Kwara Church attack: Gunmen seek N100m each for 38 abducted worshippers
Bandits who attacked CAC Eruku in Kwara State have demanded N100 million per abducted worshipper.
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Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Kagarko, kaduna
Bandits abducted Bobbo Paschal, a Catholic priest of St Stephen’s parish in Kushe Gugdu, Kaduna, killed a resident, and took several others, prompting the archdiocese to call for prayers for the victims’ safe release.
Gunmen kidnap six Defence Ministry officials traveling to Abuja
Six Defence Ministry directors kidnapped on Kaba–Lokoja expressway; ASCSN urges decentralization of promotions amid security concerns.
Southeast Killings: Victim’s relative says ‘unknown gunmen’ are not strangers
A relative of a victim of violence in Imo State revealed that the so-called “unknown gunmen” terrorising Southeast Nigeria are actually known locals
Nine soldiers linked to Boko Haram escape from Maiduguri Barracks jailroom
Nine soldiers detained over alleged links to Boko Haram escaped from a military guardroom in Maiduguri’s Maimalari Cantonment, with one recaptured as authorities intensify manhunt.
Soldiers storm former Minister Timipre Sylva’s Abuja residence, detain brother in coup probe
Security sources told SaharaReporters that a special military team raided the Maitama residence of former Petroleum Minister Timipre Sylva, arresting his brother over an alleged coup plot.
Defence Headquarters rejects coup allegations, says armed forces remain loyal to Tinubu
The Defence Headquarters has denied reports linking the cancellation of Nigeria’s Independence Day activities to an alleged coup plot, describing the claims as “false and malicious.”
Nigeria launches investigation into detained officers over alleged coup plot
Nigeria’s military has set up a panel to investigate about 20 officers detained for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, following intelligence of secret meetings and plans for a violent takeover.
Coup attempt: 16 senior officers detained for allegedly planning to overthrow Tinubu
Sixteen senior Nigerian military officers have been detained over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, despite official claims linking their arrest to career-related grievances.
Madagascar troops defy orders, side with anti-government protesters
Some Madagascar soldiers have joined protesters in defiance of orders to open fire, as anti-government demonstrations grow across the country.