CDS: African Defence Chiefs’ Summit will produce homegrown solutions to insecurity

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the forthcoming African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit is...

NAF Destroys Bandits’ Enclave in Kankara, Rescues 76 Victims

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed the enclave of a notorious bandit kingpin, Babaro, at Pauwa Hill in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The...

Delegations Arrive Abuja for African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit

By: Zagazola Makama 

Delegations have begun arriving Abuja for the inaugural African Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) Summit scheduled to open on Monday, Aug...

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA neutralise seven bandits in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralised seven armed bandits and recovered four motorcycles during a decisive operation in...

Hunter kills one, injures two in accidental shooting in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Katsina State says it has arrested a 25-year-old hunter, Bashir Bala, for allegedly shooting three civilians, leading to the death of one...

Two brothers injured in herders’ machete attack in Kukawa, Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Two brothers have sustained severe machete cuts following an attack by suspected herders in Kukawa Local Government Area of the state.

The incident occurred...

Buratai urges whole-of-society approach to end insecurity, warns against demoralising troops

By: Zagazola Makama

Former Chief of Army Staff and immediate past Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai...

Boko Haram leader Bakoura denies report of his death in Niger airstrikes

By: Zagazola Makama 

Boko Haram Leader, Ibrahim Bakoura Doro, alias Abu Oumaimah, has denied reports by the Government of Niger Republic that he was...

CDS Musa: ill-trained soldiers more dangerous than bandits

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Nigerian Armed Forces adopt a painstaking approach in recruitment and training...

Defence chief advocates border walls, national database to tackle insecurity

By: Zagazola Makama

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has underscored the urgent need to build security walls along parts of...

Bad roads, IEDs delay troops’ response to attacks – CDS

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has explained that poor road networks and the threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs)...

Gold trade, international networks funding terrorism in Nigeria – CDS

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has identified gold trade and complex international financial networks as...

CDS assures Nigerians of improved security, vows to pursue terror financiers globally

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria’s security architecture has significantly...

Defence chief calls for overhaul of legal system, stronger border security to tackle terrorism

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s legal...

Niger Republic claims killing of Boko Haram leader Ibrahim Bakoura Doro alias Abu Oumaimah 

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Government of Niger Republic says its armed forces have allegedly killed a senior Boko Haram leader...

Troops repel terrorist attack in Borno, kill two ISWAP commanders, others

By: Zagazola Makama

Nigerian troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attack by terrorists in Wulgo, Borno State, killing at least seven fighters...

Military intensifies peace efforts as Tiv-Fulani clashes resurface in Taraba

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade has intensified efforts to restore peace in parts of Taraba State following renewed clashes...

Gunmen kill five, burn houses in Mangu LGA, Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama 

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias have killed five persons and burnt 10 houses in Tim village, Chakfem District of Mangu Local Government Area...

Security forces move to avert reprisal after killing of herdsman in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama 

 Security forces have intensified patrols and peace-building efforts in Anyiatse village, Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government...

Bandits kill hunters’ leader in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama 

Suspected bandits have killed the leader of hunters in Tine Nune community, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue.

Zagazola learnt that the  incident...