Crime

Bandits Kill 32 Farmers, Abduct Several Others, Set Houses Ablaze In Niger State Multiple Attacks

Published

2 months ago

February 15, 2026

Suspected terrorists have reportedly killed at least 32 farmers in a series of attacks on Tugan-Makeri, Konsoko, and Pissa communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

Residents confirmed that the first attack occurred at Tunga-Makeri in Konkoso Ward around 3:00 a.m., during which six people were killed.

They said the bandits later invaded Konsoko and Pissa at about 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, shooting sporadically. No fewer than 26 people were reportedly killed and several buildings, including a police outpost, were set ablaze in the attacks.

Sources added that the exact number of casualties from the attack on Pissa community in Kabe/Pissa has yet to be ascertained.

Hassan Abdullahi, a resident of the area, disclosed that the attackers, numbering over 200, operated for several hours.

He said the Saturday attack began around 6:00 a.m. and lasted until about 10:00 a.m., adding that the affected communities are located about 200 kilometres from the Nigerian Air Force Base in New Bussa, the headquarters of Borgu LGA.

When contacted, the spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said the attack on Tugan-Makeri village occurred around 3:00 a.m. on Saturday.

He confirmed that six people were killed in the community, some houses were set ablaze, and an unspecified number of people were kidnapped.

Abiodun also confirmed that the bandits later moved to Konsoko but said details of the attack there were still sketchy.

He said, “On 14/2/2026 at about 6:00 a.m., a report was received indicating that at about 3:00 a.m., suspected bandits invaded Tunga-Makeri village via Shafachi District in Borgu LGA. During the attack, six persons lost their lives, some houses were set ablaze, and a yet-to-be-ascertained number of persons were abducted. The terrorists were also reported to have moved to Konkoso village, while other details remain sketchy.

“Meanwhile, joint security teams have been mobilised to the scene for assessment, and efforts to rescue the victims are ongoing.”

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Crime

EFCC nabs suspected fake lawyer with forged NBA seal in Lagos

Published

3 hours ago

April 21, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ikoyi, Lagos have commenced an investigation of a suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo, for possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA.

Anoruo, who operates a legal and educational consultancy in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, was arrested by EFCC operatives on Monday, April 20, 2026.

The agency in a statement said his case began after he submitted a petition dated September 22, 2025 to the EFCC, on behalf of his clients, against the management of a company, Global West Vessel Specialist Nigeria Limited.

However, investigations revealed that both the petition and the subsequent Letter of Withdrawal dated March 5, 2026, bore a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, which Anoruo confessed to have obtained from an undisclosed business centre in Lagos.

During investigations,the 55-year-old claimed that although he obtained a Law degree in 2018 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, through evening classes, he did not attend the Nigerian Law School.

The agency says the suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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Nigerian woman arrested for operating brothel in Ghana

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3 hours ago

April 21, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Ghana Police Service has arrested a 28-year-old Nigerian woman, Esther Egbuhama, for allegedly operating a brothel at Manso Watreso in the Ashanti Region.

The operation was carried out on Sunday, April 19, 2026, when officers from the Manso Nkwanta Police Command raided the suspected facility.

The premises, identified as Mama Nice Lodge, were targeted following intelligence gathered on alleged activities at the location.

In a statement issued on Monday, April 20, 2026, police indicated that the raid formed part of efforts to clamp down on suspected criminal operations in the area.

Egbuhama was arrested at the lodge and subsequently transported to the Manso Nkwanta Police Station to assist with ongoing investigations.

However, several other individuals believed to be connected to the operation reportedly fled the scene before police arrived.

“The police picked up intelligence on the activities going on at the place and mounted the operation to stop the crime being perpetrated there and arrest the culprit for the necessary action,” the statement read.

“Unfortunately, all her accomplices and other suspects managed to escape.”

Meanwhile, the Ashanti South Regional Police Command has reminded the public that operating a brothel constitutes a criminal offence under Section 277 of the Criminal Offences Act, as amended by N.L.C.D 398, Paragraph 16.

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Crime

PHOTOS: Troops arrest suspected ISWAP logistics courier in Borno

Published

3 hours ago

April 21, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics courier in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State.

The suspect, identified as Chari Kura from Gajiram in Nganzai LGA, was apprehended at about 6:20 p.m. on April 20, 2026 at Charlie 19 location in Monguno town.

The arrest followed credible intelligence indicating that the suspect was en route to deliver logistics supplies to terrorists at Bindur village in Kukawa Local Government Area.

Items recovered from the suspect include 180 mosquito coils, 12 packs of Jolly Jus, one Itel mobile phone and the sum of N500.

The suspect is currently in the custody of Sector 3 for further interrogation and necessary action.

Military authorities said the arrest is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist supply chains and deny insurgents access to logistics support within the theatre of operations.