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

Fani-Kayode, Shehu Sani Speak on Germany-to-South Africa Ambassador Swap

Former Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the reported redeployment of former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode as Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to South Africa after initially being listed for posting to Germany. Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, confirmed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that he was aware Fani-Kayode personally requested a change in his diplomatic posting, adding that the adjustment was based on personal reasons.

According to him, the shift in posting was not politically motivated but came after the former minister expressed personal concerns about serving in Germany. “I’m fully aware that Chief Fani-Kayode was the one who requested that his posting to Germany be changed to South Africa. His reason for the request is purely personal,” Sani wrote.

The reaction comes amid ongoing discussions around Nigeria’s recently approved list of non-career ambassadorial nominees by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which includes Fani-Kayode and other political figures expected to represent the country in various diplomatic missions abroad. The appointments are part of efforts to fill long-vacant ambassadorial positions across Nigerian embassies worldwide.

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Fani-Kayode, in a separate statement, confirmed that he was initially posted to Germany but later applied for redeployment to South Africa shortly after the announcement. He explained that the request was submitted to the then Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, citing personal reasons for his decision.

According to him, the minister reviewed and approved the request before forwarding it for presidential consideration. “I therefore made an application for a redeployment to South Africa two days after the initial announcement was made and I am pleased to say that after the then Foreign Minister (H.E. Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar) heard my reasons, he considered them favourably after which he conveyed the request to Mr President who graciously approved it,” he said.

Fani-Kayode also expressed gratitude to both President Tinubu and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for approving the change, describing the decision as considerate. He further acknowledged Senator Sam Enang, who was originally assigned to South Africa but reportedly agreed to swap postings and proceed to Germany instead.

The development has continued to generate public debate, with political observers weighing in on the process of diplomatic appointments and the extent to which personal requests can influence ambassadorial postings.

While some view the swap as a normal administrative adjustment within diplomatic service, others see it as reflective of the political nature of ambassadorial appointments in Nigeria.

The Federal Government has not issued further clarification beyond the list of approved nominees, while Senate screening and confirmation are expected to follow constitutional procedures before final deployment to foreign missions.

Fani-Kayode, Shehu Sani Speak on Germany-to-South Africa Ambassador Swap