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Army neutralises top bandit kingpin Kachalla Kallamu in Sokoto

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division in Sokoto have neutralised a notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Kallamu, during an operation in Sabon Birnin Local Government Area. A senior military source in Sokoto, who spoke on condition of anonymity, described the development as a major breakthrough in ongoing counter banditry efforts.​ According to the source, Kallamu a close ally and senior lieutenant of infamous bandit leader Bello Turji was taken out in a joint operation carried out with local vigilante groups. He was killed alongside one of Turji’s key logistics suppliers in the early hours of Monday near Kurawa village as troops launched a major offensive.​ Kallamu, from Garin Idi in Sabon Birni LGA, had long been known for terrorising communities in the area. He reportedly returned to the region after fleeing a military onslaught in June 2025, during which he […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 10, 2025

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Ndume hails Tinubu on security, urges northern govs to emulate Zulum

Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has praised President Bola Tinubu’s approach to tackling insecurity, saying recent military gains show that his strategies are beginning to yield results. He noted that coordinated operations by the armed forces and other security agencies have led to the killing and arrest of bandits and terrorists across several northern states in recent weeks.​ Ndume singled out Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum for special commendation, describing him as a model for other northern governors. He said Zulum’s constant presence in rural communities, investment in local security outfits and support for the military have greatly complemented federal efforts against insurgents.​ The senator urged other northern governors to adopt a more hands on style similar to Zulum’s by regularly visiting troubled areas, supporting security agencies and addressing the root causes of violence. He argued that stronger cooperation between […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 10, 2025

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Army denies shooting women protesters in Adamawa

The Nigerian Army’s 23 Brigade in Adamawa State has denied reports that its troops opened fire on women protesting a communal clash in Lamurde Local Government Area. The allegation had circulated on social media and in some online reports claiming soldiers escorting the Brigade Commander shot and killed several women.​ In an official statement, the Brigade described the claims as baseless and misleading. It said neither the Brigade Commander nor his escorts were present at the scene where the women were allegedly shot.​ According to the Army, troops from 23 Brigade, working with police and other security agencies, were deployed to Lamurde in response to a communal clash between Bachama and Chobo communities. The statement said soldiers engaged armed militias and neutralised some gunmen while securing affected areas.​ The Army explained that when information came in about a possible attack […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 9, 2025

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Troops rescue 25 hostages arrest 10 suspects in nationwide raids

The Nigerian Army says its troops have rescued 25 kidnapped victims and arrested 10 suspects in a series of nationwide operations carried out over the last 48 hours.​ According to a source at Army Headquarters, the suspects include alleged bandit collaborators illegal miners violent extremists and a suspected arms dealer. The source said the coordinated missions took place across the North East North West North Central and South South regions.​ In the North East troops of Operation Hadin Kai carried out clearance operations around terrorist hideouts in the Gargash area of Bama Local Government Area in Borno State. The troops recovered two AK 47 rifles magazines ammunition and motorbikes and destroyed terrorists’ camps and farmlands.​ In the North West troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued three kidnapped victims at Kobbo village in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State after […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 7, 2025

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Security emergency: Army freezes retirement of officers

The Nigerian Army has temporarily suspended statutory and voluntary retirements for selected categories of officers following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu.​ The move comes after over 600 mass abduction cases were recorded in November alone, including the kidnapping of more than 300 students in Niger State, 38 worshippers in Kwara and 25 students in Kebbi, prompting the President to order expanded recruitment and large scale deployments.​ In an internal memo dated December 3 and signed by Maj Gen E. I. Okoro on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, the Army said the freeze is meant to retain manpower, experience and operational capacity as the Armed Forces expand under the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service Officers 2024, which allows service extensions in the interest of the military.​ The suspension applies to officers who have failed […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 7, 2025

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Buratai rejects ‘fabricated’ terrorism financing allegation

Former Chief of Army Staff and ex Ambassador to Benin Republic, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai (rtd), has firmly denied claims that he is connected in any way to terrorism financing, describing the allegation as entirely fabricated and inconsistent with his record of fighting terrorism.​ In a statement issued on his behalf by former Army spokesperson Brig Gen Sani Kukasheka Usman, Buratai said the online report linking him and other prominent Nigerians to terror financiers is false, unfounded and a smear campaign aimed at tarnishing his name.​ The statement stressed that at no time in his career has any official body questioned, investigated or indicted him over terrorism financing, adding that no security agency, intelligence service, court, diplomatic mission or oversight body has ever associated him with such offences.​ It accused Sahara Reporters of relying solely on unverified personal claims by […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 6, 2025

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Troops rescue six kidnapped victims in Kogi

Troops of the Nigerian Army, working with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnap victims during a joint operation in Kogi State.​ The operation was carried out around the Osara–Okene axis after security forces received credible intelligence on the movement and location of the kidnappers and their hostages.​ Acting on the information, the troops and other security personnel launched a coordinated raid on the criminals’ hideout, engaging the suspects and forcing them to abandon the captives and flee into the surrounding forest.​ All six victims were rescued alive and taken into safety, where they received medical checks and counselling before being reunited with their families.​ The security agencies vowed to sustain the offensive against criminal gangs operating in Kogi and neighbouring states, calling on residents to continue sharing timely information to support ongoing operations.​

Abdulmumini Auwal SA December 2, 2025

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Troops quell communal violence, neutralise four militias in Taraba

Nigerian security forces have put down a fresh outbreak of communal violence in Taraba State, neutralising four armed militias in a decisive operation. The troops moved in after clashes erupted between rival groups in one of the state’s flashpoint communities, preventing what officials say could have been a far more devastating escalation.​ According to security sources, the operation combined ground troops with intelligence-led raids on suspected militia hideouts. Weapons were recovered and several suspects were arrested as soldiers fanned out across the area to stop reprisals and reopen key roads.​ The latest incident comes against the backdrop of recurring communal crises in Taraba, often tied to disputes over land, grazing routes and traditional authority. The army’s 6 Brigade and other security agencies have recently intensified patrols and peace efforts in Bali, Gassol and other tension-prone local government areas.​ Community leaders […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 30, 2025

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Troops repel fresh ISWAP attack in Chibok

Nigerian troops of the 28 Task Force Brigade under Sector 4 of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled another large-scale attack by ISWAP/Boko Haram fighters on Chibok in Borno State. The terrorists were said to have stormed the area in large numbers, but were confronted by soldiers who engaged them in a fierce firefight.​ Military sources quoted in the report said the insurgents attempted to infiltrate the town from multiple directions. However, the troops’ superior firepower and coordinated response forced the attackers to retreat in disarray.​ Several terrorists were reportedly killed in the encounter, while others fled with gunshot injuries. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered during a mop-up of the battlefield, though exact figures were not immediately disclosed.​ The latest incident is part of ongoing counter-insurgency operations aimed at protecting vulnerable communities in the North-East. Security forces have vowed to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 29, 2025

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Troops Arrest Another Notorious Kidnap Suspect in Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested another suspected notorious kidnapper, Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, in Taraba State after a coordinated operation on November 23, 2025. Bawa is believed to be closely linked to Umar Musa, a kidnapping mastermind arrested by troops a day earlier in Wukari. Preliminary investigations have exposed the link between the suspects and a wider criminal syndicate believed responsible for multiple kidnappings and violent attacks across Southern Taraba. Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, 6th Brigade Commander, praised the troops for their professionalism and operational accuracy. Uwa affirmed that the latest arrests signify the effectiveness of Operation Zafin Wuta in dismantling criminal networks and restoring security to communities in Southern Taraba. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and provide credible intelligence to support the ongoing security efforts.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA November 25, 2025

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