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43 herders killed in renewed vigilante attacks in Kebbi, Niger States By: Zagazola Makama At least 43 Fulani herders have been killed in a series of coordinated attacks by suspected vigilante groups across parts of Kebbi and Niger States, according to community sources and local leaders. Zagazola Makama report that the attacks, which occurred between Oct. 24 and 26, affected several rural settlements in Argungu, Arewa, and Bunza Local Government Areas of Kebbi State, where armed vigilantes...

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Troops Intercept Suspected ISWAP Member with Starlink Device, Networking Equipment in Borno By Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed under Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted a suspected member of ISWAP in Munguno Local Government Area of Borno State, recovering a Starlink satellite internet device and other communication equipment. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 3:05 p.m. on Wednesday during a routine security operation along...

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Bandits kill abducted NYSC member despite N10m ransom payment by family   By: Zagazola Makama    Family members of an abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Abba, say they believe he has been killed by his abductors despite paying a ransom of N10 million for his release.   The family disclosed that  communication with the abductors stopped completely after the ransom was paid, raising fears that the corps member may have been...

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Armed Bandits Attack Villages in Zamfara, One Dead and Several Abducted   By: Zagazola Makama    Armed bandits have launched deadly attacks in two villages in Zamfara State, leaving one person dead and several others abducted, according to reports from the Zamfara State Police Command.   Zagazola Makama was informed by Intelligence sources that In the first incident, on April 11, 2025, at about 2300hrs, armed bandits invaded Tabkin Maza village, located in the...

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