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Troops Repel Ambush on GOC’s Convoy in Kebbi, Neutralise 5 Terrorists

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Troops Repel Ambush on GOC’s Convoy in Kebbi, Neutralise 5 Terrorists

Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled an ambush on the convoy of a senior commander in Kebbi State, killing five suspected terrorists during the encounter. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, February 23, 2026, targeted the General Officer Commanding of the 8 Division while he was on an operational visit to frontline formations….

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Ex-SSA Swears By the Qur’an, Alleges Matawalle Colluded with Bandits, Used Police Hit Squads in Zamfara

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Ex-SSA Swears By the Qur’an, Alleges Matawalle Colluded with Bandits, Used Police Hit Squads in Zamfara

A former aide to Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has accused him of colluding with security operatives to target perceived enemies, protect allies, and facilitate dealings with notorious bandit leaders during his tenure as governor of Zamfara State. The allegations were made by Musa Muhammad Kamara, also known as Musa…

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Bandits and banditry, Terrorism and Terrorists