Fear and anguish have gripped travellers and residents in parts of Benue State after armed gunmen reportedly ambushed a commercial bus and abducted 14 passengers travelling from Enugu State to Abuja. The frightening incident occurred on Thursday night, August 13, 2026, along the Ankpechi–Omutele axis of the Otukpo–Adoka road in Ohimini Local Government Area of…
Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, the Nigerian Army Officer accused of playing a leading role in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, has broken his silence on the controversial case, insisting that his actions were motivated by patriotism, frustration and a desire to rescue Nigeria from what he considered worsening conditions. Ma’aji, who…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested two suspects, including the manager of Mbiokporo Cemetery in Uyo, over the alleged unlawful exhumation of a freshly buried corpse and the removal of its casket for suspected financial gain. Global Mirror News gathered that the disturbing incident reportedly occurred at Mbiokporo Cemetery on August 3, 2026,…
In a decisive move to strengthen public safety and reinforce Ogun State’s reputation as a secure destination for investment and economic growth, the Ogun State Executive Council has approved four far-reaching security-related bills aimed at tackling violent crimes, cultism, ritual killings, extortion and the growing incidence of missing persons. Global Mirror News gathered that the…
The Abeokuta North Local Government has concluded arrangements for the implementation of its Livestock Grazing Regulation Bye-Law, with enforcement scheduled to commence on August 1, 2026, as part of efforts to promote peaceful coexistence, safeguard farmlands, enhance public safety and encourage sustainable livestock management across the Council Area. The announcement was made by the Chairman…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, working alongside the Nigeria Police Force, have successfully foiled a midnight attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a school facility in Monguno, Borno State, rescuing all 46 students targeted for abduction. However, despite the successful rescue operation, the Military confirmed that some students were tragically…
The horrifying account of Mr. Zacheaus Olatunde, one of the victims abducted by terrorists on May 15, 2026, has shed fresh light on the gruesome reality of life inside a terrorist camp, where two fellow captives, Mr. Michael Oyedokun and Deacon John Olaleye, lost their lives in cold blood after weeks of unimaginable suffering. His…
After spending 22 days in the hands of kidnappers, a 300-level Law student of the University of Ibadan, Miss Abolarin Tomisin, and seven other abducted victims have regained their freedom. Global Mirror News gathered that the release was confirmed on Monday, July 6, 2026, by the President of the University of Ibadan Students’ Union, Temidayo…
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his Lagos State counterpart, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for their decisive response to the menace of banditry and kidnapping in both states. The organisation also lauded the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, as well as the Commissioners of Police in Ogun and…
Six kidnapped women and children from Zamfara State have regained their freedom after spending more than three months in captivity, following a successful Military operation that forced fleeing terrorists to abandon them. The rescue was carried out by troops of the 17 Brigade under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA during a sustained offensive against…
