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Two arrested over killing of four in Benue community

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Two suspected local bandits have been arrested in connection with the killing of four persons in Mbamo Village, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of...

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Murder suspect arrested over killing of hunters’ commander in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

Security operatives in Benue have arrested one of the prime suspects in the murder of the Commander of the Hunters Group in Tarka Local Government Area of the...

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Gunmen abduct passengers on Benue highway, one rescued

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Suspected armed men have kidnapped multiple passengers traveling along the Ugbokolo–Otukpo Expressway in Benue State, with one victim rescued during...

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Herdsman found murdered in Niger community

By: Zagazola Makama

A herder identified as Yunusa Adamu was found gruesomely murdered in Babban-Rami village, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, in the early hours of Sunday.

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Security team recovers rifle, ammunition from fleeing passenger in Kogi

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

A patrol team operating along the Okene-Auchi Road in Kogi State has recovered a submachine gun, ammunition, and other items from a...

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20 Fulani men killed and over 200 cattle either shot or maimed as Circle of violence deepens in North Central Nigeria

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The escalating cycle of violence in Nigeria’s North Central region has taken a...

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Gunmen kill herder, rustle cattle in Borno

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Suspected armed rustlers have killed a herder and carted away an unspecified number of cattle in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

 

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Benue: 15 more suspects arrested over Yelwata killings, total now 23

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

The number of suspects arrested in connection with the recent deadly attack in Yelwata village, Guma Local Government Area of Benue...

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Kidnapped police officer escapes from captivity, reunites with family in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

A police officer who was abducted by armed bandits in Niger State has successfully escaped from captivity and reunited with his family in Kaduna...

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Two Years of CDS and Service Chiefs at the Helm of Nigeria’s Military

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Samuel Aruwan

Last week, I was among the invitees to an expanded conversation to commemorate the second anniversary of the Assumption of Command of Nigeria's...

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ISIS Sahel Fighters Kill Over 70 in Niger Republic Village Attack

 

By: Zagazola Makama

 

No fewer than 71 persons have been killed following an attack by suspected Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISIS Sahel) fighters on Manda...

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TROOPS OF 22 ARMOURED BRIGADE NAB 8 KIDNAP SUSPECTS, RESCUE VICTIMS IN DARING OPERATION

In continuation of sustained efforts to rid Kwara State of criminal elements and ensure public safety, troops of 22 Armoured Brigade, deployed at Forward...

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Bandits attack vigilante camp in Zamfara, kill one, injure seven

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Armed bandits have launched a deadly night attack on a vigilante camp in Adabka Village, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State...

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Cattle rustling triggers deadly violence in Kaduna, three feared dead

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

A deadly clash has erupted in parts of Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State following a major cattle rustling incident that...

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Police repel bandit attack in Katsina, rescue six kidnapped farmers 

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

 

The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the successful rescue of six kidnapped farmers following a foiled banditry...

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Gunmen kill man, abduct bride on eve of wedding in Abia

By: Zagazola Makama

Tragedy struck in Osisioma, near Aba, on Friday night when a 27-year-old man was shot dead and his sister, identified as Uzoamaka Joseph Aliu, was abducted by gunmen just...

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Seven abducted as gunmen invade Fulani camp in Kwara 

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Atleast seven  persons following an attack by armed men on a Fulani settlement at Kango Camp, located via Oke-Ode in Ifelodun Local...

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Armed bandits kill four in Niger village, flee towards Zamfara 

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

No fewer than  four persons were killed by armed bandits who invaded Gudashi Village in Kotokoro District, Mariga Local...

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Police repel attack by armed herdsmen in Benue, officer injured

 

By; Zagazola Makama 

 

Tactical police teams on patrol in Benue have repelled an attack by suspected armed herdsmen in Adaka Village along Makurdi-Naka Road, during...

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Ex-convict kills hunter commander in Benue, escapes with gunshot wounds 

 

By: Zagazola Makama

 

An ex-convict identified as Saater (surname unknown), has allegedly shot and killed the commander of a local hunters group in...

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