Crime

Residents of communities in Ekiti State have raised alarm over renewed bandit attacks that left a woman dead and several people abducted, as community leaders call for urgent government intervention.

The Nigerian government says many terrorists responsible for killings and kidnappings are French-speaking foreigners. SGF George Akume cited security reports while highlighting international cooperation to combat insecurity.

The Edo State Government has demolished a building in Amagba, Benin City, linked to suspected cult members connected to recent killings. Authorities say the action forms part of ongoing security operations to curb cult-related violence.

The Edo State Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to three community youth leaders to appear before a special security squad over alleged links to renewed cult-related killings in Benin City. Authorities say arrests have already been made following security raids.

An EFCC witness has linked alleged fund transfers to Ali Bello and a co-defendant in the ongoing ₦10.27bn fraud and money laundering trial at the Federal High Court, Abuja.

Three suspected cultists have been arrested in Benin City following joint raids by security operatives, with arms and ammunition reportedly recovered.

Edo State Police arrest 129 suspects, rescue 30 kidnap victims, recover arms, vehicles and motorcycles in January 2026 operations across the state.

Benin City, Edo State – The Edo State Police Command has issued a strong…

NDLEA and the Nigerian Army arrest five suspects, including a medicine vendor and supermarket owner, with over 11,000 tramadol capsules in Edo.

Edo police uncover a staged kidnapping by a dispatch officer who tried to cover up a ₦1.3m gambling loss; suspect to be arraigned in court.