56 h. ago Eight soldiers, one civilian killed in Pakistan attacks – Police

At least eight soldiers and a civilian were killed in western Pakistan on Friday in separate attacks along the border with Afghanistan, where violence has erupted in recent months, police told AFP. Seven soldiers were killed in a security operation against “armed Taliban” in northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a police source said on Saturday. “Fighters Read More

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3 d. ago Police foil bandit attack in Zamfara, kill ‘notorious kingpin’

Four civilian protection guard members, two hunters, and a policeman were killed by bandits in Zamfara in a fierce battle between the bandits and the security personnel. Several bandits were also said to have been killed during the clash, which occurred in the early hours of today, Friday. Two hunters who were seriously wounded are Read More

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4 d. ago US condemns killing of Cameroonian soldiers in Lake Chad Basin attack

The United States has condemned the killing of Cameroonian soldiers serving in the Multinational Joint Task Force in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin. In a statement on Wednesday, the US Embassy in Yaoundé expressed condolences to Cameroon, describing the attack as a “heinous” act of terrorism. The statement read, “The United States Embassy in Youande condemns Read More

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4 d. ago Boko Haram terrorists kill dozen of soldiers in Borno twin attacks

…Ndume expresses concerns, calls for FG’s decisive action The Cameroonian Ministry of Defence (CNA) reveals that the attack by Boko read more Boko Haram terrorists kill dozen of soldiers in Borno twin attacks

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5 d. ago Many soldiers feared killed as B’Haram attacks Borno military base

A yet-to-be-confirmed number of soldiers were feared killed by Boko Haram insurgents in an attack on a military base in Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State on Monday. Local sources confirmed to The PUNCH that the attack occurred in the evening when the insurgents launched an assault on the military formation, firing Read More

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1 week ago Soldiers arrest 2 notorious terrorists, kill scores, hand over 75 rehabilitated others to Borno govt

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says soldiers fighting the counter-insurgency war have arrested two notorious terrorists on its watch list and one Shehu Bagiwaye, a gunrunner. They were arrested in Gudu and Gusau local government areas of Sokoto and Zamfara States. The DHQ also said that a total of 75 terrorists, who […] The post Soldiers arrest 2 notorious terrorists, kill scores, hand over 75 rehabilitated others to Borno govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Two soldiers, three others killed in Benue renewed bandits’ attack

Tribune Online Two soldiers, three others killed in Benue renewed bandits’ attack Gunmen suspected to be armed herders have killed five people, including two soldiers, in a renewed attack on two Two soldiers, three others killed in Benue renewed bandits’ attack Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Terrorists attack military base in Niger, kill soldier, abduct civilians

Fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched a deadly attack on a military base in Chetima Wango, read more Terrorists attack military base in Niger, kill soldier, abduct civilians

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2 w. ago Security operatives foil bandits’ attack in Katsina, kill one

Joint security operatives in Katsina State foiled a bandits’ attack and killed one suspect during the operation on Saturday. A statement by the Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, made available to newsmen on Saturday noted that the operation was at the instance of the Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa. Sadiq Read More

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2 w. ago Seecurity operatives foil bandits’ attack in Katsina, kill one

Joint security operatives in Katsina State foiled a bandits’ attack and killed one suspect during the operation on Saturday. A statement by the Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, made available to newsmen on Saturday noted that the operation was at the instance of the Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa. Sadiq Read More

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2 w. ago Sokoto: Army, vigilantes kill multiple bandits in failed rescue mission

Tribune Online Sokoto: Army, vigilantes kill multiple bandits in failed rescue mission A lawmaker from the area, Alhaji Sa’idu Ibrahim, confirmed the attack, stating that at least four dead bandits were found in the aftermath, though many more may have been taken away by their comrades. Sokoto: Army, vigilantes kill multiple bandits in failed rescue mission Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Bandits attack: Aiyedatiwa assures Ondo communities of safety

Tribune Online Bandits attack: Aiyedatiwa assures Ondo communities of safety He said “On behalf of the good people of Ondo State, I commiserate with the affected families. We assure residents and farmers that now that the government is here, we will secure the area and bring the culprits to justice. Bandits attack: Aiyedatiwa assures Ondo communities of safety Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Police Foil Bandits Attack, Rescue 30 Kidnap Victims In Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command has recorded a major success in the fight against kidnapping and banditry, rescuing 30 kidnap victims and recovering 94 rustled animals in Faskari local government area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, in a statement said the operation took place in the early […]

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2 w. ago 4 Soldiers Reported Killed As ISWAP Attacks Military Base In Borno

No fewer than four soldiers were reportedly killed and unspecified numbers wounded when terrorists of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) attacked a military base in Damboa local government area of Borno State on Sunday. LEADERSHIP gathered that terrorists rode on motorcycles and stormed the remote village of Warja between Sabon Gari in […]

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3 w. ago How retired soldier once asked us to help kill his son — FCT CP, Tunji Disu

Tribune Online How retired soldier once asked us to help kill his son — FCT CP, Tunji Disu Disu said he met the soldier’s son years later in Shagamu, Ogun State, when he had completed his education and gotten married. How retired soldier once asked us to help kill his son — FCT CP, Tunji Disu Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Kogi: Bandits have taken over Bunu land — AA’s Braimoh raises alarm

Tribune Online Kogi: Bandits have taken over Bunu land — AA’s Braimoh raises alarm "Simultaneously, civil unrest erupted in Odo-Ape due to a supposed letter from bandits warning the community of an impending attack. Kogi: Bandits have taken over Bunu land — AA’s Braimoh raises alarm Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Soldiers killed 92 terrorists arrest 111, others in 1 week –DHQ

•Says our security reports accurate From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), yesterday said soldiers fighting the counter insurgency and other security operation across the country, killed 92 terrorists and arrested 111 others in the last one week. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, said that the soldiers rescued 75 kidnapped hostages; […] The post Soldiers killed 92 terrorists arrest 111, others in 1 week –DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago A/Ibom Community Demands Probe Of Teenager’s Killing By Soldier

Angry people of Ukpum Ete, an oil-bearing coastal community in Ikot Abasi local government area of Akwa Ibom State, have decried what they described as misleading media reports over the gruesome murder of a 17-year-old teenager, Elijah Sunday Jackson, who was shot dead by a soldier on February 25, 2025. Addressing journalists in Uyo, the […]

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4 w. ago Kebbi gov visits victims of bandit attack, vows improved security

Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has assured residents of Ba-jiza and Rausa Kade villages in Arewa Local Government Area of his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity following a deadly bandit attack. Idris, who visited the communities on Saturday, extended his condolences to the families of the victims and pledged to strengthen security measures in Read More

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