Thirty-six kidnap victims were reportedly rescued in a joint operation conducted by security agencies in the eastern part of Sokoto state on Monday. The victims were kidnapped from various communities in Sokoto and Zamfara states and brought to Tidibali forest along Isa-Sabon birni-Goronyo area. A resident of Isa, Surajo Isa, said he counted 36 rescued…
Nigerian troops kill notorious, wanted terrorist, Sani Rusu In a significant breakthrough, Nigerian troops have neutralized Sani Rusu, a wanted terrorist responsible for numerous attacks in Zamfara State. The operation, which took place in Bamamu, Tsafe Local Government Area, was conducted after intelligence reports revealed Rusu’s presence in the area. The swift raid led to…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday granted an application filed by the Defence Intelligence Agency, DIA, to detain Alhaji Bello Bodejo, President, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, and six others for 60 days pending the conclusion of investigation. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order following an ex-parte motion moved by counsel to the DIA,…
The Defence Headquarters has described notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, as a “dead man walking,” following his recent threats against the military and communities in Zamfara State. Turji, in a viral video, challenged the military, accusing it of targeting elderly people and demanding the release of a detained associate, Baka Wurgi. He further threatened to…
Gunmen who abducted passengers in a commercial bus last week in Ekiti State have released their victims in a forest in Ondo State. It will be recalled that the kidnappers ambushed the bus on Sunday night at the Emure-Ekiti axis, abducting all passengers on board except two, who managed to escape during the ordeal. The…
The food vendor identified as Nura Yakubu, was arrested in the Garba Chede community of Bali Local Government Area, Taraba State. A food vendor who is said to specialise in hosting Boko Haram terrorists deployed to Taraba State for attacks, was said to have been arrested by troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Operation…
Nimo community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State has invited military men to help secure the community during the Yuletide. There have been cases of insecurity in most communities in Anambra State, leading to killings, abduction and armed robbery in most cases. A member of the cabinet of the traditional ruler of the…
