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Gunmen kill two, injure two in Plateau attack

Gunmen have attacked communities in Plateau State, killing two people and injuring two others in the latest round of violence in the area. The attackers struck on Wednesday night, shooting at residents and leaving one woman among those wounded. The incident happened in communities around Heipang and other nearby areas in Barkin Ladi and Riyom local government areas, which have suffered repeated attacks in recent months. Residents said the gunmen arrived suddenly, opened fire and then fled before security agencies could respond. Local sources confirmed that the two people who died were shot at close range, while the two injured victims were rushed to hospital for treatment. Community members said the attack has created fresh fear, with many people afraid to move freely, especially at night. Community leaders and residents are calling on security agencies and the Plateau State government […]

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Troops kill terrorists, stop kidnappings in fresh raids

Nigerian troops have stepped up operations across several theatres, killing terrorists, foiling kidnap attempts and rescuing victims in different parts of the country. According to military authorities, the coordinated raids targeted armed groups involved in terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. In the North East, troops under Operation Hadin Kai engaged Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in a series of clashes, neutralising several terrorists and destroying their hideouts. Soldiers also rescued civilians who had been targeted for abduction during these operations. Along the Buratai–Kamuya axis, troops escorting civilians came under attack but quickly received reinforcement from a quick reaction force. The combined team repelled the terrorists, forcing them to abandon an attempted mass kidnapping involving more than 150 men, women and children. In other regions, including the North West and North Central, troops conducted clearance operations against bandits and other criminal gangs. […]

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CDS COAS DG NEMA relocate to Maiduguri after Tinubu directive

Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu and Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency have relocated to Maiduguri, Borno State, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive . The move comes in response to a recent surge in Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks and bombings in Borno, including deadly explosions in Maiduguri, the state capital . Tinubu had ordered all service chiefs and heads of key security agencies to move to Maiduguri to coordinate intensified operations aimed at quickly restoring security and public confidence in the North East . On Wednesday, Oluyede and Shaibu arrived at the Maiduguri Air Force Base, where they were received by the Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, and other senior officers . The service chiefs later proceeded […]

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Zulum condemns deadly Maiduguri bomb explosions

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has strongly condemned the multiple bomb explosions that rocked Maiduguri on Monday evening and urged residents to remain calm and vigilant . The explosions occurred almost at the same time at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Monday Market and the Post Office near the State Specialist Hospital shortly after Muslims broke their fast, causing panic across the city . As of the time of reporting, the exact number of casualties was still unknown, but ambulances and emergency workers were seen evacuating the wounded from the different locations . Police spokesperson for Borno State, Deputy Superintendent of Police Nahum Daso Kenneth, said police explosive ordnance disposal teams and other joint security operatives had been deployed to the affected areas to secure the scenes and support rescue efforts . He advised residents to stay away […]

Tinubu condemns Borno abductions, urges Nigerians to resist fear

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent terrorist attack and mass abductions in Ngoshe community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, and urged Nigerians not to give in to fear. He directed the Armed Forces and other security agencies to urgently rescue all those abducted during the assault, which was carried out by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. The attack left several people dead and many others kidnapped shortly after residents had broken their fast on Wednesday evening. Tinubu described the incident as a heartless and brutal act against innocent citizens and stressed that such attacks would not weaken the government’s resolve to defeat terrorism and restore peace across Nigeria. He said terrorists would never overpower the will of the Nigerian people or the determination of the state to protect them. The President commended the military for […]

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Troops kill eight terrorists in Borno, seize RPGs, guns and armed drone

Nigerian troops have killed eight Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in separate clashes in Borno State and recovered heavy weapons, including rocket propelled grenades, rifles and an armed drone. The Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, said the operations took place around Forward Operating Base Mayanti as well as the Gajigana and Gajiram axes during recent attempts by terrorists to attack military locations.​ At Mayanti, soldiers came under a heavy night assault by a large number of fighters but held their positions until reinforcements arrived, forcing the insurgents to retreat after suffering losses.​ A follow up search of the area confirmed five terrorist bodies and led to the recovery of three PKT anti aircraft guns, two RPG 7 launchers, four AK 47 rifles, two FN rifles, RPG bombs and large quantities of ammunition.​ In a separate encounter near […]

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Troops kill eight terrorists in Borno, seize RPGs, guns and armed drone

Nigerian troops have killed eight Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in separate clashes in Borno State and recovered heavy weapons, including rocket propelled grenades, rifles and an armed drone. The Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, said the engagements took place around Forward Operating Base Mayanti, Gajigana and Gajiram during recent attempts by terrorists to attack military positions. At Mayanti, troops came under a heavy night attack by a large number of fighters but held their ground until reinforcements arrived, forcing the insurgents to flee after suffering casualties.​ An exploitation of the area after the battle confirmed five terrorist bodies and led to the recovery of three PKT anti aircraft guns, two RPG 7 tubes, four AK 47 rifles, two FN rifles, RPG bombs and large quantities of ammunition.​ In a separate encounter near Gajigana and Gajiram, troops […]

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US lawmaker: Christians suffer most from Nigeria’s violence, urges Trump to act

United States lawmaker Riley Moore says Christians have borne the overwhelming brunt of violent attacks in Nigeria for over 20 years and urged President Donald Trump to take decisive action.​ Moore said insecurity affects people of all faiths but insisted that Christians are disproportionately targeted. He claimed Christians are about five times more likely to be killed than any other religious group and accused Fulani militias and terrorist organisations of repeatedly attacking Christian communities, pastors and priests, and burning schools and churches, often on holy days.​ He praised Trump’s readiness to defend Christians globally and described the current moment as a once in a generation opportunity to deepen US–Nigeria relations while confronting the crisis. He acknowledged that Nigeria needs support to tackle insecurity but said President Bola Tinubu’s government must show stronger political will.​ Moore argued that any future bilateral […]

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27 killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP raid Adamawa community

At least 27 people have been killed in a joint Boko Haram and ISWAP attack on Shuwari Sholi community in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State.​ The terrorists stormed the area in the early hours of Wednesday, shooting residents and burning houses in an overnight raid that lasted several hours. Among those killed was the village head, Bademi Papka, who was identified as a cousin of Adamawa State governor Ahmadu Fintiri.​ An eyewitness said the gunmen rode into the community on motorcycles and opened fire on villagers gathered near the market square. “They started shooting at people sitting together under a tree near the market,” he said, adding that residents fled in different directions towards nearby mountains to escape.​ He said some people managed to escape unhurt, but many were shot dead as they ran for safety. The source […]

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Shettima visits Kwara after deadly Woro village attack

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Ilorin, Kwara State, to assess the aftermath of the brutal attack on Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area.​ He was received at the Tunde Idiagbon International Airport by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Senator Sadiq Umar, who represents Kwara North, and other top state officials.​ During the visit, Shettima is expected to meet key stakeholders, including the village head of Woro, the Emir of Kaiama, local government authorities and security chiefs, to review the situation and government’s response.​ Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists invaded Woro community on Tuesday, setting houses ablaze and killing more than 100 people. An unconfirmed number of women and girls were also abducted in the attack.​ At least 75 victims were buried in a mass grave on Wednesday according to Islamic rites. Dozens of injured survivors were taken […]

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