A transnational syndicate is targeting individuals in Nigeria, Niger, and Ghana, with specific mention of targets related to TikTok usage in Nigeria.

The entities involved

• Niger →

  sovereign state in western Africa

  • Niger has been the site of a terrorist attack on its capital airport, leading to condemnation.Mon 15:52
  • Transnational banditry and cross-border groups are operating across the porous borders of Niger, Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon.Mon 13:20
• Nigeria →

  sovereign state in West Africa

  • Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Administration is tightening security measures in the nation's capital, Abuja.Mon 17:52
  • Program coverage includes the capital territory of Abuja.Mon 17:52
• Ghana →

  country in West Africa

  • Ghana hosts a global conference on reparatory justice, debating colonial legacy and the government-backed repeal of the Code Noir.Mon 17:37
  • The African Union established a joint mechanism on reparative justice.Mon 17:31

Related events

• Lagos State Police Command investigates a major economic crime syndicate and criticizes the current administration.Sun 05:22
• Kidnapping syndicates are operating across multiple states, prompting an investigation and an IGP push for intelligence-led policing.Sep 10
• Military operations are focused on border security issues with Niger, and the Governor urged the military to intensify operations against bandits.Aug 7
• President ordered manhunt for attacks in Niger state.Aug 25
• Security operations are underway in Niger and Borno, alongside the Tinubu administration operating in the FCT (Abuja).Aug 9