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One officer, others killed in police, Imo IPOB gunfight
One police officer was among those reportedly killed ob Friday in a gunfight between the police and suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra in Akata, Oru East Lolcal Government of Imo State.
Spokesman for Imo State Police command, Michael Abattam, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday.
Abattam said officers raided the camp of the IPOB members following an intelligence report that the group was planning to carry out an attack.
He said the head of the group and several members were killed.
The police spokesperson said three improvised explosive devices (IED, two pump-action guns, nine cartridges, one locally-made pistol and one Toyota Highlander SUV were recovered from them.
“Sequel to credible information by the command’s intelligence unit, revealing that some bandits suspected to be IPOB/ESN terror groups were seen mobilising to attack police formations and government installations in the state from their camp located at Akata in Oru East LGA of Imo State,” the statement said.
“The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command immediately dispatched the command’s Special Forces and tactical teams led by the officer in charge of Operation Restore Peace, ACP Evans E. Shem to go and dislodge the bandits as a proactive measure to nip their planned attack in the bud.
“On approaching the terror camp, the teams were attacked by the terror groups. Save for the Armoured Personnel Carriers and sophisticated weapons used by the police the bandits were overwhelmed and they scampered for safety into the bush. The head of the group and others were neutralised during the attack.”
It also stated, “On their way back unknown to police teams that the bandits have reinforced and regrouped laying ambush using palm tree logs to block the entire exit paths in the bush.
“It was at the fourth blockade that the police teams came under heavy attack while removing the fourth palm tree log used in blocking the exit path.
“The bandits threw petrol bombs and Improvised Explosives Devices (I.E.Ds) at the police vehicles. Again, the tactical teams successfully dislodged the bandits where several of them were neutralized and others fled into the bush with bullets injuries. Unfortunately, one of the police Hilux vehicles was burnt due to the petrol bombs thrown at it.
“Also three police officers sustained bullet injuries and were rushed to the hospital. One of them died on the way while the other two are in stable condition undergoing treatment in a government hospital.”
Abattam said officers are “combing the bush for possible recovery of more arms and improvised explosive devices.”
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Lakurawa terrorists kill 13 vigilantes in Kebbi
Lakurawa terrorists kill 13 vigilantes in Kebbi
The Lakurawa terrorist group on Sunday killed 13 members of a vigilante group as they attacked Morai community in Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The 13 vigilantes were reportedly killed when they tried to resist the Lakurawa as they attacked and rustled cattle from the community.
A local, Malam Ibrahim Augie, told our correspondent that vigilante members in their numbers had come out to repel the terrorists’ attack when they were informed of their incursion into the village, but the terrorists had already encircled them and killed 13 of them.
He said, “The vigilantes hid to attack and recapture the rustled cattle, but they didn’t know the Lakurawa had already seen them and they were shot and killed,” he said.
The police spokesman, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, could not be reached at the time of filing this report as his line was not going through.
Lakurawa terrorists kill 13 vigilantes in Kebbi
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Reno Omokri, Shehu Sani, others screened for ambassadorial appointments
Reno Omokri, Shehu Sani, others screened for ambassadorial appointments
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani was among those screened by the Federal Government following the commencement of the screening process for candidates nominated for diplomatic roles in a bid to fill the vacant roles for its 76 embassies and 22 high commissions.
According to reports, nominees have been asked to report to the DSS offices nearest to them for security checks.
Some have reportedly been informed to provide personal education and work history.
It was gathered from a source that two former south-eastern governors, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Okezie Ikpeazu, have been screened for the role.
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The source also disclosed that Sani, who recently joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and former presidential aide Reno Omokri are among the nominees who have also been screened.
The source also revealed that former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro, and former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, have already gone through the screening process and have been cleared for their prospective national assignments.
In September 2023, President Bola Tinubu recalled all Nigerian diplomats, both career and non-career.
Nearly two years after their recall, in March 2025, the presidency stated that their replacements would be named “very soon”.
Reno Omokri, Shehu Sani, others screened for ambassadorial appointments
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Nigerien Army arrests commander of terrorist group, seizes cash, weapons
Nigerien Army arrests commander of terrorist group, seizes cash, weapons
The Nigerien Army has arrested a suspected senior member of the terrorist group Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) in the Tillabéri region, recovering cash, weapons, and logistics items believed to be meant for terrorist operations.
The army, in its operations report covering April 3 to April 5, confirmed that the suspect was intercepted on April 3 at about 6:30 p.m. while traveling in a vehicle along the Torodi–Niamey route.
According to military sources, a search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a firearm, several mobile phones, and a sum of 5,032,900 CFA francs. The army believes the money was intended for the procurement of logistics to support terrorist activities.
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Further investigation led troops to a garden owned by the suspect in the village of Boborgou. The location was allegedly used as a logistical base by armed groups. Items discovered included food supplies, communication airtime credit, clothing, and black fabric believed to be used for camouflage.
In a nearby school building, security forces also uncovered a significant stock of pasta reportedly meant to sustain active terrorist elements operating in the area.
The army stated that the suspect is also strongly linked to the hijacking of two vehicles between Makalondi and Niaktiré on April 2.
Security operations are ongoing in the region as part of broader efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and restore stability.
Nigerien Army arrests commander of terrorist group, seizes cash, weapons
(Zagazola Makama)
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