Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner Linked to Notorious Terror Kingpins in Katsina

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Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner Linked to Notorious Terror Kingpins in Katsina   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 17 Brigade, Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested a suspected gunrunner allegedly involved in supplying weapons and ammunition to terrorist groups operating in the No...
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On the Killing of ISWAP Commander Al-Manuki

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On the Killing of ISWAP Commander Al-Manuki The needless controversy trailing the reported elimination of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki—also known as Abu-Mainok or Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, described as a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has once again exposed the gulf between...
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Operation Hadin Kai Confirms Killing of ISIS Leader in Metele Air-Land Operation

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Operation Hadin Kai Confirms Killing of ISIS Leader in Metele Air-Land Operation   By: Zagazola Makama   The Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has confirmed the killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, described as a senior leader of the Islamic State, during a coord...
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Six ISWAP Bomb Makers Killed in Premature IED Explosion in Marte LGA

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Six ISWAP Bomb Makers Killed in Premature IED Explosion in Marte LGA   By: Zagazola Makama     Six suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province have been killed following a premature improvised explosive device (IED) detonation in Marte Local Governme...
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Opinion: Why the Killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki by U.S. and Nigerian Forces Matters

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Opinion: Why the Killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki by U.S. and Nigerian Forces Matters   By Zagazola Makama   The reported killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior commander of the Islamic State and widely described as the second-in-command of ISIS globally, by joint United Stat...
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U.S., Nigerian Forces Eliminate ISIS Second-in-Command in Joint Operation

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U.S., Nigerian Forces Eliminate ISIS Second-in-Command in Joint Operation   By: Zagazola Makama    The United States has announced the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second-in-command of the global Islamic State terrorist network, during a joint counterterror...
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Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists During Clearance Operations in Borno

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Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists During Clearance Operations in Borno   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have neutralised two suspected terrorists during clearance operations conducted in parts of Gwoza Local Government...
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Troops lunches rescue operations after attack on Borno school with unspecified number of pupil abducted

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Troops lunches rescue operations after attack on Borno school with unspecified number of pupil abducted    By: Zagazola Makama      Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have launched search-and-rescue operations after suspected Boko Haram te...
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Troops Repel Terrorists, Rescue Injured Civilian in Sokoto

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Troops Repel Terrorists, Rescue Injured Civilian in Sokoto   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of the Nigerian Army under 8 Division Garrison, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services, have repelled suspected terrorists during a security operation in I...
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Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State

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Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State...
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Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi

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Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. Security sources said the r...
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Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State

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Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State. Security source...
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Terrorism: Woman bags 20 years jail term on DSS Charges of Unlawful Possession of 302 Rounds of Live Ammunition

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Terrorism: Woman bags 20 years jail term on DSS Charges of Unlawful Possession of 302 Rounds of Live Ammunition   By: Zagazola Makama    A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday sentenced a housewife, Halima Haliru Umar, to 20 years imprisonment for unlawful possession of 3...
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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers in Taraba State

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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers in Taraba State   By: Zagazola Makama     Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested two suspected kidnappers during a night operation in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.   Security sources said the su...
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Troops Arrest Suspected Deserting Soldier in Ebonyi State

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Troops Arrest Suspected Deserting Soldier in Ebonyi State   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Sector 2 under Operation UDO KA have arrested a suspected military deserter in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.   Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at abou...
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Troops Discover Illegal Crude Oil Theft Pipeline in Rivers State

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Troops Discover Illegal Crude Oil Theft Pipeline in Rivers State   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 103 Battalion (Motorised) have uncovered an illegal pipeline installation suspected to be used for crude oil theft activities in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State...
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Troops Discover 7,800 Litres of Stolen Crude Oil in Rivers State

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Troops Discover 7,800 Litres of Stolen Crude Oil in Rivers State   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 343 Artillery Regiment (Army) deployed at Oando Oil Company in Omoku have uncovered a large cache of illegally refined crude oil concealed within the riverine area of Ebocha Egi LII...
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Justice Crack's bail plea suffers setback as two lawyers clash in court over representation

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Justice Crack's bail plea suffers setback as two lawyers clash in court over representation The bail application filed byChidiebere Justice Mark, popularly known as Justice Crack, on Thursday suffered a setback at the Federal High Court in Abuja after two lawyers, Femi Balogun and Marshall Abubakar...
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Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists in Night Ambush Operation in Borno

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Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists in Night Ambush Operation in Borno   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have neutralised two suspected terrorists during a night ambush operation in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno S...
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Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno

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Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 212 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tuba have arrested three suspected cattle rustlers during an operation in Karnuwa general area of Borno State.   Security sources...
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  1. Troops Intercept Vehicle Conveying Illegal Diesel in Bayelsa
  2. Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
  3. Troops Arrest Two Suspects Over Alleged Ammunition Supply to Terrorists in Yobe
  4. Troops Intercept Suspected Terrorists’ Family Member in Borno
  5. Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist Collaborator at Checkpoint in Borno

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