Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Nasarawa State

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Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Nasarawa State   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops under Sector 2 of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested a suspected kidnapper during a targeted operation in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nassarawa state.    Security sources said th...
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Troops arrest seven suspected terrorists in Benue clearance operation

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Troops arrest seven suspected terrorists in Benue clearance operation   By: Zagazola Makama    Makurdi, April 19, 2026 – Troops under Sector 1 of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested seven suspected terrorists during an offensive operation in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benu...
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Troops intervene in farmland destruction by Fulani harder in Barkin Ladi LGA

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Troops intervene in farmland destruction by Fulani harder in Barkin Ladi LGA   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Sector 4 under Operation Safe Haven have intervened in a farmland destruction incident involving cattle grazing in Rakwok village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of P...
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Troops arrest suspected terrorist kingpin and accomplice in Kwara State

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Troops arrest suspected terrorist kingpin and accomplice in Kwara State   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops under Operation Savannah Shield have arrested a suspected terrorist kingpin and his accomplice during an ambush operation in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara state. ...
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Four killed as armed men attack Gidan Daji village in Maru LGA

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Four killed as armed men attack Gidan Daji village in Maru LGA   By: Zagazola Makama    At least four persons have been confirmed dead following an attack by armed men on Gidan Daji village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara.   Security sources said the incident occur...
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Bandit kingpin Kachallah Auwalu killed in deadly clash with Dogo Gide’s faction in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna

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Bandit kingpin Kachallah Auwalu killed in deadly clash with Dogo Gide’s faction in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna   By: Zagazola Makama    A bandit kingpin identified as Kachallah Auwalu has been killed during a violent clash between rival armed groups in Birnin Gwari Local Government Are...
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Troops arrest four Berom criminal youths involved in causing havoc in Barkin Ladi LGA

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Troops arrest four Berom criminal youths involved in causing havoc in Barkin Ladi LGA   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Sector 4 (Sub-Sector 41) under Operation Safe Haven have arrested four suspected criminals during a raid operation on an identified hideout in Barkin Ladi Local...
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Berom youths poison Nine cattle in unprovoked attack on herders in Barkin Ladi Plateau

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Berom youths poison Nine cattle in unprovoked attack on herders in Barkin Ladi Plateau By: Zagazola Makama Nine cattle have been confirmed dead while three others are in critical condition following a suspected poisoning by Berom Youths in Rakum village, Kassa District of Barkin Ladi Local Governm...
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Two suspects arrested in separate incidents in Jos North LGA

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Two suspects arrested in separate incidents in Jos North LGA   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops under Sector 1 of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two suspected criminals in separate incidents within Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, including one man found...
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One killed, two injured in ambush on youths in Plateau community

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One killed, two injured in ambush on youths in Plateau community   By: Zagazola Makama    One person has been confirmed dead and two others injured after suspected local criminal elements  ambushed three youths along the Kpashio–Ansa road in Bassa Local Government Area...
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Troops recover body of hunter brutally killed in Plateau community

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Troops recover body of hunter brutally killed in Plateau community   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops under Operation Safe Haven have recovered the body of a 30-year-old man in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, following a report by local residents.   Security...
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Nigeria’s Defence Minister participates in counterterrorism panel at Antalya Forum

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Nigeria’s Defence Minister participates in counterterrorism panel at Antalya Forum By: Zagazola Makama Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, on Sunday participated in a high-level panel session on counterterrorism at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 held in Türkiye. The forum brou...
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Troops foil ISWAP attack, neutralise two terrorists in Borno

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Troops foil ISWAP attack, neutralise two terrorists in Borno   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an attempted attack by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists along the Kirawa–Pulka axis of Borno State, neutralising two insurgents during a gun battl...
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Troops foil kidnap attempt in Edo, arrest five suspects, recover rifle

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Troops foil kidnap attempt in Edo, arrest five suspects, recover rifle   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 195 Battalion have foiled a kidnap incident in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, leading to the rescue of victims, arrest of suspects and recovery of a rifle. &...
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Troops uncover suspected stolen crude oil in Abia swamp

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Troops uncover suspected stolen crude oil in Abia swamp   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 144 Battalion under Operation UDO KA have uncovered sacks of suspected stolen crude oil concealed in a swamp in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State.   Security sources said...
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Troops rescue 13 abducted Benue Links passengers, including students en route to sit for JAMB

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Troops rescue 13 abducted Benue Links passengers, including students en route to sit for JAMB By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have rescued 13 passengers abducted from a Benue Links commercial bus along the Makurdi–Otukpo road. Zagazola report that the victims were am...
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Troops rescue 13 abducted Benue Links passengers, including students en route to sit for JAMB

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Troops rescue 13 abducted Benue Links passengers, including students en route to sit for JAMB By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have rescued 13 passengers abducted from a Benue Links commercial bus along the Makurdi–Otukpo road. Zagazola report that the victims were am...
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Troops sustain aggressive clearance operations in Yobe communities

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Troops sustain aggressive clearance operations in Yobe communities   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have sustained aggressive clearance operations across parts of Bursari Local Government Area of Yobe State as part of ongoing efforts to deny insurgents freedo...
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Troops neutralise insurgent during ambush operation in Borno

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Troops neutralise insurgent during ambush operation in Borno   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised a suspected insurgent during a night ambush operation in Borno State.   Security sources said the incident occurred in the early hours of Apr...
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Troops arrest three suspected terrorist collaborators in Borno

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Troops arrest three suspected terrorist collaborators in Borno By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested three suspected collaborators of Boko Haram/ISWAP in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno. Security sources said the suspects were apprehended on April 13 by operatives...
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  1. Troops transfer six Boko Haram suspects to Joint Investigation Centre in Maiduguri
  2. Troops discover, detonate IED in Borno community
  3. Troops respond to shooting incident in Kaduna community
  4. Troops repel attack in Sokoto
  5. Troops destroy suspected terrorist camp, intercept logistics courier in Kogi

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