Reporting by The Punch says the Kano NSCDC command removed a divisional officer after a suspect died in custody, indicating internal disciplinary action alongside an inquiry. (more…)
Tag: security agencies
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Police free six vigilantes after Army arrest on Edo road amid banditry fears
In a report by Punch, police in Kwara said they received and released six vigilante members earlier arrested by the Army, amid tensions over community security efforts around the Auchi–Ikpeshi road axis.
The case highlights a recurring friction point: informal security groups often fill protection gaps, but can be viewed by formal forces as unauthorized or prone to abuse—triggering clampdowns and community backlash.
Punch’s account suggests the police framed the release as procedural, but the underlying pressure remains as communities seek quick protection amid insecurity.
Expect the debate to expand: who supervises vigilantes, what rules govern their operations, and how communities support security without creating parallel armed structures.
Daily Post also reported police “freed six vigilantes arrested by Army,” while Radio Nigeria similarly carried the update that police “free six vigilante members arrested by Army.”
Echotitbits take: Vigilante frameworks need clarity—registration, training, reporting lines, and accountability. Otherwise, every incident becomes a turf war and criminals exploit the confusion. Watch for states formalising community policing units with enforceable oversight.
Source: Punch – https://punchng.com/banditry-police-free-six-vigilantes-arrested-by-army/ January 7, 2026
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Gunmen Kill 12 Miners, Abduct Others in Plateau’s Barkin Ladi Area
2025-12-18 00:00:00
Vanguard reports that gunmen attacked a mining community in Plateau State, killing 12 people and abducting others in an assault that adds to security concerns around mining routes and rural settlements.
Witness accounts cited in the report suggest the attackers struck at night, with security responders later evacuating bodies and searching surrounding areas.
The incident has renewed calls for stronger protection for communities hosting artisanal and commercial mining activity.
Punch also reported the incident, noting that victims were miners and that the attack occurred around Barkin Ladi in Plateau State. (Punch)
Daily Post similarly reported the fatalities and abductions, describing the incident as another sign of worsening insecurity in parts of the North-Central. (Daily Post)
Analysis/Echotitbits take: Plateau’s repeated rural attacks highlight the need for better intelligence-led policing and tighter control of mining corridors where cash and minerals can attract violent groups. Watch for arrests, community-led early warning systems, and whether federal and state authorities deploy specialised security to mining belts.
Source: Vanguard — December 18, 2025 (https://elanzanews.ng/gunmen-kill-12-miners-abduct-three-in-plateau/)
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