Thursday, June 18, 2026

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May 16, 2026

Police raid Ogun kidnappers’ hideout, kill two suspects, nab kingpin

Mr Babaseyi said the operatives recovered one AK-47 rifle loaded with 10 rounds of 5.6mm ammunition and one single-barrel gun from the suspects.

Bode Ojajuni
May 8, 2026

Troops rescue 32 kidnap victims, kill two terrorists in Katsina

The troops also recovered arms, ammunition, and rustled livestock during the operation.

Troops
June 4, 2024

NAF airstrike hits terrorists’ camps in Kaduna, Katsina, kills scores

Mr Gabkwet said the strikes were executed at the stronghold of the infamous terrorist, Buharinyadi.

Nigerian Air Force
February 22, 2024

Troops killed eight insurgents in fresh Kaduna onslaught: Army

The Army spokesperson said a notorious bandit Kingpin, Boderi, was killed alongside another kingpin, Bodejo, in the ambush.

Nigerian Army logo
November 27, 2023

Bandits: Gov Lawal recommends divine intervention to Zamfara residents

Bandits kidnapped 100 men, women and children from Mutunji in Maru LGA on Friday.

Dauda Lawal-Dare
August 29, 2023

Army arrests 17 suspects for murder, kidnapping in Plateau, Kaduna

Mr Oya said the suspects were arrested between August 21 and 28 at various locations within its area of responsibility.

Nigerian Troops
February 28, 2023

Cross River: Notorious kidnapper nabbed five years after police manhunt

The police apprehended the suspect behind the University of Cross River.

Sule Balarabe, Cross River police commissioner
January 29, 2023

NDLEA busts trans-border drug cartel, arrests five kingpins

Mr Babafemi said operatives, during a special operation that lasted weeks, recovered different quantities of skunk, methamphetamine and ephedrine.

Buba Marwa, NDLEA Chairman
May 5, 2022

Suspected smuggling kingpin arrested, faces Belgium extradition

He was suspected of being a leading figure in a network engaged in “systematic human-smuggling” offences.