ISWAP scamper in disarray as NAF, ground troops repel attack on Banki in Bama LGA

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ISWAP scamper in disarray as NAF, ground troops repel attack on Banki in Bama LGA   By: Zagazola Makama    Fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) reportedly fled in disarray on Friday after troops of Operation Hadin Kai, supported by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF...
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ISWAP appoints Abu Ameer as new pulka commander after neutralization of Modu Kundiri

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ISWAP appoints Abu Ameer as new pulka commander after neutralization of Modu Kundiri By: Zagazola Makama Following the recent neutralization of Modu Kundiri, the senior commander (Qa’id) of Pulka camp in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) h...
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NAF reinforces airpower dominance in northeast, destroys four gun trucks in Sambisa

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NAF reinforces airpower dominance in northeast, destroys four gun trucks in Sambisa   By: Zagazola Makama    The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified air operations in support of Operation HADIN KAI, consolidating security gains and reinforcing stability across the Northeast...
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Hoodlums attack farmer, steal motorcycle in barkin-ladi

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Hoodlums attack farmer, steal motorcycle in barkin-ladi   By: Zagazola Makama    A farmer, Japhet David Mark, has been attacked and grievously injured by suspected hoodlums at his farm in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.   Zagazola report that the inciden...
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Security forces recover rustled cow, arrest four suspects in otukpo

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Security forces recover rustled cow, arrest four suspects in otukpo   By: Zagazola Makama    The police in Benue have recovered one rustled cow and arrested four suspects in connection with a case of armed robbery and cattle rustling in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state...
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Herders repel attack, recover firearm in Buruku Benue

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Herders  repel attack, recover firearm in Buruku Benue    By: Zagazola Makama    Herders in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue have repelled an attack by suspected bandits and recovered a locally fabricated firearm abandoned during the encounter.   Police...
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Alleged cyber stalking: Court threatens to revoke Sowore's bail, issue arrest warrant

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Alleged cyber stalking: Court threatens to revoke Sowore's bail, issue arrest warrant By: Zagazola Makama   A Federal High Court in Abuja has threatened to revoke the bail it granted politician and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore in his ongoing trial on charges bordering on cyber crime. Ju...
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Youth attempt to disarm soldiers enforcing curfew in Niger

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Youth attempt to disarm soldiers enforcing curfew in Niger   By: Zagazola Makama    Some youths in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State allegedly attempted to disarm soldiers enforcing a curfew before fleeing the scene, security sources have said.   Zagazola gathered...
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Security forces arrest suspect with 800 rounds of ammunition in Zamfara

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Security forces arrest suspect with 800 rounds of ammunition in Zamfara   By: Zagazola Makama   Security forces in Zamfara State have arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Mannir Adam, for allegedly transporting 800 rounds of AK-47 ammunition concealed in the fuel tank of a motorcycle...
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Court Sentences Three Arrested by DSS to 10 Years in Prison for Arms Trafficking

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Court Sentences Three Arrested by DSS to 10 Years in Prison for Arms Trafficking*Female arms' courier pleads guilty to charges The Chief Magistrate Court Grade 1 sitting in Jalingo, capital of Taraba State, has convicted three persons arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), for arms tra...
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ISWAP’s acknowledgement of commander’s death highlights gains by troops, cracks within insurgent ranks

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ISWAP’s acknowledgement of commander’s death highlights gains by troops, cracks within insurgent ranks By: Zagazola Makama Fresh intelligence indicating that the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has internally acknowledged the death of one of its senior commanders killed by Nigerian...
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Operation Hadin Kai debunks Fake news on ISWAP enclave in Tuba, Jere in Borno

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Operation Hadin Kai debunks Fake news on ISWAP enclave in Tuba, Jere in Borno    By: Zagazola Makama   Reports circulating online claiming that Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents have established a new enclave in Tuba, Jere Local Government Area, have been strongly condemned by milit...
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Defence minister urges media to avoid amplifying terrorist propaganda

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Defence minister urges media to avoid amplifying terrorist propaganda   By:Zagazola Makama    The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), OFR, has called on the media nationwide to exercise professionalism in reporting security matters and avoid diss...
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Lake Chad Basin Commission appoints Amb. Ibrahim Babani as Executive Secretary

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Lake Chad Basin Commission appoints Amb. Ibrahim Babani as Executive Secretary By: Zagazola Makama The designation of Amb. Ibrahim Babani as the new Executive Secretary of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) has sparked fresh expectations for stronger regional cooperation, environmental recovery...
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Fresh tension in ISWAP camps as top commander Modu Kunduli neutralised by troops in Borno

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Fresh tension in ISWAP camps as top commander Modu Kunduli neutralised by troops in Borno By: Zagazola Makama Fresh tension and anxiety have gripped Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) camps following the neutralisation of one of its top commanders, Modu Kunduli, by troops of Operation HADI...
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NIGERIAN, SOUTH AFRICAN ARMIES STRENGTHEN TRAINING PARTNERSHIP TO TACKLE EMERGING SECURITY THREATS

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NIGERIAN, SOUTH AFRICAN ARMIES STRENGTHEN TRAINING PARTNERSHIP TO TACKLE EMERGING SECURITY THREATS The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army to deepening strategic military cooperation with the South African Army in order to strengt...
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Troops neutralise two suspected terrorists, recover arms in Benue operation

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Troops neutralise two suspected terrorists, recover arms in Benue operation   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE have neutralised two suspected terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition, and other items during an intelligence-led operat...
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Troops repel ISWAP attack in Doron Baga, eliminate several terrorists

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Troops repel ISWAP attack in Doron Baga, eliminate several terrorists By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 3, Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully repelled an early morning attack by ISWAP terrorists on a military base in Doron Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State, neutralising severa...
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Police arrest robbery suspects, recover firearms in Plateau

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Police arrest robbery suspects, recover firearms in Plateau   By: Zagazola Makama    The Police Command in Plateau has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms during an intelligence-led operation in Jos North Local Government Area.   Police sources said...
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Nigerien student killed fighting in Ukraine; concerns rise over African recruitment into Russia’s war

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Nigerien student killed fighting in Ukraine; concerns rise over African recruitment into Russia’s war   By: Zagazola Makama    A Nigerien student has reportedly died on the frontlines of the Russia–Ukraine war amid allegations that African nationals are being recruited into th...
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  1. ISWAP admits losing 23 fighters in clash with troops in Sambisa Forest
  2. Maiduguri residents urged to remain calm as fake terror threats circulate during Ramadan
  3. River State NSCDC personnel shot dead during patrol in Chokocho-Etche
  4. Suspected youths burn 18 houses in Taraba community
  5. Troops score major victory against terrorists in Kadam Forest, Sokoto

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