Nigeria News Digest: September 1, 2025

Kano police arrested 107 suspects in August for crimes including robbery, kidnapping, and drug trafficking. Authorities also seized weapons, vehicles, and illicit substances during raids under their crime crackdown operations.

NDLEA agents intercepted 104,900 tramadol capsules destined for terrorists in Borno. The drugs were found hidden alongside 58kg of skunk weed in separate operations, with multiple arrests made across Gombe and Adamawa states.

A Cross River police officer was suspended after allegedly shooting a 23-year-old man during an argument. Governor Bassey Otu condemned the incident as 'lawlessness,' ordering investigations into the fatal use of force by security personnel.

Katsina police arrested two men carrying a machine gun and 1,295 rounds of live ammunition. The suspects, traveling between Jigawa and Katsina, were detained after a raid uncovered the military-grade weapons.

Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori promised justice for a woman killed by security operatives in Abraka. He urged forces to use restraint and professional conduct to prevent accidental harm to civilians during operations.

A food vendor in Niger State was lynched by a mob after accusations of blasphemy following a family joke. The incident occurred on the day of an alleged offensive remark, prompting immediate community action.

Pilot and aviation engineers in Nigeria face a 'crisis' due to local airlines rejecting training investments. Sector leaders warned of irreversible damage without government support to retain skilled professionals and expand domestic aviation opportunities.

Boko Haram attacks in Borno State claimed eight lives, drawing condemnation from Senator Ali Ndume. The legislator vowed advocacy for rural security improvements as the region continues facing militant violence threats.

Boko Haram insurgents killed at least five farmers in Goshe, Borno State, during a Saturday attack. The victims were working in their fields when the militants struck. Legislative aide Junaid Jibrin condemned the attack, highlighting the ongoing insecurity faced by local communities.

Senator Mohammed Ndume expressed distress over Boko Haram attacks in Gwoza and Askira-Uba, which claimed multiple lives. He assured the affected communities of his support and criticized the recurring insecurity targeting farmers and youths.