ANALYSIS: Vigilantes embark on unsanctioned mission, walk into ambush — yet blame government? How?

By: Zagazola Makama

Let’s be honest. What happened in Kanam LGA, Plateau State, on July 6, 2025, was not just tragic, it was...

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai eliminate 24 Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents in sustained offensive operations

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with the Air Component, Civilian Joint Task...

Troops Neutralize Terrorists, Destroy Boko Haram Enclaves in Borno Clearance Operation

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 7 Division, Sector 1, Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully conducted a clearance operation targeting identified Boko Haram (JAS)...

Turji’s New Video Statement: A Calculated Move or a Path to Peace?

By: Zagazola Makama

A new video released by notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has once again stirred public discourse, especially in the North West where he has...

Suspected terrorist arrested by Niger National Guard in Bangoula

By: Zagazola Makama 

Elements of the Niger National Guard (GNN) stationed in Bangoula have arrested a suspected member of a terrorist armed group during a...

Operation Safe Haven warns vigilantes against unauthorized missions in Plateau, says 8 vigilantes lost their lives not 70

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Headquarters of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) has cautioned vigilante groups in...

Babcock University student reportedly commits suicide at Redemption Camp residence

By: Zagazola Makama 

A 200-level student of Babcock University, identified as Olaoluwa Subomi Lawson, has reportedly taken his own life at his...

Gunmen attack herders’ settlement in Taraba, kill livestock

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed attackers suspected to have come from Bandawa Gwenzo community have invaded a herders’ residence at Yompi in Karim Lamido Local Government Area...

Bandits, vigilantes clash in Plateau forest, casualties feared

By: Zagazola Makama 

A violent clash has reportedly occurred between suspected bandits and members of the Miyetti Allah Vigilante group in Odare Forest, Kukawa...

Police officer in custody over fatal shooting of community secretary in Delta

 By: Zagazola Makama 

A police sergeant attached to the Mobile Police Unit 57 in Ukana, Akwa Ibom State, has been taken into custody following...

Bandits kill vigilante member in Niger village attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected armed bandits have killed a vigilante member in an attack on Kubule village near Babanna in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

It...

Five including Naval Officer dead, several injured in lone auto crash on Lambata–Suleja Road

By: Zagazola Makama 

At least five people, including a naval officer, have died in a lone motor accident involving a Toyota Hummer...

Gunmen abduct community leader in Niger’s Kontagora LGA

 By: Zagazola Makama 

Unidentified armed men have abducted a resident, identified as Alhaji Buba, during a late-night attack on his residence in Tudun-Wada community...

Bandits attack foiled in Niger as three security operatives killed, rifle carted away

By: Zagazola Makama

Security operatives have repelled an attempted attack by armed bandits and insurgents on Mangoro village in Mariga Local...

Security forces arrest 13 suspects in FCT–Kaduna banditry, kidnapping and cattle rustling ring

By: Zagazola Makama

Security operatives have arrested thirteen suspects believed to be behind a major network of kidnapping, banditry...

Security operatives arrest two in Abuja, recover live ammunition

By: Zagazola Makama 

Security forces have arrested two suspects and recovered live ammunition during a stop-and-search operation conducted along the Area 1 axis...

Bandits attack in Faskari foiled as fatalities recorded among Security Operatives and civilian

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits on Tuesday launched coordinated attacks on Kadisau, Raudama, and Sabon Layi villages in Faskari Local Government Area...

Bandits kill two, abduct woman in Katsina village attack

By: Zagazola Makama 

Armed bandits have killed two persons and abducted a woman during a deadly attack on Gidan Taro village in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina...

Army intercepts railway vandals in Yobe, arrests 8 suspects including 5 NSCDC personnel

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Nigerian Army troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai in Yobe have intercepted a truck loaded with suspected...

Gunmen attack commuters in Kaduna, kill one, injure others, abduct and release one

By: Zagazola Makama 

A deadly attack by unknown gunmen along the Bantang–Dogon Fili highway in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State has...