Army debunks alleged attack on Bishop Kukah’s residence, Sokoto Cathedral

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Army debunks alleged attack on Bishop Kukah’s residence, Sokoto Cathedral   By: Zagazola Makama    The 8 Division, Nigerian Army, says there is no truth in a social media report alleging an attack on the residence of the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, His Lordship Matthew Ku...
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Police foil attack in Jigawa, recover locally made gun

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Police foil attack in Jigawa, recover locally made gun   By: Zagazola Makama    The Police Command in Jigawa State has foiled an attempted attack by suspected hoodlums and recovered a locally fabricated firearm in Miga Local Government Area of the state.   The command said...
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Gunmen kill three illegal miners, injure one in Plateau

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Gunmen kill three illegal miners, injure one in Plateau   By: Zagazola Makama    Unknown gunmen have ambushed and killed three miners  while returning from a mining site in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.   The Police Command in the state said th...
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Security forces intervene in Benue over cattle killing, avert reprisal attack

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Security forces  intervene in Benue over cattle killing, avert reprisal attack   By: Zagazola Makama    Security forces  in Benue have intervened in a potential crisis following the killing of cattle by suspected youths in Aliade area of the state.   Sec...
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Update: 11 killed, houses razed in Nasarawa communal clash

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Update: 11 killed, houses razed in Nasarawa communal clash   By: Zagazola Makama    Eleven persons have been killed and scores of houses destroyed following a communal clash in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.   The Police confirmed that  the inci...
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Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba reveals coordinated assault, lingering security threats in Plateau

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Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba reveals coordinated assault, lingering security threats in Plateau …As silent killings continue… By: Zagazola Makama Fresh intelligence findings have revealed that the March 29 Palm Sunday attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area...
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Bandits impose N16m levy on Zamfara communities, issue ultimatum

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Bandits impose N16m levy on Zamfara communities, issue ultimatum   By: Zagazola Makama    Armed bandits have reportedly imposed a total levy of N16 million on three villages in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, issuing residents a six-day ultimatum to comply or face...
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Armed hunters attack police station in Zamfara, injure officer

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Armed hunters attack police station in Zamfara, injure officer By: Zagazola Makama A group of armed local hunters have reportedly stormed the Dansadau Police Station in Zamfara State in a violent confrontation that left a police officer injured. Sources said the incident occurred on April 2 at ab...
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Three killed in mob action at Borno market after altercation

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Three killed in mob action at Borno market after altercation   By: Zagazola Makama    Three persons have been confirmed dead following a mob attack at Fikayel market in Bayo Local Government Area of Borno State after a violent altercation involving a motorist.   Security so...
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Repentant Boko Haram member kills CJTF member in Borno

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Repentant Boko Haram member kills CJTF member in Borno   By: Zagazola Makama    A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been shot dead in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State following a dispute involving a repentant Boko Haram member.   Security sources s...
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Man O’ War personnel reports abduction of female colleague in Bayelsa

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Man O’ War personnel reports abduction of female colleague in Bayelsa   By: Zagazola Makama    A female member of the Man O’ War has been reportedly abducted by unknown persons in Bayelsa State, with efforts underway to trace and rescue her.   Security sources said the...
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Troops intercept vehicle loaded with suspected stolen petroleum products in Rivers

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Troops intercept vehicle loaded with suspected stolen petroleum products in Rivers   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have intercepted a vehicle loaded with suspected illegally refined petroleum products during an anti-illegal bunkering operation in Rive...
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Troops arrest two suspects over alleged pipeline vandalism in Rivers

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Troops arrest two suspects over alleged pipeline vandalism in Rivers   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of the Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have arrested two suspects for alleged pipeline vandalism at the Ebocha Oil Centre in Rivers State.   Secu...
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Troops arrest suspected cultist in Ebonyi, recover locally made pistol

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Troops arrest suspected cultist in Ebonyi, recover locally made pistol   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Sector 2, Operation UDO KA (OPUK), have arrested a suspected cultist linked to recent cult-related violence at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State. &nb...
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Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons

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Army, DSS arrest notorious cultist, gunrunner in Cross River, recover weapons   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 13 Brigade, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a suspected cultist and gunrunner during a raid operation in Ikom Local Governme...
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Gunmen kill village head, wife in Adamawa, son hospitalised

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Gunmen kill village head, wife in Adamawa, son hospitalised By: Zagazola Makama Unknown gunmen have killed a village head and his wife in Tunga Waja community, Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:50 p.m. on April 2, when the assai...
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Three soldiers injured in road accident during pursuit of bandits in Kaduna

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Three soldiers injured in road accident during pursuit of bandits in Kaduna   By: Zagazola Makama    Three soldiers have sustained injuries following a road traffic accident during an encounter with suspected armed bandits in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. &n...
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Troops arrest five suspected cattle rustlers, recover 31 cattle in Kebb

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Troops arrest five suspected cattle rustlers, recover 31 cattle in Kebbi By: Zagazola Makama Troops of 1 Battalion (Rear) have arrested five suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 31 cattle in Kangiwa and Maiyama Local Government Areas of Kebbi State. Security sources said the operation was carr...
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Cleric decries ‘false narrative’ against Muslims in Plateau, demands justice for all victims

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Cleric decries ‘false narrative’ against Muslims in Plateau, demands justice for all victims By: Zagazola Makama A Muslim cleric, Imam Tajuddeen Muhammad Adigun, has strongly condemned what he described as a persistent false narrative portraying Muslims as perpetrators of violence in Plateau...
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Troops rescue five kidnapped victims, two injured in Sokoto attack

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Troops rescue five kidnapped victims, two injured in Sokoto attack By: Zagazola Makama Troops of 8 Division, Nigerian Army, have rescued five kidnapped victims and evacuated two civilians who sustained gunshot wounds during a late-night attack in Sokoto State. Security sources said the incident o...
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  1. Troops rescue five kidnap victims in Katsina during fighting patrol
  2. Troops intervene in Nasarawa communal clash between farmers and herders
  3. Troops arrest suspected terror kingpin in Adamawa
  4. Troops foil another attack on locals in Plateau, two persons injured
  5. Troops respond to isolated killing in Plateau, victim buried by family

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