Benue: 15 more suspects arrested over Yelwata killings, total now 23

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Benue: 15 more suspects arrested over Yelwata killings, total now 23   By: Zagazola Makama    The number of suspects arrested in connection with the recent deadly attack in Yelwata village, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, has risen to 23, following the arrest of 15 addi...
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Kidnapped police officer escapes from captivity, reunites with family in Kaduna

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Kidnapped police officer escapes from captivity, reunites with family in Kaduna By: Zagazola Makama A police officer who was abducted by armed bandits in Niger State has successfully escaped from captivity and reunited with his family in Kaduna, authorities confirmed on Sunday. Zagazola Makama un...
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Two Years of CDS and Service Chiefs at the Helm of Nigeria’s Military

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Two Years of CDS and Service Chiefs at the Helm of Nigeria’s Military By  Samuel Aruwan Last week, I was among the invitees to an expanded conversation to commemorate the second anniversary of the Assumption of Command of Nigeria's service chiefs: Chief of Defence Staff, Gen...
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ISIS Sahel Fighters Kill Over 70 in Niger Republic Village Attack

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ISIS Sahel Fighters Kill Over 70 in Niger Republic Village Attack   By: Zagazola Makama   No fewer than 71 persons have been killed following an attack by suspected Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISIS Sahel) fighters on Manda village in Garoul general area of Tillaberi Region, we...
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TROOPS OF 22 ARMOURED BRIGADE NAB 8 KIDNAP SUSPECTS, RESCUE VICTIMS IN DARING OPERATION

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TROOPS OF 22 ARMOURED BRIGADE NAB 8 KIDNAP SUSPECTS, RESCUE VICTIMS IN DARING OPERATION In continuation of sustained efforts to rid Kwara State of criminal elements and ensure public safety, troops of 22 Armoured Brigade, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patigi, have successfully conducted...
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Bandits attack vigilante camp in Zamfara, kill one, injure seven

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Bandits attack vigilante camp in Zamfara, kill one, injure seven   By: Zagazola Makama    Armed bandits have launched a deadly night attack on a vigilante camp in Adabka Village, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing one member of the Community Protection Guard...
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Cattle rustling triggers deadly violence in Kaduna, three feared dead

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Cattle rustling triggers deadly violence in Kaduna, three feared dead   By: Zagazola Makama    A deadly clash has erupted in parts of Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State following a major cattle rustling incident that left at least three people feared dead and several oth...
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Police repel bandit attack in Katsina, rescue six kidnapped farmers

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Police repel bandit attack in Katsina, rescue six kidnapped farmers    By: Zagazola Makama      The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the successful rescue of six kidnapped farmers following a foiled banditry attack at Kwari Manaja Forest in Sabuwa Local Govern...
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Gunmen kill man, abduct bride on eve of wedding in Abia

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Gunmen kill man, abduct bride on eve of wedding in Abia By: Zagazola Makama Tragedy struck in Osisioma, near Aba, on Friday night when a 27-year-old man was shot dead and his sister, identified as Uzoamaka Joseph Aliu, was abducted by gunmen just hours before her scheduled wedding. Zagazola Makam...
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Seven abducted as gunmen invade Fulani camp in Kwara

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Seven abducted as gunmen invade Fulani camp in Kwara    By: Zagazola Makama    Atleast seven  persons following an attack by armed men on a Fulani settlement at Kango Camp, located via Oke-Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.   Zagazola Makama...
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Armed bandits kill four in Niger village, flee towards Zamfara

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Armed bandits kill four in Niger village, flee towards Zamfara    By: Zagazola Makama    No fewer than  four persons were killed by armed bandits who invaded Gudashi Village in Kotokoro District, Mariga Local Government Area of the state.   Zagazola Makama ga...
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Police repel attack by armed herdsmen in Benue, officer injured

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Police repel attack by armed herdsmen in Benue, officer injured   By; Zagazola Makama    Tactical police teams on patrol in Benue have repelled an attack by suspected armed herdsmen in Adaka Village along Makurdi-Naka Road, during a gun duel that left one officer injured.  ...
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Ex-convict kills hunter commander in Benue, escapes with gunshot wounds

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Ex-convict kills hunter commander in Benue, escapes with gunshot wounds    By: Zagazola Makama   An ex-convict identified as Saater (surname unknown), has allegedly shot and killed the commander of a local hunters group in Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area of the state in Benue...
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Ex-convict kills hunter commander in Benue, escapes with gunshot wounds

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Ex-convict kills hunter commander in Benue, escapes with gunshot wounds    By: Zagazola Makama   An ex-convict identified as Saater (surname unknown), has allegedly shot and killed the commander of a local hunters group in Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area of the state in Benue...
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Police constable arrested over attempt to transport pistol, Indian hemp to NYSC camp in Jos

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Police constable arrested over attempt to transport pistol, Indian hemp to NYSC camp in Jos   By: Zagazola Makama    The Benue State Police Command has arrested a serving police constable in connection with an intercepted consignment containing a locally made pistol, gunpowder, su...
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Death toll in Plateau bus attack rises to eight, 22 suspects arrested

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Death toll in Plateau bus attack rises to eight, 22 suspects arrested By: Zagazola Makama The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 22 suspects in connection with the deadly attack on passengers in Mangun community, Mangu Local Government Area of the state, bringing the death to...
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How swift intervention by troops prevents mass murder as irate youths kill 7 in plateau

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How swift intervention by troops prevents mass murder as irate youths kill 7 in plateau By: Zagazola Makama Swift intervention by gallant troops of the Nigerian Army on Friday evening prevented what could have been a large-scale massacre after irate youths attacked innocent travellers in Mangun co...
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Seven Perssengers from Zaria killed, others injured as youths attack bus in Plateau

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Seven Perssengers from Zaria killed, others injured as youths attack bus in Plateau   By: Zagazola Makama    Atleast seven passengers were brutally murdered following an attack on an 18-seater commercial bus by suspected youths of Mangun Village, in Mangu Local Government Area of...
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Seven Perssengers from Zaria killed, others injured as youths attack bus in Plateau

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Seven Perssengers from Zaria killed, others injured as youths attack bus in Plateau   By: Zagazola Makama    Atleast seven passengers were brutally murdered following an attack on an 18-seater commercial bus by suspected youths of Mangun Village, in Mangu Local Government Area of...
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Security forces rescue kidnapped 67-year-old man in bauchi, kill suspect

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Security forces rescue kidnapped 67-year-old man in bauchi, kill suspect   By: Zagazola Makama    Security forced in Bauchi have  rescued a 67-year-old man, Hardo Bappayo, who was kidnapped by armed men in Hardawa Village, Alkaleri Local Government Area.   Za...
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  2. Female suicide bomber kills 24 in borno food joint attack in Konduga
  3. Police arrest notorious gang leader in lagos, recover arms
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