Wahala oo! Niger Govt Give Kainji Lake Residents Two Months to Comot as Insecurity Don Turn Area to Hideout for Criminals

Niger State Government don give residents of small communities around Kainji Lake for Borgu LGA two months ultimatum make dem relocate, as part of effort to flush out criminals hiding inside the forests. Governor Umaru Bago drop the directive during condolence visit to the Emir of Borgu after recent terrorist attack wey claim many lives. According to the governor, unmonitored movement of people into the area don make security work difficult, as informants dey sabotage operations. He urge traditional rulers to join hands with security agencies to tackle insecurity. Minister of State for Agriculture, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, support the plan, say resettlement go allow government reclaim the forest and secure the communities. The Emir of Borgu also promise to help identify informants and protect lives and property. This directive come after deadly attacks, including the Kasuwan Daji market massacre and school abduction in Agwara. For many residents, the order raise fear and questions about where dem go go next. Wahala oo, insecurity don turn people to refugees for their own land.

Nigerian Troops Recover Boko Haram Drone, Arms Cache in Borno, Neutralize Insurgents

Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with volunteer forces and local hunters, have recovered a surveillance drone, arms, and ammunition from Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents in Borno and Adamawa states. The ultra-light drone was reportedly intended for monitoring troops and residents.

In separate operations, soldiers neutralized three insurgents, arrested four suspected ISWAP informants linked to a deadly attack in Dubang village, and intercepted a logistics supplier aiding terrorists. Additionally, troops cleared multiple abandoned insurgent camps in Sambisa Forest, seizing AK-47 rifles, ammunition, hand grenades, and safely detonating IEDs.

The military credited the success to strong collaboration with local communities, highlighting the vital role of intelligence from residents and volunteer forces in counter-terrorism efforts.

Intelligence Report Uncovers 1,801 Bank Accounts Funding Boko Haram Across Nigeria and Abroad

A classified Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) report has exposed a vast domestic and international network funnelling money and logistical support to Boko Haram through 1,801 bank accounts linked to individuals and companies across 18 financial institutions. The investigation identified 96 Nigerian suspects, dozens of businesses—including multiple Bureau De Change operators—and foreign collaborators spanning the UAE, India, Rwanda, Niger, Benin, Uganda, Cameroon, and Dubai. The network also connects to known kidnappers, bandits, and informants, illustrating the deep overlap between terrorism and organised crime. This intelligence provides a crucial blueprint for disrupting Boko Haram’s financial lifelines and strengthening national security operations.

Intelligence Report Uncovers Hundreds of Kidnapping and Bandit Syndicate Members Across Northern Nigeria

A classified Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) report has exposed a vast network of kidnapping and bandit syndicates operating across the North-West and North-East. The investigation reveals detailed profiles of key kingpins, informants, logistics operators, and possible links to politically exposed persons.
Hotspot states like Katsina, Zamfara, and Kaduna dominate the findings, with suspects tied to ransom collection, weapons sourcing, international communication, and alleged collaboration with security and political figures. The report highlights how coordinated criminal networks sustain abductions, banditry, and cross-regional movement of armed groups.

TROOPS STORM TERROR HIDEOUTS, RESCUE 12 KIDNAP VICTIMS IN DARING PRE-DAWN OPERATION

In a remarkable display of courage and compassion, troops of Operation HADIN KAI have brought hope back to 12 families after rescuing seven women and five children from Boko Haram captivity in the unforgiving terrain of the Mandara Mountains.

The victims, who were on transit were abducted on 14 November along the Gwoza Limankara road. They regained their freedom on Sunday following a daring clearance mission conducted under Operation DESERT SANITY IV and Diligent Search.

Led by the vigilant 26 Task Force Brigade, with support from Hybrid Forces, Hunters and vigilantes, the troops launched a pre-dawn assault through the rugged mountain foothills toward Uvaha. The sheer intensity of troop firepower forced the terrorists to abandon their captives and flee.

Amid the chaos, the terrified victims scattered into the surrounding bushes, disoriented and exhausted from days in captivity. At about 8:45 a.m., they were safely recovered by troops who had continued searching the area to ensure no one was left behind.

Among those rescued are Fadi Musa, Jummai Manga, Hamsatu Musa, Jummai Ali, Inna Amadu, Falmata Musa, Hadiza Hamman, and five children. Many were visibly tired after trekking long distances when their abductors fled under fire. The troops immediately evacuated them to the brigade field ambulance, where they received urgent medical care for blisters, injuries, and the effects of beatings endured in captivity. After treatment and meals, they were formally handed over to the representative of the Chairman, Gwoza Local Government Area, for reunification with their families.

The military high command has praised the bravery, speed, and professionalism of the troops, acknowledging the vital contributions of security stakeholders and local informants whose timely intelligence made the rescue possible. Troops remain in active pursuit of ISWAP remnants across southern Borno to prevent further atrocities and ensure the safety of all civilians.

Police No Longer Bossy, Now More Civil To Nigerians – AIG Omolabi.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 17, covering Ondo and Ekiti States, Mr. Ajani Omolabi, has assured that the Nigeria Police Force is now more civil and people-friendly in its operations.

Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Omolabi said the shift from a “bossy” style of policing to a more open and engaging approach has improved public trust and cooperation, making it easier for the police to gather intelligence for crime f+ghting.

“The police have become civil rather than being bossy. We now engage people at their level, build understanding, and this helps us to get information more easily,” he explained.

According to him, the open-door policy, community-level engagement, and training seminars for officers in the zone have enhanced professionalism, transparency, and collaboration with the public.

Omolabi also noted that he has held meetings with community leaders, encouraging them to freely approach Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Commissioners of Police, or even himself to share information, assuring that such informants would always be protected.

He urged Nigerians to see the police as friends and partners in the fight against crime, emphasizing that officers are ultimately servants of the people.

Wrongfully convicted dad freed after 27 years in prison as key witness confesses to the murder.

After being falsely implicated by a woman, Bryan Hooper Sr. was wrongfully convicted and served almost thirty years in prison.

It all started in April 1998, when police discovered Ann Prazniak’s body in the closet of her Minneapolis apartment, inside a cardboard box covered with Christmas lights. According to court documents, she had died two weeks to a month before police discovered her body, and her cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation.

That same year, a jury found Hooper guilty of premeditated murder, felony murder while committing burglary, and felony murder while committing kidnapping in relation to the death of Prazniak, then 77.

Hooper’s conviction was largely based on testimony from a woman who officials say has now admitted to the crime.

He was given three life sentences, with the possibility of release after 30 years. In 2020, a judge approved his request to dismiss two of three first-degree murder charges after he claimed he had been wrongfully convicted and sentenced for three counts of first-degree murder against the same individual.

Last month, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced her office’s support for Hooper’s release, stating that a key trial witness recanted her evidence during the office’s assessment of the case and confessed to killing Prazniak and concealing her remains. According to Moriarty, the jailhouse informants who had accused Hooper had long since recanted their testimony.

Both the Great North Innocence Project and Moriarty’s office requested that the court vacate Hooper’s conviction.

On Wednesday, September 3, State District Court Judge Marta Chou vacated Hooper’s conviction for first-degree murder. A representative for the Great North Innocence Project confirmed that he was released from the Stillwater Correctional Facility on September 4.

I Have Been Working With Kidnappers To Set Up Members Of Their Own Community For Abduction- Suspect.

According to a report by the Punch, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the Kogi State Government has confirmed the arrest of two suspected informants involved in kidnapping activities in the Okunland area of the state.

This development was announced by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, who provided details in an official statement.

The arrests are part of an ongoing operation aimed at dismantling kidnapping networks operating within the region.

According to Fanwo, the breakthrough came after the confession of a previously arrested suspect, Babatunde Aledare.

Currently in the custody of security agencies, Aledare’s confession led authorities to two more suspects—Dare Okegbe and Lakutu Omobab Ajelesimi.

Both individuals were apprehended within the past 48 hours and are reportedly from Ayetoro Kiri, a community in Kogi State.

In a shocking revelation, Fanwo stated that the newly arrested suspects admitted to collaborating with kidnappers and betraying members of their own community.

“Following the confession of Babatunde Aledare, two more informants have been arrested in the last 48 hours: they are Dare Okegbe and Lakutu Omobab Ajelesimi. Both suspects are also from Ayetoro Kiri and have confessed to working with kidnappers to set up members of their own community for abduction,” the Commissioner said.

Fanwo emphasized that these arrests represent a major step forward in the state government’s campaign to combat insecurity.

He described the incident as a significant stride in the ongoing efforts to dismantle organized kidnapping operations, which have increasingly threatened peace and stability in the region.

The Commissioner also reassured the public that more arrests are expected as investigations unfold, indicating that security forces are actively pursuing additional leads.

MattersKogi Government Confirms Arrest of Kidnapping Informants in Ayetoro Kiri.

The Kogi State Government has confirmed that Babatunde Aledare, a suspected informant for kidnappers earlier arrested in Ayetoro Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, has made confessional statements revealing the identities of other collaborators involved in kidnapping activities in the region.

Following Aledare’s confession, two additional suspects — Dare Okegbe and Lakutu Omobab Ajelesimi — were arrested within the last 48 hours. Both individuals are also residents of Ayetoro Kiri and have reportedly confessed to aiding kidnappers by targeting and setting up members of their own community for abduction.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on July 15, 2025, by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo.

“This development marks another significant stride in our sustained efforts to dismantle kidnapping networks in Okunland,” Fanwo stated. “More arrests are expected as investigations progress.”

He reiterated the Kogi State Government’s unwavering commitment to public safety, emphasizing that the administration will “leave no stone unturned in the fight against criminality.”

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