Tag: #NorthwestNigeria
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FORMER DEFENCE SPOKESMAN, WIFE, ABDUCTED ALONG KATSINA HIGHWAY
A former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retired), and his wife, have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen in Katsina State. The retired military officer and his wife were said to have been kidnapped on Saturday May 30 while travelling to Katsina, after gunmen intercepted their vehicle along the Katsina-Matazu road in Matazu…
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POLICE ARREST 10 SUSPECTED BANDITS, RECOVER FIREARMS IN KADUNA OPERATIONS
The Kaduna State Police Command says it has arrested 10 suspected bandits and recovered eight firearms in separate operations across the state. Police spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, said the arrests followed investigations into criminal conspiracy and illegal arms dealing linked to earlier cases transferred from Ikara Division. In one operation, five suspects were arrested and…
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NCCSALW SEIZES 16,000 ILLEGAL ARMS IN 4 YEARS
Nigeria steps up fight against insecurity as NCCSALW reports major crackdown on illicit weapons across the country. The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has seized and destroyed 16,000 illegal arms and light weapons over the past four years, the Centre’s Director-General, Johnson Kokumo, announced during a visit to…
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NIGERIAN ARMY KILLS 23 TERRORISTS, RESCUES 26 HOSTAGES IN KATSINA
Operation Fasan Yamma scores major wins against terrorists and criminals in Northwest Nigeria. Troops under Operation Fasan Yamma killed 23 terrorists and liberated 26 kidnapped victims, including women and children, in Katsina State. Joint air and artillery support helped smash terrorist camps, with recovered weapons and supplies destroyed. In other operations, families of terrorists surrendered…
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UNICEF TRAINS 60+ NORTHWEST JOURNALISTS ON ETHICAL CHILD RIGHTS REPORTING
Ethical reporting is key to protecting children’s dignity and fostering peace in Nigeria. UNICEF and the Federal Ministry of Information held a two-day training in Kano to equip over 60 journalists with skills for responsible child-focused reporting. Rahama Farah emphasized avoiding sensationalism, safeguarding vulnerable children, and building media credibility as vital for community trust and…
