NDLEA commences nationwide training of counselors on standard rehab guidelines
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NDLEA commences nationwide training of counselors on standard rehab guidelines
By: Zagazola Makama
. We’ll continue to entrench best global practices in our drug demand reduction efforts, says Marwa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced a comprehensive training programm...
Troops kill 21 Boko Haram terrorists, destroy camp in Adamawa
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Troops kill 21 Boko Haram terrorists, destroy camp in Adamawa
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with a tactical team, have killed 21 Boko Haram terrorists during a joint raid operation on a terrorist camp around the Kopre Mountain general area of Hong Local Government...
Troops recover, safely dispose of terrorist-planted IED in Zamfara
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Troops recover, safely dispose of terrorist-planted IED in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have recovered and safely disposed of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by terrorists along the Gurusu–Gwashi Road in Bukkuyu...
Troops foil ISWAP infiltration attempt, kill four terrorists in Borno
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Troops foil ISWAP infiltration attempt, kill four terrorists in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 81 Division Task Force Battalion deployed under Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an attempted infiltration by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State.
Accordin...
Operation Zenda accused of triggering tension after killing 200 cattle in Benue clearance operation
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Operation Zenda accused of triggering tension after killing 200 cattle in Benue clearance operation
By: Zagazola Makama
Fresh concerns have emerged over the activities of Operation Zenda, following a reported clearance operation in communities around Ayilamo in Logo Local Governme...
From Wounded Colonel to Army Chief: The Battle Story Behind the Waidi Shaibu Critical Care Centre
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From Wounded Colonel to Army Chief: The Battle Story Behind the Waidi Shaibu Critical Care CentreBy Zagazola MakamaThere are military buildings that are commissioned as infrastructure. There are others that become symbols. The newly commissioned Waidi Shaibu Critical Care Centre at the 44 Nigerian A...
Sporadic gunfire sparks panic near Kantoma boundary in Plateau
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Sporadic gunfire sparks panic near Kantoma boundary in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Sporadic gunfire near the Kantoma boundary in Plateau State has caused panic among residents, prompting troops to heighten security in the area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurre...
Troops foil attack on Rim community, three killed in Gwarim, Plateau
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Troops foil attack on Rim community, three killed in Gwarim, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Nigerian troops have foiled an attack on Rim community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, while three residents were reportedly killed in a separate incident at nearby Gwarim community.
Se...
Troops foil mob action, rescue suspected motorcycle snatcher in Plateau
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Troops foil mob action, rescue suspected motorcycle snatcher in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 5, Sub-Sector 51, have foiled an attempt by a mob to lynch a suspected motorcycle snatcher at Daffo Market in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zag...
Gunmen suspected to be locals kill motorcycle rider along Matelem-Ndung road in Plateau
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Gunmen suspected to be locals kill motorcycle rider along Matelem-Ndung road in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen suspected to be locals have killed a man identified as Mr Danladi Idi Dakum while riding his motorcycle along the Matelem-Ndung road in Tangur District of Bokkos Local Governmen...
Troops recover cow after suspected destruction of farmlands in Plateau
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Troops recover cow after suspected destruction of farmlands in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 4, Operation Enduring Peace, have recovered a cow after responding to a report of alleged farmland destruction in Razat Village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau Stat...
Troops discover illegal crude oil refining materials in Rivers forest
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Troops discover illegal crude oil refining materials in Rivers forest
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have discovered equipment and 3,120 litres of stolen crude oil in the Okarki Forest in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The discovery was made...
Troops arrest 10 suspected illegal miners, seize 21,000 bags of black sand in Bayelsa
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Troops arrest 10 suspected illegal miners, seize 21,000 bags of black sand in Bayelsa
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 343 Artillery Regiment, Nigerian Army, have intercepted two tugboats and barges conveying a total of 21,000 bags of suspected illegally mined ilmenite sand, popularly known as bl...
OPWS troops arrest four suspected drug peddlers, recover illicit substances in Nasarawa
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OPWS troops arrest four suspected drug peddlers, recover illicit substances in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested four suspected drug peddlers and recovered suspected illicit substances and ₦225,000 in Nasarawa Local Government Area of N...
Operation Savannah Shield troops foil attempted kidnapping of farmers in Niger
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Operation Savannah Shield troops foil attempted kidnapping of farmers in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Savannah Shield have foiled an attempt by suspected terrorists to kidnap farmers at their farmlands in Tudun Harara village, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.
Th...
Troops repel terrorists’ attacks on Sifawa barracks, communities in Sokoto
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Troops repel terrorists’ attacks on Sifawa barracks, communities in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 28 Special Forces Brigade have repelled an attempted attack by a large number of terrorists targeting a military barracks and two communities in Bodinga Local Government Area of Sok...
IEDs: The hidden battlefield putting Nigeria’s civilians at risk
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IEDs: The hidden battlefield putting Nigeria’s civilians at risk
As explosive devices increasingly threaten farmers, commuters and communities, security agencies, government and citizens must unite to defeat the growing danger
By Zagazola Makama
The improvised explosive device (IED) has emerged...
IED explosion kills two civilians along Gurusu–Gwashi road in Zamfara
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IED explosion kills two civilians along Gurusu–Gwashi road in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
An improvised explosive device (IED) explosion has killed two persons along the Gurusu–Gwashi road in Bukuyyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The incident occurred at about 8:04 a.m. on Aug. 26...
IED explosion kills two civilians along Gurusu–Gwashi road in Zamfara
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IED explosion kills two civilians along Gurusu–Gwashi road in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
An improvised explosive device (IED) explosion has killed two persons along the Gurusu–Gwashi road in Bukuyyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The incident occurred at about 8:04 a.m. on Au...
Army troops recover 97 rustled livestock, hand them over to owners in Kano
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Army troops recover 97 rustled livestock, hand them over to owners in Kano
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 1 Division, Nigerian Army, have recovered 97 rustled livestock from suspected terrorists in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State.
The operation was conducted at about 10:50 p.m. on A...