Kidnapped woman, 11-year-old boy regain freedom in Plateau
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Kidnapped woman, 11-year-old boy regain freedom in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
A kidnapped woman, Mrs Juliana Goyang, and an 11-year-old boy, Master Idumafa Amupitan, have regained their freedom after being held by their abductors in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The victims w...
Troops neutralise suspected terrorist in Kaduna, others flee with gunshot wounds
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Troops neutralise suspected terrorist in Kaduna, others flee with gunshot wounds
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 7, Sub-Sector 71 Sanga, have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation at Ungwan Nungu village in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The operation...
FG constitutes 10-member panel to probe deaths of 37 in NSCDC custody, suspends 20 officers
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FG constitutes 10-member panel to probe deaths of 37 in NSCDC custody, suspends 20 officers
By Zagazola Makama
The Federal Government has constituted a 10-member independent committee to investigate the reported deaths of 37 people detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) i...
Troops foil kidnapping attempt, rescue three victims in Katsina
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Troops foil kidnapping attempt, rescue three victims in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Dandume–Damari road in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State, rescuing three abducted men and recovering an abandoned...
Three reportedly killed after gun men attacked Yan Gwari Market in Mangu, Plateau
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Three reportedly killed after gun men attacked Yan Gwari Market in Mangu, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Three people have reportedly been killed in a suspected attack by gun men at Yan Gwari Market in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The victims reportedly killed at th...
OPWS troops arrest six suspected armed robbers in Benue
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OPWS troops arrest six suspected armed robbers in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have arrested six suspected armed robbers at Chembe in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The suspects were apprehended at about 10:15 a.m. on Sept. 16, 2026, by...
Troops discover and safely recover nine IEDs in Niger State
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Troops discover and safely recover nine IEDs in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerien troops have discovered and safely recovered nine command-detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along a road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
The IEDs were discovered...
Niger govt imposes 24-hour curfew in Minna over deaths of miners in NSCDC custody
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Niger govt imposes 24-hour curfew in Minna over deaths of miners in NSCDC custody
By: Zagazola Makama
The Niger State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Minna, the state capital, following rising tension over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custod...
VIDEO: IGP Disu meets Niger governor over deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners
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VIDEO: IGP Disu meets Niger governor over deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, has arrived at the Niger State Government House in Minna over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who reportedly died while in the custody o...
Tinubu orders full investigation into deaths of suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody
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Tinubu orders full investigation into deaths of suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody
By: Zagazola Makama
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a full, transparent and unhindered investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp...
Troops rescue four residents with machete wounds after attack by Fulani bandits in Riyom
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Troops rescue four residents with machete wounds after attack by Fulani bandits in Riyom
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have rescued four residents who sustained machete injuries after suspected Fulani militias attacked locals in Gonifal Village, Ganawuri Distr...
Troops foil militia attack, repel assailants after houses set ablaze in Mangu
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Troops foil militia attack, repel assailants after houses set ablaze in Mangu
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have foiled an attempted attack by suspected militias heading towards Manja community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occ...
Independent journalist Safwan U. Ahmed alerts security agencies over alleged threat to his life in Mangu
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Independent journalist Safwan U. Ahmed alerts security agencies over alleged threat to his life in Mangu
By: Zagazola Makama
Independent journalist Safwan U. Yahaya has alerted security authorities over what he described as a threatening and intimidating communication allegedly directed at him by...
JNIM claims killing of 150 Malian soldiers, capture of 93 others in Dioura attack
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JNIM claims killing of 150 Malian soldiers, capture of 93 others in Dioura attack
By: Zagazola Makama
The Al-Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has claimed responsibility for the Sept. 10 attack on a Malian military position in Dioura, Mopti Region, alleging that 150...
Chad authorities display weapons seized in eastern provinces
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Chad authorities display weapons seized in eastern provinces
By: Zagazola Makama
Chadian authorities have displayed a cache of weapons seized during security operations targeting the circulation and illegal possession of firearms across several provinces in eastern Chad.
The seized weapons...
Terrorist kingpin releases 18 rustled cattle following OPEP pressure in Plateau
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Terrorist kingpin releases 18 rustled cattle following OPEP pressure in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
JOS, Plateau State — A suspected terrorist kingpin operating along the Plateau-Bauchi border has voluntarily released 18 cattle reportedly rustled from residents of Kukawa in Kanam Local Government...
Suspected Fulani Bandits attack illegal miners, injure two in Barkin Ladi
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Suspected Fulani Bandits attack illegal miners, injure two in Barkin Ladi
By Zagazola Makama
Two illegal miners sustained machete injuries after suspected armed bandits attacked a mining site in Jong village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred at about 12:25...
Farmer injured in alleged attack by herders in Bokkos
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Farmer injured in alleged attack by herders in Bokkos
By Zagazola Makama
A female farmer was injured after she was allegedly attacked by suspected Fulani herders at Josho village in Daffo District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred at about 5:15 p.m. on Sept...
Army committee inspects sites for new 237 Tank Battalion in Bauchi
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Army committee inspects sites for new 237 Tank Battalion in Bauchi
By Zagazola Makama
A high-level military committee has inspected proposed locations for the establishment of the newly formed 237 Tank Battalion in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The inspection was...
