Kogi Govt begins demolition of suspected ISWAP, bandits’ hideouts
The Kogi State Government, under Governor Usman Ododo, has begun the demolition of suspected terrorist hideouts in Okene Local Government Area. The first operation targeted a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) hideout in Sambel, Idoji, following repeated bandit attacks in the region. This action comes amid growing concerns over extremist activities in the […]
Rep Moore confirms 12 Tomahawk missiles launched in Sokoto
Representative Moore has confirmed that 12 Tomahawk missiles were launched in Sokoto as part of military operations targeting terrorist hideouts. The strikes were reportedly carried out to curb the activities of insurgents in the region. According to Moore, the airstrikes aimed at specific terrorist positions were carefully coordinated to minimize civilian casualties while ensuring the […]
Expand anti-terrorism strikes beyond Sokoto – Tambuwal tells Nigerian Govt
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has advised the Federal Government to expand ongoing anti-terrorism operations beyond Sokoto State to other parts of the country affected by insecurity. He said focusing on only one location will not solve the wider security challenges Nigeria is currently facing. Tambuwal explained that terrorist groups and armed criminals operate […]
DSS Directors Meet In Kaduna, Plan Fresh Counter-terrorism Strategies
Top officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) from the North-West zone, along with counterparts from the FCT, Niger, and Plateau States, gathered in Kaduna on Thursday to discuss new ways to tackle terrorism and banditry. The meeting focused on strengthening intelligence sharing, boosting cooperation with other security agencies, and improving both military and […]
Nigerian troops neutralise scores of terrorists, arrest suspects in nationwide operations
The Nigerian Army says it has made big progress in its fight against terrorism and crime. On Thursday, soldiers killed many terrorists, arrested 15 suspects, and recovered weapons and army equipment during operations happening across the country. A trusted source at the Army Headquarters shared with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the military […]