14 h. ago NSCDC repels attacks, kills four suspected terrorists in Katsina

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Katsina Command, has killed four suspected terrorists in Dutsinma Local Government Area of the state. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, SC Buhari Hamisu, confirmed this in a statement released on Monday, stating that two separate attacks were repelled. According to him, operatives repelled an attack by Read More

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37 h. ago Katsina Police Foil Bandits’ Attack On NSCDC Personnel, Kill 1 Suspect

The Katsina State Police Command has successfully foiled an attempted attack by armed bandits along the Dutsinma-Kurfi highway in Dutsinma local government area of the State. According to a press release by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 23, 2025, when suspected armed bandits […]

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61 h. ago Katsina Residents Take A Stand: Mobilise Against Bandit Attacks

For years, rural communities in Katsina State have been devastated by bandit attacks, including killings, kidnappings, and cattle rustling, leaving lives shattered and fear entrenched. However, the story is changing. In the face of continued violence, the residents have risen up, taking up arms and forming self-defence groups with the support of the government. While […]

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62 h. ago One killed, several injured in ‘Islamist’ knife attack in France

A man who went on a stabbing rampage in France, killing one and wounding several others in what President Emmanuel Macron called an “Islamist terrorist act”, was on a terrorism watchlist and subject to deportation orders, according to authorities. The knife-wielding suspect, later identified by prosecutors as a 37-year-old Algerian-born man, was arrested at the Read More

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3 d. ago Edo cocoa farmers battle produce thieves; many reported killed

From Tony Osauzo, Benin A heavy clash has reportedly occurred between cocoa farmers and some produce thieves in the agrarian community of Gbelemotin in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State last Friday night. It was learnt that many people were feared killed and houses burnt in the attack and counter-attacks that occurred on […] The post Edo cocoa farmers battle produce thieves; many reported killed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Benue killings: Assembly Member, Mato seeks FG’s intervention

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The House of Assembly Member representing Kwande East State Constituency in Benue State, Hon Samuel Mato has called on the federal government to intervene and check insecurity in Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) and other parts of Benue. Recall that gunmen suspected to be armed bandits attacked some communities in Kwande […] The post Benue killings: Assembly Member, Mato seeks FG’s intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Bandits kill 19 in Benue, throw 16 dead bodies into river Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be armed bandits have attacked some communities in Kwande Local Government Area, killing 19 persons. Our correspondent gathered that the attack started on Saturday, February 15, 2025, with 16 farmers killed and their bodies thrown to River Katsina Ala. A local from Kwande Community who didn’t want to […] The post Bandits kill 19 in Benue, throw 16 dead bodies into river Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Terrorists Release 11 Abducted Farmers, Hold 3 Others In Borno

Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have freed 11 persons out of the 14 hostages including women and children, abducted in Shawaram, a fishing community in Doron Baga area of Kukawa local government area of Borno State. LEADERSHIP recalls that the terrorists had recently killed over 40 farmers mostly fishermen in Dumba community, another fishing and farming […]

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