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NAF Airstrike Kills Several Terrorists in Borno

In a decisive operation, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted an airstrike in Borno, leading to the death of several terrorists. This action is part of the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region. The airstrike targeted a known terrorist hideout, which had been under surveillance for some time. According to military sources, the […]

Resident Killed, Four Others Kidnapped in Renewed Terrorist Attacks in Abuja

Several terrorists have attacked Guto, Piyawe, and other communities in Bwari Area Council, Abuja, resulting in one death and the kidnapping of four people. Reports indicate the incident happened on Sunday morning when over 30 terrorists, believed to be kidnappers, entered the area council. Residents reported that the attackers surrounded the communities, fired guns randomly, […]

Gunmen kill police, priest and civilians Attacks church in Russia’s Dagestan

Gunmen carried out attacks on several locations in Russia’s Dagestan, including an Orthodox church, a synagogue, and a traffic police post. The assaults occurred in two cities, resulting in the deaths of more than 15 police officers and civilians, including Orthodox priest Nikolai Kotelnikov. The coordinated attacks left over two dozen others injured, and there […]

Troops Rescue 34 Women and Children from Boko Haram as Three ISWAP Fighters Surrender

Troops from Operation Lake Sanity 2, under Task Force Wulgo, rescued 34 women and children who were kidnapped by Boko Haram. The rescue took place in Mazuri, Itsari, Mudu, and Maleri villages near southern Lake Chad, Nigeria, on June 15, 2024. Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief Military Public Information Officer for MNJTF in Ndjamena, […]

Bandits Kill 50 in Attack on Katsina Community

Over 50 people lost their lives and many others, including women and children, were kidnapped during a raid by bandits on Yargoje village in the Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. A local resident, Hassan Ya’u, reported that a large group of bandits on motorbikes invaded Yargoje village on the night of Sunday, June […]

Soldiers Rescue Kidnapped Passengers After Gunfight with Terrorists in Delta State

The Nigerian Army has reported that its soldiers successfully prevented a kidnapping by suspected terrorists on the 46 KM Ughelli-Patani Road in Delta State. In a post on its official X account, the Army stated that the operation took place on Sunday and involved a gunfight between the soldiers and the criminals. The post mentioned […]

Niger: Farmers and Residents Leave Villages After Terrorist Attacks

Bandits have driven the people of Bassa, a farming community in Niger State, to flee their homes after a violent attack that killed 20 people. Senator Sani Musa, who represents Niger East Senatorial District, shared the tragic news on Friday, describing the beheading and killing of 20 young people and other residents in Bassa, located […]

Boko Haram kills 20 People in Niger

At least 20 people were reportedly killed by suspected Boko Haram members in Bassa community, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Among the victims, 10 young people were allegedly beheaded, and their heads were shown to the community members by the attackers, who also recorded the gruesome act. The attack happened around 8 am […]

Nigerian Bandit Leader Kachalla Baleri Arrested by Niger Republic Troops

Troops from the Niger Republic’s Operation Faraoutar Bushiya have captured notorious armed bandit Kachalla Baleri. Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama confirmed that Baleri was arrested on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Rouga Kowa Gwani, Guidan Roumdji commune and department. Baleri, originally from Shinkafi in Katsina state, has been a terror in the North […]