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Former Defence Spokesperson Rabe Abubakar, Wife Abducted in Katsina

Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd), former Director of Defence Information and prominent military spokesperson, along with his wife, have been abducted by suspected armed bandits in Katsina State, security sources confirm. Suspected armed bandits ambushed the retired senior military officer and his wife on Saturday morning while they were travelling through Matazu Local Government Area along a major route in Katsina. The couple was intercepted in their red Peugeot 406 (also reported as Peugeot 504) saloon car and whisked away to an unknown destination. The driver of the vehicle managed to escape despite sustaining a gunshot wound during the attack and is currently receiving medical attention. A security source familiar with the incident described the attack as daring, noting that the attackers were heavily armed gunmen who waylaid the couple's vehicle. Security forces have been alerted, and coordinated search-and-rescue operations […]

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NEMA Repatriates 497 Nigerians from Niger Republic

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons has successfully repatriated 497 stranded Nigerian migrants from the Niger Republic to Nigeria. The returnees were brought back from Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic, through a coordinated voluntary repatriation programme supported by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). They arrived at the border and were received by emergency officials from their respective states together with representatives of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and IDPs, the Nigeria Red Cross and security agencies. Among those repatriated were adult males, adult females and children who had left Nigeria to seek greener pastures in various European countries but could not afford to return when their journey became frustrated. Many of them were stranded in Niger Republic after being turned back or unable to […]

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Troops rescue eight kidnapped wedding guests in Kano

Troops of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued eight of the 10 people abducted by suspected terrorists at a wedding in Dabawa, Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. The victims were kidnapped on Wednesday when gunmen in military camouflage reportedly stormed the ceremony and took them away.​ A military source said soldiers deployed in an ambush position along the Yankwada River line moved quickly towards the area after receiving a distress call. They made contact with the fleeing attackers at Garu village in neighbouring Katsina State and pursued them towards the Katsina–Gidan Mutum Daya road axis.​ During the operation, eight of the abducted girls were safely rescued and have since been reunited with their families. Efforts are ongoing to track down the bandits and secure the release of the remaining two victims.​ The source added that patrols and clearance […]

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Terrorists raid communities in Kwara, Katsina, Kaduna

Barely days after terrorists killed dozens in Niger State, gunmen have launched fresh attacks in parts of Kwara, Katsina and Kaduna States, abducting many residents.​The attackers reportedly stormed communities and highways in the three states, shooting sporadically and forcing people from their homes and vehicles.​ According to local sources, several passengers were kidnapped on a busy highway in Kwara, while families were seized from villages in Katsina and Kaduna.​Residents said the gunmen operated for hours with little resistance, heightening fears and panic across the affected areas.​ Community leaders and security watchers have renewed calls for stronger intelligence, quicker response and better protection for rural communities and motorists.​They warned that the repeated raids show that terrorist and bandit networks remain active and are expanding their reach despite recent military operations.​ Authorities in the affected states are working with federal security agencies […]

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Troops kill terrorists, seize arms and stolen livestock in nationwide raids

The Nigerian Army says its troops have killed terrorists, arrested suspected gunrunners and recovered weapons and stolen livestock in multiple coordinated operations across the country. A source at Army Headquarters said the forces have sustained offensive operations with “remarkable successes.”​ According to the source, troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team 3, under Operation Fansan Yamma, engaged terrorists at a crossing point near Magami village during a fighting patrol in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Two terrorists were killed in the firefight, and soldiers recovered two AK 47 magazines loaded with 39 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a belt with 54 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and other items.​ Later the same day, at about 3:30 p.m., troops on patrol around Kangiwa in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State confronted another group of terrorists. The criminals fled, leaving behind […]

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NAF airstrikes crush terror cells in Katsina, foil ISWAP attack in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its fighter jets have destroyed key terror cells in Katsina State and helped to repel a coordinated Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)/Boko Haram attack in Borno. NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the operations were carried out through intelligence‑driven precision strikes under Operation Fansan Yamma and Operation Hadin Kai.​ According to him, two separate strikes were launched on November 27 in Katsina under Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma. The first, around 6:30 a.m., targeted the fortified base of a notorious terrorist kingpin linked to serial kidnappings, violent attacks and livestock rustling across Kankara, Faskari and Malumfashi Local Government Areas, with real‑time ISR guiding precision munitions that destroyed the camp and hit fleeing fighters.​ A second strike around 5:55 p.m. hit another major terrorist enclave in Danfako, Faskari LGA, taking out logistics […]

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Police Strengthen School Protection Mechanism in Katsina

The Katsina State Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, has directed the School Protection Squad coordinator to activate all available mechanisms to safeguard students and staff across the state’s schools. At a recent meeting with tactical commanders, Shehu ordered the deployment of additional police resources, in line with the Inspector General of Police’s directive to prioritize school and student security throughout Katsina. Shehu also called on the public to actively support police efforts by reporting suspicious activities or threats using provided emergency lines (08159677777, 07072722539, 09022209690). The initiative aims to address mounting insecurity and recent high-profile school abductions, emphasizing community vigilance as vital to long-term school safety.

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EU Launches Reality Show to Combat Youth Extremism in Northwest Nigeria

The European Union (EU) and Search for Common Ground have launched a new reality show in Northwest Nigeria to address youth vulnerability to violent extremism. The initiative, highlighted at an Abuja event, focuses on empowering young people in Katsina, Zamfara, and Sokoto by improving economic opportunities, conflict-resolution skills, and social inclusion. EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot described the project as “a timely intervention” that puts youths at the center of shaping peaceful communities. The programme is based on youth-led research and aims to provide mentorship, entrepreneurship training, and peacebuilding skills. At least 50% of participants will be women, and people with disabilities and both rural and urban participants will be included. A unique aspect is ‘The Hustle Reality Show,’ which will train youths in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and community leadership through televised and digital content in English and Hausa. Participants will […]

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NAF Airstrikes Kill Terrorists, Bandits Across Borno, Kwara, Katsina, and More

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified counter-terrorism and anti-bandit campaigns across the country, launching precision airstrikes that killed scores of ISWAP terrorists at Mallam Fatori and Shuwaram in Borno State. Strikes also destroyed bandit camps in Garin Dandi and Chigogo (Kwara) and Zango Hill (Kankara, Katsina). These coordinated missions are part of Operation Hadin Kai and Operation Fasan Yamma, aimed at severely degrading criminal networks nationwide. Real-time intelligence guided the actions, resulting in destroyed hideouts, logistics centers, weapons storage, and the deaths of numerous dangerous elements. In Borno, ISWAP mobility was crippled, while multiple bandit enclaves in Kwara and Katsina suffered devastating losses. Armed reconnaissance expanded the reach into Zamfara, Kebbi, and Kaduna, neutralizing targets along notorious bandit routes. A deadly clash between Boko Haram (JAS) and ISWAP factions in Abadam, Borno, resulted in over 100 deaths, further weakening […]

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Katsina Governor Creates New Ministry in Cabinet Reshuffle

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has announced a major reshuffle of his cabinet, which includes the creation of a new Ministry of Livestock Development. The Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. He explained that the changes are intended to improve service delivery and performance across key sectors. A key feature of the reshuffle is the splitting of the former Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. Professor Ahmad Muhammad-Bakori has been moved to lead the newly established Ministry of Livestock Development. Other significant redeployments include: Alhaji Aliyu Lawal-Zakari moves from Youth and Sports to head the Ministry of Agriculture. Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa moves from Basic and Secondary Education to the Ministry of Special Duties. Alhaji Yusuf Suleiman-Jibia is the new Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education. Alhaji Surajo Yazid-Abukur takes over as Commissioner for […]

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