Category: #Terrorism
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DSS RESCUES KIDNAP VICTIMS IN IMO, NEUTRALISES TWO SUSPECTS
The Department of State Services (DSS), working with other security agencies and local vigilantes, has rescued a 29-year-old kidnap victim and neutralised two suspected kidnappers in Imo State. The victim, Ibeabuchi Adibenma, was reportedly abducted on August 18 near Afor-Ogidi Market in Isiala Amaifeke, Orlu Local Government Area. The suspects allegedly intercepted his vehicle while…
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BANDITS ABDUCT KWARA TRADITIONAL RULER, POLICE LAUNCH RESCUE OPERATION
Armed bandits have reportedly abducted the traditional ruler of Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I. The incident occurred at about 11 p.m. on Saturday when the attackers invaded the community in Oke-Onigbin, Kwara South Senatorial District. A palace source said the monarch was taken away during…
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TROOPS RESCUE 14 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, RECOVER RUSTLED LIVESTOCK IN SOKOTO
Troops of the 8 Division Garrison of the Nigerian Army have rescued 14 kidnapped victims and recovered 281 livestock from bandits who attacked Horo Birni Village in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A credible source in the army made this known on Wednesday in Sokoto. According to the source, troops responded swiftly to…
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NIGERIAN ARMY NAMED AFRICA’S BEST COUNTER-TERRORISM FORCE FOR 2025
The Nigerian Army has been recognised as Africa’s Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025 by African Security Watch, in recognition of its efforts against terrorism and violent extremism across the country. The award was presented to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. He described the…
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NIGERIA URGES A.U TO CUT OFF ILLICIT FUNDING FUELING TERRORISM IN AFRICA
Nigeria has called on the African Union (AU) to strengthen efforts to block illicit financial flows that continue to fund terrorism and violent extremism across the continent. The appeal was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, during the 1354th Meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council at the ministerial level.…
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COURT GRANTS MIYETTI ALLAH PRESIDENT BELLO BODEJO ₦2bn BAIL IN ALLEGED MONEY LAUNDERING CASE
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted ₦2 billion bail to Bello Bodejo, the National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore, who is facing alleged money laundering charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled that the charges are bailable and approved Bodejo’s release subject to strict conditions.…
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TROOPS FOIL ISWAP ATTACK, RESCUE 46 STUDENTS IN BORNO
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, supported by personnel of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL), have foiled an attempted attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Monguno, Borno State, rescuing all 46 students targeted during the operation. According to the military, the attackers stormed the facility in the early hours of…
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KWARA COMMUNITY APPEALS TO TINUBU OVER RISING BANDIT ATTACKS
Residents of Lata Nna Community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in what they described as worsening insecurity caused by persistent bandit attacks. In a Save Our Soul (SOS) letter signed by the Secretary of the Lata-Nna Youth Association, Tauheed Ahmed Desco, the community…
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KOGI SECURITY TEAM RESCUES ABDUCTED NECO CANDIDATES, OFFICIALS
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the rescue of four persons abducted during an attack on an unauthorised examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area, while the NECO examination was ongoing. Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, said the victims were rescued after a coordinated operation involving the Nigerian Army, Department of State…
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TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED TERRORIST INFORMANTS, INTERCEPT LOGISTICS SUPPLIES IN BORNO
Nigerian troops have recorded fresh gains in the fight against insurgency with the arrest of suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Borno State. Operation HADIN KAI said troops, working with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), apprehended suspects in Mafa and Gubio Local Government Areas over alleged links to terrorist activities. A suspected ISWAP…
