Police arrest suspected bandits, informant and drug supplier in Sokoto
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Police arrest suspected bandits, informant and drug supplier in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested three suspected bandits, an informant, and a suspected drug supplier during a coordinated raid on a criminal hideout in Kware Local Government Area of the state...
Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover firearms and POS machines in Abuja
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Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover firearms and POS machines in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a locally-made pistol and several stolen items in Gwagwalada Area C...
Troops dislodge bandits’ hideouts, recover ammunition in Taraba
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Troops dislodge bandits’ hideouts, recover ammunition in Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have dislodged several bandits’ hideouts and recovered ammunition and a motorcycle during clea...
Army dismisses report of bandits overrunning troops in Kwara
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Army dismisses report of bandits overrunning troops in Kwara
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading a report by an online platform alleging that bandits overran troops and carted away weapons and ammunition in Obanla, Kwara State.
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Troops repel ISWAP attack in Borno, neutralise two terrorists
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Troops repel ISWAP attack in Borno, neutralise two terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have repelled a Boko Haram/ISWAP attack on their location in Borno, neutralising two insurgents.
Sourc...
NUJ commends DSS for release of detained journalists, commitment to press freedom
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NUJ commends DSS for release of detained journalists, commitment to press freedom
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the prompt release of two journalists, Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang of Jay 101...
Two killed as suspected herders attack farmers in Benue
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Two killed as suspected herders attack farmers in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two farmers following an attack by suspected bandit herders in Naka area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incide...
Two die in family dispute over traditional title in Niger
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Two die in family dispute over traditional title in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast two persons killed following a violent clash over a family traditional title dispute in Gbajibo village, Mokwa Local Government Area.
Sources disclosed that the incident...
Nigeria rejects false Western claims of ‘Christian genocide’, warns against divisive propaganda
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Nigeria rejects false Western claims of ‘Christian genocide’, warns against divisive propaganda
By: Zagazola Makama
Nigeria has rejected recent claims by some Western commentators and lawmakers alleging that a “Christian genocide” is taking place in the country, describing the assertions a...
Bandits kill vigilante leader, abduct seven in Niger communities
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Bandits kill vigilante leader, abduct seven in Niger communities
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed a vigilante leader and abducted seven people in separate attacks on communities in Rijau and Magama Local Government Areas of Niger State.
Sources said that the attacks occurred on Oct...
Gunmen kill two, injure one in Osara Dam community, Kogi
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Gunmen kill two, injure one in Osara Dam community, Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have killed two persons and injured another during an attack on a Fulani settlement near Osara Dam in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred at about 3 a.m. on...
Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Banki, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Banki, Bama Local Government Area of the state.
Sources...
Farmer killed as herders invade beans farm in Monguno, Borno
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Farmer killed as herders invade beans farm in Monguno, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A farmer has been killed following an attack by suspected herders who invaded a beans farm in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State.
Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred at abo...
Tension in Niger Communities as Armed Terrorists Move Across Tegina–Zungeru Axis
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Tension in Niger Communities as Armed Terrorists Move Across Tegina–Zungeru Axis
By: Zagazola Makama
Fresh tension has gripped several rural communities in Rafi and Wushishi Local Government Areas of Niger State following overnight movements by armed terrorists suspected to...
Troops neutralise five terrorists in Borno
By; Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised five Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in a fresh offensive at Dipchari, a notorious crossing point used by the insurgents in Bama Local Government Area...
Troops arrest logistics, drug suppliers to terrorists in Ngala
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Troops arrest logistics, drug suppliers to terrorists in Ngala
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have arrested two suspects alleged to be logistics and drug suppliers to Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno...
DSS Apologizes, Releases Wrongfully Arrested Journalists
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released two reporters of Jay 101.9 FM, Jos, Plateau State, wrongfully arrested during the visit, on Saturday, of President Bola Tinubu, who was in the state for the burial of mother of the All Progr...
Fake news factories fueling religious tension in Northern Nigeria — No faith spared
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Fake news factories fueling religious tension in Northern Nigeria — No faith spared
By; Zagazola Makama
A dangerous campaign of fake news and deceptive online propaganda is threatening Nigeria’s fragile peace, security, and unity.
The campaign, largely driven by faceless actors from Nigeria a...
17 abducted victims released in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
At least 17 abducted victims, including 14 females and three males, who were kidnapped in Katsina State earlier in the year have been released in Zamfara state.
Zagazola report that the vict...
Sixteen officers to face military justice for indiscipline – Defence Headquarters
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Sixteen officers to face military justice for indiscipline – Defence Headquarters
By: Zagazola Makama
The Defence Headquarters says sixteen military officers have been arrested for acts of indiscipline and breach of service regulations.
This is contained in a state...
