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Edo launches joint security offensive against cultism, kidnapping

BENIN CITY — The Edo State Government has intensified its crackdown on violent crime with a renewed security collaboration aimed at dismantling cultist networks and kidnapping syndicates across the …

Edo Task Force arrests suspect over attempted theft at defunct Bendel Brewery

By The Nigerian Observer

August 01, 2025

Edo declares war on human trafficking with mass awareness campaign

By The Nigerian Observer

August 01, 2025

Protest rocks Auchi over worsening gullies, kidnappings in community

By The Nigerian Observer

July 28, 2025

NAPTIP, UNODC, others push coordinated media action against human tafficking

By The Nigerian Observer

July 28, 2025

6,900 killed, 1.5m displaced as Benue violence leaves 400,000 homeless - EU

By The Nigerian Observer

July 25, 2025

Alleged N3.1bn fraud: Court says Ex-Benue Gov has case to answer

Nigeria can tackle insecurity with homegrown equipment – Expert

Retired Police officers protest, demand exit from pension scheme

Special security squad smashes cult syndicate in Benin

Enugu traffickers who bought two children N2m nabbed

NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin, recovers ‘party drugs’ from Lagos hotel

Troops reject ₦13.7m bribe from terrorists in Plateau – DHQ

INEC, Police strengthen ties for credible elections in Sokoto

Edo security squad arrests 20 in crackdown on cultists, kidnappers in Benin

Imam Obhakhobo refutes Police rescue claim, Says ₦6.5m ransom secured his freedom

107 victims of Benue attack still hospitalized – SEMA

Police probe alleged one-chance killing of young woman in Abuja

Okpebholo to probe Obaseki’s 8-yr tenure

Pastor arraigned in Benin over rape, birth of illegitimate child

Global gaps in virtual asset regulation aid criminals, Says anti-money laundering expert

Etsako Central LG Chairman visits family of slain farmer, urges Edo govt to reinforce security

Insecurity: Gov Okpebholo sets up special anti-kidnapping, anti-cultism squad

Senate Uuges Tinubu to support NDLEA in ₦200m compensation for slain toddler

22 face trial over killing of 13 wedding guests in Plateau

Policemen set to down tools over poor pay on July 21 - Sowore

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CAF Demands $30m Fee From Kenya To Secure AFCON 2027 Hosting Role

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OBSERVER CARTOON

Sustaining the Crackdown on Edo’s Revenue Predators

August 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM

Edo launches joint security offensive against cultism, kidnapping

Edo Task Force arrests suspect over attempted theft at defunct Bendel Brewery

Edo declares war on human trafficking with mass awareness campaign

Protest rocks Auchi over worsening gullies, kidnappings in community

NAPTIP, UNODC, others push coordinated media action against human tafficking

6,900 killed, 1.5m displaced as Benue violence leaves 400,000 homeless - EU

Alleged N3.1bn fraud: Court says Ex-Benue Gov has case to answer

Nigeria can tackle insecurity with homegrown equipment – Expert

Retired Police officers protest, demand exit from pension scheme

Special security squad smashes cult syndicate in Benin

Enugu traffickers who bought two children N2m nabbed

NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin, recovers ‘party drugs’ from Lagos hotel

Troops reject ₦13.7m bribe from terrorists in Plateau – DHQ

INEC, Police strengthen ties for credible elections in Sokoto

Edo security squad arrests 20 in crackdown on cultists, kidnappers in Benin

Imam Obhakhobo refutes Police rescue claim, Says ₦6.5m ransom secured his freedom

107 victims of Benue attack still hospitalized – SEMA

Police probe alleged one-chance killing of young woman in Abuja

Okpebholo to probe Obaseki’s 8-yr tenure

Pastor arraigned in Benin over rape, birth of illegitimate child

Global gaps in virtual asset regulation aid criminals, Says anti-money laundering expert

Etsako Central LG Chairman visits family of slain farmer, urges Edo govt to reinforce security

Insecurity: Gov Okpebholo sets up special anti-kidnapping, anti-cultism squad

Senate Uuges Tinubu to support NDLEA in ₦200m compensation for slain toddler

22 face trial over killing of 13 wedding guests in Plateau

Policemen set to down tools over poor pay on July 21 - Sowore

CAF Demands $30m Fee From Kenya To Secure AFCON 2027 Hosting Role

Sustaining the Crackdown on Edo’s Revenue Predators

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