3 h. ago Plateau: 5 vigilantes ambushed, killed, many bandits neutralised in clash in Kanam

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos No fewer than five members of a local vigilance group were reportedly killed and many bandits neutralised in a clash between the two groups in Kukawa and Bunyun Communities of Kanam local government area of Plateau state. However reports say that more than 70 vigilantes were killed in the clash. But […] The post Plateau: 5 vigilantes ambushed, killed, many bandits neutralised in clash in Kanam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago PICTORIAL: OPSH Troops Neutralise 1 Bandit, Arrest Gunrunner, Recover Weapons In Plateau

Troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) while conducting offensive operations on Wednesday, July 3 at the mountainous areas of Tulus and Hokk Communities in Bokkos LGA along the fringes of Plateau and Nasarawa States, have neutralised one bandit while others fled into the surrounding bushes. OPSH, in a statement issued by its Media Information […]

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6 d. ago Who is leaking information to gunmen, leading to ambushes that kill Nigerian soldiers?

Tribune Online Who is leaking information to gunmen, leading to ambushes that kill Nigerian soldiers? The continued loss of soldiers every year, particularly in the face of ongoing insecurity, raises serious concerns about who is leaking sensitive information to gunmen, leading to ambushes that kill our gallant and brave soldiers. The Nigerian Army has suffered casualties due to several attacks by gunmen. Nigerians both home and in the diaspora, and the […] Who is leaking information to gunmen, leading to ambushes that kill Nigerian soldiers? Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Northern Elders Forum condemns massacre of soldiers in Niger

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed outrage over the brutal killing of more than 20 Nigerian soldiers in a terrorist ambush near Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, describing the attack as further evidence of a total collapse of security in Northern Nigeria. The incident, which occurred on […] The post Northern Elders Forum condemns massacre of soldiers in Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago “The North will not kneel before terror”: NEF condemns Niger ambush

Demands state of emergency over worsening insecurity in the North From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed deep outrage over the brutal killing of more than 20 Nigerian soldiers in a terrorist ambush near Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, describing the attack as further evidence of a total […] The post “The North will not kneel before terror”: NEF condemns Niger ambush appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Niger Killings: NEF Demands State Of Emergency In Northern Nigeria

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned the brutal killing of more than 20 Nigerian soldiers in an ambush near Bangi in Mariga local government area of Niger State, describing it as a grim indicator of total security collapse in Northern Nigeria. The Forum also called on the federal government for a declaration of a […]

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2 w. ago Hoodlums ambush wedding guests travelling from Kaduna to Plateau, kill 12

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos No fewer than 12 persons were killed as hoodlums intercepted their vehicle while travelling from Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna state to Qua’an Pan local government area of Plateau state for a wedding ceremony. It was gathered that the victims were travelling in an 18-seater bus, belonging to Ahmadu Bello […] The post Hoodlums ambush wedding guests travelling from Kaduna to Plateau, kill 12 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Troops neutralise eight bandits in Kastina — DHQ

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops neutralise eight bandits in Kastina — DHQ The Military High Command on Thursday announced that, in its ongoing efforts to end insurgency in the country, troops attached to the 17 Brigade of Operation FASAN YAMA at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kurfi in Katsina State have neutralized eight terrorists and recovered assorted weapons during an encounter along the Kurfi–Batsari Road on Wednesday. Insecurity: Troops neutralise eight bandits in Kastina — DHQ Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Security Forces Neutralise 12 Bandits, Recover Weapons In Katsina

Twelve armed bandits were neutralised on Wednesday during a joint security operation in Kurfi and Safana local government areas of Katsina State, the state government has confirmed. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasir Mu’azu, made this known in a statement shared with journalists in Katsina. According to the statement, the operation […] The post Security Forces Neutralise 12 Bandits, Recover Weapons In Katsina appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Insecurity: We’re under siege, Plateau community cries out, urges action

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Jahr community in Kanam Local Government, Plateau State has said the Indigene have been turned into vigilantes in the area as they are  constantly being attacked by bandits and kidnappers. The community has therefore, raised the alarms about the continued attacks and urged Governor Caleb Mutfwang to take action and stop […] The post Insecurity: We’re under siege, Plateau community cries out, urges action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Operation Safe Haven Poised To Rid Plateau, Others Of Criminal Elements

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in charge of security in Plateau, Bauchi and part of Southern Kaduna State have recorded several successes in the months of April and May with troops neutralising bandits, recovering arms and arresting notorious gun runners in Plateau and Kaduna states. It all started with the arrest of two members […]

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4 w. ago 4 Killed, 2 Injured In Ambush On Miners In Plateau Community

At least four persons have been reportedly ambushed and killed in Uwok-Ishe community of Kakkek district of Bassa local government area of Plateau State. Also, another two persons were critically injured during the incident were rushed to Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for medical attention. LEADERSHIP gathered that the ambush occurred on Saturday around 7pm […]

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