Suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have launched another deadly attack on a secondary school in Borno State, killing a teacher and abducting an unspecified number of students who were writing the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination. Global Mirror News learnt that the attack occurred on Monday morning, June 29,…
…Says initiative has restored public confidence, made both states hostile to criminals Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, for initiating the joint Ogun-Lagos security operation, Operation Kosaye, describing it as a bold, proactive and intelligence-driven initiative that has significantly strengthened security across the two neighbouring states….
Three men have been arrested by the Osun State Police Command for allegedly possessing a human skull believed to have been exhumed from a family grave in a disturbing case that has sparked concern in the State. The Police said the incident was reported on June 17, 2026, after a resident visited the grave of…
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old University of Uyo (UniUyo) student for allegedly originating and circulating a false social media report claiming that bandits had invaded parts of Bayelsa State and attacked schools, causing widespread panic among residents. Global Mirror News learnt that the Commissioner of Police, CP Iyamah Edebor, identified the…
The Minister disclosed this on Friday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja shortly after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law. His remarks were contained in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to Tunji-Ojo, the suspects were intercepted…
A member of the terrorist group Boko Haram, identified as Alkali Yarima, popularly known as La’ari, has been sentenced to death by hanging by a Federal High Court in Abuja for his role in the 2015 terrorist attacks on Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Delivering judgment on Friday June 26, Global Mirror News gathered that…
A former security guard of late Ogun State Television broadcaster, Mrs Olakitan “Kitan” Oyesiku, has allegedly confessed to masterminding her killing, claiming he acted to “teach her a lesson” over grievances from the period he worked for her. Global Mirror News gathered that the suspect, 22-year-old Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, was among three persons arrested by…
The Kaduna State Police Command has detained a woman and her husband following the death of her teenage son in the Kurmin-Mashi area of Kaduna State. Global Mirror News gathered that the incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, after the boy, identified as Sadiq, was allegedly subjected to severe punishment over an accusation…
The Ogun State Government and the Nigeria Police Force have intensified efforts to strengthen security across the state, with a renewed focus on tackling cross-border crimes and safeguarding communities, businesses, and critical economic assets. This commitment was reinforced during a strategic security meeting between the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the South-West, DIG…
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have neutralised two suspected kidnappers during a follow-up operation linked to the rescue of an abducted victim in the State. The operation, carried out by the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, also led to the recovery of a single-barrel gun, an expended cartridge, a mobile phone and N2.2 million suspected…
