Bandits abduct worshippers in Zamfara mosque, six suspects arrested

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Bandits abduct worshippers in Zamfara mosque, six suspects arrested By: Zagazola Makama Atleast three persons have been abducted by armed bandits while observing morning prayers in Maru Local Government Area. Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Sept. 7 at about 5:55 a.m., when gunmen st...
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Kaduna-Abuja Railway: An Urgent Call for Improved Maintenance and Security Compliance

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Kaduna-Abuja Railway: An Urgent Call for Improved Maintenance and Security Compliance By Samuel Aruwan The management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) recently made a commendable move by accepting responsibility following the recent derailment of a Kaduna-bound train, an incident many fre...
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Two killed as troops repel bandit attack in Katsina

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Two killed as troops repel bandit attack in Katsina   By: Zagazola Makama    At least two persons were killed following an attack by suspected bandits on villages in Dutsinma Local Government Area of the state.   Sources said the incident occurred on Sunday night when...
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Security forces fortify Kaduna–Abuja rail line, Rigasa station and highway

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Security forces  fortify Kaduna–Abuja rail line, Rigasa station and highway   By: Zagazola Makama    Security forces have  intensified patrols and security measures along the Abuja–Kaduna railway corridor, Rigasa train station, and the Abuja–Kaduna highwa...
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Gunmen kill trader in Kafanchan, kaduna

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Gunmen kill trader in Kafanchan, kaduna   By: Zagazola Makama    A 42-year-old man, Shok Musa, has been killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Kafanchan in Kaduna state.    Zagazola gathered from reliable sources that the incident occurred on Sunday night near the vi...
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Terrorists abduct eight in Zamfara, disguise in hijabs to evade detection

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Terrorists abduct eight in Zamfara, disguise in hijabs to evade detection   By: Zagazola Makama    Terrorists have  abducted eight persons at Dansadau town in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.   Zagazola learnt that the attack occurred on the outskirts...
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Troops rescue five kidnapped victims in Katsina, one killed in attack

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Troops rescue five kidnapped victims in Katsina, one killed in attack   By: Zagazola Makama     The Nigerian Army says troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA (OPFY) rescued five kidnapped victims in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State.   Sources confirmed to Za...
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Security forces foil robbery on Abuja–Kaduna highway in Niger

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Security forces  foil robbery on Abuja–Kaduna highway in Niger   By: Zagazola Makama    Security forces in Niger state have foiled a robbery attempt by armed men along the Abuja–Kaduna Expressway near Gauraka village.   Zagazola gathered that the incident occu...
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AU, Nigeria sign MoU to strengthen fight against terrorism

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AU, Nigeria sign MoU to strengthen fight against terrorism   By; Zagazola Makama   The African Union Commission and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism across th...
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Reps Clarify Report on Death Near National Assembly Complex

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Reps Clarify Report on Death Near National Assembly Complex By: Zagazola Makama The House of Representatives has clarified reports on the discovery of the body of an unidentified individual around the National Assembly Complex on Sunday. Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., Spokesman of the House, made this kno...
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DSS gives Sowore one-week ultimatum over alleged derogatory comment on President Tinubu

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DSS gives Sowore one-week ultimatum over alleged derogatory comment on President Tinubu   By; Zagazola Makama   The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a one-week ultimatum to activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, over what it described as a “false, ma...
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Adara development association condemns wakeh community attack in Kachia LGA

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Adara development association condemns wakeh community attack in Kachia LGA   By: Zagazola Makama    The Adara Development Association (ADA) has expressed deep shock and sadness over a deadly attack by unknown gunmen on Wakeh community in Agunu Ward, Kachia Local Government Area o...
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Residents of Kachia call for media attention as bandit attacks escalate

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Residents  of Kachia call for media attention as bandit attacks escalate   By: Zagazola Makama    Residents of Kachia Local Government Area in Kaduna State have raised concerns over the apparent underreporting of recurring bandit attacks and kidnappings in the area, urgi...
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NSCDC officer accidentally shoots colleague dead in Life Camp, Abuja

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NSCDC officer accidentally shoots colleague dead in Life Camp, Abuja   By: Zagazola Makama     A Deputy Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has accidentally shot and killed a colleague in Life Camp, Abuja, security sources confirmed.  ...
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Domestic staff dies suddenly at American International School principal’s residence in Durumi

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Domestic staff dies suddenly at American International School principal’s residence in Durumi   By: Zagazola Makama    A domestic staff member has died suddenly at the residence of the Principal of the American International School, Durumi, Abuja.    Sources told Zag...
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Decomposed body of man found in car at National Assembly Complex , Abuja

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Decomposed body of man found in car at National Assembly Complex , Abuja   By: Zagazola Makama    The decomposed body of a 55-year-old man has been discovered in a car parked outside the annex gate of the National Assembly complex, Abuja, the police have confirmed.   Source...
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Local hunters kill resident during patrol in Moriki, Zamfara

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Local hunters kill resident during patrol in Moriki, Zamfara   By: Zagazola Makama    A resident of Moriki township, Zamfara State, has been killed after being shot by local hunters during a patrol on Sunday evening.   Sources said that the incident occurred at about 8:30 p...
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Three people die as Addallawa dam overflows in Katsina

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Three people die as Addallawa dam overflows in Katsina   By: Zagazola Makama    Three people have died following the overflow of Addallawa Dam, which washed away a section of the Dankama-Birnin Kuka Road in Katsina State.   Sources said that at about 12:42 p.m. on August 8...
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Civilian JTF allegedly tortured man to death in Soba LGA, Katsina as police probe

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Civilian  JTF allegedly tortured man to death in Soba LGA, Katsina as police probe   By: Zagazola Makama     Tragedy struck Rahama village in Soba Local Government Area when a 25-year-old man, Ibrahim Idris, reportedly died following severe torture at the hands of m...
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Troops launch operation after bandits kill, abduct villagers in Kachia LGA

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Troops  launch operation after bandits kill, abduct villagers in Kachia LGA   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 1 Division in collaboration with other security agencies have intensified efforts to rescue victims and apprehend perpetrators following a violent bandit attack...
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  1. Police arrest notorious ESN/IPOB suspect Onoh Chidera in Enugu
  2. Gov. Uba Sani’s non-kinetic push in Kaduna and the urgent need to tackle bandit resurgence
  3. Gov. Uba Sani’s non-kinetic push in Kaduna and the urgent need to tackle bandit resurgence
  4. Bandits Kill Eight, Leave 20 Wounded in Southern Kaduna Attack
  5. Borno Police evacuate body of suspected transformer vandal electrocuted at State University

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