Eight bandits killed by own IED planted for troops in Niger

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Eight bandits killed by own IED planted for troops in Niger   By: Zagazola Makama    No fewer than eight suspected bandits have been killed by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) believed to have been planted for security forces along Lukope Road in Shiroro Local Government Area...
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Troops restore calm after communal clash in Zamfara

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Troops restore calm after communal clash in Zamfara   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of the Nigerian Army have restored normalcy following a communal clash in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara    Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:10 p.m. on Marc...
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Troops eliminate several bandits in gunbattle with Bello Turji’s faction

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Troops eliminate several bandits in gunbattle with Bello Turji’s faction   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised several armed bandits during a fierce gunbattle while conducting an offensive operation against the hideout of notorious bandit leader B...
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Troops arrest suspected terrorist in Nasarawa

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Troops arrest suspected terrorist in Nasarawa By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected terrorist in Gandu area of Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa state. Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 12:30 p.m. on March 20 following...
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Troops recover arms, destroy drug hideouts in Cross River operation

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Troops recover arms, destroy drug hideouts in Cross River operation   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered arms and destroyed suspected drug peddling hideouts during a cordon and search operation in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River.  &...
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Army arrests soldier over alleged drug trafficking in Delta

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Army arrests soldier over alleged drug trafficking in Delta   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a serving soldier for allegedly conveying illicit drugs in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta state.    Security sources said the s...
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Military airstrikes obliterate scores of terrorists in Sambisa forest

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Military  airstrikes obliterate scores of terrorists in Sambisa forest   By: Zagazola Makama    The Air Component of Operation HADIN Kai has recorded a major operational success following precision airstrikes that eliminated scores of terrorists in the Sambisa Forest are...
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Troops defy terrorist threats, celebrate Sallah in Ngoshe mosque

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Troops defy terrorist threats, celebrate Sallah in Ngoshe mosque   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have defied terrorist threats and celebrated Eid-el-Fitr prayers in Ngoshe and Gwoza areas of Borno State, in a show of dominance and restoration of normalc...
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Rivers police rescue abducted girls, arrest suspects in Yenagoa

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Rivers police rescue abducted girls, arrest suspects in Yenagoa By: Zagazola Makama The Rivers State Police Command has rescued two abducted teenage girls and arrested several suspects in connection with the incident in Yenagoa. According to the police, the victims, identified as Beauty Effiong E...
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Egypt, Netherlands, Spain and Poland Ambassadors, Other Diplomats Celebrate Eid-el-Fitr in Katsina

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Egypt, Netherlands, Spain and Poland Ambassadors, Other Diplomats Celebrate Eid-el-Fitr in Katsina By: Zagazola Makama A delegation of 24 foreign diplomats, led by His Excellency Ambassador Mohamed Fuad, arrived Katsina on Friday, March 20, to participate in the Eid-el-Fitr Sallah celebrations in...
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Eid-el-Fitr 2026: Nationwide Celebrations Marked by Peace, Order, and Enhanced Security Coordination

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Eid-el-Fitr 2026: Nationwide Celebrations Marked by Peace, Order, and Enhanced Security Coordination By: Zagazola Makama Across Nigeria, the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations concluded successfully on March 20, as Muslim faithful observed the end of Ramadan in an atmosphere largely characterized by pe...
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Troops discover, detonate IED along Damboa–Komala road in Borno

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Troops discover, detonate IED along Damboa–Komala road in Borno   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have discovered and safely detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Damboa–Komala–Maiduguri road in Borno, while providing security escort t...
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Troops foil terrorist attack, recover rustled livestock in Kebbi

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Troops foil terrorist attack, recover rustled livestock in Kebbi By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled a terrorist attack in Kumchi Baba village, Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State, and recovered rustled livestock during a follow-up operation. Security sources said t...
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Troops arrest two suspects with illegal firearms in Katsina

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Troops arrest two suspects with illegal firearms in Katsina   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected gunmen in possession of illegal firearms at Gigina village in Dutsi Local Government Area of Katsina State.   Security sources said t...
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COAS hosts Eid-el-Fitr luncheon to boost troop morale in Plateau

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COAS hosts Eid-el-Fitr luncheon to boost troop morale in Plateau   By: Zagazola Makama    The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to enhancing troop morale and inter-agency collaboration through welfare-driven initiativ...
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Troops destroy terrorist hideouts, recover arms in Bauchi forest operation

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Troops destroy terrorist hideouts, recover arms in Bauchi forest operation   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation Safe Haven have destroyed suspected terrorist hideouts and recovered arms during a fighting patrol in Yankari forest and surrounding areas of Alkaleri Local Gove...
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Joint troops recover, detonate multiple IEDs in Imo offensive operation

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Joint troops recover, detonate multiple IEDs in Imo offensive operation   By: Zagazola Makama    Joint security forces have intensified ongoing offensive operations in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo, leading to the discovery and destruction of multiple improvised explosive devi...
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Buratai emphasizes on whole of society Approach to end insecurity

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Buratai emphasizes on whole of society Approach to end insecurity By: Zagazola Makama A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), has renewed calls for a “whole-of-society approach” to tackle Nigeria’s lingering insecurity, warning that over-reliance on the military could und...
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Hoodlums attack Okpanam police station in Delta, 10 arrested

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Hoodlums attack Okpanam police station in Delta, 10 arrested   By: Zagazola Makama    About 500 hoodlums, mostly of northern extraction, attacked the Okpanam Divisional Headquartersin Delta State on March 19 at around 1145hrs.   The attackers destroyed p...
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Fulani herder abducted in Otukpo, Benue; ransom demanded

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Fulani herder abducted in Otukpo, Benue; ransom demanded   By: Zagazola Makama    A 24-year-old Fulani herder, Ibrahim Isah, was abducted by unknown armed bandits on March 18 while grazing cattle near Ondudaje Village in Otukpo LGA, Benue State.   The ki...
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  1. Police inspector killed by unknown gunmen in Makurdi, Benue
  2. Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member in Damboa
  3. Troops recover explosives in Buratai
  4. Troops repel ISWAP attack on Madagali base, recover equipment
  5. Troops arrest suspected bandit, foil cattle rustling in Kaduna

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