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  The Kwara State Police Command has reportedly arrested three suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate allegedly linked to several abduction incidents across the state. The arrests followed a joint security operation involving police officers and Forest Guards, according to reports attributed to the police. Suspect Arrested in Ilorin The operation reportedly began on October 24, 2026, when a suspect identified as Aliyu Isiaka was arrested in the Okolowo area of Ilorin. According to the police account, Isiaka was intercepted wearing female clothing and a hijab. He was also reportedly carrying a bag containing assorted charms. During questioning, Isiaka allegedly confessed to being a member of a nine-man kidnapping gang said to be led by a suspect identified as Juli, who remains at large. Police reportedly said the suspect claimed to have joined the group in August 2026 and participated in kidnapping operations in Oloru, Alapa and Malete, where ransom payments were allegedly coll...

  The Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, CP Muhammad Rabiu, has urged residents to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to help combat kidnapping and other criminal activities across the state. Rabiu made the appeal on Monday, October 19, 2026, during a security patrol covering the Eastern Bypass, Rido Village, Maraban Rido, Unguwan Luka and Izam community in Kaduna State. Police Commissioner Engages Residents on Security During the patrol, the police commissioner met with traditional rulers and residents in Maraban Rido to discuss security concerns and strengthen cooperation between law enforcement agencies and local communities. He emphasised the importance of community participation in preventing crime, urging residents to promptly report suspicious movements and activities to the appropriate security agencies. Rabiu also encouraged traditional rulers, community leaders and youth groups to work closely with the police in addressing security chall...

  The reported killing of 58 people in Binnari community, Taraba State, has renewed concerns about insecurity and raised questions about the government's response as residents mourn victims of the deadly attack. Fresh controversy has emerged following a deadly attack on Binnari community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, where reports say 58 people lost their lives. The incident has sparked renewed calls for stronger security measures, accountability and urgent intervention to protect vulnerable communities. A report published by Midland Post also highlighted criticism attributed to the Pyrates Confraternity over Governor Agbu Kefas's political activities amid the reported killings. However, the precise details of the organisation's statement could not be independently confirmed at the time of writing. What Happened in Binnari, Taraba State? According to reports, suspected armed men attacked Binnari community on October 23, 2026, during market day. The ...

  Tension has reportedly followed the arrest of a serving police sergeant and 18 other suspects by Nigerian Army troops over alleged vandalism involving pipeline materials in Abia State. The suspects were reportedly arrested in the Nkwonta axis of Isuikwuato Local Government Area, following an operation targeting suspected vandals in the area. How the Arrest Happened According to reports, the arrests took place on Friday, October 23, 2026, when soldiers allegedly caught the suspects attempting to load pipeline materials onto a heavy-duty trailer. Among those arrested was a serving police sergeant identified in media reports as Daniel Emeka. The incident has attracted attention because of the alleged involvement of a serving police officer in a case involving suspected vandalism. However, the allegations against the suspects have not been established in court, and they should be presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Suspects Handed Over for Investigation Reports indicate that the ...

  As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, a political message urging citizens to look beyond ethnicity, religion and sectional interests when choosing their leaders has attracted attention among supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The message encourages Nigerians to prioritise character, competence, capacity, compassion and commitment to improving the lives of citizens when deciding whom to support at the ballot box. The message, circulated alongside the hashtag #VoteObiKwankwaso2027, expresses support for a political alternative that its advocates believe could help address Nigeria's economic and social challenges. Nigerians Urged to Look Beyond Ethnic and Religious Differences The message emphasises that voting decisions should be based on the qualities and abilities of candidates rather than their ethnic backgrounds, religious affiliations or regional identities. < p>Supporters of this position argue that leadership should be assessed by a candi...

  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the National Assembly to withhold approval of President Bola Tinubu's proposed $20.52 billion and €1.045 billion external loans until the Federal Government provides Nigerians with detailed information about how the money will be spent. The development has sparked renewed debate over government borrowing, transparency, public debt and the management of Nigeria's finances ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku Questions Tinubu's Fresh Loan Request Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, expressed concern over the scale and timing of the proposed foreign borrowing. In a statement issued on October 27, 2026, by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku maintained that Nigerians deserved a detailed explanation of the projects the loans would finance. He argued that listing broad sectors was insufficient without providing project-by-proje...