Troops launch rescue operation as kidnappers demand N1m ransom in Plateau

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Troops launch rescue operation as kidnappers demand N1m ransom in Plateau   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops under Sector 5 of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have launched a search and rescue operation following the abduction of a civilian in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau...
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One killed, one escapes as troops respond to isolated attack in Plateau

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One killed, one escapes as troops respond to isolated attack in Plateau   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) under Sector 6 have responded to an isolated attack on two civilians in Sabon Gida village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.  &...
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Troops arrest suspected intruder at Army school in Plateau

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Troops arrest suspected intruder at Army school in Plateau By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) under Sector 2 have arrested a suspected intruder at the Army Command Secondary School in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state. Security sources said the suspect was ap...
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Troops discover 3,250 litres of suspected illegal petroleum products in Rivers

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Troops discover 3,250 litres of suspected illegal petroleum products in Rivers   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops under Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have uncovered 3,250 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products during an anti-illegal bunk...
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Troops arrest suspected ISWAP logistics courier in Monguno

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Troops arrest suspected ISWAP logistics courier in Monguno By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics courier in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources said the suspect, identified as Chari Kura from Gajiram in Ng...
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An appreciation of the armed forces: weeklong actions across multiple theatres

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An appreciation of the armed forces: weeklong actions across multiple theatres By Bayo Onanuga Some Nigerians and armchair analysts are often quick to criticise the Federal Government for perceived shortcomings in security, highlighting isolated incidents such as kidnappings, improvised explosive...
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Troops neutralise 3 terrorists, recover rifles and motorcycles in Babbangida fighting patrol

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Troops neutralise 3 terrorists, recover rifles and motorcycles in Babbangida fighting patrol   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 233 Battalion, operating in the Babbangida general area of Yobe state, in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutrali...
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Several terrorists killed as Air Force destroys enclave in Sambisa Forest air strike

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Several terrorists killed as Air Force destroys enclave in Sambisa Forest air strike   By: Zagazola Makama    The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated several terrorists following a precision air interdiction mission conducted on a known terrorist enclave at Yuwe i...
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One killed by Fulani bandit in isolated attack along Sabon Gida axis in Plateau

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One killed by Fulani bandit in isolated attack along Sabon Gida axis in Plateau   By: Zagazola Makama    A 32-year-old man, identified as Mr Gideon Luka from Mangu but resident in Sabon Gida, has been killed in an isolated attack along Sabon Gida axis in Gyel District of Plateau S...
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Angry youths, women attack soldiers, burn military checkpoint in Plateau over killing of villager

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Angry youths, women attack soldiers, burn military checkpoint in Plateau over killing of villager   By: Zagazola Makama   Tension rose in Kassa community of Kassa District, in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, as angry youths and women on Sunday attacked soldiers and...
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One killed, three injured as gunmen attack Plateau community in reprisal over livestock incident

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One killed, three injured as gunmen attack Plateau community in reprisal over livestock incident   By: Zagazola Makama    Gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits have killed one person and injured three others in an attack on Shonong community in Bachi District, Riyom Local Governme...
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Troops destroy terrorist hideouts, arrest 9 suspected informants in Taraba

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Troops destroy terrorist hideouts, arrest 9 suspected informants in Taraba   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed suspected terrorist hideouts and arrested nine alleged informants during an offensive operation in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of T...
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CDS tasks troops to crush bandits, restore peace in North-West

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CDS tasks troops to crush bandits, restore peace in North-West   By: Zagazola Makama    The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has charged troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to intensify operations against bandits and other criminal elements in the North-West.   Ol...
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Troops intercept suspected terrorists’ couriers, recover ammunition in Kogi

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Troops intercept suspected terrorists’ couriers, recover ammunition in Kogi By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted suspected terrorists’ logistics couriers and recovered a cache of ammunition in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. Security sources said the op...
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Troops Foil ISWAP Attack Attempt in Guzamala

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Troops Foil ISWAP Attack Attempt in Guzamala By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 3 Area of Responsibility have foiled an attempted attack by suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mairari in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. Sources said the incident occurred...
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Troops Arrest Suspected Terror Logistics Couriers in Kogi State

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Troops Arrest Suspected Terror Logistics Couriers in Kogi State   By: Zagazola Makama   Troops under Operation MESA have arrested two suspected terrorist logistics couriers along the Obajana–Kabba road in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.   Sources said the operation...
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Three Killed in Barkin Ladi Amid Rising Tensions Over Livestock Poisoning in Plateau

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Three Killed in Barkin Ladi Amid Rising Tensions Over Livestock Poisoning in Plateau By: Zagazola Makama Three persons have been killed in an attack on Hurum village in Tenti District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, in what sources described as a retaliatory incident linked...
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Stolen cows allegedly rustled by Berom militia from Plateau, sold by paramount ruler traced to Nasarawa

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Stolen cows allegedly rustled by Berom militia from Plateau, sold by paramount ruler traced to Nasarawa By: Zagazola Makama Security operatives in Nasarawa State have intercepted stolen livestock allegedly rustled by Berom militia from Bokkos in Plateau State and sold through illicit channels, lea...
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Troops arrest five suspected smugglers, recover materials in Borno–Yobe axis

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Troops arrest five suspected smugglers, recover materials in Borno–Yobe axis   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested five suspected smugglers and recovered assorted items during an operation along the border communities of Borno State and&n...
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Troops conduct clearance operation in Borno

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Troops conduct clearance operation in Borno By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have carried out a clearance operation targeting suspected insurgent enclaves in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources said the operation was conducted on April 19 at about 1000 hrs...
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  1. Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Nasarawa State
  2. Troops arrest seven suspected terrorists in Benue clearance operation
  3. Troops intervene in farmland destruction by Fulani harder in Barkin Ladi LGA
  4. Troops arrest suspected terrorist kingpin and accomplice in Kwara State
  5. Four killed as armed men attack Gidan Daji village in Maru LGA

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