu enjoys among Nigerians. The statement has since at...

  Fear and sorrow have gripped parts of Benue State following the abduction of six mourners who were transporting the corpse of a deceased woman to her hometown for burial. The disturbing incident reportedly occurred along Adoka Road in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday, October 30, 2026. According to reports, the victims were travelling from Kano State to Okpoga, the headquarters of Okpokwu Local Government Area, with the woman's corpse when suspected kidnappers intercepted their vehicle at about 8 p.m. The gunmen reportedly abducted all six occupants of the vehicle, including the deceased woman's husband and five other persons accompanying him. In a particularly disturbing development, the kidnappers allegedly abandoned the woman's corpse on the highway before fleeing with the six victims. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) later recovered the corpse and transported it to Adoka, where it was subsequently deposited in a morgue. Kidnappers Reportedly D...

A heartbreaking report has emerged from Kaduna State following the disclosure that 17 worshippers abducted during an attack on three churches in Ariko community, Kachia Local Government Area, reportedly died while in captivity. The victims were among 37 worshippers kidnapped when armed men attacked three churches in Ariko on April 5, 2026, during Easter Sunday services. According to information disclosed by Christian Solidarity Worldwide Nigeria (CSWN), the attackers abducted worshippers, leaving families and communities devastated. Of the 37 people taken away, 12 reportedly managed to escape at different times, while 17 died in captivity. The remaining eight eventually regained their freedom after spending approximately five months with their abductors. The disclosure was made by Reverend Dr Yunusa Nmadu, Chief Executive Officer of Christian Solidarity Worldwide Nigeria. Six Abductees Reportedly Die in Awon Village In another disturbing development, six people abducted from Awon villa...

  The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three young men in connection with the killing of a woman identified as Nana Khadija, following a deadly attack in Toro Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were identified as Aliyu Musa, 25, of Babale, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State; Samsu Musa, 25, of Dawa Village, Zalau Ward, Toro LGA, Bauchi State; and Auwalu Kabiru, 22, of Tilden Fulani, Toro LGA, Bauchi State. According to police reports, the tragic incident occurred on October 31, 2026, at about 7:30 p.m. The suspects allegedly attacked Nana Khadija with a cutlass, inflicting serious injuries on her head. atOptions = { 'key' : 'd82664461c8ee3ad817647e671615a08', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 300, 'width' : 160, 'params' : {} }; > Following the attack, she was rushed to General Hospital, Toro, where medical personnel attended to her. However, she was later con...