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DSS Compensation Initiative Sets Standard for Security Agencies – Dantani
initiative to include Nura Idris, a Kaduna-based farmer and herder who received ₦3 million after he was wrongly linked to Boko Haram; Umar Ibrahim, Alhaji Bello Rabiu and Jaja Sarki Bamo, who shared a compensation package after they were mistakenly...
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- Author: Mohammed Ali
- Category: Breaking News
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Two family members of suspected terrorists surrender to troops in Gwoza
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...
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- Author: Mohammed Ali
- Category: Breaking News
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the Sahelian heartland to the northern fringes of the Gulf of Guinea. The violence that once appeared compartmentalized Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria, jihadists in northern Mali, criminal bandits in Zamfara, or communal clashes between farmers and...
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- Author: Mohammed Ali
- Category: Breaking News
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Troops clear suspected terrorist hideouts in Yobe, deny insurgents freedom of movement
of hideouts. According to the sources, interactions with residents of both communities indicated that there were no Boko Haram camps within the immediate vicinity. However, the locals disclosed that terrorist elements occasionally passed through the...
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- Author: Mohammed Ali
- Category: Breaking News
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Chronological Narrative of Attacks and Reprisals in Plateau State
have consistently highlighted how such dynamics mirror those in the Lake Chad Basin, where insurgent groups like Boko Haram exploit communal divisions to expand influence. In Plateau, the violence often begins with economic sabotage like rustling or...
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- Author: Tpolice
- Category: Security Analysis
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West Africa & Sahel Security Brief Period Covered: 1 – 7 February 2026
coordination, and operational resilience. 1 February 2026 — Counter-Insurgency and Rescues Army frees hostages from Boko Haram in Adamawa Madagali LGA, Adamawa State Nigerian Army troops intensified operations and successfully rescued six individuals...
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- Author: Tpolice
- Category: Security Analysis
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Security Situation Deteriorates in Dioundiou After Deadly Attacks
exposed to repeated assaults. The proximity of the region to Nigeria, where criminal gangs and terrorist factions such as Boko Haram operate, has facilitated the movement of armed groups across the border with little resistance. Traditional self-defense...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Multiple Casualties as Escalating Rivalry Between Boko Haram, ISWAP Spreads to North West, North Central By: Zagazola Makama Clashes between Boko Haram factions Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad (JAS) and the Islamic State West Africa Province...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Beyond Perry's Thesis on Terror Financing
He stated that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded terrorist organizations, including Boko Haram. These allegations have sparked concerns about potential compromises and confusion to our counter-terrorism efforts....
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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U.S. Denies Funding Boko Haram as Nigerian Senate Launches Probe into USAID Allegations
U.S. Denies Funding Boko Haram as Nigerian Senate Launches Probe into USAID Allegations The United States government has denied allegations of funding the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria, reaffirming its commitment to assisting the country in its...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Nigerian Army troops killed several bandits, Destroy Bandit Hideout in Sakkarawa Forest, Sabon Birni
his ordeals. According to him, the bandits had planned to deliver a ransom of two million naira alongside a motorcycle to Boko Haram fighters this coming Thursday in exchange for hostages. He also revealed that the hideout was well-structured, featuring...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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FUNDING NETWORKS OF ISWAP FROM SYRIA- PAKISTAN TO NIGERIA AND THE INTERNATIONAL TERROR FINANCING WEB
OF ISWAP FROM SYRIA- PAKISTAN TO NIGERIA AND THE INTERNATIONAL TERROR FINANCING WEB By: Zagazola Makama The evolution of Boko Haram into the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has raised critical concerns about its financial and logistical...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Boko Haram Faction Led by Bakoura Attacks ISWAP Camps in Abadam, Kills Top Commanders, 31 fighters
Boko Haram Faction Led by Bakoura Attacks ISWAP Camps in Abadam, Kills Top Commanders, 31 fighters By: Zagazola Makama A fierce battle erupted between rival terrorist factions in Borno State on Friday as fighters loyal to the Bakoura-led Jama’atu Ahlis...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
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Underage Fighters: Child confesses to militant training in Borno
a magazine, displaying an alarming level of proficiency in handling the weapon. In a desperate attempt, ISWAP and Boko Haram are now targeting minors for recruitment and radicalization. The use of child soldiers remains a persistent threat, with...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Police Arrest Two Suspected Boko Haram Members in Gombe
Police Arrest Two Suspected Boko Haram Members in Gombe By: Zagazola Makama The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspected Boko Haram members believed to have been involved in the recent attack on Garkida town in Gombi Local Government Area...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Scores of Terrorists Killed as ISWAP, Boko Haram Fighters Clash Near Mallam Fatori
Scores of Terrorists Killed as ISWAP, Boko Haram Fighters Clash Near Mallam Fatori By: Zagazola Makama Intense infighting between rival terrorist factions, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Bakoura-led Boko Haram fighters, has resulted...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
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USAID funding Boko Haram, other terror groups – US congressman
USAID funding Boko Haram, other terror groups – US congressman US Congressman, Scott Perry, has said that the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, is funding terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram. Perry, a Republican...
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- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Governor Lawal warns bandits to unconditionally surrender their weapons before it is too late
initiative is modeled after the Operation Safe Corridor program in the Northeast, which successfully reintegrated former Boko Haram fighters. “The Northwest program seeks to offer a structured exit for individuals involved in banditry,” the statement...
- Type: Article
- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Governor Lawal warns bandits to unconditionally surrender their weapons before it is too late
initiative is modeled after the Operation Safe Corridor program in the Northeast, which successfully reintegrated former Boko Haram fighters. “The Northwest program seeks to offer a structured exit for individuals involved in banditry,” the statement...
- Type: Article
- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News
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Operation Safe Corridors North West Begins in Zamfara
after the Operation Safe Corridor initiative in the North East, which successfully de-radicalized and reintegrated former Boko Haram fighters, the North West program seeks to offer a structured exit for individuals involved in banditry. The initiative...
- Type: Article
- Author: Zagazola Makama
- Category: Breaking News