Buratai emphasizes on whole of society Approach to end insecurity

By: Zagazola Makama

A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), has renewed calls for a “whole-of-society approach” to tackle Nigeria’s lingering insecurity, warning...

Hoodlums attack Okpanam police station in Delta, 10 arrested

By: Zagazola Makama 

About 500 hoodlums, mostly of northern extraction, attacked the Okpanam Divisional Headquartersin Delta State on March 19 at...

Fulani herder abducted in Otukpo, Benue; ransom demanded

By: Zagazola Makama 

A 24-year-old Fulani herder, Ibrahim Isah, was abducted by unknown armed bandits on March 18 while grazing cattle near Ondudaje...

Police inspector killed by unknown gunmen in Makurdi, Benue

 By: Zagazola Makama 

One Inspector Otor Ejiga, posted to Mega IDP Camp along Gbajimba Road in Makurdi, Benue State, was shot dead by unknown...

Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member in Damboa

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources...

Troops recover explosives in Buratai

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recovered explosive materials following a recent attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Buratai, Biu Local Government...

Troops repel ISWAP attack on Madagali base, recover equipment

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military formation in Madagali...

Troops arrest suspected bandit, foil cattle rustling in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have arrested a suspected bandit and foiled a cattle rustling attempt in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Security...

Troops repel Lakurawa attack, capture one terrorist and recover rustled livestock in Kebbi

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have repelled a suspected attack by Lakurawa terrorists and recovered rustled livestock in Arewa Local...

Troops rescue suspect from mob, recover motorcycle in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops under Operation Safe Haven have rescued a suspected criminal from mob action and recovered a motorcycle in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau...

Fulani herders flee after destroying farmland in Mangu, abandon 85 cows

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected Fulani herders fled after allegedly destroying farmlands and abandoning 85 cows in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security...

IED explosion injures soldier, NSCDC personnel in Imo

By: Zagazola Makama

A soldier and a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have sustained injuries following an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Orsu...

Troops intercept 660 litres of suspected illegally refined AGO in Delta

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the 181 Amphibious Battalion, in collaboration with the Tantita security operatives, on Wednesday intercepted 22 jerrycans of suspected illegally...

Troops arrest seven suspected drug peddlers in Warri

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, on Wednesday conducted raid operations on suspected drug cartels within Warri...

Army troops intercept illegal oil shipment in Rivers, suspect handed over in Delta

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops on Wednesday intercepted a speed boat conveying an estimated 1,500 litres of illegally refined AGO in the Abonnema Creeks, Akuku Toru...

Mali–Mauritania tensions rise over allegations, border incidents

By: Zagazola Makama

Tensions are rising between Mali and Mauritania following a series of accusations, cross-border incidents and growing diplomatic strain.

Recent developments...

VP Shettima, Zulum Attend Eid Prayers at Ramat Square as Worshippers Observe Sallah Peacefully in Maiduguri

Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, joined thousands of muslim faithful...

Fire  destroys 10 shops in Gusau shopping complex

By: Zagazola Makama 

A fire outbreak has destroyed ten shops at a shopping complex in Garejin Mai Lena area of Gusau Local Government Area, Zamfara...

RPGs, ammunition recovered from neutralised bandits in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama 

Security operatives in Katsina have recovered two rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) rifles and large quantities of ammunition from three bandits...

12-year-old boy dies in Maiduguri after accidental shooting by neighbour’s child

By: Zagazola Makama 

A 12-year-old boy, Musa Audu Idrisa, has died after being fatally shot with a Dane gun by an eight-year-old neighbour in...