Six Nasarawa University Students Abducted in Gudi Night Attack

The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of six students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) following an armed attack on a student lodge at Anguwar Ninzo, Gudi area of Akwanga Local Government Area in Nasarawa State.

The incident occurred on Wednesday night when suspected gunmen invaded the off-campus residence and whisked away the students at gunpoint, throwing the community into panic.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, the command received a distress call at about 9:00 p.m. on May 6, 2026, reporting that armed men had stormed the lodge and abducted several occupants.

He confirmed that six victims have so far been identified, all of them students of the Faculty of Engineering, NSUK Gudi Campus, along with one additional person who was visiting one of the students at the time of the attack.

“So far, six victims have been identified, all students of the Faculty of Engineering, Gudi Campus of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, alongside one other victim who was visiting one of the students when the incident occurred,” he said.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, visited the scene shortly after the incident for an on-the-spot assessment and reassured residents and the university community that efforts were underway to rescue the victims safely.

He directed immediate strengthening of security deployment in the area and surrounding communities to prevent further attacks.

The command also confirmed that a joint security operation has been launched, involving personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian military, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and local vigilante groups.

Security operatives are currently combing nearby forests and suspected escape routes as part of efforts to rescue the abducted students and apprehend the attackers.

In addition, the Area Commander in Akwanga has been redeployed to enhance coordination of field operations and improve security response in the affected axis.

The police urged residents of Gudi and surrounding communities to remain calm but vigilant, while appealing for useful information that could assist ongoing rescue efforts.

DSP Nansel assured that the command remains committed to securing the safe return of the victims, adding that updates would be provided as investigations and operations continue.

The incident has once again raised concerns over the safety of students living in off-campus accommodations across Nigeria, particularly in rural and semi-rural communities where armed attacks have become increasingly frequent.

Six Nasarawa University Students Abducted in Gudi Night Attack

NDLEA, DEA Bust Billionaire Drug Cartel in Global Sting Operation

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), working in collaboration with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and law enforcement agencies from Switzerland, France, and Greece, have dismantled a transnational criminal organisation allegedly involved in drug trafficking and money laundering operations valued at hundreds of billions of naira across Nigeria and Europe.

The coordinated operation led to the arrest of a suspected billionaire drug kingpin, Amadi Simon, in Switzerland, alongside two alleged accomplices — 34-year-old Jecinta Amara Ikechi, arrested in Anambra State, and 28-year-old Blessing Ngozi Amadi, arrested in Agbor, Delta State. The arrests were carried out simultaneously on April 28 following months of intelligence-led investigations.

According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the operation was the result of extensive surveillance and cross-border intelligence sharing that linked the suspects to a sophisticated financial and drug trafficking network operating across multiple jurisdictions.

The investigation reportedly uncovered a complex laundering system involving shell companies, proxy accounts, pass-through transactions, and cryptocurrency platforms, all allegedly used to disguise and move illicit proceeds across continents.

Authorities also traced several high-value assets in Nigeria believed to be linked to the syndicate. These include Jovi Hotel in GRA Phase 1, Asaba, Jovi Hotel and Suites in Agbor, Delta State, and Jovi Apartment in Mabushi, Abuja, alongside frozen bank accounts and digital wallets suspected to have been used in laundering illicit funds.

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The NDLEA said the operation also led to the identification and blocking of multiple bank accounts and cryptocurrency addresses allegedly used to move and conceal funds running into hundreds of billions of naira.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Marwa (retd.), described the operation as a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s fight against drug trafficking and associated financial crimes.

He said the success of the multi-country operation demonstrated the effectiveness of international cooperation and reinforced the agency’s zero-tolerance stance against drug-related crimes that threaten national security and economic stability.

Marwa also expressed appreciation for the support of the US-DEA, noting that the partnership has strengthened Nigeria’s capacity in intelligence gathering, evidence collection, tactical operations, and forensic investigations.

He assured that the NDLEA would continue to deepen collaboration with international partners to track and dismantle drug trafficking networks wherever they operate.

According to him, “The NDLEA remains relentless in its pursuit of those involved in narcotics trafficking and associated financial crimes, regardless of where they attempt to hide,” stressing that Nigeria would not serve as a safe haven for drug traffickers or their illicit proceeds.

Investigations into the wider network are ongoing, with authorities indicating that more arrests and asset seizures may follow as intelligence continues to develop across multiple countries.

NDLEA, DEA Bust Billionaire Drug Cartel in Global Sting Operation

Mambilla Scandal Resurfaces After Ex-Minister Mamman’s Conviction

The conviction of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on 12-count charges bordering on money laundering involving N33.8 billion has once again brought renewed public attention to the long-stalled Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project, one of Nigeria’s most controversial and delayed infrastructure projects.

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday found Mamman guilty of laundering funds linked to the project, marking a major development in one of the biggest corruption cases tied to Nigeria’s power sector.

Although sentencing was deferred to May 13, 2026, the judgment has already reignited debate over the decades-long failure to complete the 3,050MW Mambilla Power Plant in Taraba State.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alleged that Mamman, while serving as Minister of Power in 2019, conspired with ministry officials and private firms to divert N33.8 billion earmarked for major electricity projects, including Mambilla and the Zungeru Hydroelectric scheme.

The court heard that the funds were routed through private companies suspected to have been used to conceal proceeds of unlawful activity linked to criminal breach of trust in public project financing.

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The case also included allegations of unauthorized cash transactions involving foreign currency payments made outside the banking system.

The Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project, designed to generate 3,050MW, has remained uncompleted for over four decades despite multiple funding commitments from successive governments.

Originally conceived to be Nigeria’s largest power plant, the project was expected to significantly boost national electricity supply, improve grid stability and support industrial growth.

Experts have repeatedly described it as a “game-changing project” capable of increasing Nigeria’s electricity generation capacity by about 30 percent and improving power exports to neighbouring West African countries such as Niger, Benin, Togo and Chad.

However, despite billions of naira and over $1 billion spent on feasibility studies, consultancy and preliminary works, the project remains stuck at pre-construction stage with no electricity generated to date.

The project has also been plagued by multiple legal disputes involving local and international firms.

In 2003, the Federal Government awarded the Mambilla project to Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited under a Build-Operate-Transfer arrangement estimated at $6 billion.

The contract, signed under then Minister of Power Olu Agunloye, later became controversial after government agencies questioned its approval process, leading to years of arbitration and court cases.

Sunrise Power subsequently dragged the Nigerian government before the International Court of Arbitration (ICC) in Paris, claiming breach of contract and demanding compensation running into hundreds of millions of dollars.

The arbitration has remained one of the major obstacles delaying the project.

The controversy has drawn in several top political figures over the years.

Former Minister of Power, Babatunde Fashola, had previously described Sunrise Power as a middleman in the project structure, while later administrations opted for a Chinese consortium to execute the engineering works.

Former ministers and government officials have also been implicated in various legal proceedings linked to the project’s contractual disputes.

In separate arbitration-related proceedings, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari were reportedly involved as witnesses in hearings connected to the international dispute over the project’s ownership and execution structure.

Since the start of the Bola Tinubu administration in 2023, the federal government has stopped direct funding for the Mambilla project, citing ongoing international arbitration and legal uncertainty.

Former Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu confirmed that no budgetary allocation was made to the project, explaining that government cannot proceed until legal disputes are resolved.

He said the decision was deliberate to avoid financial exposure while arbitration proceedings remain unresolved.

Energy sector experts and civil society organisations have described Mamman’s conviction as a potential turning point in addressing long-standing issues surrounding the Mambilla project.

Some stakeholders argue that the ruling should prompt a broader investigation into all actors involved in the project’s delay and financial management.

Energy analysts have also called for transparency in the total amount spent on the project over the years, insisting that Nigerians deserve clarity on how funds were utilised.

Others are urging the federal government to resolve the legal disputes quickly and bring in credible international partners to finally complete the project.

The Mambilla project is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most important but troubled infrastructure initiatives.

Despite repeated promises across different administrations, the project has become a symbol of prolonged litigation, contract disputes and governance challenges in the country’s power sector.

With Mamman’s conviction now adding a criminal dimension to the controversy, attention has once again shifted to how Nigeria can finally unlock the long-delayed project and achieve its long-standing electricity goals.

Mambilla Scandal Resurfaces After Ex-Minister Mamman’s Conviction