Crime
Bandits ambush, kill 20 security personnel, burn patrol van in Zamfara
A gang of bandits under the command of Turji, laid ambush on a security personnel convey, killing about 20 security operatives in Shinkafi Local Government Area, Zamfara State.
It was disclosed that the security personnel drafted from the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), supported by local vigilantes, were deployed to a village being ravaged by bandits. They were said to be ambushed on their way by the bandit command led by Turji. The bandits after killing about 20 operatives in the convoy, burnt of their patrol vehicle.
-
Latest7 days agoPastor Chris Oyakhilome announces mother’s passing at 88 [VIDEO]
-
Football5 days agoHow David Beckham made $51.1m from 2026 World Cup, surpassing winners’ prize
-
Latest1 day agoUS Immigration fees rise from October 16 as USCIS announces new charges
-
Comments and Issues6 days agoFani-Kayode on Atiku: Separating claims from the record
-
Crime1 week agoPolice arrest suspect, launch manhunt for 2 others over Delta Education Director’s death
-
Latest1 week agoHow adulterated palm oil, coloured pepper are putting consumers at risk
-
Crime7 days agoDeaths in NSCDC Custody: Can Nigeria guarantee the safety of detainees?
-
Business4 days agoOpenAI shelves GPT-6.1 astra release over safety concerns