Boko Haram Faction Led by Bakoura Attacks ISWAP Camps in Abadam, Kills Top Commanders, 31 fighters

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Boko Haram Faction Led by Bakoura Attacks ISWAP Camps in Abadam, Kills Top Commanders, 31 fighters    By: Zagazola Makama   A fierce battle erupted between rival terrorist factions in Borno State on Friday as fighters loyal to the Bakoura-led Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati W...
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Underage Fighters: Child confesses to militant training in Borno

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Underage Fighters: Child Confesses to Militant Training in Borno By: Zagazola Makama A disturbing video has surfaced showing a young boy, reportedly no older than 10 years, confessing to undergoing arms training alongside at least 30 other children in a forest near Ajiri, Mafa Local Government Are...
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Police Arrest Two Suspected Boko Haram Members in Gombe

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Police Arrest Two Suspected Boko Haram Members in Gombe   By: Zagazola Makama    The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspected Boko Haram members believed to have been involved in the recent attack on Garkida town in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State.  ...
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Police, Vigilantes Neutralize Four Kidnappers, Rescue Victim in Kebbi

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Police, Vigilantes Neutralize Four Kidnappers, Rescue Victim in Kebbi   By: Zagazola Makama    A joint operation by the Police and local vigilantes has resulted in the neutralization of four suspected kidnappers and the rescue of a 60-year-old victim in Kebbi State, the Police Com...
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Scores of Terrorists Killed as ISWAP, Boko Haram Fighters Clash Near Mallam Fatori

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Scores of Terrorists Killed as ISWAP, Boko Haram Fighters Clash Near Mallam Fatori   By: Zagazola Makama   Intense infighting between rival terrorist factions, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Bakoura-led Boko Haram fighters, has resulted in heavy casualties, security...
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USAID funding Boko Haram, other terror groups – US congressman

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USAID funding Boko Haram, other terror groups – US congressman US Congressman, Scott Perry, has said that the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, is funding terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram. Perry, a Republican representing Pennsylvania, made the claim during...
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Governor Lawal warns bandits to unconditionally surrender their weapons before it is too late

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Governor Lawal warns bandits to unconditionally surrender their weapons before it is too late   By: Zagazola Makama    Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to defeating banditry in the Northwest, urging arm...
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Governor Lawal warns bandits to unconditionally surrender their weapons before it is too late

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Governor Lawal warns bandits to unconditionally surrender their weapons before it is too late   By: Zagazola Makama    Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to defeating banditry in the Northwest, urging arm...
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They can go to hell’ — Ribadu berates Canadian embassy for denying defence chief visa

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They can go to hell’ — Ribadu berates Canadian embassy for denying defence chief visa     Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA), has expressed displeasure at the Canadian embassy for denying Christopher Musa, the chief of defence staff (CDS), and other army chiefs visas.&...
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NSCDC, Police personnel clash in Ondo, Two officers missing

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NSCDC, Police Personnel Clash in Ondo, Two Officers Missing A violent confrontation between operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and personnel of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) in Ore, Ondo State, has resulted in an injury and the disappearance of two police officers...
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Operation Safe Corridors North West Begins in Zamfara

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Operation Safe Corridor North West Begins in Zamfara The Federal Government with support from Zamfara State Government launched Operation Safe Corridor North West in Zamfara State, aimed at rehabilitating and reintegrating repentant bandits willing to surrender their arms. Modeled after the Operat...
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Nigeria Police Refute Allegations of 3,907 Missing Firearms

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Nigeria Police Refute Allegations of 3,907 Missing Firearms      The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed reports alleging that 3,907 firearms are missing from its armouries, describing the claims as misleading and inaccurate.   In a statement on Thursday, the Force Publ...
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Troops Foil Robbery, Rescue Victims in Sanga, Kaduna

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Troops Foil Robbery, Rescue Victims in Sanga, Kaduna   The Nigerian Army Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have successfully foiled a robbery attempt and rescued two victims in separate incidents in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.   The first incident occurred on Febru...
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Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Congratulates AU Commissioner Bankole Adeoye on Re-election

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Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Congratulates AU Commissioner Bankole Adeoye on Re-election   Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, has congratulated Ambassador Bankole Adeoye on his re-election as the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs...
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UN Marks International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism

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UN Marks International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism   The United Nations (UN) has reaffirmed its commitment to global peace and security as it marks the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism, observed annually on February 1...
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Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Dan Lukuti Dies After Mysterious Illness, Barking Like a Dog

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Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Dan Lukuti Dies After Mysterious Illness, Barking Like a Dog   By; Zagazola Makama     Infamous bandit kingpin Kachalla Dan Lukuti, known for leading deadly attacks in Zamfara and Katsina states, has reportedly died after suffering from a...
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GOC Urges Troops to Sustain Inter-Agency Collaboration in Niger Delta

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GOC Urges Troops to Sustain Inter-Agency Collaboration in Niger Delta    The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander (LCC), Joint Task Force (JTF), South South (SS), Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Eric Emekah, has charged...
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Banditry: Negotiation Has Failed, Only Firm Action Can Restore Peace – Analysts

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Banditry: Negotiation Has Failed, Only Firm Action Can Restore Peace – Analysts   By: Zagazola Makama   Amid ongoing security challenges in Nigeria’s Northwest, concerned citizens and security analysts have warned against renewed attempts to negotiate with bandit leaders...
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Troops Neutralize Notorious Militia, Kidnapper in Barkin Ladi

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Troops Neutralize Notorious Militia, Kidnapper in Barkin Ladi   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have neutralized a notorious militia leader and kidnapper, Hamisu Saleh, also known as “Master,” during a raid operation in Barkin L...
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Aggrieved Police Officers Demand PSC Compliance with Court Judgment on Appointment Regularization

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Aggrieved Police Officers Demand PSC Compliance with Court Judgment on Appointment Regularization By: Zagazola Makama Aggrieved police officers from Courses 33, 34, and 35 of the Police Academy have kicked against any attempt to forcefully retire them from service and called on the Police Service...
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  1. Troops Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Plateau
  2. Zamfara Gov Reiterates Stance Against Negotiating with Bandits
  3. Notorious Bandit Leaders Surrender, Lay Down Arms in Katsina After Fierce Military Offensive
  4. Niger to Hold National Assizes on Transition Duration February 15-19
  5. Troops Clears 9 villages in Sokoto in search of Lukurawa, Arrest Key Suspect

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