Russian Marines helped Nigeria foil an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Guinea on Monday.

Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai has directed security agencies to investigate the lynching of three suspected bandits’ informants in Zangon Aya village, Igabi Local Government Area of the state.

The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, made the disclosure in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Kaduna.

He said that the directive followed report by security agencies that a man, his wife and son were lynched through mob action in the community on Monday.

“The mob action was in response to the suspects’ alleged collaboration with bandits, especially in relation to recent kidnappings in the area.

“After the killings, the mob also looted and burnt their home,” Aruwan stated.

The commissioner said that the governor was sad and deeply worried over the violent action and strongly condemned the extra-judicial killings.

He stressed that legitimate procedures should always be adopted in confronting suspicions of criminality, as the destructive practice of self-help would only result in greater harm.

The governor urged citizens to maintain law and order and always report suspects to constituted authorities. 

The Nigerian Senate has condemned the move by the Federal Government to borrow the sum of $200million to purchase mosquito nets.

The Ebonyi Police Command on Tuesday said investigation into the alleged killing of three members of a family would soon commence.

Bandits operating in several parts of Sokoto State have imposed levies on the locals to pay before next Friday or risk attack, Daily Trust can authoritatively report.

Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation, has joined issues with his ex-wife, Precious Chikwendu, at the Federal High Court, Abuja.

Former Senate president, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has said despite the fact that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its national chairmanship to the North Central, it did not prevent any qualified aspirant from any zone from contesting the presidency in 2023.

The United Kingdom Government has said it would train more personnel of the Nigerian Navy in the fight against piracy, drug smuggling and other crimes.

Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old man, Abdulkareem Muhammed, with thirty-two litres of petrol in 3 polythene bags and concealed in a travelling bag.

Members of South-West Governors Forum on Tuesday met in Lagos State to discuss issues of interest to the region.

• Benue state Governor
• Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue