Soldier allegedly misleads Abia State Government with false claims of killing notorious kidnap kingpin

By: Zagazola Makama 

Independent sources familiar with the 2010 military operation against the infamous Abia-born kidnap...

Troops foil armed robbery attempt in plateau

 By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have foiled a suspected armed robbery attempt along a highway in Bindi Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security...

Troops recover AK-47 rifle during search for fleeing ISWAP suspect in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have recovered an AK-47 rifle while tracking a suspected ISWAP logistics supplier in Borno State.

Security sources said...

Troops arrest two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Kwara

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops under Operation Fansan Yamma have arrested two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Kwara State.

Security sources said the arrest was made at...

Troops arrest top terrorist ammunition courier in Kogi

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops have arrested a suspected top terrorist ammunition courier during an intelligence-led operation in Kogi State.

Security sources said the arrest was made at about...

Troops  recover ak-47 rifle in taraba, intensify hunt for arms supplier

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have recovered an AK-47 rifle during a cordon and search operation in Wukari Local...

Ghana lauds Nigerian government, DSS for rescuing 44 nationals

The government of the Republic of Ghana has praised the Nigeria authorities, particularly the Department of State Services (DSS), for rescuing 44 of her nationals from a "criminal...

Police intervene in communal clash in Umuoba Anam, Anambra

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Anambra State Police Command has restored calm in Umuoba Anam Community following a clash between indigenes and members of the Hausa community...

Rival gangs clash in Katsina leaves two dead, several injured

By: Zagazola Makama 

Two rival gangs clashed early Sunday in Unwala Quarters, Katsina, resulting in the death of one gang leader and injuries to four...

Otti’s gesture to soldier who felled ‘Osisikankwu’ illustrates value of sacrifice, integrity

By: Zagazola Makama

In a powerful reminder of the enduring value of courage and integrity in public service, the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has...

Troops foil ISWAP attack on Damasak, force terrorists to retreat

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an attempted attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram terrorists on military positions in...

Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue victim in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued a victim in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the incident...

Troops arrest suspect with explosives in Lagos

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Operation MESA have arrested a suspect found in possession of suspected explosives in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State

Security...

Over 150 bandits drown as boat capsizes in Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

No fewer than 150 suspected bandits have reportedly drowned after a boat conveying them capsized in Sabon Gida area of Sokoto State.

Local sources told Zagazola Makama that the...

Troops arrest two high-profile terrorist collaborators in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two high-profile collaborators linked to Boko Haram Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said...

Theatre Commander visits Mallam Fatori, commends troops for repelling ISWAP attack

By: Zagazola Makama 

The Theatre Commander of Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Maj Gen Abdulsalam Abubakar, on March 20...

Troops arrest two suspected Boko Haram informants in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama 

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected informants linked to terrorist groups in Mainok area of Kaga Local Government Area of...

Troops intercept terrorists’ logistics items in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have intercepted logistics items suspected to belong to terrorist elements in Mainok area of Kaga Local Government Area of Borno...

Bandits kill police officer in Kaduna, flee before troops’ arrival

By: Zagazola Makama 

Suspected armed robbers have killed a police officer along the Kakangi–Gagumi road in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna...

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...