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Archival and Contemporary Reports on Military, Political and Economic Operations Impacting Regional Stability
  • Troops Discover Illegal Refining Site, Recover Stolen Crude in Rivers Forest Monday, 13 July 2026

    Troops Discover Illegal Refining Site, Recover Stolen Crude in Rivers Forest By Zagazola Makama Troops of the 103 Battalion (Marine) under the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have uncovered an illegal refining site and recovered stolen crude oil during an anti-illegal bunkering operation in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation, conducted between 2:30 p.m. and 6:10 p.m. on July 11, led to the...

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  • Troops Rescue Kidnapped Victim in Edo, Recover Machete and Torchlight Monday, 11 May 2026

    Troops Rescue Kidnapped Victim in Edo, Recover Machete and Torchlight   By: Zagazola Makama    Troops of 4 Brigade have rescued a kidnapped victim following a swift response to a distress call around Ekpoma in Edo State.   Security sources said that the incident occurred at about 2135 hours on May 9, 2026, near Esthacy Hotel in Emaudo community, Esan West Local Government Area of the state.   The sources said troops deployed at RA Ekpoma were immediately...

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  • DSS Intercepts Ammunition Courier, Disrupts Bandits' Supply Chain Wednesday, 01 April 2026

    DSS Intercepts Ammunition Courier, Disrupts Bandits' Supply Chain  By: Zagazola Makama  Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested 25-year-old Nafisa Usman for allegedly supplying ammunition to bandits operating across several states . Security sources revealed that Ms. Usman was nabbed at a major motor park in Kano, where she was caught with 200 rounds of newly acquired ammunition. The consignment, transported from Lafia in Nasarawa State, was headed...

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  • 18 Cows Die After Grazing on Fumigated Farmland in Riyom Plateau Thursday, 01 May 2025

    18 Cows Die After Grazing on Fumigated Farmland in Riyom Plateau About 18 cows have died after allegedly grazing on a fumigated farmland in Vwei community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to local sources, the incident occurred around 12 noon on Wednesday when the cattle, belonging to one Dan’azumi Haruna, strayed into the treated farmland. Seven of the cows were reportedly slaughtered due to contamination, while 11 died on the spot. Fifteen other cattle affected...

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