Kwara govt acknowledges video of captives released by terrorists

Bolanle Olukoju, the state’s commissioner for information, stated this in a statement on Saturday. The post Kwara govt acknowledges video of captives released by terrorists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Yakubu Mohammed

Motorbike raids on villages kill dozens in Nigeria

Armed men shot locals dead, set homes alight and abducted an "undetermined" number of people in Niger State.

Terrorists wreaking havoc in Borgu area of Niger State – Residents

According to the residents, the terrorists set houses on fire and killed about 26 people in attacks that began early Thursday morning. The post Terrorists wreaking havoc in Borgu area of Niger State – Residents appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Ezekiel Oyero

Villagers sleep in bush after security alert in Borno community

Residents said women and children were advised to relocate to the nearby Kidlindila community, while the men kept vigil in the surrounding bushes overnight, fearing possible attacks. The post Villagers sleep in bush after security alert in Borno community appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Ezekiel Oyero

Terrorists attack Kwara mining village, kidnap family of three

Terrorists, locally known as bandits, have attacked Kakafu, a mining village in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting a woman, her daughter and granddaughter. The post Terrorists attack Kwara mining village, kidnap family of three appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Yakubu Mohammed

Police rescue abducted Benue worshippers, arrest four suspects

In a statement on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Udeme Edet, said the victims were freed after coordinated operations involving the command and other security agencies. The post Police rescue abducted Benue worshippers, arrest four suspects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Ezekiel Oyero

Three US military planes arrive in Nigeria — Report

The New York Times reports that the first plane arrived in Borno State on Thursday night. The post Three US military planes arrive in Nigeria — Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Yakubu Mohammed