Boko Haram, ISWAP Battle for Dominance in Sambisa Forest” as deadly clashes intensify

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Boko Haram, ISWAP Battle for Dominance in Sambisa Forest” as deadly clashes intensify By Zagazola Makama Fresh intelligence emerging from insurgent enclaves in Borno State suggests an escalation of deadly clashes between Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), with both fa...
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Police Foil Cattle Rustling Attack, Recover Scattered Livestock in Katsina

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Police  Foil Cattle Rustling Attack, Recover Scattered Livestock in Katsina   By Zagazola Makama   The Nigerian Police force have foiled an attempted cattle rustling operation and recovered livestock following a coordinated attack by armed bandits in Kankia Local Government A...
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Three Suspected Bandits Arrested, 18 Rustled Cows Recovered in Katsina

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Three Suspected Bandits Arrested, 18 Rustled Cows Recovered in Katsina   By Zagazola Makama   Security operatives have arrested three suspected bandits and recovered 18 rustled cows during a targeted operation along Maska Road in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State.  ...
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Bandits Rustle Cattle in Katsina Community as Security Forces Launch Search Operation

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Bandits Rustle Cattle in Katsina Community as Security Forces Launch Search Operation   By Zagazola Makama   Police operatives have launched a cordon and search operation following a cattle rustling attack on Unguwar Tsamiya village in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State. &nb...
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Troops Recover Rustled Cattle, Motorcycles in Kaduna

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Troops Recover Rustled Cattle, Motorcycles in Kaduna   By Zagazola Makama   Troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Doka have recovered rustled cattle and motorcycles following a pursuit operation in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.   Security sources...
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Troops Facilitate Release of 10 Kidnap Victims in Kaduna

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Troops Facilitate Release of 10 Kidnap Victims in Kaduna   By Zagazola Makama   Troops deployed under Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have facilitated the safe release of 10 kidnapped victims in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.   Security sources said the victims were...
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Troops Repel Ambush, Neutralise Two Attackers in Kwara

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Troops Repel Ambush, Neutralise Two Attackers in Kwara   By Zagazola Makama   Troops of 22 Brigade under Operation Savannah Shield have repelled an ambush by suspected terrorists during a fighting patrol in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.   Security sources said t...
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Troops Repel Ambush, Neutralise Two Attackers in Kwara

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Troops Repel Ambush, Neutralise Two Attackers in Kwara   By Zagazola Makama   Troops of 22 Brigade under Operation Savannah Shield have repelled an ambush by suspected terrorists during a fighting patrol in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.   Security sources said t...
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Troops Neutralise Four Kidnappers in Plateau Forest Operation

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Troops Neutralise Four Kidnappers in Plateau Forest Operation   By Zagazola Makama   Troops of Sector 9, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have neutralised four suspected kidnappers during a follow-up operation in Plateau State.   Security sources said the operation was conducted...
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Troops Arrest Suspected Cultist, Recover Weapons in Cross River

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Troops Arrest Suspected Cultist, Recover Weapons in Cross River   By Zagazola Makama   Troops of 13 Brigade have arrested a suspected notorious cultist and recovered weapons during an operation in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State.   Security sources said the s...
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Killing in Cameroon Triggers Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians Near Border

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Killing in Cameroon Triggers Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians Near Border   By Zagazola Makama   A fatal stabbing incident in Fotokol, Cameroon, has sparked retaliatory attacks on Nigerian nationals, leaving one Nigerian dead and several others injured.   Security sources said th...
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Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Katsina

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Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Katsina   By Zagazola Makama   Troops of 17 Brigade have neutralised two suspected terrorists during an offensive operation in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.   Security sources said the encounter occurred at a...
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Troops Arrest Suspected IPOB/ESN Member in Abia

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Troops Arrest Suspected IPOB/ESN Member in Abia   By Zagazola Makama   Troops of 14 Brigade have arrested a suspected member of the proscribed IPOB/ESN during a joint operation in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State.   Security sources said the suspect was apprehended...
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Security Forces Arrest Three Suspected Lakurawa Bandits, Recover Arms in Sokoto

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Security Forces Arrest Three Suspected Lakurawa Bandits, Recover Arms in Sokoto   By: Zagazola Makama    Security operatives have arrested three suspected members of a banditry syndicate and recovered arms and ammunition in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.   S...
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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists, Recover Items in Yobe

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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists, Recover Items in Yobe   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 159 Battalion have arrested two suspected terrorists during a stop-and-search operation in Yobe State.   Security sources told Zagazola Makama  that the suspects, iden...
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Troops Recover Rifle, Ammunition During Clearance Operation in Borno

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Troops Recover Rifle, Ammunition During Clearance Operation in Borno   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 403 Amphibious Brigade, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have recovered arms and ammunition during a clearance operation along a major supp...
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ISWAP Reeling From Heavy Losses, Moves to Overhaul Leadership Structure — sources

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ISWAP Reeling From Heavy Losses, Moves to Overhaul Leadership Structure — sources   By: Zagazola Makama    The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is undergoing a comprehensive restructuring of its command and leadership hierarchy following significant battlefield losses...
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Joint Task Force Arrests Suspected Kidnapper in Rivers

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Joint Task Force Arrests Suspected Kidnapper in Rivers   By: Zagazola Makama    The Joint Task Force South-South under Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), has arrested a suspected kidnapper in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area...
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Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists, Recover Arms in Sambisa Axis

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Troops Neutralise Four Terrorists, Recover Arms in Sambisa Axis   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised four suspected terrorists and recovered arms and logistics items during an ambush operation in the Sambisa forest axis of Borno.   Securit...
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Troops Neutralise Five Terrorists in Ambush Operation in North-East

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Troops Neutralise Five Terrorists in Ambush Operation in North-East   By: Zagazola Makama     Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, have neutralised five suspected terrorists during a successful ambush operation conducted in Borno State.   S...
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  1. Revisiting the Malian Attacks and Their Implications for Nigeria
  2. Troops Arrest 21 Security Personnel Over Alleged Extortion in Abia
  3. Troops Rescue 13 Kidnapped Victims Along Akwa Ibom Waterways
  4. Troops Foil Motorcycle Snatching Attempt in Plateau by Berom Militia, Victim Later Dies
  5. Troops Assist in Containing Fire Outbreak at Borno IDP Camp

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