66 h. ago Troops rescue 16 kidnapped passengers along Jos–Mangu Road in a night operation

Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have rescued 16 kidnapped passengers, including six children. read more Troops rescue 16 kidnapped passengers along Jos–Mangu Road in a night operation

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4 d. ago Mutfwang tours Bokkos, Mangu, pledges resettlement and security for farmers

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang visited communities in Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas devastated by recent attacks, vowing to resettle displaced residents and secure their lands for farming. His tour covered Hurti, Daho, and other hard-hit areas, where he met with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), as announced by Gyang Bere, […] The post Mutfwang tours Bokkos, Mangu, pledges resettlement and security for farmers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago From chains to freedom: Kukah’s brother, others detail harrowing 32

Ishaya Kuka, brother to the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr. Matthew Kukah, on Tuesday recounted his harrowing experience in the hands of bandits, saying he had given up hope of surviving. Kuka was among the 60 kidnapped victims rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Division and received by the National Security Read More

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1 week ago Police nab three suspected kidnappers following Benue passengers’ abduction

Security operatives have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday around Ogoli-Ugboju in the local government area. The arrests come after residents of Otukpo town held a protest last Tuesday, demanding action against the rising insecurity in the area and nearby communities. In response, Read More

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1 week ago Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, abduct passengers

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have hijacked a Benue Links bus belonging to Benue State Transport Company, killing the driver and kidnapping the passengers on board. Our correspondent gathered that the incident took place in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Thursday night. According to sources from […] The post Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, abduct passengers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack

Gunmen struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State when they hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all the passengers on board. The assailants, however, abandoned a toddler who was also in the vehicle. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to identify […] The post Benue Residents Fearful As Gunmen Kill Driver, Kidnap Passengers In Otukpo Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, kidnap passengers

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly hijacked a Benue Links bus belonging to Benue state Transport Company, killing the driver and kidnapping the passengers on board.   Our correspondent gathered that the incident took place in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of the State on Thursday night.   According […] The post Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, kidnap passengers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Navy Rescues 15 Passengers, Recovers Cargo Boat From Suspected Kidnappers

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have rescued 15 passengers on board a local commercial boat from suspected kidnappers along the Bonny River in Rivers State. The Base Operations Officer of Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB), Bonny, Lieutenant Commander Sirajo Al-Mustapha who disclosed this in a statement in Port Harcourt, said the incident occurred during […]

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4 w. ago Troops neutralise terrorists, rescues hostages, crushes oil theft rings — DHQ

Tribune Online Troops neutralise terrorists, rescues hostages, crushes oil theft rings — DHQ "the Nigerian military in conjunction with hybrid forces, Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA team and security agencies continued their offensive against terrorists Troops neutralise terrorists, rescues hostages, crushes oil theft rings — DHQ Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Insecurity: Troops kill 10 terrorists, rescue 101 kidnap victims

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops kill 10 terrorists, rescue 101 kidnap victims This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday by the Coordinator Joint Media Coordonation Centre Operation Fansan, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullah. Insecurity: Troops kill 10 terrorists, rescue 101 kidnap victims Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Troops Kill 10 Terrorists, Rescue 101 Kidnap Victims In Katsina, Zamfara

Troops of Sector 2, in collaboration with the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed 10 terrorists and rescued 101 kidnap victims in Katsina and Zamfara States. The operations which were carried out between March 17 and 18, also led to the killing of 10 terrorists in the Faru District of Maradun local government […]

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