A notorious bandit commander, identified as Kachalla Sani Yellow, has been killed during a security operation in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Yellow was reportedly responsible for coordinating several attacks along the Anka–Bagega Road.

He was killed during an armed confrontation involving the Maiduguri Special Vigilantes, who were supporting ongoing counter-banditry operations in the area.

Following the operation, his body was displayed to residents in Anka as confirmation of his death.

The operation forms part of intensified security efforts across the Anka–Bagega–Gummi axis, where security forces, in collaboration with local vigilante groups, have reportedly recorded a series of successes against armed bandit groups in recent days.

The latest development is expected to bolster ongoing efforts to curb banditry and improve security in parts of Zamfara State.

The Osun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into a viral social media video showing a building in the Ibuaje Community of Osogbo, following concerns raised by its content and circulation online.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, the command said its attention was drawn to videos shared on TikTok by a user identified as Ajibola Yetunde Aramide, who expressed concern over the occupants of a building located on Oluwatosin Alabi Street, Odofin Estate, Ibuaje.

According to the police, “Mrs Aramide was seen in one of the videos knocking on the entrance gate of the property, claiming she had not seen the owner, whom she described as a member of the community, for a long time. 

“She also stated that the Holy Spirit prompted her to check on the resident.”

The statement added that Aramide recorded the compound and its surroundings before posting the footage on TikTok.

“In another video, she reportedly alleged that some people who built houses in the Abere-sise area had not been seen for a prolonged period and called on the Commissioner of Police and the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the matter,” the statement said.

The police said officers immediately responded by locating the building and identifying its occupants, who were confirmed to be the wife of the property owner and a tenant.

As part of the preliminary investigation, the command also invited the Chairman and Secretary of the Abere-sise Community, alongside a representative of the traditional ruler, to verify the claims made in the videos.

According to the statement, “the community leaders confirmed that Mrs Ajibola Yetunde Aramide and her husband reside in the Abere-sise Community and stated that there was no evidence of the incidents alleged in the viral videos.”

The police disclosed that preliminary findings established that Aramide lives in Abere-sise, while the building featured in the videos is situated on Oluwatosin Alabi Street in Odofin Estate, Ibuaje.

The command said “Aramide later acknowledged the implications of her actions, removed the videos from her TikTok account, and publicly apologised to the owner of the building and the general public.”

The police noted that the publication of the videos raised concerns relating to the right to privacy and provisions of the Cybercrimes Act.

CP Gotan urged residents of Osun State to remain calm and continue their lawful activities, assuring the public that a full investigation is ongoing. 

The Osun police boss also appealed to residents of the Ibuaje Community and surrounding areas with relevant information to assist investigators, and disclosed that the command has commenced full investigation into the matter.

The Benue State Police Command has apprehended seven more suspects, including an 80-year-old man and four traditional rulers, over the murder of the state Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed.

Those arrested are Sylvester Ajonye, 80; Chief Morgan Ejaga, 43; Chief Moses Anteyi, 45; Chief John Ogli, 58; Chief Yawuhu Adaji, 49; Aba Alexander Uloko, 59; and Fidelis Iduma, 45.

The command confirmed the development in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet.

According to the statement, the latest arrests followed weeks of intelligence-driven operations, detailed investigations and coordinated tactical efforts by police operatives pursuing those linked to the killings.

“The Benue State Police Command has arrested an additional seven suspects in connection with the killing of the State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, and Yakubu Isah.

“Following sustained intelligence gathering, painstaking investigation and continuous tactical operations, an additional seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the case.

“The arrests were made during intelligence-led operations by operatives of the Command in continuation of the investigation,” the statement said.

Benue Commissioner of Police, CP Cletus Nwadiogbu, praised the investigating and tactical teams for their commitment and professionalism, saying their operations have continued to produce encouraging results.

He stressed that the investigation remains active and assured that anyone found to have participated directly or indirectly in the killings would be tracked down and brought before the law.

The police commissioner also urged residents to remain peaceful and continue providing useful and timely information that could assist security agencies in concluding the investigation.

He reaffirmed the command’s resolve to secure justice for the victims while sustaining peace and public safety across Benue State.

Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed and his associate, Yakubu Isah, were murdered on June 26, 2026, after attending a peace meeting in Ohinmini Local Government Area.

The two men were reportedly ambushed by gunmen near Okpokwu in Otukpo Local Government Area while returning from the meeting.