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Nysc shuts down camp amidst bandits alert across Kwara State
Nysc shuts down camp amidst bandits alert across Kwara State
By: Bodunrin Kayode
In a preemptive move against the current rage of banditry in the north, the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) management in kwara state has shut down its orientation camp pending improvement of security in the state.
With this development, the orientation camp located in.Yikpata, Moro council area of Kwara north senatorial zone has been emptied of activities.
Corp members have been relocated temporarily to Ilorin the state capital as a proactive measure against kidnapping for ransom and attacks by bandits.
This is coming at the hills of the slaughter of about 15 vigilantes killed on Sunday morning when armed bandits invaded Oke-Ode community in Ifelodun council Area of Kwara State.
More communities including Oke Odo where there is a School of Nursing were attacked by monday but the school was spared because students had earlier been relocated from the premises to avoid mass abduction which is a trade mark of bandits.
A large number of residents were also allegedly abducted during the attack, which left Oke Odo and surrounding communities in a state of shock and complete pandemonium.
These attacks were calculated in spite of the presence of vigilante groups in the communities, even as these bandits operated with superior weapons with nobody to repel them.
With more than 15 slaughtered in cold blood at the wee hours of Monday morning while those who escaped with injuries as at first light were taken to the General Hospital in nearby Share.
Angry residents accused the state government of failing to protect them, noting that intelligence about the planned attack had been circulating for days yet no efforts were made to protect them.
Communities across the state have raised alarm over repeated raids and mass abductions, often at night, with many residents still missing.
The increasing frequency of such attacks has heightened fear, displacement, and calls for urgent government intervention.
NAF STRIKES HOSTILE ELEMENTS, SUSTAINS PRESSURE IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS IN KWARA
Meanwhile the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Component, OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) Sect 3, on 28 September 2025 conducted multiple coordinated missions across Kakihun, Oke-ode, Babanla and surrounding areas.
A statement by the director of public relations, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said that the reconnaissance and close air support operations were executed to deter threats, while hostile elements sighted east of Babanla were decisively engaged.
“Concurrent surveillance flights also covered key settlements and military positions, gathering critical intelligence to support ground forces.
“These missions reaffirm NAF’s commitment to protecting troops and civilians, maintaining air superiority, and sustaining pressure on hostile actors. All operations were completed successfully.
” The NAF assures Nigerians of its unwavering resolve to defend the nation’s territorial integrity and safeguard communities against threats.
“Citizens are encouraged to remain confident, vigilant, and supportive of the Armed Forces as decisive actions continue to restore lasting peace and security across the country.”
Nysc shuts down camp amidst bandits alert across Kwara State
Military
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
By Zagazola Makama
Security was significantly reinforced around Niger’s Presidential Palace in Niamey following reports of unrest involving elements of the country’s armed forces, security sources told Zagazola Makama.
According to multiple security sources, the heightened deployment of the Presidential Guard, supported by armoured vehicles around the Presidential Palace on the night of July 3 and into July 4, followed what was described as a limited protest by personnel of an armoured unit within the Niger Armed Forces (FAN).
The sources said some soldiers reportedly declined deployment to frontline positions in northern Tillabéri Region, particularly around Inatès and Chinagodrar, citing inadequate heavy equipment and insufficient operational resources to confront the growing security threats in the area.
The protest was described by one source as a “small mutiny,” although there has been no official confirmation from the Nigerien authorities.
Security sources said the development triggered concern within the country’s leadership, prompting the reinforcement of security around the Presidential Palace and temporary restrictions on movement in the surrounding area as a precautionary measure.
The Tillabéri Region remains one of Niger’s most volatile security zones, with recurrent attacks by armed extremist groups, including factions linked to the so-called Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS).
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerien government and military authorities had not issued any official statement regarding the reported protest or the increased security presence around the Presidency.
The situation remains under close observation.
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
Two suspected criminals arrested during patrol in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two suspected criminals during a routine patrol in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources disclosed that the suspects, identified as Azi Ezekiel, 21, and Ajiji Emmanuel, 19, were apprehended at about 10:30 a.m. on Saturday along the road leading to Forbur Village.
The sources said the suspects were intercepted by troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, while conducting a routine patrol in the area.
According to the sources, the two suspects have been handed over to the Keystone Police Station in Forbur for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at combating criminal activities and enhancing safety across Plateau State.
Two suspected criminals arrested during patrol in Plateau
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Plateau community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 4 of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a suspected kidnapper during a security operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources said the suspect, identified as Mohamdu Surajo, 29, was arrested at about 6:45 p.m. on Friday at Sabon Layi Village following sustained security operations in the area.
The sources disclosed that the suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing preliminary interrogation to aid ongoing investigations.
They added that the arrest is part of continued efforts by security forces to dismantle criminal networks and enhance security across Plateau State.
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Plateau community
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