Troops Launch Clearance Operations, Dismantle Terrorist Hideouts in Niger State

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Troops Launch Clearance Operations, Dismantle Terrorist Hideouts in Niger State Nigerian Army troops have intensified counterterrorism operations in Niger State, engaging armed insurgents in a fierce battle that led to the destruction of terrorist hideouts and the recovery of multiple motorcycles u...
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Troops Crush Terrorists, Rescue Captives in Zamfara State

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Troops Crush Terrorists, Rescue Captives in Zamfara State Nigerian Army troops have intensified counterterrorism operations in Zamfara State, engaging armed groups in fierce battles that resulted in the neutralization of a terrorist and the rescue of captives. In Unguwan Baki village, Faskari Loca...
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Terrorists Attack Gendarmerie in Banibangou, Niger

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Terrorists Attack Gendarmerie in Banibangou, Niger   By: Zagazola Makama    Armed terrorists launched an attack on the gendarmerie in Banibangou, Tillabéri region of Niger Republic, on Sunday evening, firing heavily at security forces and looting livestock from the community. &n...
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Troops Rescue Five Kidnapped Victims, Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers in Kaduna

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Troops Rescue Five Kidnapped Victims, Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers in Kaduna   By: Zagazola Makama    The Nigerian Army Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have rescued five kidnapped victims and arrested three suspected kidnappers during a clearance operation at Boto Fore...
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EFCC counters police SITREP on 'kidnapping' in Niger hotel, claims responsibility for operation

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EFCC counters police SITREP on 'kidnapping' in Niger hotel, claims responsibility for operation   By: Zagazola Makama    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Niger State, despite an initial police situa...
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Student Abducted in Zamfara Dies in Captivity Despite Ransom Payment

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Student Abducted in Zamfara Dies in Captivity Despite Ransom Payment By: Zagazola Makama Tragedy struck in Zamfara State as Zarah Abubakar Shehu, a 21-year-old student of the Federal University Gusau, died in captivity four months after she was abducted alongside her two siblings. Zarah, a 300-le...
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Gunmen Kidnap Four Students in Katsina State

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Gunmen Kidnap Four Students in Katsina State   By: Zagazola Makama    Suspected armed bandits have abducted four students from Paris Quarters, behind the Federal University, Dutsinma, in Katsina State, security sources told Zagazola Makama on Sunday. &nbs...
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Bandits Kill One, Abduct Several in Zamfara and Sokoto Attacks

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Bandits Kill One, Abduct Several in Zamfara and Sokoto Attacks   By: Zagazola Makama    Suspected armed bandits have launched separate attacks in Zamfara and Sokoto States, killing one person and abducting an unspecified number of residents, intelligence s...
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Gunmen Disguised as EFCC Operatives Kidnap 10 from Hotel in Niger

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Gunmen Disguised as EFCC Operatives Kidnap 10 from Hotel in Niger   By: Zagazola Makama    Unidentified armed men disguised as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have abducted 10 persons from White Hill Hotel on&nbs...
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Bandits Kill 10, Injure One in Attack on Mining Site in Niger State

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Bandits Kill 10, Injure One in Attack on Mining Site in Niger State   By: Zagazola Makama    Armed bandits have killed at least 10 people and injured one in an attack on a local mining site in Karaga Village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State...
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Gunmen Abduct Lecturer in Plateau, Security Operatives Launch Rescue Mission

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Gunmen Abduct Lecturer in Plateau, Security Operatives Launch Rescue Mission   By: Zagazola Makama    Dr. Yohanna Mallo, a lecturer at the Federal College of Education, Pankshin, has been abducted by unknown gunmen in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.  ...
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Sarkin Sasa, Chairman of Arewa Traditional Rulers, Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, Dies at 107

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Sarkin Sasa, Chairman of Arewa Traditional Rulers, Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, Dies at 107   By: Zagazola Makama    His Royal Majesty, Alhaji (Dr) Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, the Sarkin Sasa and Chairman of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 Southern States of Nigeria, has passed a...
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Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders in Gwoza, Cites Military Onslaught and Leadership Injustice

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Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders in Gwoza, Cites Military Onslaught and Leadership Injustice By: Zagazola Makama A Boko Haram fighter has surrendered to troops of 26 Task Force Brigade Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Hadin Kai in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Intelligence sources told...
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Troops Recover Arms, Ammunition in Sambisa Forest Clearance Operation

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Troops Recover Arms, Ammunition in Sambisa Forest Clearance Operation By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Army Troops of 21 Armored Brigade, Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Hadin Kai have recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, and equipment during a clearance operation in Sambisa Forest, Borno State...
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Bandits Kidnap APC Executives in Zamfara

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Bandits Kidnap APC Executives in Zamfara   By: Zagazola Makama    Armed bandits have kidnapped five executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Kaura Namoda South while they were traveling to Mafara, Zamfara State.   Intelligence sources...
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Niger in Crisis: Mounting Insecurity and Economic Collapse Under Junta Rule

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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 project strength, the country is spiraling deeper into...
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Niger Buries Fallen Soldiers Killed in Agadez Ambush

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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 Ekadé Malane. The burial ceremony was attended by th...
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NAF Airstrikes Neutralize Scores of Bandits in Zamfara

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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, Yusuf Yellow, in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfa...
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Police Arrest 17 Drug Suspects, Notorious Car Thief in Abuja Raids

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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 operations across Abuja.   Zagazola Makama confirm...
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Notorious Bandit Kingpin Abu Radde, several other bandits Surrender in Katsina, Release 10 Kidnapped Victims in Peace Accord

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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 with  his fighters, has surrendered to security forces...
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  1. Bandits Kill Three, Rustle Livestock in Sokoto Village Attack
  2. Police Rescue Kidnapped Victim in Sokoto, Arrest Suspect
  3. Six Vigilantes Killed in Kebbi After Ambush by Bandits
  4. Troops eliminate 217 terrorists, nab 574 others in February – DHQ
  5. Fire Outbreak in Konduga IDP Camp Claims 2 lives, Troops Lead Rescue Efforts

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