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Yelewata in Benue State was a scene of gory massacre on Friday night as suspected armed herdsmen launched a deadly attack around 10:00 pm, leaving several people dead and many others injured. According to early reports received around 4:00 am Saturday, at least 16 individuals sustained varying degrees of injuries in the assault. The exact…
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Suspected herdsmen who were heavily armed have attacked Agwa and nearby communities in the Oguta local government area of Imo State, leaving several people dead and many others injured. Among the victims is a pregnant woman, Joy Osita Achugwo, who was shot by the herdsmen and is currently battling for survival in a hospital, newsmen…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed “scores” of Boko Haram fighters in the Southern Tumbuns area of Borno state. The terrorists were killed during air strikes conducted by troops of Operation Hadin Kai. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, said the air strikes were targeted at the terrorists’ enclave….
Two Nigerian police officers have been shot dead by unknown gunmen while two other individuals were abducted by the gunmen at a mining site in Oreke-Oke-Igbo, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victims of the abduction, which occurred around 6:30pm on June 4, 2025, include a Chinese national, Mr. Sam Xie Wie, and…
Terrorists on Saturday murdered the Commander of the Katsina state’s Community Security Watch Corps, along with four of his men. Until his killing, Commander Sanusi coordinated security operations of the Corps in Kusada, Kankia, and parts of Charanchi Local Government Areas. Reports said the security team was heading towards Maharba village in their Hilux patrol…
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A Catholic priest Rev Fr.Solomom Atongo was yesterday evening shot by hoodlums suspected to be herdsmen. According to a statement by Rev.Joseph Beba, who is the Chairman, Diocesan Priests , Rev. Atongo was shot on Makurdi- Naka road on his way from Naka, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area. Rev .Atongo is the priest…
Bandits have snatched newly born twins from their mother and fed them to their dogs. This was revealed by a member of the House of Representatives from Zamfara State, Aminu Jaji. Jaji spoke while decrying the worsening security situation in his state, alleging that armed insurgents have degenerated to the point of feeding newborns in…
Tension is rising in Borno State after Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents attacked four military bases, killing soldiers and stealing military vehicles, between Monday and Tuesday in the state. Suspected members of ISWAP attacked a military base in Marte late Monday night, killing seven soldiers and seizing three gun trucks. Less than 24 hours after…
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The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has dismissed insinuations that terrorist groups wield superior fire power over the country’s armed forces. Mr Badaru during a ministerial briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, said that the Nigerian military possessed far superior weapons and technology than any terrorist group. He also refuted remarks made by members of the…
A member of the house of representatives, hon. Ahmed Jaha has said that Boko Haram insurgents are using drones in attacking residents in Borno state. The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker representing Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok federal constituency in Borno, spoke on Tuesday while contributing to a motion sponsored by Ahmad Satomi on the fire incident at the…
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