GOC 3 Division Pledges Fairness in Tackling Plateau’s Security Challenges

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GOC 3 Division Pledges Fairness in Tackling Plateau’s Security Challenges   The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Folusho Oyinlola, has assured of a fair and just approach in addressing security chall...
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Troops Arrest Two Militias, Recover Arms in Plateau

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Troops Arrest Two Militias, Recover Arms in Plateau   By: Zagazola Makama   Troops of Operation Safe Haven have arrested two suspected militias and recovered firearms in Angwan Mata, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.   Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that t...
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Troops Arrest Security Guard, Recover Weapons in Plateau

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Troops Arrest Security Guard, Recover Weapons in Plateau   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Safe Haven, Sector 3, have arrested a security guard, Mr. John Bala, for alleged possession of illegal firearms in Miango Village, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. &...
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Troops Neutralize Seven Terrorists, Recover Arms in Borno

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Troops Neutralize Seven Terrorists, Recover Arms in Borno    By: Zagazola Makama    The Troops of Operation Hadin Kai in collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force have neutralized seven terrorists and recovered  ammunition during a raid on an enclave of Islamic S...
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Security Crisis Deepens in Niger as Government Faces Rising Instability

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Security Crisis Deepens in Niger as Government Faces Rising Instability   Niger’s security situation has continued to deteriorate at an alarming rate since the military coup of July 26, 2023, raising concerns about the country’s stability under General Abdourahamane Tiani’s leadership...
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GOC Assures Traditional Ruler of Sustained Peace Efforts in Plateau State

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GOC Assures Traditional Ruler of Sustained Peace Efforts in Plateau State   The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), commenced an operational visit to frontline locations in the Joint Operational Area (JOA), to assess ongoing security efforts...
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Notorious Bandit Kingpin Released from Niger Republic Prison Returns to Northwest Nigeria

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Notorious Bandit Kingpin Released from Niger Republic Prison Returns to Northwest Nigeria By: Zagazola Makama A notorious bandit kingpin, Kachallah Bammi Yarma, who was jailed in Niger Republic in 2015, has been released after serving his sentence and has now returned to the northwest region of Ni...
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Troops Arrest Gunrunner, Recover Arms and Ammunition in Plateau

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Troops Arrest Gunrunner, Recover Arms and Ammunition in Plateau By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 4, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered arms and ammunition in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Maka...
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Niger: Ten Security Personnel Killed in Suspected Terrorist Ambush Near Bankilaré

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Niger: Ten Security Personnel Killed in Suspected Terrorist Ambush Near Bankilaré Ten members of the Nigerien security forces were killed in an ambush by suspected Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) militants near Bankilaré, in the Tillabéri region, on Monday. The attack targeted a join...
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Troops Neutralize Bandit, Recover Arms in Taraba

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Troops Neutralize Bandit, Recover Arms in Taraba    Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have neutralized a bandit and recovered a cache of arms following a raid on a criminal hideout in Angwan Bala, Kambari area of Karim Lamido Local Government...
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Residents of Shinkafi, Sabon Birni, and Isa Urged to Expose Criminal Informants Amid Rising Insecurity

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Residents of Shinkafi, Sabon Birni, and Isa Urged to Expose Criminal Informants Amid Rising Insecurity   Residents of Shinkafi, Sabon Birni, and Isa local government areas of Sokoto State have been called upon to rise against the criminal elements living among them, particularly informants wh...
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ECOWAS-AES Split: A Turning Point for West Africa with Far Reaching Consequences

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ECOWAS-AES Split: A Turning Point for West Africa with Far Reaching Consequences   By: Zagazola Makama   The recent withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marks a defining moment in the geopolitical landscape of West Afri...
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Niger: Bankilaré Under Terrorist Siege as Residents Face Isolation and Food Shortages

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Niger: Bankilaré Under Terrorist Siege as Residents Face Isolation and Food Shortages   The security situation in Bankilaré, a department in Niger’s Tillabéri region, has reached a critical level as terrorist groups have imposed a blockade, cutting off the area from the outside world. &...
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UNFPA to focus on preventing GBV, maternal deaths in Lake Chad

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UNFPA to focus on preventing GBV, maternal deaths in Lake Chad The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has expressed its determination to focus more on preventive measures to tackling challenges associated with Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and maternal deaths in Lake Chad region. Dr Sennen Hount...
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Lt. Col. Alari and 21 Fallen Heroes Laid to Rest in Maiduguri

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Lt. Col. Alari and 21 Fallen Heroes Laid to Rest in Maiduguri By: Zagazola Makama In a solemn ceremony filled with grief and honor, the remains of Lt. Col. Thomas Ebisingha Alari and 21 other gallant soldiers were laid to rest in Maiduguri on Saturday. These brave men paid the ultimate sacrifice...
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Boko Haram: Zulum donates N30m to family of slain army officer Alari

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Boko Haram: Zulum donates N30m to family of slain army officer Alari Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has donated N30 million to the family of the late Army Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Ebisingha Alari, who lost his life in the ongoing battle against Boko Haram insurgents in the Timb...
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46 Soldiers Killed in Militant Attack on Nigerien Military Base in Tahoua

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46 Soldiers Killed in Militant Attack on Nigerien Military Base in Tahoua   At least 46 soldiers of the Nigerien Defense and Security Forces (SDF) were killed in a coordinated attack by militants of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) on Saturday.   The assault targeted an S...
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Gov Zulum’s Community Base Reconciliation DDR, a Model for sustainability

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Gov Zulum’s Community Base Reconciliation DDR, a Model for sustainability     Borno State, the epicenter of the Boko Haram insurgency, has witnessed over a decade of conflict that has devastated communities and displaced millions. However, in recent years, a significant shift has...
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Lake Chad’s conflict displaces 6 million people in 1yr – UNFPA

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Lake Chad’s conflict displaces 6 million people in 1yr – UNFPA The United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA) on Friday said no fewer than six million people were displaced in the Lake Chad Basin region’s conflicts from January 2024 to January 2025. Mr Alain Akpadji, Resident Representative for...
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CSOs, vital partners to tackling Lake Chad’s crises- Chadian governor

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CSOs, vital partners to tackling Lake Chad’s crises- Chadian governor   Gov. Ildjima Abdraman of Hadjer Lamis Region in the Republic of Chad, has called for greater active participation of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in tackling Lake Chad Basin’s crises.   Abdraman made the...
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  1. Kachallah Bugaja has repented and denounced banditry along with 50 fighters
  2. Lake Chad: Legal reform key to promoting youths inclusion stabilisation proces
  3. Ganduje calls for urgent action on recharging Lake Chad Basin
  4. Drug trafficking fuels violent extremism in Chad basin – Stakeholders
  5. Cameroon Struggles with Drug Trafficking: 68% of Affected Population are School-Aged Youth

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