21 h. ago Soldier killed in Kogi in failed abduction of Chinese national

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja In a bid to rescue a Chinese national at a construction company in Ogaminana, Adavi local government area of Kogi State , a soldier who was on guard was killed by gun men suspected to be kidnappers. It was learnt that the abductors in their numbers invaded the construction site on […] The post Soldier killed in Kogi in failed abduction of Chinese national appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Troops kill terrorist kingpins, arrest over 1,191, rescue 543 hostages in three months

Tribune Online Troops kill terrorist kingpins, arrest over 1,191, rescue 543 hostages in three months "Our troops killed several terrorists’ kingpins and their foot soldiers, arrested over 1,191 of them and rescued 543 kidnapped victims. Troops kill terrorist kingpins, arrest over 1,191, rescue 543 hostages in three months Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian army said troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN, have killed a suspected bandits and arrested one gunrunner while transporting some weapons to an unknown destination. The troops in its ongoing Op LAFIYAN JAMA’A in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, conducted offensive operations at the mountainous areas of […] The post Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Niger Emirate convenes security summit to address security challenges 

From John Adams, Minna   Worried by the recent escalation in bandits attacks on some communities across Kontagora Emirate Council in Niger state, critical stakeholders from the Emirate Council have agreed to convene an emergency security summit with a view to come up with a workable solution towards addressing the growing level security challenge in […] The post Insecurity: Niger Emirate convenes security summit to address security challenges  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago PICTORIAL: NAF Strikes Terrorists Behind Niger Attacks On Troops

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its aircraft deployed under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, carried out a series of precision airstrikes from June 24 to 26, 2025, in support of ground troops, targeting terrorists behind recent attacks in Niger State. Terrorists had attacked and killed 17 soldiers and injured 10 others in the North-Central […]

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1 week ago Senate demands upgrade of security infrastructure after bandit attacks in Niger, Zamfara, Sokoto

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Following deadly attacks that claimed scores of lives across Niger, Zamfara, and Sokoto states last Tuesday, the Senate has called on the federal government to immediately upgrade the country’s security infrastructure and adopt modern and scientific methods in combating terrorism and banditry. The request followed the adoption of a motion titled […] The post Senate demands upgrade of security infrastructure after bandit attacks in Niger, Zamfara, Sokoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Mariga Killings: Niger North Senator Slams Bandits, Salutes Fallen Soldiers, Other Victims

Lawmaker representing Niger North Senatorial District, Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, has strongly condemned the deadly bandit attack on communities in Mariga local government area of Niger State. Senator Bello who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs described the assailants as “depraved enemies of peace.” The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, […]

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1 week ago Gov Bago lauds military for foiling terrorist attack in Niger community

Tribune Online Gov Bago lauds military for foiling terrorist attack in Niger community He says they died as heroes, serving the Nigerian citizens... Gov Bago lauds military for foiling terrorist attack in Niger community Tribune Online

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1 week ago Niger Assembly delegation visits Lapai over student robbery attacks

Tribune Online Niger Assembly delegation visits Lapai over student robbery attacks A delegation from the Niger State House of Assembly, headed by Deputy Speaker Hon. Afiniki Eunice Dauda, recently visited the Lapai community to express condolences following a series of robbery attacks targeting students... Niger Assembly delegation visits Lapai over student robbery attacks Tribune Online

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1 week ago Insecurity: 17 soldiers killed, 10 injured in Niger terrorist attack — Army

Tribune Online Insecurity: 17 soldiers killed, 10 injured in Niger terrorist attack — Army The Nigerian Army High Command on Wednesday confirmed the death of 17 gallant soldiers who paid the supreme price, while 10 others sustained varying degrees of injury during a deadly encounter with terrorists numbering over 300 in Niger State. Insecurity: 17 soldiers killed, 10 injured in Niger terrorist attack — Army Tribune Online

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1 week ago Troops foil terrorist attack in Niger State as 17 soldiers fall in fierce gun battle

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of 17 soldiers during a fierce counter-terrorism operation in Bangi, Mariga LGA. read more Troops foil terrorist attack in Niger State as 17 soldiers fall in fierce gun battle

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1 week ago BREAKING: Bandits invade Niger, kill 20 soldiers, several others injured

  Over 20 of the bandits neutralized We alerted soldiers of their movement- Council Chairman From John Adams, Minna In a renewed onslaught, heavily armed bandits numbering well over 200 invaded two Military Camps in Kwanan Duse and Gulbin Boka communities in Mariga local government area of Niger state and killed about 20 soldiers. The […] The post BREAKING: Bandits invade Niger, kill 20 soldiers, several others injured appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Soldiers killed as troops repel coordinated bandit attacks in Niger, Kaduna

Tribune Online Soldiers killed as troops repel coordinated bandit attacks in Niger, Kaduna ...military authorities confirmed that several soldiers tragically lost their lives during the coordinated bandit attacks. Soldiers killed as troops repel coordinated bandit attacks in Niger, Kaduna Tribune Online

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1 week ago JUST IN: Troops foil bandits attack on Niger village, kill scores of bandits

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army said its troops on counter insurgency operation in Niger State have foiled a terrorists attack on Bangi community in Mariga Local Government Area of the state. Acting Director Army Public Relations Lieutenant Colonel Apolonia Anele, who made this known, said that The troops in collaboration with the Air […] The post JUST IN: Troops foil bandits attack on Niger village, kill scores of bandits 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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3 w. ago Lakurawa terrorists slit children’s necks like animals in fresh Benue attacks

…Over 200 residents, IDPs, soldiers killed From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The killings in Benue State by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia have continued unabated with over 200 persons killed yesterday in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of the state. A high-ranking officer in the army also revealed that two soldiers were also killed in […] The post Lakurawa terrorists slit children’s necks like animals in fresh Benue attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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