Niger in Crisis: Mounting Insecurity and Economic Collapse Under Junta Rule

Niger is at a critical juncture, torn between the military junta’s facade of resilience and the grim realities on the ground. While the ruling authorities attempt to...

Niger Buries Fallen Soldiers Killed in Agadez Ambush

Eleven members of the Nigerien Defence and Security Forces out of the 15 that were killed were laid to rest today at the Muslim cemetery in Agadez urban municipality, following an ambush near...

NAF Airstrikes Neutralize Scores of Bandits in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) component of Operation Fansa Yanma has killed scores of bandits in a precision airstrike targeting the enclave of a notorious bandit leader...

Police Arrest 17 Drug Suspects, Notorious Car Thief in Abuja Raids

By; Zagazola Makama 

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 17 suspected drug peddlers and a notorious armed robber in separate...

Notorious Bandit Kingpin Abu Radde, several other bandits  Surrender in Katsina, Release  10 Kidnapped Victims in Peace Accord

By: Zagazola Makama 

A notorious bandit kingpin, Abu Radde, along...

Bandits Kill Three, Rustle Livestock in Sokoto Village Attack

By: Zagazola Makama 

Suspected armed bandits attacked Doba Village in Kware Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing three people and injuring several...

Police Rescue Kidnapped Victim in Sokoto, Arrest Suspect

By: Zagazola Makama 

Operatives of the Sokoto State Police Command have rescued a kidnapped victim, Alhaji Musa Abubakar, following a swift response to an abduction...

Six Vigilantes Killed in Kebbi After Ambush by  Bandits

By: Zagazola Makama 

Six members of a local vigilante group were killed in an ambush by suspected bandits in Matankari Forest, Kebbi State, after they pursued...

Troops eliminate 217 terrorists, nab 574 others in February – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of the armed forces on internal operations neutralised 217 terrorists and apprehended 574 others in February.

The Director...

Fire Outbreak in Konduga IDP Camp Claims 2 lives, Troops Lead Rescue Efforts

By Zagazola Makama

A devastating fire outbreak has claimed at least two lives at the Mandalari Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Konduga, Borno State, leaving...

Troops Eliminate  Bandit Leader Hassan Nabamamu While Attempting to Escape in Zamfara

By Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralized notorious bandit leader Kachallah Hassan Nabamamu, also...

Security Forces Pursue Cattle Rustlers in Kebbi, Restore Normalcy

By: Zagazola Makama 

The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have  been deployed to Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State following an attack by...

ISWAP Terrorists Attack Travelers in Borno, Abduct One, Injure Another

By: Zagazola Makama 

 Suspected Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists attacked a commercial vehicle along the Maiduguri-Banki road...

Bandits Kill Police Officers, Civilians in Katsina Attack, Abduct Five in Separate Raid

…Bandits also suffered heavy losses as they fled with several dead bodies…

By: Zagazola Makama 

Armed bandits have killed two...

Police, Vigilantes Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Niger, Bandits Flee

By: Zagazola Makama 

Nigerian Security forces in Niger State have successfully rescued three kidnapped victims after a swift operation by the police and...

Troops Capture Notorious Bandit Leader Kachallah Hassan Nabamamu in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have captured Kachallah Hassan Nabamamu, a notorious bandit kingpin...

Mali Rejects US Aid Claim, Calls for Accountability on Misused Funds

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Malian government has expressed surprise over a recent announcement by the United States Department of Government Efficiency, which...

Security Forces Foil Ransom Payment, Neutralise Bandits in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Security operatives of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Zamfara State have successfully foiled a ransom payment operation, neutralizing a group of bandits in...

Police secure release of kidnapped lawmaker, another victim in Nasarawa

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the release of Hon. Shagala Samuel, who was abducted by armed men...

Al-Shabaab Attacks Mogadishu’s Green Zone Amid Ethiopian PM’s Visit

By: Zagazola Makama

The Somali capital, Mogadishu, came under attack on Thursday as Al-Shabaab militants fired multiple rockets into the Green Zone, coinciding with the arrival of...