Breaking: NSCDC launches probe as 30 suspected illegal miners die in Commands custody in Niger
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Breaking: NSCDC launches probe as 30 suspected illegal miners die in Commands custody in Niger
By Zagazola Makama
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered an investigation into the deaths of several suspected illegal miners arrested during an enforcement operation in Niger...
Chad releases Seba python into Zah Soo National Park
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Chad releases Seba python into Zah Soo National Park
By: Zagazola Makama
The Chadian authorities have successfully released a Seba python into a waterway within the Zah Soo National Park as part of efforts to protect wildlife and preserve the country’s natural ecosystem.
Chad’s Minister of th...
Twelve years on: A tribute to Braimoh, Hedima and other fallen heroes
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Twelve years on: A tribute to Braimoh, Hedima and other fallen heroes
By Edward Gabkwet
The month of September 2026 marks 12 years since two Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots took to the skies on a mission from which one would never return, while the other would disappear into the uncertainty of war...
Troops intercept bus carrying illegal mining equipment in Kogi
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Troops intercept bus carrying illegal mining equipment in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have intercepted a commercial bus conveying suspected illegal mining equipment en route to Agbaja Forest in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The interception was...
Troops rescue 22 kidnapped victims in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 18 Brigade, Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, have rescued 22 kidnapped victims during an operation against terrorists in Muchiya Village, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.
The operation was conducted at about 1430...
Troops arrest two suspected ISWAP members in Borno, Adamawa
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Troops arrest two suspected ISWAP members in Borno, Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 247 Reconnaissance Battalion, in collaboration with local hunters, have arrested two suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during separate operations in Borno and Adamawa states...
Troops recover 40 cows after alleged destruction of retired general’s farm in Plateau
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Troops recover 40 cows after alleged destruction of retired general’s farm in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 3, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have recovered 40 cows found grazing on a farm belonging to retired Major General JB Amodu at Jebbu Village in Bassa Local Government Are...
87-year-old woman found dead in Jos wildlife forest reserve
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87-year-old woman found dead in Jos wildlife forest reserve
By: Zagazola Makama
An 87-year-old woman, identified as Mrs Kande Bulus, has been found dead along a stream in the Wildlife Park Forest Reserve in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident was reported at about 0930...
Farmer found dead after failing to return home in Plateau, residents suspected fulani herders to be responsible
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Farmer found dead after failing to return home in Plateau, residents suspected fulani herders to be responsible
By: Zagazola Makama
A 48-year-old farmer, identified as Mr Marcus Yakubu, has been found dead on high ground at Kassa Village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau S...
Troops rescue two-year-old boy from kidnappers in Kaduna
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Troops rescue two-year-old boy from kidnappers in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have rescued a two-year-old boy abducted alongside his mother by suspected kidnappers at Ungwan Nungu Village in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The rescue operation was conducted at about 1600 hours...
Troops arrest three notorious cattle rustling syndicates, recover 27 cattle in Plateau
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Troops arrest three notorious cattle rustling syndicates, recover 27 cattle in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 8, Sub-Sector 81, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have arrested three suspected cattle rustling syndicates and recovered 27 cattle believed to have been stolen af...
Troops foil suspected Fulani militia reprisal attack in Mangu, Plateau
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Troops foil suspected Fulani militia reprisal attack in Mangu, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 8, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have foiled a reprisal attack by suspected Fulani militias at Manja Village in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred at abo...
Plateau killings: IGP Disu visits state, vows to hunt down attackers
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Plateau killings: IGP Disu visits state, vows to hunt down attackers
By: Zagazola Makama
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has visited Plateau State following a wave of deadly attacks in parts of the state, assuring residents that the Nigeria Police Force would intensify operations t...
Troops arrest two suspected burglars over hotel air conditioner theft in Jos
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Troops arrest two suspected burglars over hotel air conditioner theft in Jos
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have arrested two suspected burglars accused of stealing air conditioner compressors from a hotel along Busa Buji Road in Jos North Local Government...
Troops rescue 31 kidnapped victims, neutralise two terrorists in North-West
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Troops rescue 31 kidnapped victims, neutralise two terrorists in North-West
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 31 kidnapped victims and disrupted terrorist activities during separate operations in Katsina and Kebbi States.
In Katsin...
OPEP Commander visits NTV community after attack, leads clearance operations in Plateau
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OPEP Commander visits NTV community after attack, leads clearance operations in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
The Commander of Sector 4, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), alongside the Commander of Sub-Sector 41, has visited NTV community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State followin...
Kidnapped woman escapes abductors in Plateau, receives treatment for minor injuries
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Kidnapped woman escapes abductors in Plateau, receives treatment for minor injuries
By: Zagazola Makama
A woman who was kidnapped by suspected armed robbers along the Kassa–Barkin Ladi highway in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State has reportedly escaped from her abductors and is...
Operation Enduring Peace troops arrest two suspected Mhwaghavul militia for cattle rustle in Mangu
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Operation Enduring Peace troops arrest two suspected Mhwaghavul militia for cattle rustle in Mangu
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 8, Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), have arrested two suspected Mhwagavul militia for cattle rustling during a raid operation at Mangun Village in Mangu Local Gov...
Armed robbers kidnap passenger after blocking highway in Plateau
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Armed robbers kidnap passenger after blocking highway in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed robbers and kidnappers have abducted a passenger after blocking the Kassa–Barkin Ladi highway with stones in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred at about 19...
Two killed, one injured as suspected Fulani Bandits attack NTV community in Plateau
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Two killed, one injured as suspected Fulani Bandits attack NTV community in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Two residents were killed while another sustained gunshot wounds when suspected Fulani militias attacked the NTV axis of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The attack occurred...
