Security incidents, legal actions dominate Nigerian news Saturday morning

Boko Haram killed soldiers at Mandara-Girau in Borno State Friday amid heavy rainfall. Security sources confirmed attackers stormed the military formation in early morning hours. Meanwhile, Emir of Argungu Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera called on communities to legally acquire weapons to protect against bandits and terrorists.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde signed Executive Order No. 002 strengthening security and traffic management after recent abductions in Oriire LGA. In Abuja, FCT Police impounded over 30 vehicles for tinted glass violations and improper registration. Senate promised to expedite constitutional framework for state police amid rising insecurity.

Supreme Court upheld death sentence for Delta kidnapper Chelynor Halim while bandits invaded Igbosi, Ondo State, kidnapping a nine-year-old boy early Friday. NSCDC uncovered illegal detention camp in Badagry, Lagos, rescuing 24 victims including a toddler and arresting four suspects from Togo, Benin Republic and Ghana. VP Kashim Shettima assured President Tinubu is working to secure release of kidnapped citizens in Oyo.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/06/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-saturday-morning-127/