Over 40 ISWAP Fighters Killed in Borno Air Strike, Military Says
More than 40 ISWAP fighters were reportedly killed in a military air strike on a suspected terrorist enclave near Gudumbali in Borno State.
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Military Disrupts Suspected Kidnappers in Benue
The Nigerian Air Force disrupted suspected kidnappers in Benue while the Army reported killing more than 25 ISWAP terrorists in a separate Borno operation.
Three Killed in Bandits Attack on Kebbi Community
Three people were killed when bandits attacked Kasabo community in Yauri LGA of Kebbi State, with Governor Nasir Idris donating N116 million to the affected families and residents.
20 Corps Members, One Other Regain Freedom in Imo
Twenty prospective NYSC members and another person abducted in Imo State have regained their freedom after a coordinated security operation.
Army, DSS and Amotekun Kill Senior ISWAP Commander in Ondo
A joint operation by the Army, DSS and Amotekun reportedly killed senior ISWAP commander Abdussamad Ohida in Owo forest, Ondo State.
Kidnappers of Oyo Corps Members Demand ₦50m Per Victim
Families of Oyo State corps members are anxious after kidnappers reportedly demanded ₦50 million for each victim abducted on the way to NYSC orientation camps.
20 Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom After N8m Ransom in Benue
Twenty kidnapped victims from Tyomu community in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State have regained their freedom after their abductors reportedly received N8 million in ransom and food items worth more than N500,000. The victims, including women, were released on Thursday night in a forest along the Otukpo-Ogbadibo road, near the border with Kogi…
Taraba Clash Leaves Seven Dead, Over 340 Homes Burnt
At least seven people have reportedly died and over 340 houses have been destroyed following renewed violence involving Mambilla residents and Fulani pastoralists in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State. Residents and community leaders said the incident began in Geroji, within Mbamnga Ward, before spreading to neighbouring settlements. The violence also reportedly resulted in…
Bandits Kill LGA Health Secretary in Katsina
Sa’adu Dantutture, the health secretary of Malumfashi Local Government Area in Katsina State, was killed after suspected bandits attacked his hometown of Dantutture in Kafur LGA. The attackers reportedly stormed the community late Wednesday night, taking the former Director of Primary Healthcare in Funtua LGA captive after raiding several shops. According to Kabir Ado Mai…
Five Miners Killed, Two Injured in Plateau Attack
At least five miners were killed and two others injured after gunmen attacked a mining site in Marit village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Saturday. The attack occurred around 1pm amid heightened tension in parts of the state, according to Rwang Tengwong, spokesman for the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM). Tengwong confirmed…