Defence chief advocates border walls, national database to tackle insecurity
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Defence chief advocates border walls, national database to tackle insecurity
By: Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has underscored the urgent need to build security walls along parts of Nigeria’s borders and develop a comprehensive national...
Bad roads, IEDs delay troops’ response to attacks – CDS
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Bad roads, IEDs delay troops’ response to attacks – CDS
By: Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has explained that poor road networks and the threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) often delay the military’s response to attack...
Gold trade, international networks funding terrorism in Nigeria – CDS
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Gold trade, international networks funding terrorism in Nigeria – CDS
By: Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has identified gold trade and complex international financial networks as major sources of funding for terrorist groups operati...
CDS assures Nigerians of improved security, vows to pursue terror financiers globally
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CDS assures Nigerians of improved security, vows to pursue terror financiers globally
By: Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria’s security architecture has significantly improved over the past two years, assuring citizens that...
Defence chief calls for overhaul of legal system, stronger border security to tackle terrorism
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Defence chief calls for overhaul of legal system, stronger border security to tackle terrorism
By: Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s legal system and strengthened regional security cooperation...
Niger Republic claims killing of Boko Haram leader Ibrahim Bakoura Doro alias Abu Oumaimah
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Niger Republic claims killing of Boko Haram leader Ibrahim Bakoura Doro alias Abu Oumaimah
By: Zagazola Makama
The Government of Niger Republic says its armed forces have allegedly killed a senior Boko Haram leader, Ibrahim Bakoura, also known as Abu Oumaima, during a m...
Troops repel terrorist attack in Borno, kill two ISWAP commanders, others
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Troops repel terrorist attack in Borno, kill two ISWAP commanders, others
By: Zagazola Makama
Nigerian troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attack by terrorists in Wulgo, Borno State, killing at least seven fighters including two of their commanders.
Z...
Military intensifies peace efforts as Tiv-Fulani clashes resurface in Taraba
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Military intensifies peace efforts as Tiv-Fulani clashes resurface in Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade has intensified efforts to restore peace in parts of Taraba State following renewed clashes between Tiv farmers and Fulani herders in Bali and Gass...
Gunmen kill five, burn houses in Mangu LGA, Plateau
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Gunmen kill five, burn houses in Mangu LGA, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias have killed five persons and burnt 10 houses in Tim village, Chakfem District of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau.
Zagazola Makama report that the ...
Security forces move to avert reprisal after killing of herdsman in Benue
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Security forces move to avert reprisal after killing of herdsman in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have intensified patrols and peace-building efforts in Anyiatse village, Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue, following the killing of a Fulani herd...
Bandits kill hunters’ leader in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected bandits have killed the leader of hunters in Tine Nune community, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue.
Zagazola learnt that the incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, happened whil...
Police confirm killing of herder, arrest suspect in Nasarawa
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Police confirm killing of herder, arrest suspect in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Nasarawa has confirmed the killing of a Fulani man in Akelelu community, Jenkwe Development Area, while one suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Security sources told Zagaz...
Security forces rescue six kidnapped victims in Kogi
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Security forces rescue six kidnapped victims in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces in Kogi State have rescued six kidnapped victims who were found wandering in a forest behind Dangote Mines.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims, abducted on...
Bandits kill farmer, injure another in separate attacks in Niger
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Bandits kill farmer, injure another in separate attacks in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed a farmer and injured another in separate attacks in Rafi and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger State.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the first...
Security forces launch manhunt after suspected kidnapping in Guzape, FCT
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Security forces launch manhunt after suspected kidnapping in Guzape, FCT
By: Zagazola Makama
A Joint Task Force in the FCT has launched a manhunt following the suspected abduction of two residents along Kpobi Road.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama on T...
Police arrest armed robber, recover pistol magazine in Abuja
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Police arrest armed robber, recover pistol magazine in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a pistol magazine with live ammunition following a reported robbery in Durumi Distric...
Navy officer, family abducted in Kachia
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have abducted a naval officer and members of his family in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Aug. 20, 2025, at about 0200hrs...
Police arrest notorious bandits, recover rifles and ransom money in Abuja
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Police arrest notorious bandits, recover rifles and ransom money in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
The FCT Police Command has arrested notorious kidnap and robbery suspects, recovered sophisticated arms, ammunition and part of ransom money collected from victims in recent abductio...
Prof. Ribah clarifies stance on dialogue, says he does not support ransom or levies to bandits
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Prof. Ribah clarifies stance on dialogue, says he does not support ransom or levies to bandits
…cautions against misrepresentation of position on dialogue with bandits…
By: Zagazola Makama
Prof. Abubakar Usman Ribah, a peace advocate and member of the Peace Committee, has cautioned social med...
Sokoto, Zamfara communities reject calls for dialogue with Turji, fault Prof. Ribah
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Sokoto, Zamfara communities reject calls for dialogue with Turji, fault Prof. Ribah
By: Zagazola Makama
Communities in Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State, as well as parts of Shinkafi in Zamfara, have rejected fresh calls for dialogue with notorious ba...
