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A suspected drug peddler has been killed during a police operation in Katsina state. According to Zagazola Makama, a security expert and counter insurgency police sources said the incident occurred on December 27, 2025, at about 10:00 pm in Sabuwar Anguwa area of Katsina local government. READ MORE FROM New Daily Prime: Bandits kill one, rustle livestock in Katsina Katsina police rescue 10 victims after gunfight with bandits “Operatives of the Central Market Surveillance Team, led by ASP Audu Isah, raided the area following credible intelligence and arrested one Uzairu Abubakar, also known as Uzairu Kuda, said to be a…

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested members of the gang responsible for the abduction and killing of Professor Ekanem Ephraim, a neurology professor murdered in 2023, security sources have said. The alleged gang leader, Patrick Etim, 23, and an accomplice, Bassey Asuquo, 40, were arrested on Saturday at a medical facility in Cross River State while allegedly planning the kidnap of another senior medical professional. A third suspect, Isaac Ekpeyong, was also apprehended. READ MORE FROM New Daily Prime: Police charge 15-year-old with murder of teen in Weston-super-M Rivers police take over case of murdered teen…

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspected kidnappers and cattle rustlers in separate intelligence-led operations carried out in Kiru and Tsanyawa local government areas of the state. The arrests were carried out by operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS) and other tactical units, following actionable intelligence, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Kiyawa. READ MORE FROM NEW DAILY PRIME: Kano APC chieftain withdraws $10m bribery claim against senators Police nab 3 fraudsters with N129.5bn fake currency in Kano Kiyawa said that acting on the directive of…

An Enugu State High Court has convicted and sentenced two former bankers, Sani Endurance Aferokhe and Hillary Odo, for the criminal diversion of N10.3 million belonging to pensioners. The duo were convicted by Justice A. O. Onovo of the Enugu State High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu, following their prosecution by the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Read more on New Daily Prime: Presidency blasts opposition for ‘weaponising politics’ to avoid EFCC accountability EFCC, NDC partner to revamp security curriculum The EFCC arraigned the defendants on January 18, 2016, on a 15-count charge…

BMany worshippers were killed on Wednesday after an explosive device detonated inside a mosque at Gamborun Market in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The explosion occurred while worshippers were gathered for prayers, causing panic and chaos within the busy market area. Read more on News Daily Prime: Shettima condoles with families of slain soldiers in Maiduguri Businessman bags 6 months imprisonment for N1.1 fraud in Maiduguri Traders and residents in the area were seen fleeing the scene as thick smoke billowed from the mosque, while others attempted to assist victims before emergency responders arrived. Security operatives cordoned off the area…

The Office of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of openly defying a valid court order, illegally detaining Malami beyond the period allowed by law, and subjecting him to what it described as a “trial by media.” In a statement issued on Wednesday by Mohammed Bello Doka, special assistant on Media to Malami, said the EFCC refused to comply with a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, order granted on December 23, 2025, which admitted Malami to bail on conditions already…

Hon. Saraki Aliyu Daneji, a Kano lawmaker representing Kano municipal on Wednesday died in his home in Kano State. This was announced in a Facebook post by Sanusi Bature, the spokesman to Abba Kabir Yusuf, Kano State governor, that the lawmaker died hours after his counterpart. READ MORE:NNPP tells INEC to ignore Kwankwasiyya ‘illegal congresses’ Kwankwaso opens door for alliance with parties sharing NNPP’s vision His post reads, “Innalillahi Wa Inna Ilaihirrajiun. Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, member representing Kano Municipal at Kano State House of Assembly died today an hour after the death of his counterpart. Sabature”. Daneji won the…

Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has signed the state’s 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a total budget of over N1.073 trillion. The signing ceremony took place yesterday at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Minna. The approved budget represents an increase from the N1.031 trillion earlier presented to the Niger State House of Assembly, reflecting an upward review by the legislature. A breakdown of the 2026 budget shows that capital expenditure stands at over N783 billion, while recurrent expenditure exceeds N290 billion. READ MORE: Tanker explosion in Niger State leaves more than 40 dead, dozens injured Mokwa…

The Nigerian military has arrested four police officers for allegedly providing unauthorised escort services to a VIP in contravention of the presidential directive on the withdrawal of policemen from VIP protection duties. The sources said that the arrest occurred on December 17 at about 9:30 a.m., while the officers were reportedly on escort duty. READ MORE: Presidency urges Nigerians to report VIPs violating police escort withdrawal order Nigeria police force to probe armed escort seen with actress Angela Okorie The arrested officers were named as ASP Musa Waziri and Insp. Jeremiah Achimogu both attached to 45 Police Mobile Force (PMF),…

Gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked two settlements of Fulani in Kauyen Gabas village under Rimi area of Katsina, killing one person and rustling livestock. According to Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency expert, the incident occurred on Monday at about 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 20. READ MORE:NAF airstrikes kill over 20 bandits, destroy hideouts in Katsina Gov Radda warns bandits over Kankara Hospital attack According to the source, the bandits entered the settlements, shot one person fatally, and made away with an unascertained number of livestock. “Troops and other security forces from the neighboring areas have blocked anticipated exit routes, and…