Troops arrest two suspects with illegal firearms in Katsina

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Troops arrest two suspects with illegal firearms in Katsina   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected gunmen in possession of illegal firearms at Gigina village in Dutsi Local Government Area of Katsina State.   Security sources said t...
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COAS hosts Eid-el-Fitr luncheon to boost troop morale in Plateau

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COAS hosts Eid-el-Fitr luncheon to boost troop morale in Plateau   By: Zagazola Makama    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to enhancing troop morale and inter-agency collaboration through welfare-driven initiativ...
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Troops destroy terrorist hideouts, recover arms in Bauchi forest operation

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Troops destroy terrorist hideouts, recover arms in Bauchi forest operation   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Safe Haven have destroyed suspected terrorist hideouts and recovered arms during a fighting patrol in Yankari forest and surrounding areas of Alkaleri Local Gove...
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Joint troops recover, detonate multiple IEDs in Imo offensive operation

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Joint troops recover, detonate multiple IEDs in Imo offensive operation   By: Zagazola Makama    Joint security forces have intensified ongoing offensive operations in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo, leading to the discovery and destruction of multiple improvised explosive devi...
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Buratai emphasizes on whole of society Approach to end insecurity

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Buratai emphasizes on whole of society Approach to end insecurity By: Zagazola Makama A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), has renewed calls for a “whole-of-society approach” to tackle Nigeria’s lingering insecurity, warning that over-reliance on the military could und...
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Hoodlums attack Okpanam police station in Delta, 10 arrested

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Hoodlums attack Okpanam police station in Delta, 10 arrested   By: Zagazola Makama    About 500 hoodlums, mostly of northern extraction, attacked the Okpanam Divisional Headquartersin Delta State on March 19 at around 1145hrs.   The attackers destroyed p...
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Fulani herder abducted in Otukpo, Benue; ransom demanded

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Fulani herder abducted in Otukpo, Benue; ransom demanded   By: Zagazola Makama    A 24-year-old Fulani herder, Ibrahim Isah, was abducted by unknown armed bandits on March 18 while grazing cattle near Ondudaje Village in Otukpo LGA, Benue State.   The ki...
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Police inspector killed by unknown gunmen in Makurdi, Benue

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Police inspector killed by unknown gunmen in Makurdi, Benue    By: Zagazola Makama    One Inspector Otor Ejiga, posted to Mega IDP Camp along Gbajimba Road in Makurdi, Benue State, was shot dead by unknown gunmen on Thursday evening while manning an illega...
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Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member in Damboa

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Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member in Damboa By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 6:30 p.m...
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Troops recover explosives in Buratai

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Troops recover explosives in Buratai By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recovered explosive materials following a recent attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources said the reco...
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Troops repel ISWAP attack on Madagali base, recover equipment

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  Troops repel ISWAP attack on Madagali base, recover equipment By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military formation in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Security s...
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Troops arrest suspected bandit, foil cattle rustling in Kaduna

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Troops arrest suspected bandit, foil cattle rustling in Kaduna By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have arrested a suspected bandit and foiled a cattle rustling attempt in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Security sources said the troops of 1 Division, deployed at Mi...
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Troops repel Lakurawa attack, capture one terrorist and recover rustled livestock in Kebbi

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Troops repel Lakurawa attack, capture one terrorist and recover rustled livestock in Kebbi By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have repelled a suspected attack by Lakurawa terrorists and recovered rustled livestock in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Security sources s...
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Troops rescue suspect from mob, recover motorcycle in Plateau

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Troops rescue suspect from mob, recover motorcycle in Plateau By: Zagazola Makama Troops under Operation Safe Haven have rescued a suspected criminal from mob action and recovered a motorcycle in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about...
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Fulani herders flee after destroying farmland in Mangu, abandon 85 cows

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Fulani herders flee after destroying farmland in Mangu, abandon 85 cows By: Zagazola Makama Suspected Fulani herders fled after allegedly destroying farmlands and abandoning 85 cows in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:57 p.m. on...
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IED explosion injures soldier, NSCDC personnel in Imo

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IED explosion injures soldier, NSCDC personnel in Imo By: Zagazola Makama A soldier and a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have sustained injuries following an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. Security sources...
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Troops intercept 660 litres of suspected illegally refined AGO in Delta

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Troops intercept 660 litres of suspected illegally refined AGO in Delta By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the 181 Amphibious Battalion, in collaboration with the Tantita security operatives, on Wednesday intercepted 22 jerrycans of suspected illegally refined automotive gas oil (AGO) estimated at 660...
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Troops arrest seven suspected drug peddlers in Warri

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Troops arrest seven suspected drug peddlers in Warri By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, on Wednesday conducted raid operations on suspected drug cartels within Warri Metropolis and surrounding areas of Delta State. Durin...
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Army troops intercept illegal oil shipment in Rivers, suspect handed over in Delta

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Army troops intercept illegal oil shipment in Rivers, suspect handed over in Delta By: Zagazola Makama Troops on Wednesday intercepted a speed boat conveying an estimated 1,500 litres of illegally refined AGO in the Abonnema Creeks, Akuku Toru LGA, Rivers State. The interception, carried out arou...
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Mali–Mauritania tensions rise over allegations, border incidents

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Mali–Mauritania tensions rise over allegations, border incidents By: Zagazola Makama Tensions are rising between Mali and Mauritania following a series of accusations, cross-border incidents and growing diplomatic strain. Recent developments indicate that Malian authorities have accused Maurita...
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  1. VP Shettima, Zulum Attend Eid Prayers at Ramat Square as Worshippers Observe Sallah Peacefully in Maiduguri
  2. Fire destroys 10 shops in Gusau shopping complex
  3. RPGs, ammunition recovered from neutralised bandits in Katsina
  4. 12-year-old boy dies in Maiduguri after accidental shooting by neighbour’s child
  5. One killed, another injured in Zamfara ambush

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