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Private Guard Allegedly Abducts Employer’s Twin Sons, Demands Ransom in Niger

Daily Dispatch June 5, 2026

A Sallah celebration turned into a nightmare for a businessman in Minna, Niger State, after his private security guard allegedly abducted his six-year-old twin sons and later demanded ransom for their release. The suspect, identified as Sani Abdulrahaman, reportedly disappeared with the twins,

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Abuja Residents Repel Terrorists Armed With Guns, Machetes

Daily Dispatch April 27, 2026

Residents of Jikwoyi and Kugbo areas in Abuja successfully repelled a group of suspected terrorists who invaded their neighbourhood armed with guns and machetes on Sunday evening. According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers stormed the residential streets, causing panic among locals. However, in a swift and collective response, residents mobilised themselves,

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Police Tactical Squad smashes kidnap, banditry, car theft syndicates

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

…..recovers arms, stolen vehicles Across Kaduna, Nasarawa, Taraba, Plateau Abuja…FPRO The Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Special Tactical Squad (STS) of the Force Intelligence Department, FDI, have dismantled multiple criminal networks across Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau, Taraba and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja Addressing news men on

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Kwara Church Attack: Police ArrestPolice Arrest 33 Suspected Terrorists

Daily Dispatch April 13, 2026

Operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team have arrested 33 suspected members of a criminal network linked to terrorism, kidnapping and armed robbery, recovering an anti-aircraft launcher and several high-grade weapons. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony OKon Placid, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing at the

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Pastor arrested over alleged plot to kill rival cleric in Bayelsa

Daily Dispatch February 1, 2026

Operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit have arrested a pastor, Elijah Oro, over an alleged plot to assassinate a rival prophet in the state. Pastor Oro, a 59-year-old indigene of Ozoro Community in Delta State, was arrested alongside a 21-year-old suspect, Samuel Daniel, said to be a member […]

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NNRA secures DSS, Police partnership for stringent enforcement of nuclear safety regulations – DG

Daily Dispatch January 27, 2026

The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) has reinforced its collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force to ensure strict enforcement of nuclear safety and radiation protection regulations. The Director-General of the NNRA, Dr Yau Idris, gave the caution in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of a workshop […]