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Boko Haram Terrorist Arrested In Taraba

The Nigerian Army has arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist in Taraba State. The suspect, Gambo Grema, was taken into custody during an operation by the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS). This operation focused on tackling terrorism in the region. Grema, also known as […]

Herdsmen allegedly destroy five-hectare rice plantation in Ogun

A rice farmer in Ogun State, Okegbenro Julius, recently experienced a major setback when herdsmen allegedly invaded his five-hectare rice farm in Ilupeju Ibaro Village, Abeokuta. According to reports, the herdsmen brought a large number of cows to the farm, resulting in extensive damage to the crops. The incident occurred around 6 PM, and a […]

BREAKING: Gunmen storm Abuja community, kidnap man, wife, son, others

In the early hours of Monday, suspected kidnappers stormed the Chikakore area of Kubwa in Abuja’s Bwari Area Council. The attackers, numbering about 30 and armed with AK-47 rifles, invaded the home of Adefija Michael Akinropo. They abducted him, his wife, his son, and his elder brother. The gunmen also attacked another building that houses […]

Police Kill Three Deadly Terrorist Kingpins, Recover Bombs, Others In Imo

On January 24, 2025, a successful police operation in Imo State led to the deaths of three terrorist leaders and the recovery of several weapons and explosives. The operation, carried out by the Imo State Police Command’s tactical unit, was based on reliable intelligence that led the officers to a terrorist hideout in a forest […]

Katsina hospital attack: Bandits place N540m ransom on kidnapped staff

In a disturbing incident in Kankara, Katsina State, bandits attacked a local hospital and kidnapped several staff members. The attackers have placed a N540 million ransom on the victims, demanding N270 million for a nurse and another N270 million for the other hospital staff, along with employees from a nearby fertilizer factory who were also […]

Boko Haram: CDS Musa hints on possible sources of funding

Boko Haram, a terrorist group in Nigeria, has caused devastating harm since its founding in 2002. The group has led to over 300,000 child deaths and displaced millions of people, creating severe food crises. While the Nigerian military has been working hard to combat this threat, questions remain about how Boko Haram continues to get […]

COAS Names Counter-Terrorism Village After Late Army Chief, Lagbaja

The Nigerian Army has taken a major step to strengthen its fight against insecurity by opening a Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Insurgency Village at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna. This new facility, inaugurated by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on January 21, 2025, is named after the late Chief of […]

Bandit leaders Abu Radde, Umar Black surrender weapons, others to Nigerian Army

In a significant development in the fight against banditry, notorious bandit leaders Abu Radde and Umar Black have surrendered their weapons and captives to the Nigerian Army. This happened after a series of intense military operations in Katsina State, which is located in the northern part of Nigeria. The event took place on January 19, […]

Notorious bandit leader, Na’ballo, eight others killed

Na’ballo, a notorious bandit leader with a long history of terrorizing communities, has been killed along with eight other bandits. Na’ballo, who was an ally of Ado Aleiro, was reportedly killed during a clash with military troops in the northern region of Nigeria. Based in Takulawa, a locality in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara […]

Fear as bandits launch fresh attack on Sokoto village

The community of Nasarawa Gabas in the Dunkawa area of Sabon Birni Local Government, Sokoto State, is reeling from a fresh attack by armed bandits. Late Friday night, the attackers stormed the village, targeting homes and forcing residents to hand over food supplies and other valuables. According to witnesses, the bandits, armed with rifles, went […]