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The family of Abdulsamad Jamiu, a 24-year-old NYSC member killed in Abuja, has rejected the Nigerian Army's account that he died in crossfire during a pursuit of armed robbers. The family insists he was unlawfully killed inside his home, alleging that soldiers fired a shot through his closed...

The Nigerian Army's Guards Brigade has confirmed the death of Abdulsamad Jamiu, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, who was fatally caught in crossfire during a security operation in Abuja. The incident occurred early Saturday in Shagari Estate, Dei-Dei, when troops responding to a...

The Digest: Suspected herdsmen have attacked the Aso A community in Mararaba, a boundary area between Abuja and Nasarawa State, leaving several persons dead and many others injured. The attack, which began on Wednesday morning, was reportedly triggered by an earlier clash between a farmer and...

The Digest: The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has initiated a massive security crackdown across Abuja, deploying specialized units in a sustained operation running through January 2026. This move comes amid escalating international pressure, including U.S. President Donald Trump's...

The Digest: Abuja is witnessing a surge in criminal activities from ‘one-chance’ syndicates, primarily targeting women. These criminals abduct passengers, rob them, and often leave them for dead. Over the past week, multiple deaths have been linked to these syndicates, raising significant...