Fear swept through a quiet village in northern Nigeria. Armed men stormed homes at night. Families were left in shock. On Tuesday January 13, 2026, at around 11:30 p.m., gunmen linked to a known armed group attacked a community in eastern Sokoto State. They abducted over 20 residents, including women and youths. The attackers moved…
Fear returned to a major northern transport corridor after another violent incident exposed the growing risks faced by commuters, residents, and security personnel moving through the region. On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at about 8:15 p.m., armed men intercepted travelers along the Gusau–Sokoto Highway in Zamfara State, abducting a Police Officer and three other passengers…
Bandits Kill 20, Abduct Many in Kaduna’s Kauru LGA Fear swept through several rural settlements after armed attackers launched a coordinated assault that shattered lives and displaced families. On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at about 10:45 p.m., the violence erupted in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, leaving devastation in its wake. Residents said…
Gunmen Storm Otobi Akpa, Four Killed in Night Attack Another quiet rural settlement has been thrown into mourning after sudden violence disrupted lives, homes, and livelihoods without warning. On Monday night, January 12, 2026, at about 11:30 p.m., armed gunmen invaded Otobi Akpa community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The attackers killed…
Bandits Attack Katsina Again, Citizens Demand Strong Security The people of Katsina State woke up on Monday, January 12, 2026, to shocking news of fresh armed violence that left families grieving, communities unsettled, and security concerns at the top of national discourse. On this night in Unguwar Nagunda, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State,…
Army Offensive Forces Terrorists to Flee and Surrender in Borno Relentless pressure on insurgent networks has continued to reshape the security landscape in Nigeria’s North-East, as coordinated military action disrupts long-standing militant strongholds and restores confidence among affected communities. On Monday, January 12, 2026, at about 6:00 a.m. (WAT), troops of the Nigerian Army under…
