11 victims kidnapped by ISWAP regain freedom in Damasak, Borno

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11 victims kidnapped by ISWAP regain freedom in Damasak, Borno By: Zagazola Makama Eleven residents of Kinnari Village in Damasak, Borno State, who were kidnapped by suspected Islamic State of the West African Province(ISWAP) terrorists, have regained their freedom. Sources told Zagazola Makama...
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Eight children drown as canoe capsizes in Jigawa

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Eight children drown as canoe capsizes in Jigawa By: Zagazola Makama Tragedy struck in Jigawa as eight female children drowned when a canoe carrying 15 youngsters capsized while crossing the Zangwan Maje river in Taura Local Government Area, It was gathered that the accident occurred at about 8:1...
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Six kidnapped law students rescued in Benue–Taraba border operation

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Six kidnapped law students rescued in Benue–Taraba border operation By: Zagazola Makama At least Six kidnapped law students who were abducted by armed men along the Jootar–Wukari road, a known buffer zone between Benue and Taraba states were successfully rescued by security forces. Zagazola M...
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Benue woman flees after allegedly killing husband during domestic fight

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Benue woman flees after allegedly killing husband during domestic fight By: Zagazola Makama The Benue State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a woman identified as Salome Tersoo, who allegedly killed her husband during a domestic altercation in Agera Mbaashia, Gaav district of Konshisha Lo...
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Troops repel bandit attack in Zamfara, civilian killed during retreat

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Troops repel bandit attack in Zamfara, civilian killed during retreat By: Zagazola Makama Joint security operatives on Friday repelled an attempted attack by armed bandits on Keta town in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Zagazola Makama learnt that the attack, which occurred at about...
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23 women abducted by bandits in Zurmi LGA of Zamfara

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23 women abducted by bandits in Zurmi LGA of Zamfara By: Zagazola Makama Armed bandits have abducted 23 women in Moriki town, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State while they were out fetching firewood. Security sources confirmed the incident to Zagazola Makama on Sunday, stating that the...
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Police foil cattle rustling in Katsina, recover 43 animals after engaging bandits

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Police foil cattle rustling in Katsina, recover 43 animals after engaging bandits By: Zagazola Makama The Katsina State Police Command has foiled a cattle rustling attempt in Jibia Local Government Area and recovered 43 rustled animals. Sources said that the incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 2, a...
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Troops neutralise bandit, destroy camps in Benue clearance operation

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Troops neutralise bandit, destroy camps in Benue clearance operation By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the 401 Special Forces Brigade and Sector 1 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have neutralised a bandit and destroyed several criminal hideouts during a clearance operation around Tatough general area...
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Troops recover arms cache in Benue clearance patrol

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Troops recover arms cache in Benue clearance patrol By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a clearance patrol in Tse Adudu, Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. Zagazola Makama gathered that the operation, conduc...
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ISWAP terrorists kill Goni Kannari, village head in Damasak, Borno

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ISWAP terrorists kill Goni Kannari, village head in Damasak, Borno By: Zagazola Makama Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the village head of Kinnari, a remote settlement in Damasak, Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State. Zagazola Makama learnt that the attack occurred on Friday night...
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Army, DSS rescue abducted lecturer in Taraba

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Army, DSS rescue abducted lecturer in Taraba By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army's 6 Brigade and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have rescued Engineer Joshua Saleh, a lecturer at Taraba State University, who was abducted along the Chinkai–Kente–Wukari road on J...
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Troops neutralise 3 terrorists, recover arms, motorcycles in Borno

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Troops neutralise 3 terrorists, recover arms, motorcycles in Borno By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, have neutralised three ISWAP terrorists during a long-range clearance patrol in Borno State. Sources told Zag...
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Fresh Babcock graduate found dead in hostel, police begin investigation

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Fresh Babcock graduate found dead in hostel, police begin investigation   By: Zagazola Makama    The Ogun State Police Command has commenced investigation into the sudden death of a 20-year-old fresh graduate of Information Technology from Babcock University, Ilisan Remo.  ...
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Gunmen abduct University of Abuja staff member in Gwagwalada

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Gunmen abduct University of Abuja staff member in Gwagwalada   By: Zagazola Makama    Suspected kidnappers have abducted a staff member of the University of Abuja, Mr. Ibrahim Ishaq Sani, from the institution’s staff quarters in Giri, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capit...
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Gunmen abduct University of Abuja staff member in Gwagwalada

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Gunmen abduct University of Abuja staff member in Gwagwalada   By: Zagazola Makama    Suspected kidnappers have abducted a staff member of the University of Abuja, Mr. Ibrahim Ishaq Sani, from the institution’s staff quarters in Giri, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capit...
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Gunmen abduct university lecturer in Taraba, police launch manhunt

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Gunmen abduct university lecturer in Taraba, police launch manhunt    By: Zagazola Makama    A lecturer at the Taraba State University has been abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Chinkai–Kente–Wukari highway while travelling from Abuja to Jalingo.   Securit...
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Troops repel suspected terrorist attack in Daudu, Benue State

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Troops repel suspected terrorist attack in Daudu, Benue State   By: Zagazola Makama     Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled an attack by suspected armed herders in the Daudu area of Guma Local Government Area, Benue State.   Zagazola Makama gathered that the ...
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Police rescue kidnapped schoolgirl in Abuja, arrest four suspects

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Police rescue kidnapped schoolgirl in Abuja, arrest four suspects   By: Zagazola Makama    Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have rescued a 16-year-old girl, Leadway Innocent, who was abducted on her way to school in Jikwoyi area of Abuja.   Z...
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Police rescue kidnapped schoolgirl in Abuja, arrest four suspects

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Police rescue kidnapped schoolgirl in Abuja, arrest four suspects     By: Zagazola Makama      Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have rescued a 16-year-old girl, Leadway Innocent, who was abducted on her way to school in Jikwoyi area of A...
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Army troops launch manhunt as bandits abduct two farmers in Sokoto

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Army troops  launch manhunt as bandits abduct two farmers in Sokoto   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma have launched a search-and-rescue operation following the abduction of two farmers by suspected armed bandits in Isa LGA in Sokoto state.&nb...
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  1. Rivalry between bandit kingpins Kachalla Alti and Haruna Hari claims three lives in Zamfara
  2. Soldier dies, two injured in Yobe auto crash involving army vehicle
  3. Army, DSS Nab Suspected Gun Runner, Recover Ammunition in Taraba 
  4. Troops foil kidnap attempt near Zuma Rock, rescue two victims
  5. Troops Neutralize Bandit, Recover Arms in Benue 

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