Tag: niger state
Troops nab suspected terrorists, informants in Niger operations
According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were members of a bandit group operating in Duru, along the…
Niger killings barbaric, unacceptable, APC Chairman declares
Yilwatda also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as a swift and decisive response, noting that the…
Military Jet crashes in Niger: Here’s what happened to the Pilots
The NAF confirmed the incident, attributing the crash to a technical malfunction during what was described as a post-inspection functional…
Again, bandits strike Niger community, kidnap villagers
Gunmen have launched yet another round of attacks in Niger State, abducting at least 10 people from Angwan-Kawo and Kuchipa…
Egbetokun worried by increasing boldness of criminal networks in Nigeria
The Police Chief emphasised the need for a united and decisive action to tackle the security challenges confronting the country.
Insecurity: Tinubu orders 24-hour aerial surveillance on Kwara, Niger, Kebbi Forests
The directive, Dare added, extends beyond Kwara to parts of Kebbi and Niger States, where several mass abductions in recent…
Army gives update on troops’ search for abducted Kebbi, Niger schoolchildren
According to the Army, troops responded to the abduction of students from St Mary’s School, Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area…
Police, Military deployed to rescue kidnapped students from Niger Catholic school
Niger State security agencies have deployed police tactical units and military components to Papiri in Agwara Local Government Area following…
‘We warned them’- Niger govt speaks on abduction of 52 students in Papiri
“Regrettably, St. Mary’s School proceeded to reopen and resume academic activities without notifying or seeking clearance from the State Government,…
Black Tuesday in Niger: Over 30 dead, 40 injured in Tanker fire disaster
Chairman of the Niger State Tanker Drivers Association and National Ex-Officio of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas…
Shock: Nigerian soldier kills self after killing wife
Nwakwo said remains of the soldier and his wife have been preserved, while an in-depth investigation has since commenced to…
Fear grips Niger as four dams prepare to unleash deadly flood
Niger State is bracing for a major disaster as four hydro-electric dams, Kainji, Jebba, Shiroro, and Zungeru have begun discharging…
Dam water release: Niger warns of flooding, urges relocation
The Niger State Government has issued a warning to residents in certain areas of the state to relocate to safer…
Food vendor burnt alive after blasphemy allegation in Niger
The incident occurred in Kasuwan-Garba town, Mariga Local Government Area. Reports indicate that Amaye, a food vendor, was accused of…
One arrested as PCN seals 486 pharmacy premises in Niger
According to PCN 672 premises, including 136 pharmacies and 536 patent medicine shops, were inspected across nine Local Government Areas…