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Youth repel bandits in Katsina communities, foil abduction attempts

On Tuesday night, some young people in Katsina State showed great courage when they stopped armed bandits from kidnapping anyone. The attackers came to two villages—Rafin Iwa in Sabuwa Local Government Area and Unguwar Galadima in Bakori Local Government Area—but the youth quickly fought back and forced them to leave. A security expert known as […]

ISWAP terrorists invade another Military base in Borno, kill four soldiers

Residents of Marte local government area in Borno state have fled their homes after a brutal attack by ISWAP terrorists on Monday, May 12. The terrorists are reported to have killed four soldiers and taken several locals captive during the invasion. According to sources, the terrorists came in large groups and engaged in a fierce […]

Troops neutralize two bandits, recover arms in Plateau

The Nigerian Army, under Operation SAFE HAVEN, has successfully neutralized two suspected bandits and recovered a range of weapons and valuables during an operation in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area, Plateau State. On Monday, the operation was carried out based on reliable intelligence, targeting a criminal hideout located near Teng Mountain/Forest. According to security sources, […]

Two soldiers killed as troops foil terrorists attack on Marte in Borno

Nigerian soldiers stopped a planned attack by ISWAP terrorists in Marte, Borno State, early Monday morning. Thanks to the quick action of the troops, a serious security threat was avoided. The terrorists tried to invade the town at about 2 a.m. However, the soldiers on duty acted fast. They received support from the Brigade Headquarters, […]

Bandits impose ₦60 million levy on Katsina community, threaten attack

People in a village called Tashar Kaɗanya, located in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, are living in fear after bandits asked them to pay ₦60 million. The criminals warned that if the money isn’t paid, they will attack the village. A security expert who shares updates on X (formerly Twitter), known as @DanKatsina50, […]

Boko Haram seizing military weapons worth trillions – Rep Gadgi

A Nigerian lawmaker, Yusuf Adamu Gadgi, has raised concern about Boko Haram capturing military weapons and equipment worth trillions of Naira. These items were taken during attacks on military bases in the North-East region of the country. Gadgi spoke during a discussion in the House of Representatives. He was supporting a motion brought forward by […]

Nigerian Army arrests 12 suspected terrorists in Kwara

The Nigerian Army has made progress in the fight against terrorism by arresting 12 people suspected of being involved in criminal activities in Kwara State. According to the army, the arrested suspects belong to a breakaway faction of the Boko Haram terrorist group, known as Mahmuda. This group was reportedly operating from Kanji Lake National […]

Katsina: Vigilante killed as bandits flee after gun battle with police

On Friday, bandits attacked a community in Dutsin-ma Local Government Area of Katsina State. However, their plans failed when security forces responded quickly. A serious gun battle took place, and the bandits were forced to run away, leaving all the stolen items behind. The incident was shared by a security expert known as Bakatsine on […]