Nigerian News Leader
First with details then facts 
By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA operating under Sector 2 have successfully neutralized 2 terrorists in Kebbi State and rescued 62 hostages in Munhaye Forest of Zamfara State, a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba confirmed.
By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)
After spending about 47 days in captivity, the Chacho village abducted bride to be, and her friends have finally regained their freedom, local sources confirmed.
By Mercy Ogboko (Defence/Security Correspondent)
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for the deepening of strategic cooperation between the Nigerian Army (NA) and the United States Army in order to effectively respond to Nigeria’s evolving and multifaceted security challenges. The COAS made the call on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, when the United States Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Lieutenant Colonel Semira Moore, paid him a courtesy visit at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.
By Rose Nwankwu (Anambra State Correspondent, in Awka)
The Anambra State Police Command in the early hours of Wednesday, 14th January 2026, recorded another major operational breakthrough in its sustained efforts to rid the State of criminal elements and ensure the safety of lives and property.
By Rose Nwankwu (Anambra State Correspondent, in Awka)
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year old male suspect, Anikpe Valentine Chibuike, in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, Ogechukwu Mmadubugwu, a 35-year old single mother in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of the State.
By Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)
Bauchi State Police Command, in joint operations with the local hunters, have repelled hoodlums and rescued kidnapped victim unhurt in Nabardo, Bauchi State.
By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)
The fragile peace enjoyed lately by villagers of Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas of Sokoto East Senatorial District seems to be under severe threat as the feared bandit leader, Bello Turji has resurfaced with a threat to annihilate those that are not loyal to his authority.
By Percy Uduaghan (Police/Crime Correspondent, in Abuja)
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained fight against violent crime with the arrest of three notorious armed robbery suspects involved in “one-chance” criminal operations and the gruesome murder of a legal practitioner, Barrister Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo.
The Anambra State Police Command, on Thursday, received 30 (Thirty) Toyota Hilux patrol vehicles from the Anambra State Government, as part of sustained efforts to strengthen security operations and enhance public safety across the State.
By Dapo Aboyade (Judiciary Correspondent, in Abuja)
An Abuja-based female lawyer, Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, lost her life on Monday, January 5, 2026, in the hands of suspected kidnappers in Dawakin area, along Kubwa expressway, the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
By Rose Nwankwu Anambra State Correspondent,
in Awka)Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, on Wednesday, recorded a breakthrough in an ongoing investigation involving a case of kidnapping, abduction, missing children and child trafficking.
By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)
Terrorists have again attacked communities Agwarra and Borgu Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Niger state killing no fewer than 42 and abducting unconfirmed number of persons mostly women and children.
