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Police confirm kidnap of 6 family members in Zamfara

On: January 8, 2021

By Abubakar Ahmed The Police Command in Zamfara has confirmed the kidnap of six children of one Alhaji Sani Gyare and one other in Kadauri village, Maru Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shehu Mohammed, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

DICON to key into FG’s e-governance policy to deliver mandate

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 8, 2021

In: Defence/Security

The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria, says it will key into the e-government policy of the Federal Government to deliver on its mandate.Continue Reading

Security forces rescue 103 kidnapped victims in Katsina State – Gov. Masari

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 8, 2021

In: Defence/Security

Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Friday said that security forces have rescued 103 kidnapped victims.Continue Reading

Military inflicts heavy casualties on Boko Haram in Alagarno, Sambisa Forest – DHQ

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 8, 2021

In: Defence/Security

The military has inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram terrorists in their hideouts at Alagarno and Sambisa Forest area of Borno.Continue Reading

2021: Hard time awaits drug traffickers – NDLEA

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 8, 2021

In: Defence/Security

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Anambra says 2021 will be tighter for drug traffickers in the state.Continue Reading

Troops rescue 3 in Nasarawa State

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 8, 2021

In: Defence/Security

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued three kidnapped persons at Mararaba Udege in Nasarawa LGA, Nasarawa State.Continue Reading

Anti-banditry: NAF to establish Forward Operating Base in Funtua, Katsina

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 8, 2021

In: Defence/Security

NAF says it is set to establish a FOB in Funtua, Katsina State, to extend the reach of its operations against banditry and other criminal activities in the North-West.Continue Reading

Counter-insurgency operation changing in favour of military – DHQ

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 7, 2021

In: Defence/Security

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says counter-insurgency operations in north eastern part of the country is rapidly changing in favour of military.Continue Reading

Remembrance: Gov. Oyetola lauds armed forces

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: January 7, 2021

In: Defence/Security

Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has applauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for ensuring adequate protection of the nation’s territorial integrityContinue Reading

Troops destroy 197 bandits’ hideouts, neutralise 220, arrest 892 suspects – DHQ

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 6, 2021

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje/Ibrahim Ahmad The troops of Operation Sahel Sanity destroyed 197 bandits’ hideouts, neutralised 220, arrested 892 suspects and recovered large cache of arms in North West in the second half of 2020, says Defence Headquarters. The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, said this at aContinue Reading

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