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CDS Musa: ill-trained soldiers more dangerous than bandits

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Nigerian Armed Forces adopt a painstaking approach in recruitment and training...

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Defence chief advocates border walls, national database to tackle insecurity

 

By: Zagazola Makama

 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has underscored the urgent need to build security walls along parts of...

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Bad roads, IEDs delay troops’ response to attacks – CDS

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has explained that poor road networks and the threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs)...

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Gold trade, international networks funding terrorism in Nigeria – CDS

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has identified gold trade and complex international financial networks as...

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Views : 4160

CDS assures Nigerians of improved security, vows to pursue terror financiers globally

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria’s security architecture has significantly...

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Defence chief calls for overhaul of legal system, stronger border security to tackle terrorism

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s legal...

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Niger Republic claims killing of Boko Haram leader Ibrahim Bakoura Doro alias Abu Oumaimah 

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The Government of Niger Republic says its armed forces have allegedly killed a senior Boko Haram leader...

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Troops repel terrorist attack in Borno, kill two ISWAP commanders, others

 

By: Zagazola Makama

 

Nigerian troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attack by terrorists in Wulgo, Borno State, killing at least seven fighters...

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Military intensifies peace efforts as Tiv-Fulani clashes resurface in Taraba

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade has intensified efforts to restore peace in parts of Taraba State following renewed clashes...

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Gunmen kill five, burn houses in Mangu LGA, Plateau

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias have killed five persons and burnt 10 houses in Tim village, Chakfem District of Mangu Local Government Area...

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Security forces move to avert reprisal after killing of herdsman in Benue

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

 Security forces have intensified patrols and peace-building efforts in Anyiatse village, Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government...

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Bandits kill hunters’ leader in Benue

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Suspected bandits have killed the leader of hunters in Tine Nune community, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue.

 

Zagazola learnt that the  incident...

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Police confirm killing of herder, arrest suspect in Nasarawa

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Nasarawa has confirmed the killing of a Fulani man in Akelelu community, Jenkwe Development Area, while one suspect has been arrested in...

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Security forces  rescue six kidnapped victims in Kogi

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Security forces in Kogi State have rescued six kidnapped victims who were found wandering in a forest behind Dangote Mines.

 

Sources...

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Bandits kill farmer, injure another in separate attacks in Niger

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Armed bandits have killed a farmer and injured another in separate attacks in Rafi and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger...

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Security forces  launch manhunt after suspected kidnapping in Guzape, FCT

 

By: Zagazola Makama

 

A Joint Task Force in the FCT has launched a manhunt following the suspected abduction of two residents along Kpobi...

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Police arrest armed robber, recover pistol magazine in Abuja

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a pistol magazine with live...

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Navy officer, family abducted in Kachia

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Armed bandits have abducted a naval officer and members of his family in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

 

Zagazola learnt that...

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Police arrest notorious bandits, recover rifles and ransom money in Abuja

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The FCT Police Command has arrested notorious kidnap and robbery suspects, recovered sophisticated arms, ammunition and part of...

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Prof. Ribah clarifies stance on dialogue, says he does not support ransom or levies to bandits

…cautions against misrepresentation of position on dialogue with bandits…

By: Zagazola Makama

Prof. Abubakar Usman Ribah, a peace advocate and member...

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