Sokoto Stakeholders Cry Out Over Bello Turji Attacks Fear had already spread through Eastern Sokoto long before the public appeal. Families abandoned homes, leaving behind farms, livestock, and livelihoods, as armed bandit threats intensified. On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, stakeholders from the Eastern Senatorial District of Sokoto State, Nigeria, issued a public appeal for urgent…
Sustained Troop Offensive Pushes 11 Terrorists to Surrender Tensions have escalated in northeastern Nigeria over the past few weeks, as military operations against insurgents intensified across Borno State. Communities that had lived under constant fear began to witness significant changes on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, when Nigerian troops recorded a major breakthrough. On that day,…
Insecurity continues to plague rural communities in Niger State, leaving residents vulnerable to bandit attacks that disrupt daily life and livelihoods. Over the past several months, villages along forested corridors in Borgu Local Government Area have faced repeated raids, forcing families to live under constant fear. This week, Kabe Village experienced yet another violent attack…
Violence has once again shaken Otukpo Local Government Area, Benue State. Early on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, suspected armed herders launched a deadly raid on the Otobi‑Akpa community. Around 1:30 a.m., six people lost their lives, including a retired officer and a former councillor. The attack has left residents terrified, and authorities are calling for increased…
Fear has once again crept quietly into rural homes, farms, and market squares across parts of Sokoto State, forcing families to abandon familiar surroundings and seek safety elsewhere. This growing anxiety did not emerge suddenly but built steadily as reports of renewed threats spread through vulnerable farming communities, reviving painful memories of past attacks and…
Fear, hope, and public anger collided across Nigeria’s North-West after a controversial security decision reignited national debate. On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at about 11:30 a.m. in Katsina State, North-West Nigeria, the Katsina State Government confirmed the release of 70 suspected bandits from custody. Officials said the move formed part of a broader peace-building and…
