Police have arrested 1,334 suspects in a sweeping operation that also led to the rescue of 383 people held by kidnappers. The arrests span multiple cases, with authorities cracking down on criminal networks across the country. Details on the timeline and specific regions involved were not immediately released. The rescued victims are now receiving support as investigations continue.
Nigerian troops have stepped up their offensive, carrying out more than 7,000 operations in recent months. The military says those missions resulted in the deaths of nearly 1,500 terrorists. The figures were released as part of a broader security update, though no specific timeline was given.
Ogun state has issued a fresh flood alert and is urging residents in vulnerable areas to relocate. The warning comes as part of efforts to prevent loss of life and property. Authorities are advising people to move to safer ground.
Nigeria's anti-trafficking agency NAPTIP has rescued more than 180 children from traffickers. The agency's director-general, Binta Bello, said the operations were linked to networks of civil society organizations. The children were recovered in a series of raids. Further details about the rescue have not been released.
A Nigerian national has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to the fatal sextortion of a minor. The case involves online coercion that led to the victim's death. Federal authorities are pursuing the prosecution.