We are not educated but we possess proficiency in handling AK-47 rifle, bandit kingpin boasts

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We are not educated but we possess proficiency in handling AK-47 rifle, bandit kingpin boasts   By: Zagazola Makama    A suspected bandit kingpin has publicly declared that members of his group lack formal education but possess proficiency in handling weapons, particularly the AK-...
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Soldier allegedly misleads Abia State Government with false claims of killing notorious kidnap kingpin

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Soldier allegedly misleads Abia State Government with false claims of killing notorious kidnap kingpin   By: Zagazola Makama    Independent sources familiar with the 2010 military operation against the infamous Abia-born kidnap kingpin, Obioma Nwankwo, popularly known as “Osisik...
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Troops foil armed robbery attempt in plateau

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Troops foil armed robbery attempt in plateau  By: Zagazola Makama  Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have foiled a suspected armed robbery attempt along a highway in Bindi Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the operation occurred at about 11:02...
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Troops recover AK-47 rifle during search for fleeing ISWAP suspect in Borno

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Troops recover AK-47 rifle during search for fleeing ISWAP suspect in Borno By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recovered an AK-47 rifle while tracking a suspected ISWAP logistics supplier in Borno State. Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 9:50 a.m. on M...
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Troops arrest two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Kwara

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Troops arrest two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Kwara By: Zagazola Makama Troops under Operation Fansan Yamma have arrested two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Kwara State. Security sources said the arrest was made at about 5:00 p.m. on March 21 during an operation under O...
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Troops arrest top terrorist ammunition courier in Kogi

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Troops arrest top terrorist ammunition courier in Kogi By: Zagazola Makama Troops have arrested a suspected top terrorist ammunition courier during an intelligence-led operation in Kogi State. Security sources said the arrest was made at about 6:30 p.m. on March 21 at Ahokon in Koton Karfe, follo...
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Troops recover ak-47 rifle in taraba, intensify hunt for arms supplier

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Troops  recover ak-47 rifle in taraba, intensify hunt for arms supplier   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have recovered an AK-47 rifle during a cordon and search operation in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.   Security...
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Ghana lauds Nigerian government, DSS for rescuing 44 nationals

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Ghana lauds Nigerian government, DSS for rescuing 44 nationals The government of the Republic of Ghana has praised the Nigeria authorities, particularly the Department of State Services (DSS), for rescuing 44 of her nationals from a "criminal network" that specializes in luring unsuspecting foreign...
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Police intervene in communal clash in Umuoba Anam, Anambra

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Police intervene in communal clash in Umuoba Anam, Anambra   By: Zagazola Makama    The Anambra State Police Command has restored calm in Umuoba Anam Community following a clash between indigenes and members of the Hausa community on Sunday.   According to sources, the inci...
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Rival gangs clash in Katsina leaves two dead, several injured

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Rival gangs clash in Katsina leaves two dead, several injured   By: Zagazola Makama    Two rival gangs clashed early Sunday in Unwala Quarters, Katsina, resulting in the death of one gang leader and injuries to four others.   Police said the incident occurred at about 2:00...
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Otti’s gesture to soldier who felled ‘Osisikankwu’ illustrates value of sacrifice, integrity

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Otti’s gesture to soldier who felled ‘Osisikankwu’ illustrates value of sacrifice, integrity By: Zagazola Makama In a powerful reminder of the enduring value of courage and integrity in public service, the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has honoured a soldier whose bravery helped end one...
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Troops foil ISWAP attack on Damasak, force terrorists to retreat

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Troops foil ISWAP attack on Damasak, force terrorists to retreat By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an attempted attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram terrorists on military positions in Damasak, Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State...
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Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue victim in Plateau

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Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue victim in Plateau By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued a victim in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:10 p.m. on March 21 when suspect...
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Troops arrest suspect with explosives in Lagos

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Troops arrest suspect with explosives in Lagos   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation MESA have arrested a suspect found in possession of suspected explosives in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State   Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 p.m...
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Over 150 bandits drown as boat capsizes in Sokoto

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Over 150 bandits drown as boat capsizes in Sokoto By: Zagazola Makama No fewer than 150 suspected bandits have reportedly drowned after a boat conveying them capsized in Sabon Gida area of Sokoto State. Local sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Saturday evening when the ves...
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Troops arrest two high-profile terrorist collaborators in Borno

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Troops arrest two high-profile terrorist collaborators in Borno By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two high-profile collaborators linked to Boko Haram Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources said the suspects, identified as Dattiwa Ali and Jidda Abd...
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Theatre Commander visits Mallam Fatori, commends troops for repelling ISWAP attack

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Theatre Commander visits Mallam Fatori, commends troops for repelling ISWAP attack   By: Zagazola Makama    The Theatre Commander of Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Maj Gen Abdulsalam Abubakar, on March 20, visited troops stationed at Mallam Fatori in Abada...
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Troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram informants in Borno

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Troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram informants in Borno   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected informants linked to terrorist groups in Mainok area of Kaga Local Government Area of Borno state.   Security sources said the suspe...
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Troops intercept terrorists’ logistics items in Borno

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Troops intercept terrorists’ logistics items in Borno By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted logistics items suspected to belong to terrorist elements in Mainok area of Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. Military sources said the items were formally handed ov...
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Bandits kill police officer in Kaduna, flee before troops’ arrival

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Bandits kill police officer in Kaduna, flee before troops’ arrival   By: Zagazola Makama    Suspected armed robbers have killed a police officer along the Kakangi–Gagumi road in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.   Security sources said the incident occ...
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  1. Eight bandits killed by own IED planted for troops in Niger
  2. Troops restore calm after communal clash in Zamfara
  3. Troops eliminate several bandits in gunbattle with Bello Turji’s faction
  4. Troops arrest suspected terrorist in Nasarawa
  5. Troops recover arms, destroy drug hideouts in Cross River operation

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