Nigerian Army Participates in Benin’s 66th Independence Anniversary Parade in Cotonou

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Nigerian Army Participates in Benin’s 66th Independence Anniversary Parade in Cotonou By Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 9 Brigade participated in the 66th Independence Anniversary celebration of the Republic of Benin held on Aug. 1 at the Esplanade de l’Amazone along Boulevard...
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Vigilante Arrested with Illegal Ammunition in Nasarawa

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Vigilante Arrested with Illegal Ammunition in Nasarawa By Zagazola Makama Troops of Sector 2, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a local vigilante for illegal possession of ammunition in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was appre...
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Bandits Kill Farmer, Abduct Another, Rustle Cattle in Sokoto

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Bandits Kill Farmer, Abduct Another, Rustle Cattle in Sokoto By Zagazola Makama Suspected bandits have killed one civilian, abducted another farmer and rustled cattle in separate attacks across Isa and Rabah Local Government Areas of Sokoto State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops...
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Troops Monitor IMN Annual Procession Along Kano–Zaria Highway

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Troops Monitor IMN Annual Procession Along Kano–Zaria Highway By Zagazola Makama Troops of the 4 Demonstration Battalion have commenced close monitoring of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) participating in their annual religious procession along the Kano–Zaria highway in Kaduna...
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Troops Foil Cattle Rustling, Recover 22 Cattle in Kaduna

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Troops Foil Cattle Rustling, Recover 22 Cattle in Kaduna By Zagazola Makama Troops of the 1 Division Nigerian Army have foiled a cattle rustling operation and recovered 22 stolen cattle during a swift response to an attack in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Security sources told Zaga...
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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorist Informants at Askira Uba Market

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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorist Informants at Askira Uba Market By Zagazola Makama Troops of 115 Task Force Battalion have arrested two suspected terrorist informants during a security operation at Askira Uba Market in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources told Z...
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Troops Discover, Destroy Two Improvised Explosive Devices Along Gwoza–Wala Road

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Troops Discover, Destroy Two Improvised Explosive Devices Along Gwoza–Wala Road By Zagazola Makama Troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade Garrison have discovered and safely destroyed two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted along the Gwoza–Wala Road in Borno State. Security sources told...
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Two family members of suspected terrorists surrender to troops in Gwoza

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Two family members of suspected terrorists surrender to troops in Gwoza By Zagazola Makama Two family members of suspected Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, after fleeing a terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains of Gwoza L...
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New Terror Leader Reportedly Appointed After Death of Kachalla Iliya Mai Rasha, Villages in Tsafe Allegedly Taxed for Arms Purchase

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New Terror Leader Reportedly Appointed After Death of Kachalla Iliya Mai Rasha, Villages in Tsafe Allegedly Taxed for Arms Purchase By Zagazola Makama Intelligence sources have reported that armed bandits operating under the notorious kingpin Ado Aleiro have allegedly appointed a new field command...
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The Sahel at War: Inside the Interlocking Networks of Terrorism, Banditry Amidst State Fragility in West Africa

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The Sahel at War: Inside the Interlocking Networks of Terrorism, Banditry Amidst State Fragility in West Africa By Zagazola Makama West Africa and the Central Sahel are no longer confronting isolated insurgencies. They are confronting the emergence of an integrated conflict ecosystem stretching fr...
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Turkey Deepens Military Partnership with Somalia Amid Shifting Regional Security Dynamics

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Turkey Deepens Military Partnership with Somalia Amid Shifting Regional Security Dynamics By Zagazola Makama Turkey is significantly expanding its military partnership with Somalia, reinforcing its position as one of Mogadishu’s most important security allies at a time of growing uncertainty ove...
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Troops rescue woman, child who lost their way in Adamawa

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Troops rescue woman, child who lost their way in Adamawa By Zagazola Makama Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have rescued a woman and her daughter who became stranded after losing their way in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Intelligence sources told Za...
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Troops arrest two suspected terrorist informants at Borno market

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Troops arrest two suspected terrorist informants at Borno market By Zagazola Makama Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested two suspected terrorist informants during a fighting patrol at Askira Market in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Intell...
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DSS, Community Vigilantes Neutralize Bandit Kingpin Idi Abasu Aiki, 60 Others in Katsina

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DSS, Community Vigilantes Neutralize Bandit Kingpin Idi Abasu Aiki, 60 Others in Katsina By: Zagazola Makama  An intelligence-led operation by the Department of State Services (DSS), has resulted in the death of over 60 suspected bandits in Bakori Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Se...
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Troops clear suspected terrorist hideouts in Yobe, deny insurgents freedom of movement

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Troops clear suspected terrorist hideouts in Yobe, deny insurgents freedom of movement By Zagazola Makama Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have conducted a clearance operation in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State following intelligence on the suspected conve...
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Troops arrest suspected terrorist collaborator during covert operation in Borno

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Troops arrest suspected terrorist collaborator during covert operation in Borno By Zagazola Makama Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested a 21-year-old suspected terrorist collaborator during a covert intelligence-led operation in Magumeri town, Borno State...
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Troops repel terrorist attack on FOB in Zamfara, rescue nine abductees

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Troops repel terrorist attack on FOB in Zamfara, rescue nine abductees By Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have repelled a coordinated terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Kasuwan Daji in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, inflicting heavy casualt...
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Internal Rift Deepens in ISWAP as Leader Detains Four Shura Council Members Over Alleged Dissent

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Internal Rift Deepens in ISWAP as Leader Detains Four Shura Council Members Over Alleged Dissent By: Zagazola Makama  A fresh wave of internal distrust has reportedly engulfed the leadership of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Lake Chad Basin, following the arrest and det...
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IS attack kills 21 Nigerien soldiers in Dosso, raises July 31 death toll to 38

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IS attack kills 21 Nigerien soldiers in Dosso, raises July 31 death toll to 38 By Zagazola Makama At least 21 Nigerien soldiers were killed on Friday after suspected fighters of the Islamic State attacked a military position at Dankassari, located between Doutchi and Yaya in Dosso Region, security...
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Wike Orders Demolition of Illegal 'Ruga' Settlement Over Security Concerns

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Wike Orders Demolition of Illegal 'Ruga' Settlement Over Security Concerns By Zagazola Makama The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate evacuation and demolition of an illegal settlement known as "Ruga" in Kukwaba District, describing it as a major...
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  1. Troops arrest alleged killers of soldier, recover stolen rifles in interstate operation
  2. Army rescues abducted senior officer, civilian after 10-day search operation in Enugu
  3. 14 Nigerien security personnel killed in attack, ambush near N’Guigm
  4. Troops arrest two suspected pipeline vandals in Rivers
  5. Troops dismantle illegal refining site, recover 6,500 litres of stolen crude in Rivers

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