How Social Media Is Fueling Fear, Ethnic Tension and Security Risks in Nigeria

By: Zagazola Makama 

Social media has evolved from a platform for communication into one of the most powerful tools for shaping public perception...

MACBAN condemns killing of three herders by Berom Militia in Plateau, demands impartial probe

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Plateau State Chapter, Alh. Ibrahim...

Woman’s body found in sack at Plateau refuse dump, police launch investigation

By: Zagazola Makama 

The body of a young woman was discovered inside a sack at a refuse dump in the Angwan Durun-Uwa community of Barkin Ladi Local...

Three herders killed, two injured in alleged attack by Berom militia in Plateau community

By: Zagazola Makama

Three young herders were killed and two others injured in an alleged attack by suspected Berom militia in Tanjol village, Riyom Local...

Gunmen abduct resident in Plateau village despite troops’ swift response

By: Zagazola Makama 

Suspected kidnappers have abducted a resident from his home in Dong village, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State...

Troops launch search after resident abducted in Plateau community

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Enduring Peace  have launched a search operation following the abduction of a resident in...

Troops recover 12 suspected rustled cattle, return them to slain herder’s family in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama 

 Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Enduring Peace  have recovered 12 cattle suspected to have...

Troops recover 12 suspected rustled cattle, return them to slain herder’s family in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama 

 Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Enduring Peace  have recovered 12 cattle suspected to have...

Troops arrest suspected intruder in Katsina, hand him over to police

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of the 171 Battalion have arrested a suspected intruder following a distress call from residents of Dan-Nakola community in Daura...

Troops foil terrorists’ movement along Funtua–Gusau road in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of the 1 Brigade Combat Team have disrupted the movement of suspected terrorists during a fighting patrol in Tsafe Local...

Troops repel terrorist attack on Zamfara military base, secure Sokoto–Gusau highway

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops have repelled an attempted attack by suspected terrorists on the Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Mayanchi in Maru...

Troops arrest fake military impostors accused of extorting miners in Nasarawa

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested two suspected criminals, including a dismissed Ordinary...

Troops respond to attack on Benue community, evacuate injured resident

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have responded to an attack by suspected armed assailants on residents of Azebiam...

Troops arrest suspected terrorist during operation in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a suspected terrorist during a security operation in Otukpo Local Government...

Beyond the Rescue: Lessons from the Oyo Operation

By Samuel Aruwan

Several months ago, I argued that one of the surest ways to degrade terrorist organisations is to deny them time and space. Terrorist groups thrive when...

Troops rescue herder from drowning in Plateau

 By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Enduring Peace  have assisted in the rescue and evacuation of a herder who nearly drowned in Dogo Nauwa...

Troops dismantle illegal refining site in Rivers, destroy equipment

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of the Joint Task Force South-South under Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) have dismantled an illegal refining site and destroyed...

Troops arrest five suspected militias, recover weapon in Benue operation

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested five suspected militia members and recovered a firearm during a...

Troops kill two kidnappers, rescue three victims in Benue, recover cache of arms

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in conjunction with the Benue State Civil Protection Guards, have neutralised...

Troops, hunters rescue kidnapped victim on Benue–Nasarawa border

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with local hunters, have rescued a kidnapped victim during a security...