Military troops Kill 49 terrorists, 863 others surrender – Defence HQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops killed 49 terrorists and bandits across theaters of operations while 863 terrorists surrendered in the last two weeks. The […]
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National Security: We are advancing whole of society approach – CDS Irabor
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has said the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) is advancing the […]
Nigeria Police are technologically equipped to tackle insecurity – IGP
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba, says the Police Force was deploying technology in virtually all areas of its operations, in tackling […]
Bandits write 9 Zamfara communities, demand levies
Terrorists have written to nine communities within the Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, asking them to pay levies or face deadly attacks. The […]
Bandits kill over 200, invade 300 Niger communities in 17 days – Governor
No fewer than 200 people, including security operatives, have been killed in various attacks by bandits on communities in Niger State this month alone. The […]
Fani-Kayode urges Nigerians to unite against bandits destabilising the country
By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau – A former Minister of Aviation and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on Nigerians […]
Abducted Plateau traditional ruler regains freedom – Military
Da Gyang Balak, the District Head of Vwang, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau, who was abducted by gunmen has regained his freedom from […]
Police rescue 16 kidnapped victims in Kaduna
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – No fewer than 16 kidnapped victims have been rescued by operatives from The Kaduna State Police Command in the Chikun […]
Why banditry will not end soon in Zamfara State – Matawalle
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has revealed why banditry will not end soon in the state. The governor attributed the continued attacks by bandits on […]
Katsina Govt establishes village security structure to end banditry, other disputes – Masari
Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari on Sunday said his administration has established village security structure as part of efforts to tackle insecurity in the state, […]
Bandits kidnap 15 persons, rustle cattle in Niger State
By MARY RONKE, Minna – Suspected bandits otherwise known as terrorists have kidnapped no fewer than 15 persons in Ibbi community in Mashegu Local Area […]
Troops kill scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, recover weapons in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force(JTF) North East(NE) Operation HADIN KAI(OPHK) have dealt decisively with Boko Haram(BH) and Islamic […]
Insecurity: Buhari directs Defence HQ to set up robust military operation in Niger
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari as Commander-in-Chief of the nation’s armed forces has set the ball rolling for a major military operation […]
Troops kill 3 bandits, recover arms in Kaduna
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Nigerian military troops have killed three notorious bamdits who have been terrorising residents of Chikun LGA of Kaduna State. The […]
Boko Haram terrorists didn’t abduct mobile policemen in Borno – Police
The Borno State Police command has denied reports that some policemen were abducted by the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) at the Mobile […]
Abducted ex-Imo Speaker, Lawman Duruji regains freedom
A former Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Lawman Duruji has regained his freedom from kidnappers. Duruji was reportedly abducted on Saturday in the Ehime […]
Military troops rescue 3 abducted polytechnic students in Plateau
By MARK JANG, Jos – Military troops of Operation Safe Haven have rescued no fewer than three students of Plateau State Polytechnic Barkin Ladi, who […]
NAF Special Forces rescue 26 abducted victims in Kaduna
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces (SF) on Wednesday rescued 26 abducted victims while on a fighting patrol along Birnin […]
Boko Haram still in control of 2 LGAs in Borno – Zulum
BY SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has revealed that Abadam and Guzamala Local Government Areas are still under the control […]
Zulum expresses concern over rise of ISWAP terrorists in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has expressed strong concern over the increasing presence of terrorists from the Islamic State West […]