4 h. ago Granting Amnesty For Bandits, Terrorists Not Our Mandate – DHQ Clarifies

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said offering amnesty to surrendered bandits and terrorists was not within the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s mandate. The director of defence on media operations, Maj.-Gen Markus Kangye, clarified this during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, while providing updates on military operations in the last three months between April […]

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13 h. ago DHQ: Granting amnesty to repentant terrorists, bandits not our mandate

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Thursday that offering amnesty to repentant terrorists, bandits, and other criminals is not the constitutional responsibility of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major-General Markus Kangye, made this known, stating that the military does not engage in amnesty of any kind. He […] The post DHQ: Granting amnesty to repentant terrorists, bandits not our mandate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Soldiers kill 6,260 terrorists, bandits, others, rescue 5,365 hostages in two years — DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Thursday that its counter-insurgency and other security operations conducted in the last two years led to the killing of 6,260 terrorists, while 14,138 terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminals were apprehended in joint military operations conducted across the country. The troops also rescued 5,365 kidnapped […] The post Soldiers kill 6,260 terrorists, bandits, others, rescue 5,365 hostages in two years — DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue: Bandits using guerrilla tactics, they strike, disappear – Alia

Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia has spoken about the modus operandi of the terrorists and bandits behind the mass killings in the state, saying they employ guerrilla tactics. Alia, who appeared on Focus Nigeria, a programme on African Independent Television (AIT), on Tuesday, stated that the situation in Benue has become more challenging. He disclosed that […] The post Benue: Bandits using guerrilla tactics, they strike, disappear – Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Stop Calling Us Terrorists To End Violence, Says Bandit Kingpin Ado Aliero

Notorious bandit leader Ado Aliero has declared that members of his group will not end their violent activities unless authorities and the general public stop referring to them as terrorists. As reported by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama on his X platform, Aliero stated this during a peace dialogue session held in Danmusa local government area […]

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3 w. ago Several Terrorists Neutralized As NAF Strikes Bandits’ Convoy, Destroys Gun Trucks In Borno

Nigerian Air Force under Operation Hadin Kai, has neutralised several terrorists and destroyed gun trucks in Buratai area of Borno State. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, in a statement on Thursday, said that NAF personnel, while acting on credible intelligence, tracked insurgents attempting to flee with four gun trucks. […] The post Several Terrorists Neutralized As NAF Strikes Bandits’ Convoy, Destroys Gun Trucks In Borno appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu calls for more prayers for Nigrerian troops fighting terrorists, bandits

Tribune Online Tinubu calls for more prayers for Nigrerian troops fighting terrorists, bandits “We should remember to pray and give to those who are very vulnerable in the spirit of the season, which is sacrifice. Tinubu calls for more prayers for Nigrerian troops fighting terrorists, bandits Tribune Online

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