12 h. ago Troops foil terrorist attack, recover dozens of IEDs, weapons in North

Troops under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have intercepted a large cache of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and neutralised several Boko read more Troops foil terrorist attack, recover dozens of IEDs, weapons in North-East offensive.

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15 h. ago Troops foil ₦3.5bn oil theft, recover 2.38 million litres of stolen crude oil.

Nigerian troops have foiled oil theft operations valued at over ₦3.5 billion in the Niger Delta, recovering a staggering 2.38 read more Troops foil ₦3.5bn oil theft, recover 2.38 million litres of stolen crude oil.

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45 h. 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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47 h. 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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3 d. ago US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine as Russian attacks intensify

Tribune Online US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine as Russian attacks intensify Russia currently controls about 20% of Ukraine’s territory, including the Crimean Peninsula, which it annexed in 2014. US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine as Russian attacks intensify Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Troops Neutralise 10 Boko Haram Terrorists, Recover Weapons At Nigeria

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralized 10 Boko Haram terrorists during an attack in their hideouts, between Rann and Gamboru Ngala, very close to Nigeria-Cameroon border. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development was part of Nigerian Army’s clearance operations at the Southern Lake Chad region. Speaking with newsmen in Maiduguri, Borno State on Tuesday, […] The post Troops Neutralise 10 Boko Haram Terrorists, Recover Weapons At Nigeria-Cameroon Border appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Owo Memorial Park demolition: For cultural values or politics?

Tribune Online Owo Memorial Park demolition: For cultural values or politics? Hakeem Gbadamosi writes on the rumpus, claims and counter-claims over the demolition of the memorial park, built by late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to immortalise the victims of the terrorist attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo—an issue that has continued to generate controversy in the state. Exactly three years after the construction of […] Owo Memorial Park demolition: For cultural values or politics? Tribune Online

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9 d. 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 Joint Security Forces Neutralise Two Armed Robbers In Kaduna

Two armed robbers were killed and two others arrested on Tuesday by operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command in a joint operation with military personnel. The incident occurred at Gashash Estate in Barnawa, where eight hoodlums, armed with a locally made pistol and other dangerous weapons, invaded a residential compound and made away with […] The post Joint Security Forces Neutralise Two Armed Robbers In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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 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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1 week ago Delta Police Nab Two Suspected Cultists, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Delta State Police Command have arrested two suspected cult members, identified as Telvin Richmond and Frank Obiorah, along Otokutu Bridge, Warri, Ughelli North Local Government Area. It was gathered that the development is coming, following an interception of a black Toyota Corolla car with registration number RSH 90 RC driven by the suspects. […] The post Delta Police Nab Two Suspected Cultists, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Chinese troops to parade in Beijing for WWII 80th anniversary

Tribune Online Chinese troops to parade in Beijing for WWII 80th anniversary Chinese troops will parade through Beijing’s Tiananmen Square alongside aircraft flypasts and high-tech weaponry to mark 80 years since the end of World War II... Chinese troops to parade in Beijing for WWII 80th anniversary Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Police Capture Wanted Lagos Assassin In Ogun, Recover Set Of Weapons

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested the notorious suspected assassin, Wasiu Akinwande, popularly known as Olori Eso, in a major breakthrough operation. The 44-year-old, described as the most wanted hired killer in recent Lagos history, was captured in his hideout in the Agbado area of Ogun State during a covert operation tagged “Silence, Speed […] The post Police Capture Wanted Lagos Assassin In Ogun, Recover Set Of Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Security Agents Nab 398 Suspects With Dangerous Weapons, Drugs In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command-led joint task force, in an intensified crackdown on criminal elements, has arrested 398 criminal suspects, recovered locally made pistol, other dangerous weapons and drugs in the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Mansir Hassan said the arrest was sequel to the establishment of a Special Task […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Southern, Middle Belt leaders task governors on security

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has tasked the 36 state governors to provide adequate security for their people in the nature of the South West Security Network known as Amotekun with full compliments of weapons to face and deter insurgency and terrorism. This is even as the forum […] The post Insecurity: Southern, Middle Belt leaders task governors on security 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 CIMICO lauds DSS for arresting suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons

The Sun A civil society organisation, Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMICO), has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for its recent operations arresting several suspected gunrunners and kidnappers, and recovering numerous weapons across Nigeria. In a statement by its coordinator, Adams Otakwu, CIMICO said, “Recent sweeping operations by DSS operatives across the country have helped to […] The post CIMICO lauds DSS for arresting suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CIMICO lauds DSS for nabbing suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons

Tribune Online CIMICO lauds DSS for nabbing suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons A civil society organisation (CSO), Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMICO), has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for arresting several suspected gunrunners, kidnappers and for recovering several weapons in the process.  A statement by the group’s coordinator, Adams Otakwu, said, “Recent sweeping operations by DSS operatives across the country have helped to stem the tide of […] CIMICO lauds DSS for nabbing suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons Tribune Online

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