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Police says no targeted attack on Fulani in Ebonyi

On: January 4, 2021

Ebonyi Police Command has described as “fake, baseless and mischievous” an online video in circulation alleging that Fulani herdsmen in the state were being attacked and forced to leave the state.Continue Reading

Abia Police command recovers another stolen child — PPRO

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 3, 2021

In: Defence/Security

Nigeria Police, Abia Command, confirms recovery of Master David Okoye, who was abducted from his mother’s shop on Aug. 21, 2020 by unknown young man.Continue Reading

Military airstrikes knock down more terrorists’ hideouts, eliminate scores

By: Ifeanyi Nwoko

On: January 3, 2021

In: Defence/Security

The Defence Headquarters says the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has knocked down more terrorists’ hideouts, killing scores in two locations in Borno.Continue Reading

Military airstrikes destroy new Boko Haram settlement, kill scores in Borno

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 2, 2021

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed a new Boko Haram settlement at Mana Waji in Borno, killing scores of the terrorists in massive air interdiction missions on Friday. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Saturday, said the airContinue Reading

NAF conducts search and rescue training for personnel

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 2, 2021

In: Defence/Security

NAF on Saturday conducted a special search and rescue training for some of its personnel, to deepen their competence during combat operations.Continue Reading

Kidnapped sister of Oyo Deputy Minority leader regains freedom

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 2, 2021

In: Defence/Security

Mrs Jumoke Babalola-Oludele, sister of Deputy Minority Leader, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Sunkanmi Babalola, regains freedom from her abductors.Continue Reading

Troops rescue 10 victims, kill bandits in Katsina, Zamfara

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 1, 2021

In: Defence/Security

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji rescue 10 kidnapped victims from bandits, eliminate one, arrest one in Katsina and Zamfara States.Continue Reading

Buhari to re-organise security apparatus to tackle insurgents, violent crimes

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 1, 2021

In: Defence/Security

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to re-energise and re-organise the nation’s security apparatus with a view to bringing to an end insurgency and other violent crimes across the country. The president made the pledge in a New Year broadcast to the nation on Friday in Abuja. HeContinue Reading

We ‘ll shame, disgrace terrorists in 2021 – Buratai

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 1, 2021

In: Defence/Security

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Nigerian army will shame and disgrace the Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in 2021.Continue Reading

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