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Suspect Arrested For Attempted Murder And Armed Robbery In Niger state
The Niger State Police Command has arrested Zingfa Nambon of Gwagwalada area of Abuja for conspiracy, attempted homicide and armed robbery. Spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, June 20, 2024, said the suspect was arrested by police operatives attached to Bosso Division at about 1730hrs on Ma -
Two Suspects Arrested For Stealing Car From Abuja Mosque During Juma'at Prayer In Niger State
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have arrested two suspects for conspiracy and theft of a Toyota Corolla vehicle. Spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, June 20, 2024, said the suspects stole the vehicle at Central Mosque area of Abuja during Juma'at Prayer. According to the -
LG Chairman, Danlamin Abdullahi Beaten to Pulp Over N1m Campaign Loan in Niger
The Chairman of the Katcha local government area in Niger State, Danlamin Abdullahi Saku, was reportedly attacked by hoodlums following a dispute over a debt he owed to a creditor, Alhaji Yanda. The incident occurred after a message was conveyed to him demanding repayment of the debt, which escalated into a physical altercation when the chairman a -
Three People Allegedly Killed As Herder-Farmer Dispute Turns Violent In Niger State
Three people were allegedly killed at Kwali village, Gwada, Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, during a clash between herders and farmers.According to reports, the event occurred on Thursday, causing tension between the two fighting factions in the area.The uproar was reportedly caused by a disagreement between one farmer, Salihu Adamu, a -
Three Lives Confirmed Dead In Niger Community During Mining
A mining pit has collapsed, claiming the lives of three persons in Adunu community in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State.The site, which was said to be an illegal mining operation, primarily attracted women and children from the community.Abdullahi Baba’arah, Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), conf -
JUST IN: Bandits Release 40 Of 150 Abducted Residents In Niger State
Forty out of the 150 residents abducted from Kuchi community in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State, have been freed by their captors.The released hostages, predominantly women and children, were set free after the community provided N2 million and 12 Honda motorcycles to the bandits.It was learnt that the release took place on Tuesday morn -
2 Bida Polytechnic Students Found Dead In A Room In Niger State
Two students of the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, have been found dead in a room at the FMC Quarters in Bida town, within the Bida Local Government Area of the state.The lifeless bodies of the students, simply identified as Mr Bam and a female student, Aisha, were reportedly discovered on Sunday morning when they could not be seen after -
Bandit Leader Killed In Firefight As Two Military Personnel Were Shot In Niger
Two soldiers were allegedly shot by gunmen at a military base in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, during a gunfight in the early hours of Monday.A suspected bandit leader was reportedly killed in the firefight.It was learnt the gunmen were initially moving towards Mashegu and Wushishi local government areas to rustle herds of cat -
No Fewer Than 20 Persons Allegedly Killed By Suspected Boko Haram In Niger State
No fewer than 20 persons were allegedly killed by suspected members of the Boko Haram sect at Bassa community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.Out of the 20 deceased, 10 youths were purportedly slaughtered and their heads handed over to members of the community while the gunmen videoed them holding the heads.The incident occurred at -
Many Residents Fleeing Their Homes Over Bandits Attacks Drown In Niger State
This tragic incident highlights the severe impact of banditry on the lives of residents in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. Bandit attacks have become a significant security issue, forcing communities to take desperate measures, such as fleeing to remote islands using canoes, in an attempt to evade violence.In this specif -
VIDEO: One Person Dead, Over 30 Trapped As Mining Pit Collapses In Niger State
A mining site collapsed in Galgoko village, Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger state, killing one person and trapping over 30 others.The Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Alhaji Abdullahi Baba Arah, who confirmed this said the incident occurred on June 3, 2024.It was gathered that the site manager, -
Delta SSG Emu Clears Air, Reveals Violent Northerners Are From Niger Republic
The Delta State government said there are three categories of northerners in the state.The declaration may not be unconnected with the ban on commercial motorcycles and scrap metal scavenging in restricted areas across the state.Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, who disclosed this in an interview with journalists shortly after a -
Niger Govt Arrests Suspected Gang Leader & Others Wanted In Nigeria
A Nigerian “bandit” leader wanted for the kidnapping and murder of civilians has been arrested along with 65 of his men in southern Niger, local authorities announced.The border between Nigeria and Niger has for more than a decade been a hideout for armed groups known locally as bandits who abduct civilians for ransom and rustle cattle. “Aft -
Niger Republic Troops Arrest Wanted Nigerian Bandits Leader, Kachalla Baleri
The Niger Republic troops of Operation Faraoutar Bushiya have arrested the notorious armed bandit, Kachalla Baleri.According to security analyst and counter insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, the bandit was apprehended on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Rouga Kowa Gwani in Guidan_Roumdji commune and department. Baleri, originally from Shinkafi in -
Bandits Murder ECWA Pastor, Joshua Musa Despite Ransom Payment In Niger State
Tragedy has struck the Sarkin Pawa community of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, as bandits brutally murdered Reverend Joshua Musa, a pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), even after receiving ransom.The incident unfolded when Rev. Joshua Musa, hailing from Nasarawa State, was abducted alongside his wife and others on Mon -
Gunmen Attack Niger State Village, Killing Seven Including Four Soldiers
In a brutal attack, gunmen invaded Kuchi in Munyan Local Government Area of Niger State, resulting in the deaths of four members of the Military Joint Force and three villagers. The villagers were reportedly shot while attempting to escape into the bush.Reliable sources indicate that the attackers, numbering around 300, arrived on motorcycles, eac -
Minister Backs Niger Mass Wedding, Makes Donations
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has offered scholarshipsand gift items to 100 orphaned girls in Niger State on Thursday, ahead of their mass wedding today (Friday). The mass wedding is being sponsored by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji. The minister had initially kicked against the mass weddin -
Police Arrest Two Suspects For ATM Card Swapping In Niger State, Recover 42 Cards
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have arrested two suspects for ATM card swapping and recovered 42 cards in Bida. A spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, May 20, 2024, said the suspects confessed that most of the cards found in their possession were expired.According to the suspect -
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Ignore ECOWAS Peace Offer, Form New Confederation
In a significant geopolitical shift, ECOWAS has lifted sanctions on Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, aiming to reconcile the three nations with the regional bloc after their announced withdrawal. This development comes as the trio finalizes plans to form a confederation, marking a notable transformation within the Economic Community of West African -
100 Orphan Girls Marriage: Minister Withdraws Suit Against Niger Speaker
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy -Ohanenye, has withdrawn a suit earlier filed against the speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji over his plans to marry off 100 orphans from his constituency.The minister, speaking with reporters on Friday, noted that the ministry in collaboration with the speaker of th -
100 Orphaned Girls Marriage: Niger Imam’s Forum Calls For Immediate Sack of Minister, Uju Kenedy (Video)
The recent call for the immediate removal of Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, by a group of imams in Niger State has stirred controversy. The imams' demand follows the minister's actions of petitioning the Inspector General of Police and filing a lawsuit against the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik -
Min. of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Drags Niger State Speaker Over Plans to Marry Off 100 Orphaned Girls
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has taken legal action against the planned marriage of 100 girls in Niger State, Nigeria. The initiative, spearheaded by Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, the speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, aims to sponsor the weddings of these girls, many of whom were orphaned by insurgency, as part of his -
Female Suspect, Paulina Ayuba Arrested For Impersonation In Niger State
In a recent development, officers of the Nigeria Police Force, Niger State Command, have apprehended a female suspect identified as Paulina Ayuba for impersonation. Ayuba was found dressed in Police camouflage uniform in the Maitumbi area of the state.According to SP Wasiu Abiodun, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ayuba was also discove -
Niger Speaker, Barrister Abdulmalik Sarkindaji Initiates Mass Marriage For Orphaned Girls Affected By Banditry
In a bid to provide support and stability to young girls orphaned by the devastating impact of banditry, the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Barrister Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, has unveiled plans to facilitate the marriage of 100 female orphans in Mariga Local Government Area.According to reports from The Nation, Sarkindaji revealed tha -
Police Arrest Five Suspects For Thuggery, Robbery In Niger State
Five persons, Saifulahi Mohammed, Nazifi Basiru, Nura Basiru, Ifeanyi John, and Ludu Haruna, have been arrested by the Niger State Police over their alleged involvement in thuggery and armed robbery at the Maitunbi area of Minna, the state capital.The command through the Public Relations Officer (PRO) SP Wasiu Abiodun disclosed this in Minna while -
4 Arrested For Gang Rap!ng 13yr Old Girl & Cutting Off Another Minor’s Genital in Niger State
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Niger State Command, has arrested a four-man syndicate for gang-r@ping a 13-year-old JSS 1 student in Pandogari town, Rafi Local Government Area of the state.The state commandant of the Corps in the state, Joachim Okafor, who disclosed this in Minna on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 while parading the su -
10Yr Old Boy Among 6 Suspected Phone Snatchers, Robbers & Thugs Arrested In Niger State
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have arrested six suspected phone snatchers, robbers and thugs in Minna and another from Katcha. Spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, said the suspects, including a 10-year-old, broke into a residence within Minna and carted away mobil -
Nigerian Govt Cuts Electricity Supplies To Benin Republic, Togo, Niger To Boost Domestic Supply
The Federal Government has decided to improve the domestic power supply by cutting the sales to cross-border in the Niger Republic, Niger Republic and Togo.The electricity regulator, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) ordered a department within the Transmission Company of Nigeria, the System Operator (SO), to cap power supply to th -
Father Of Seven, Abdullahi Imman Arrested Over Sexual Exploitation Of Children In Niger
Niger State Police Command has arrested a 53 year old suspect, Abdullahi Imman aka Abbah for alleged gross indecency and sexual exploitations of children at Tayi around of Minna, the state capital.The suspect, who is a father of seven children, was said to have used his provision store as his hideout to commit the crime.It was gathered that he usu -
Teenager Arrested For Allegedly Robbing Female Students In Niger State
The Niger Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old boy who allegedly robbed female students in Bosso Quarters, Minna.The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Shawulu Dan-Mamman, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Minna.The commissioner said that the suspect who resides in the old Kwata area of Bosso in Minna, was a
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