52 Suspects Arrested In Ekpoma For Looting, Vandalism — IGP The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has disclosed that 52 suspects were arrested during the recent protests in Ekpoma, Edo State, for alleged looting and vandalism. According to the IGP, residents of Ekpoma and neighbouring communities had taken to the streets to protest the rising cases of kidnapping in the area. However, the protests were reportedly hijacked by criminal elements who engaged in the destruction of property and looting, leading to the arrests. The police leadership reiterated its commitment to protecting the rights of peaceful protesters while warning that criminal acts would be dealt with in accordance with the law. #EdoState #NigeriaPolice #SecurityUpdate #NigeriaNews

Airstrikes Kill Over 40 Terrorists In Borno — NAF The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says more than 40 terrorists were killed in coordinated airstrikes carried out in Azir and Musarram areas of Borno State, successfully foiling planned attacks on nearby civilian communities. In a statement on Sunday, NAF Spokesman, Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed that the precision strikes were conducted on January 15 and 16 by NAF aircraft operating under the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, following credible intelligence on terrorist movements and imminent threats. Ejodame added that further aerial scans revealed terrorist elements attempting to regroup under nearby tree cover, prompting successive precision strikes that neutralised several of them. #NAF #BornoState #OperationHadinKai #SecurityUpdate

Troops Foil Coordinated Terrorist Attacks, Neutralise Insurgents in Borno and Adamawa Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have foiled coordinated terrorist attacks and neutralised scores of insurgents in Borno and Adamawa states. In Borno State, the terrorists launched a large-scale, multi-directional assault on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Azir on Friday. However, the attack was successfully repelled by troops following intense engagements. Security sources said operations across the two states led to significant losses on the side of the insurgents, with weapons and ammunition recovered during the encounters.#OperationHadinKai #BornoState #AdamawaState #SecurityUpdate

Boko Haram/ISWAP Ambush in Gwoza, Borno State Kills One CJTF Operative as Security Forces Respond A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Hamman Ibrahim, 40, was killed in a suspected ambush by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters along Warave–Bayan Dutse Road in Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State, on January 5, 2026. The attack occurred during a routine patrol of CJTF members and local hunters in an area that remains volatile despite ongoing counterinsurgency operations. Following the ambush, troops from Operation HADIN KAI, alongside police officers and CJTF members, responded to the scene. Ibrahim was evacuated to the General Hospital in Gwoza, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. His body was released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites. The incident highlights persistent security challenges in southern Borno, where local vigilantes and CJTF members continue to play a crucial role in supporting military operations against insurgent groups. Authorities continue investigations into the ambush to prevent future attacks. #BornoState #CJTF #BokoHaram #ISWAP #NigeriaNews #GwozaAttack #SecurityUpdate #TerrorismInNigeria #NorthernNigeria

Nigerian Police Suspend Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement as Court Adjourns Case to January 20 The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has paused enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy nationwide after a Federal High Court issued an interim order restraining the force. The policy, initially set to resume on January 2, 2026, had been announced on December 15, 2025, citing public safety and security concerns. The Police have formally applied to vacate the interim order and have raised preliminary objections in court, which has adjourned the matter to January 20, 2026, for further proceedings. In the meantime, enforcement remains suspended. IGP Kayode Egbetokun emphasized the Police’s commitment to the rule of law and assured the public that updates and guidance will be provided following the court’s decision. : #TintedGlassPolicy #NigeriaPolice #CourtAdjournment #NPF #PublicSafety #RuleOfLaw #NigeriaNews #SecurityUpdate

Nigerian Troops Repel ISWAP Attack in Borno, Neutralize VBIEDs and Recover Arms Nigerian military forces successfully thwarted an early-morning assault by suspected ISWAP fighters on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mairari in Borno State. Troops neutralized two vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs) and recovered weapons and ammunition during a follow-up operation. Several terrorists were killed or injured, while the base remained secure with no military casualties reported. The incident underscores continued military efforts to counter insurgency in the North-East. #NigeriaMilitary #ISWAP #BornoState #CounterTerrorism #SecurityUpdate

VIDEO: Tinubu Calls for Stronger Measures on Farmer–Herder Clashes Speaking ahead of the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urged the government to take stronger and more decisive steps to address the recurring conflicts between farmers and herders across Nigeria. #NigeriaNews #Tinubu #SecurityUpdates #FEC

Insecurity: Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police From VIPs President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his directive for police officers attached to VIPs to be withdrawn and reassigned to communities facing serious security threats. He also instructed the Minister of Interior to collaborate with the IGP and NSCDC to ensure that NSCDC officers replace the withdrawn police personnel. #NigeriaNews #SecurityUpdates #Tinubu #NSCDC

NDLEA Busts Drug Syndicate Packaging Illicit Substances as Christmas Cookies in Lagos The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered and dismantled a social media–driven drug network disguising illicit substances as imported Christmas cookies and snacks in the Lekki area of Lagos State. According to NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi, two key suspects — Deji Adesanya and Olubiyi Majekodunmi — believed to be behind the operation were arrested during a raid on their hideout. The syndicate had allegedly imported Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, along with various designer sachets branded with colourful cookie and snack labels used to package the illegal substances in retail quantities. #NDLEA #LagosCrime #DrugBust #SecurityUpdate

🛑 BREAKING NEWS: FCT Police Scorpion Squad Arrest 14 Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue 23 Foreign Nationals In a major breakthrough against kidnapping and human trafficking, the FCT Police Command’s Scorpion Squad has arrested fourteen suspected kidnappers and rescued twenty-three victims — all foreign nationals — from captivity. According to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the intelligence-led operation took place around 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2025, at Angwan Adamu Ruga Fulani Zone B, Riverside, Ado Mararaba, Nasarawa State. Adeh described the operation as a significant success in the ongoing effort to dismantle criminal networks operating within and around the Federal Capital Territory. #BreakingNews #FCTPolice #SecurityUpdate #NigeriaNews #Kidnapping

News Brief: One Killed As Bandits Abduct Couple, Daughter In Katsina Suspected bandits have abducted a man, his wife, and daughter during an attack on Sabuwar Unguwa community in Katsina State. The assailants, armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the area around 3 a.m. Tuesday, shooting dead a vigilante member, Abdullahi Muhammad, who attempted to resist them. Police confirmed the incident, saying operatives swiftly restored calm and launched an investigation to rescue the victims and arrest the attackers. Residents, who had earlier noticed suspicious movements before the attack, have called for stronger security measures in the state. #KatsinaAttack #Banditry #SecurityUpdate Do you want me to also make a headline-style social media caption for this?

News Brief: Police Rescue Five Abductees, Kill Suspected Kidnappers The Nigeria Police Force has rescued five kidnapped victims in Kebbi State and neutralised suspected kidnappers in separate operations. Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the first incident occurred in Shanga LGA, where three abductees were rescued after a fierce gun battle that forced the kidnappers to flee with gunshot wounds. In another operation at Danko/Wasagu LGA, police operatives on routine patrol engaged bandits and freed two victims who had been abducted in Zamfara State. Arms and ammunition were recovered as investigations and pursuit of the fleeing criminals continue. #PoliceRescue #KebbiState #SecurityUpdate

Katsina’s Safana LGA Strikes Peace Deal With Bandits to Access Farmlands Safana LGA in Katsina State has reached a peace agreement with armed bandits, joining Jibia, Batsari, and Danmusa in similar community-led accords aimed at ensuring farmers can work without fear. The deal, signed at Gemi Forest in Runka, includes 20 terms requiring bandits to halt attacks, release captives, and allow free access to markets and farmlands, while residents agree not to harass herders. Other frontline LGAs — including Kankara, Faskari, and Dutsinma — remain without such deals and continue to face killings, kidnappings, and attacks. The Katsina State Government insists it is not negotiating directly with bandits, calling the accords community initiatives. #Katsina #Safana #PeaceDeal #Bandits #SecurityUpdate #BreakingNews

NAF Airstrikes Kill Terror Kingpins, Dozens of Fighters in Zamfara The Nigerian Air Force says coordinated air and ground offensives in Makakkari Forest, Zamfara State, have killed several notorious terrorist leaders and scores of their fighters. The strikes followed intelligence that over 400 bandits were mobilising to attack a farming community. NAF says the synergy between air and land troops made the operation “exceptional.” #NAF #Zamfara #OperationFasanYamma #NigeriaMilitary #SecurityUpdate #BreakingNews

Troops from the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai have neutralized an ISWAP commander named Malam Jidda in Borno State and recovered weapons during several operations. #OperationHadinKai #JointTaskForce #BornoState #ISWAP #SecurityUpdate #NigeriaMilitary