Tag: Security

Armed soldiers conduct patrols across vast rural terrain to combat rising Niger State kidnappings.
What It Will Take to End Kidnappings in Niger State
Mass abductions in Niger State expose severe flaws in Nigeria’s reactive security strategy.
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Infographic on Nigerian security showing a 66% rise in kidnappings over one year.
Nigeria Kidnappings Rise 66% in a Year, Study Finds
Kidnappings in Nigeria rose 66% with over 7,800 abducted in a single year.
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Troops repel an attack on NIPSS Kuru, neutralising one gunman and recovering a stolen rifle.
Troops Repel Attack on NIPSS, Recover Stolen Army Rifle
Troops repel Kuru NIPSS attack, neutralise one assailant, and recover stolen Nigerian Army service rifle.
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Suspected criminal armourer arrested in Imo State alongside a recovered cache of military-grade weapons.
Troops Arrest Suspected Armourer, Recover Cache of Arms in Imo
Troops arrest key criminal armourer, recovering an AK-47, carbine, and pump-action cache in Imo State.
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Bashir Kurfi criticizes government peace negotiations with armed bandit groups in northern Nigeria.
Security Analyst Faults Peace Deals with Armed Groups, Calls Process ‘A Tragedy’
Security analyst slams government peace deals with bandits, calling the ongoing process "a tragedy."
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Governor Monday Okpebholo alongside the official Edo State Government seal.
Edo Judiciary Sets Up Special Court to Speed Up Kidnapping, Cultism Trials
Edo Judiciary establishes a Special Criminal Court to fast-track kidnapping and cultism trials.
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Troops rescue 10 kidnapped NECO candidates and teachers following an insurgent attack.
Troops Rescue 10 Abducted NECO Candidates, Teachers Abducted in Lassa
Troops rescue 10 abducted NECO candidates and teachers after a fierce gun battle.
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Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State is addressing security challenges.
Kebbi Govt Raises Alarm Over New Sai Mallam Extremist Group
Kebbi State Governor raises alarm over 'Sai Mallam' extremist group.
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Nigerian troops standing guard near an armored military vehicle during ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
Operation Hadin Kai Records Fresh Gains in the North-East
Operation Hadin Kai records fresh gains as senior ISWAP leaders and 76 foot-soldiers surrender.
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Gunmen attack Plateau community, killing pregnant woman, patients, health workers and residents.
Pregnant Woman, 21 Others Killed as Gunmen Attack Plateau Community
Gunmen attack Plateau community, killing pregnant woman in labour and 21 others.
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