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Abuja Boko Haram Attack: Security operatives have been stationed to different locations in the Nation’s capital, FCT following reports of a planned attack by Boko Haram insurgents and bandits. Security reports obtained by the Nigerian Army late Tuesday night, November 2, indicated that attackers were planning to enter the FCT …

Army Acquires 60 New Armoured Vehicles From China To Tackle Banditry, Terrorism The Nigerian Army has taken delivery of 60 new VP – 1 Type Tracked Armoured Personnel Carriers manufactured in China to boost the ongoing war against Boko Haram insurgency and banditry in the North-East and North-West. Speaking during …

At least six persons have been killed by gunmen suspected to be bandits in Unguwar Samanja village, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. Residents said the bandits stormed the village around 5:49 pm on Sunday when residents were preparing for prayer. According to them, the bandits operated for many …

Prominent Islamic preacher and tutor, Sheikh Gumi, has warned that profiling bandits as terrorists will come at a price. Gumi’s statement comes after speakers of the 36 state Houses of Assembly in Nigeria called on the Federal Government to declare bandits and kidnappers as terrorists. Gumi reacted in a statement …

A Kaduna-Abuja train was attacked by bandits between Dutse and Rijana stations, as they planted an explosive that damaged the rail track and also opened fire on the driver.   The Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) Fidet Okhiria, has said he can’t confirm that terrorists/bandits attacked its …

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has advised journalists on how to report insecurity issues in the country, stating that they should use the term ‘declining insecurity’ rather than ‘rising insecurity’ This was made known in a statement titled ‘President Buhari Felicitates With Muslims On Eid-el-Maulud, and signed by the Senior Special …

The Nigerian Airforce denied claims in the media on Sunday that it had given N20 million to armed bandits operating in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State in return for an anti-aircraft cannon that had been captured.   NAF speaks on paying N20m to bandits to avoid shooting down …

The Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Andrew Adejo, has said that a divided Nigeria cannot survive and prosper.   Adejo, who is also the Secretary, inter-ministerial Committee on “Nigeria at 60” awards, said this in …

The Nigerian military has finally confirmed the death of the vicious Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abu Musab Al-Barnawi, who is the son of Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf who was also killed by security forces in 2009.   Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor confirmed his …

For Anambra November 6 gubernatorial election, we will deploy atleast 34,587 operatives, including special forces to the state for free and fair election, says Usman Baba the Inspector-General of Police. The IG, who stated this during a meeting with senior officers from the rank of Commissioners of Police and above …