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April 16, 2026

Gunmen abduct JAMB candidates in Benue, police launch rescue operation

Gunmen have abducted several passengers, including candidates of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), along the Makurdi–Otukpo road in Benue State. The victims were travelling in a Benue Links bus from Makurdi to Otukpo on Wednesday night when

Security

April 16, 2026

Inmate escapes after prison vehicle crash in Yobe

The Nigerian Correctional Service in Yobe State has declared a convicted inmate wanted after he escaped following a road accident involving a prison transport vehicle. The incident occurred on April 13 along the Potiskum–Damaturu road while inmates were being

Security

April 16, 2026

Police foil bomb attack in Akure, arrest six suspects

Police in Ondo State have foiled a planned bomb attack in Akure, arresting six suspects and recovering materials suspected to be used for making improvised explosive devices. The State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, said the operation followed credible

Security

April 15, 2026

Customs ‘Operation Whirlwind’ Clamps Down on Petrol Smugglers in Kwara

The Nigeria Customs Service has intensified its crackdown on petrol smuggling, with operatives of its ‘Operation Whirlwind’ intercepting 43,750 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at ₦43.7 million in Kwara State. The National Coordinator of the operation, Aliyu

Security

April 15, 2026

Army Buries Brig. Gen. Braimah, Others Killed in Borno Attack

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday buried Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, Captain Ismail, and other soldiers who lost their lives in a recent insurgent attack in Borno State. The fallen officers and soldiers were laid to rest with full military

Education Security

April 14, 2026

Police dismiss safety concerns over JAMB exam centres, assure candidates of security

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed concerns over the safety of some examination centres ahead of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, describing circulating reports as unfounded. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony

Gunmen abduct JAMB candidates in Benue, police launch rescue operation

Inmate escapes after prison vehicle crash in Yobe

Police foil bomb attack in Akure, arrest six suspects

Customs ‘Operation Whirlwind’ Clamps Down on Petrol Smugglers in Kwara

Army Buries Brig. Gen. Braimah, Others Killed in Borno Attack

Police dismiss safety concerns over JAMB exam centres, assure candidates of security

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