Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ilorin Zonal Directorate, have arrested Nigerian-American Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams for an alleged cross-border vehicle fraud worth over $320,000, about ₦434.88 million. The Commission said Adams, who holds Nigerian and U.S. citizenship, is being investigated for criminal breach of trust and obtaining money under false pretences.  According to…

Security forces have freed an abducted man who was found restrained and dismantled multiple insurgent camps during a major sweep in Katsina State. The mission was executed by personnel of the 17 Brigade Strike Group, Quick Response Force, and units of the 8 Division Special Forces. They focused on Tuga and surrounding areas in Matazu…

Olabisi Onabanjo University was thrown into mourning yesterday after suspected armed robbers killed a first-year student in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. The deceased was identified as Lawanson Anthony Abiodun, a 100-level student of the Department of Arts and Social Science Education. He was reportedly attacked in the township during a robbery incident in the early hours…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is investigating a prophet accused of defrauding members of his church of N70.3 million. According to officials, the suspect allegedly collected large sums of money from congregants under the pretext of spiritual blessings, deliverance, and divine financial breakthroughs. The funds were said to have been paid into various accounts…

Libyan security agencies have taken two Nigerian citizens into custody following the discovery of social media posts that authorities claim incited violence and public disorder. According to officials, the posts in question were flagged for content that allegedly encouraged unrest and disrupted public peace. The arrests were carried out after digital monitoring units traced the…

Security operatives in Ogun State have apprehended 30 men following an operation that halted what police describe as an unlawful cult ceremony in Isara-Remo. Acting on credible intelligence, the Violent Crime Response Unit moved in with personnel from the Isara Area Command and local division. They stormed an unfinished building where the group had converged.…

Nigeria and Cameroon have signed a bilateral security pact aimed at tightening surveillance and joint patrols along their shared border, especially in the Lake Chad Basin region. The agreement covers intelligence sharing, coordinated military and police operations, and strategies to tackle smuggling, illegal migration, and insurgent activity. Both governments pledged to deploy additional personnel and…

Police in Ogun State have arrested six suspects during a targeted operation aimed at dismantling criminal activities across parts of the state. Command officials said the arrests followed weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering. The suspects are alleged to be linked to robbery, cult-related violence, and other offenses that had raised concerns among residents. Weapons,…

The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a camouflaged crude oil storage site and recovered about 17,000 litres of suspected stolen crude in Delta State. The discovery was made under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship NNS DELTA. According to an operational report by the Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation…

The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, has intercepted three 40ft containers carrying 1.81 tonnes of Canadian cannabis and expired pharmaceutical products illegally brought into the country through Lagos Port Complex. The combined duty-paid value of the seizure is N12.8 billion. The interception was carried out on Monday, June 15, 2026, in collaboration with the…

The Nigerian Army troops under Operation CLEAN SWEEP III have rescued four kidnapped civilians in Katsina State during sustained offensives targeting bandit kingpin Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani and his network. The operation marks another gain in the military’s counter-banditry campaign in the state. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, soldiers from 17 Brigade Strike Group and the…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has promised that abducted pupils and teachers will be safely rescued, assuring residents that his administration is taking all necessary steps to secure their release and prevent a repeat of mass school abductions like the 2014 Chibok incident. The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, while addressing…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to support security operations in Katsina State, targeting banditry and kidnapping in forest reserves and isolated communities. The approval was announced by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, during a meeting with Islamic clerics and stakeholders at the Government House in…

Controversial social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, led a mass protest in Oyo State on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, calling on authorities to remove armed groups from the area. The demonstration came exactly 32 days after gunmen abducted dozens of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area. On…

The Nigerian military has freed Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, after she was held captive by bandits in Katsina State for weeks. A joint operation involving the Army and Air Force tracked the kidnappers to Tunga Village, where a fierce exchange led to her rescue. Mrs Abubakar was injured…

A traditional ruler in Kwara State has been confirmed dead after spending weeks in captivity with his abductors, despite the payment of a ₦21 million ransom by his community. The monarch, Oba Salman Aweda, who ruled Olayinka town in Ifelodun Local Government Area, was seized from his palace about a month ago by gunmen. Witnesses…

Six leaders of civil society organizations have been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission following allegations of multi-billion-naira fraud linked to former Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun. The CSO leaders were taken into custody after publicly raising claims of financial misconduct under the ex-IGP. An audio recording reportedly surfaced revealing how Commissioner…

Armed bandits have reportedly imposed a N20million levy on a community in Katsina State and threatened to force residents out if the demand is not met. Residents said the gunmen issued the ultimatum after invading the community, demanding the payment within a short timeframe. They warned that anyone who fails to comply would be expelled…

Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun, have apprehended 97 suspects linked to kidnapping, robbery and violations of anti-grazing laws. The suspects were arrested during coordinated operations across different parts of the state. Security personnel said those detained include individuals allegedly involved in abductions, armed robbery and herders found grazing within restricted areas.…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a Brazil-based businessman found in possession of 6.1kg of cocaine hidden inside shirts and towels. The suspect was intercepted during a security operation after narcotics concealed in clothing materials were discovered in his luggage. NDLEA officials said the illicit substance was carefully concealed within folded…