BREAKING: These people escaped from captivity after being held by bandits. They were able to reach Kungurki community in Kaura Namoda LGA, Zamfara State.
Family members or anyone who may recognize them are urged to make contact through the numbers below:
08088111130
07064831794
Please help amplify this information by RETWEETING widely so their relatives can be reached as quickly as possible.
NPF CLARIFIES FALSE BANDITRY NARRATIVE IN VIRAL KATSINA VIDEO, REAFFIRMS PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY SECURITY VOLUNTEERS
The Nigeria Police Force categorically disclaims the false and misleading narrative accompanying a viral video circulating on social media which alleges that a uniformed police officer was seen interacting with armed bandits in Katsina State.
For the avoidance of doubt, the individuals featured in the video are not bandits. They are duly recognized members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) and registered hunters who are actively supporting ongoing security operations in collaboration with security agencies in Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State.
The video captured a routine interaction between a police officer and these security volunteers as they proceeded to a designated operational area in support of efforts to combat criminality and enhance public safety. Any claim suggesting otherwise is entirely false, malicious, and intended to mislead the public.
The Nigeria Police Force strongly condemns the deliberate distortion of facts and the circulation of misinformation capable of causing public anxiety, undermining confidence in security institutions, and frustrating ongoing security operations.
Members of the public are urged to disregard the misleading claims attached to the video and rely only on information disseminated through official channels of the Nigeria Police Force and other authorized government sources.
The Force warns individuals and groups engaged in the creation, publication, or dissemination of false information capable of prejudicing public peace and security to desist immediately, as appropriate legal action may be taken against violators.
The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to working with legitimate community-based security stakeholders and other relevant partners in the collective effort to protect lives, safeguard communities, and combat crime across the country.
CSP ANIETIE OKOKON EDEM INIEDU
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
24th June, 2026.
FG Convenes Emergency Meeting, Invites EFCC, DSS, Police To End LPG Hoarding, Diversion
The move followed the recent increase in cooking gas prices and developed coordinated measures to improve supply, affordability, and market stability across the country, according to NMDPRA.
https://t.co/iQlGpfUYFl
When we came into office, we made a promise to Nigerians that food security would be a major pillar of our Renewed Hope agenda.
We promised to support our farmers, strengthen local production, reduce dependence on imports, and build an agricultural system strong enough to withstand shocks from beyond our borders.
That promise is being kept.
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Atiku Abubakar’s security blueprint for Nigeria focuses on five core pillars:
1. Restructuring & Devolution: Reviewing the constitution to allow state and local policing to better tackle localized crimes like banditry and kidnapping.
2. Military Expansion: Increasing the total number of military and police personnel, while improving their training, equipment, and welfare.
3. Border & Intelligence Upgrades: Deploying modern technology and drones for border surveillance, alongside reforming intelligence agencies to intercept threats before they happen.
4. Economic Conflict Resolution: Addressing the root causes of insurgency by creating jobs and investing in education to reduce the pool of easy recruits for violent groups.
5. Community Engagement: Partnering with local traditional and religious leaders to foster community-level intelligence gathering and conflict mediation.
Happy Democracy Day
I rejoice with the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and indeed all Nigerians, as we celebrate this year's Democracy Day.
Since Nigeria's return to democratic rule on May 29, 1999, our nation has recorded significant progress in strengthening democratic institutions and advancing the principles of good governance.
Democracy Day offers us another opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by our heroes: past and present, whose courage and commitment paved the way for the freedoms and democratic values we enjoy today.
While our democracy remains a work in progress, it continues to be the most viable system for promoting participation, accountability, justice, and national development. As citizens, we must remain steadfast in our collective commitment to nurturing and strengthening it.
Under the leadership of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Nigeria is on a path of renewed hope, progress, and prosperity. Through bold reforms and purposeful governance, the administration is laying the foundation for a stronger and more resilient nation.
We at the National Assembly remain firmly committed to upholding the ideals of democracy and we will continue to explore legislative measures aimed at deepening democratic governance, strengthening institutions, and promoting the welfare and well-being of all Nigerians.
Happy Democracy Day, and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Fellow Nigerians
Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our democracy is not perfect, but it is ours, and we must continue to defend and strengthen it.
What are the consequences for deliberate FAKE NEWS.
You Published a video of Tchadian troops to claim it is Fulani Terrorists exporting Mined minerals out of the country. This is disgusting.
Recently, there has been a dangerous surge of FAKE NEWS in Nigeria. But why playing politics with insecurity.
@OfficialDSSNG@DHQNigeria
The Obi–Kwankwaso alliance seems like a perfect match, as both the Obidient and Kwankwasiyya movements are often associated with insults & toxic political discourse.
It is surprising to see some Kwankwaso supporters in the North defending Obi to the extent of insulting and
"If not because Rabiu Kwankwaso is a full time Political Contractor, how dare him bring Peter Obi to Northerners.
No Governor in the history of Nigeria hated Northerners like Peter Obi when he was in Power"
Deep gratitude to the people of Birin Fulani (Nafada LGA) for their Sallah visit and strong show of support. Your unity and confidence strengthen our resolve to deliver inclusive, people-centered development for all. Together, we move forward.
- JIG
Fellow Nigerians,
Three years ago, on this day, I first addressed you as your President. I pledged courage in leadership, honesty in reform, and commitment to rebuilding the foundations of our economy.
The decisions we have taken since have been difficult but necessary. Today, the signs of recovery, resilience, and renewal are visible across our country.
In honour of this milestone, and as a precursor to Democracy Day, today, across all six geopolitical zones, over twenty groups of strategic projects in energy, health, enterprise, education, and public works would be commissioned.
Under the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, four flagship projects today. FEMADEC Energy at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri — the first of twenty CNG refuelling stations in our federal universities. Portland Gas at Ojota, Lagos — a 96,000 SCMD CNG mother station, with a daughter station in Kubwa, Abuja. Ibile Oil and Gas, with its network of fifteen CNG refuelling stations across Lagos State. And Rolling Energy at Jahi, Abuja — anchoring a portfolio of seventeen RLNG and LCNG facilities across Kaduna, Kano and Borno. Together, these projects will lower transport costs, expand cleaner energy, and strengthen our energy sovereignty.
In the health sector, thirteen new projects today across all six zones — every one of them ribbon-cut on the ground today. Six new facilities at our federal teaching hospitals: the President Bola Tinubu Complex at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja; the Trauma Centre Pharmacy Quality Control Laboratory at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria; the Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology Centre at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi; the new Mental Health Complex at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital; the new Administrative Complex at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu; and the Laboratory Complex at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital.
Also commissioned are the State Emergency Operations Centres in Kano, Sokoto and Katsina; the newly constructed Lagos Vaccine Hub in Oshodi; and the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System fleet — one hundred and forty-five tricycle ambulances, six boat ambulances, and seventy-nine new ambulances for our federal hospitals.
Two revitalised primary health centres at Gadon Kaya in Kano and Aboh in Delta State. These two stand for the almost three thousand primary health centres our administration has revitalised under the IMPACT programme over the last two years, alongside twenty-seven equipped Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care sites, one thousand six hundred and two revitalised Level 1 facilities, and one thousand three hundred and sixty revitalised Level 2 facilities, together bringing quality care closer to ordinary Nigerians in every zone.
Alongside these, the new SMEDAN Industrial Development Centre at Ikorodu, Lagos, and additional projects in education and public works being delivered across the country.
These projects are not ceremonial symbols. They are evidence that the Renewed Hope Agenda is being felt in homes, businesses, schools and hospitals across our federation.
Today is the commemoration of our inauguration. It is not a day for long speeches. On June 12, our Democracy Day, we will present our full scorecard to Nigerians.
And so, by the authority vested in me as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I hereby declare all these projects — across our health system, our energy infrastructure, our enterprise, our education and our public works — duly commissioned, and dedicated to the service of the Nigerian people.
The work continues.
The reforms continue.
And our resolve remains unshaken.
Thank you, and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
29th May 2026