Niger State
Two soldiers wounded, hospitalised as bandits attack Niger military base
Bandits operating in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, have launched a surprise attack on a military base, leaving two soldiers wounded. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, and according to reports, one bandit was killed in the ensuing exchange of gunfire. The attack is just the latest in a […]
Niger gov grants 30 prisoners amnesty
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, on Tuesday, granted amnesty to 30 inmates at the old and new Correctional Centres in the state capital, Minna. The gesture was part of the activities to mark the first anniversary of his administration. The wife of the governor, Fatima Bago, on her part, visited the Niger State […]
Demolition of Madalla market aims to alleviate traffic congestion
Niger State authorities have taken action to shut down and demolish the popular Thursday Weekly Madalla Market in Suleja Local Government Area. This market has long been known for causing significant gridlock on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway, prompting concerns from both commuters and local officials. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, upon assuming office, made a commitment to […]
118 inmates escape as rainstorm destroys Niger prison
A devastating heavy rainstorm on Wednesday night led to the escape of 118 inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, North-Central Nigeria, as critical parts of the facility were damaged. The disclosure was made through a press statement by Adamu Duza, the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Command of the […]
Army vows revenge after terrorists kill six soldiers
The Nigerian Army pledged on Sunday to avenge the killing of two officers and four soldiers by terrorists in Niger State on Friday. According to the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Nwachukwu Onyema, the personnel were killed in an ambush by terrorists. The soldiers were reported to have been killed when they engaged […]
Bandits demand N290 million for release of pregnant woman, 3 kids, others in Niger state
Bandits operating in Niger state have demanded a staggering N290 million as ransom for the release of seven individuals, including a pregnant woman and three children, who were abducted from the Kuduru community in Tafa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger state. The victims, taken on December 28, 2023, are reportedly facing threats to their […]