IGP bans police officers dressed in mufti from carrying rifles, warns against rights violations

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed police officers to disarm when dressed in mufti. He also asked the officers to conduct themselves professionally, w... Read More

Terrorists kill one, kidnap 9 in Niger village attack

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- Suspected local bandits have killed one person and kidnapped nine others in an attack on Palaita, a village near a military base in Erena, a garrison town hosting hundreds of displ... Read More

Another explosion occurs in Niger. Rice mill, tanker, other properties destroyed

Nigeria, Feb. 9 -- A rice mill, fuel tanker and other properties have been destroyed in a gas explosion that rocked F&S Investment, a gas station in Niger State. The station is in Sabon Wuse, along t... Read More

Again, El-Rufai's commissioners back him in rift with Kaduna governor

Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- As the rift between the ex-governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, and his successor, Uba Sani, rages, officials who served under the former governor have declared support for him... Read More

Terrorists planted seven bombs on Niger rural road in three months

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- Twelve persons have been killed and a further 13 injured by explosives planted by suspected Boko Haram members in Shiroro LGA of Niger State within three months, as the terrorists d... Read More

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