Tag: #Terrorism
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COURT JAILS FEMALE GUNRUNNER 20 YEARS OVER TERRORISM OFFENCES
A female gunrunner, Halima Haliru, has been sentenced by the Federal High Court in Abuja to 20 years imprisonment over terrorism-related offences after she admitted guilt to part of the charges filed against her. Haliru was arrested in Plateau State by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) while allegedly in possession of 302…
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NAF AIRSTRIKES WIPE OUT TERRORIST HIDEOUTS IN BORNO, CRIPPLE INSURGENT MOVEMENT
Precision airpower has once again dealt a heavy blow to insurgents in the North-East, as the Nigerian Air Force intensifies its offensive against terror camps. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its latest airstrikes have destroyed terrorist hideouts in the Southern Tumbuns area of Borno State, further weakening insurgent capabilities and movement in the region.…
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TROOPS BUST 18 TERROR SUPPLIERS IN BORNO CRACKDOWN
A major breakthrough in the fight against insurgency—troops intercept suspects allegedly fueling Boko Haram’s operations. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested 18 suspected logistics suppliers accused of delivering goods to Boko Haram in Borno State. The suspects were intercepted en route to Gubio and Gudumbali, areas known as terrorist strongholds. According to the military,…
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BORNO ATTACKS: SHETTIMA VOWS DECISIVE CRACKDOWN ON PERPETRATORS
After deadly explosions rocked Maiduguri, Vice-President Kashim Shettima has sent a strong message—those responsible will be hunted down and dealt with. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has vowed that those behind the recent bomb attacks in Maiduguri will be decisively confronted, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to tackle terrorism. Shettima made this known during a visit…
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IAF UNLEASHES FIREPOWER AT EXERCISE VAYUSHAKTI-26
From sonic booms to night precision strikes, India’s air warriors put on a full-spectrum combat show in Rajasthan. The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday showcased its combat readiness and technological edge during Exercise Vayushakti-26 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Designed around a defined operational storyline for the first time, the…
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KWARA ATTACK: SHETTIMA TOUCHES DOWN IN ILORIN TO MOURN, REASSURE
Vice President leads federal show of solidarity after deadly Mamuda sect attack Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday arrived in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, to commiserate with the state government and families affected by the deadly terrorist attack on Nuku and Woro communities in Kaiama LGA. The assault, blamed on the Mamuda sect, left…
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AU SLAMS KWARA ATTACK, BACKS NIGERIA IN FIGHT AGAINST TERROR
The African Union has condemned the brutal assault on Kwara communities, calling it a grave crime against civilians and pledging solidarity with Nigeria. The African Union (AU) Commission has strongly condemned the deadly attacks on Nuku and Woro communities in Kwara State that left at least 162 civilians dead and homes destroyed. AU Commission Chairperson,…
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KAIAMA ATTACK: TINUBU DEPLOYS ARMY BATTALION, VOWS TO HUNT DOWN TERRORISTS
President orders Operation Savannah Shield after deadly assault on Kwara community, says killers won’t escape justice. President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a deadly terrorist attack on Worro community. The battalion will lead Operation Savannah Shield, aimed at flushing out…
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KAIAMA ATTACK: BANDITS KILL KWARA NURSING STUDENT, OUTRAGE GROWS
Student leader gunned down alongside brother as fresh attacks reignite calls for tougher security action in Kwara Fresh grief hit Kwara State on Wednesday after suspected bandits killed Salihu Bio Khalid, a student of the Kwara State College of Nursing Sciences, during a deadly attack on Kaiama Local Government Area. Khalid, a Midwifery student and…
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IMO POLICE CRACK DOWN: 25 SUSPECTS, GUNS, DRUGS SEIZED
A major security sweep in January has landed armed robbery, terrorism and kidnapping suspects in police custody. The Imo State Police Command says it has recorded a major breakthrough after detaining 25 suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping, terrorism, cultism and drug peddling across the state. Police spokesperson DSP Henry Okoye said the arrests followed…
