Police inspector killed by unknown gunmen in Makurdi, Benue

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Police inspector killed by unknown gunmen in Makurdi, Benue    By: Zagazola Makama    One Inspector Otor Ejiga, posted to Mega IDP Camp along Gbajimba Road in Makurdi, Benue State, was shot dead by unknown gunmen on Thursday evening while manning an illega...
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Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member in Damboa

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Troops arrest suspected ISWAP member in Damboa By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 6:30 p.m...
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Troops recover explosives in Buratai

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Troops recover explosives in Buratai By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recovered explosive materials following a recent attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources said the reco...
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Troops repel ISWAP attack on Madagali base, recover equipment

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  Troops repel ISWAP attack on Madagali base, recover equipment By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military formation in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Security s...
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Troops arrest suspected bandit, foil cattle rustling in Kaduna

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Troops arrest suspected bandit, foil cattle rustling in Kaduna By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have arrested a suspected bandit and foiled a cattle rustling attempt in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Security sources said the troops of 1 Division, deployed at Mi...
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Troops repel Lakurawa attack, capture one terrorist and recover rustled livestock in Kebbi

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Troops repel Lakurawa attack, capture one terrorist and recover rustled livestock in Kebbi By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have repelled a suspected attack by Lakurawa terrorists and recovered rustled livestock in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Security sources s...
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Troops rescue suspect from mob, recover motorcycle in Plateau

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Troops rescue suspect from mob, recover motorcycle in Plateau By: Zagazola Makama Troops under Operation Safe Haven have rescued a suspected criminal from mob action and recovered a motorcycle in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about...
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Fulani herders flee after destroying farmland in Mangu, abandon 85 cows

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Fulani herders flee after destroying farmland in Mangu, abandon 85 cows By: Zagazola Makama Suspected Fulani herders fled after allegedly destroying farmlands and abandoning 85 cows in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:57 p.m. on...
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IED explosion injures soldier, NSCDC personnel in Imo

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IED explosion injures soldier, NSCDC personnel in Imo By: Zagazola Makama A soldier and a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have sustained injuries following an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. Security sources...
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Troops intercept 660 litres of suspected illegally refined AGO in Delta

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Troops intercept 660 litres of suspected illegally refined AGO in Delta By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the 181 Amphibious Battalion, in collaboration with the Tantita security operatives, on Wednesday intercepted 22 jerrycans of suspected illegally refined automotive gas oil (AGO) estimated at 660...
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Troops arrest seven suspected drug peddlers in Warri

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Troops arrest seven suspected drug peddlers in Warri By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, on Wednesday conducted raid operations on suspected drug cartels within Warri Metropolis and surrounding areas of Delta State. Durin...
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Army troops intercept illegal oil shipment in Rivers, suspect handed over in Delta

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Army troops intercept illegal oil shipment in Rivers, suspect handed over in Delta By: Zagazola Makama Troops on Wednesday intercepted a speed boat conveying an estimated 1,500 litres of illegally refined AGO in the Abonnema Creeks, Akuku Toru LGA, Rivers State. The interception, carried out arou...
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Mali–Mauritania tensions rise over allegations, border incidents

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Mali–Mauritania tensions rise over allegations, border incidents By: Zagazola Makama Tensions are rising between Mali and Mauritania following a series of accusations, cross-border incidents and growing diplomatic strain. Recent developments indicate that Malian authorities have accused Maurita...
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VP Shettima, Zulum Attend Eid Prayers at Ramat Square as Worshippers Observe Sallah Peacefully in Maiduguri

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VP Shettima, Zulum Attend Eid Prayers at Ramat Square as Worshippers Observe Sallah Peacefully in Maiduguri   Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, joined thousands of muslim faithful to observe the Eid prayers at Ramat Square, Maidugur...
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Fire destroys 10 shops in Gusau shopping complex

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Fire  destroys 10 shops in Gusau shopping complex   By: Zagazola Makama    A fire outbreak has destroyed ten shops at a shopping complex in Garejin Mai Lena area of Gusau Local Government Area, Zamfara State.   Sources said the incident occurred at about 2:00 a.m...
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RPGs, ammunition recovered from neutralised bandits in Katsina

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RPGs, ammunition recovered from neutralised bandits in Katsina   By: Zagazola Makama    Security operatives in Katsina have recovered two rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) rifles and large quantities of ammunition from three bandits neutralised in a recent clash with community vigila...
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12-year-old boy dies in Maiduguri after accidental shooting by neighbour’s child

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12-year-old boy dies in Maiduguri after accidental shooting by neighbour’s child   By: Zagazola Makama    A 12-year-old boy, Musa Audu Idrisa, has died after being fatally shot with a Dane gun by an eight-year-old neighbour in Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri, Borno State.   Sour...
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One killed, another injured in Zamfara ambush

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One killed, another injured in Zamfara ambush   By: Zagazola Makama     One person has been killed while another sustained gunshot injuries following an ambush by suspected terrorists along the Dansadau–Babandoka road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.  ...
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Troops repel terrorists, recover motorcycle in Katsina

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Troops  repel terrorists, recover motorcycle in Katsina   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA conducting operations in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State have repelled an encounter with suspected terrorists and recovered a motorcycle durin...
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Army troops arrested four suspected informants in Kebbi operation

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Army troops arrested four suspected informants in Kebbi operation   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA operating in Kebbi State, in collaboration with forest rangers, have arrested four suspected terrorist informants in Augie Local Government Area.   So...
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  1. Terrorists kill three vigilantes, injure civilians in Kebbi attacks
  2. Black Thursday for ISWAP as top Commander Abou Ameer neutralized in failed Madagali attack
  3. Troops, NDLEA arrest suspected drug peddler in Yobe raid
  4. Troops arrest two suspected ISWAP informants in Borno
  5. Troops arrest eight illegal miners, dismantle site in Abuja

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