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JUST IN: Troops rescue NYSC members abducted in Imo

Zagazola Makama — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:07:56 +0000

JUST IN: Troops rescue NYSC members abducted in Imo By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued some prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members after they were abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Onitsha–Owerri road in Imo State. The incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 1 at Umonuwa village in […]

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Suspects Lead Troops to Shallow Grave of Community Chief in Imo Forest

Zagazola Makama — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:49:01 +0000

Suspects Lead Troops to Shallow Grave of Community Chief in Imo Forest By Zagazola Makama Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade under the Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA (OPUK), have exhumed the remains of a community leader allegedly murdered by suspected criminal elements following a confession by arrested suspects. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama […]

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Troops Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Imo State Operation

Zagazola Makama — Sat, 23 May 2026 06:52:08 +0000

Troops Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Imo State Operation By: Zagazola Makama Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Izombe, in collaboration with Izombe local security outfits, have rescued three kidnapped victims during a counter-kidnapping operation in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. Security sources disclosed that the operation was […]

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Troops Arrest Suspect, Recover Pistol in Abia Raid Operation

Zagazola Makama — Sun, 10 May 2026 06:55:13 +0000

Troops Arrest Suspect, Recover Pistol in Abia Raid Operation By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA, have arrested a suspect over alleged illegal possession of firearm in Umuahia North and recovered a foreign-made pistol during a raid operation. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out […]

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Troops arrest suspected terrorist collaborator linked to killing of traditional ruler in Imo

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 08 May 2026 16:27:32 +0000

Troops arrest suspected terrorist collaborator linked to killing of traditional ruler in Imo By: Zagazola Makama Troops under Operation UDO KA have arrested a suspected terrorist collaborator allegedly linked to the killing of a traditional ruler in Imo State. Security sources said the arrest was made at about 11:00 a.m. on May 7 following credible […]

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Army Recovers Remains of Slain Personnel in Imo, Moves to Grant Full Military Honours

Zagazola Makama — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:27:36 +0000

Army Recovers Remains of Slain Personnel in Imo, Moves to Grant Full Military Honours By: Zagazola Makama The troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered the remains of two personnel who were killed in 2022 while travelling for their traditional wedding in Imo State, in a development that has stirred deep emotion across the country. […]

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Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cultists in Imo

Zagazola Makama — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:27:28 +0000

Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cultists in Imo By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested three suspected cultists following a distress call from a community vigilante group in Imo State. Security sources Zagazola that the operation was carried out at about 9:00 p.m. on April 20 by troops of 24 Support Engineer Regiment […]

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Troops Raid Hideout, Arrest Suspected IPOB/ESN Commander and Four Others in Ebonyi

Zagazola Makama — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:23:55 +0000

Troops Raid Hideout, Arrest Suspected IPOB/ESN Commander and Four Others in Ebonyi By: Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), alongside four other suspects during a targeted raid in Ebonyi state. Security sources told […]

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Imo: Troops, DSS raid IPOB/ESN camp, neutralise suspect, arrest one in Egbema West

Zagazola Makama — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:38:08 +0000

Troops, DSS raid IPOB/ESN camp, neutralise suspect, arrest one in Egbema West Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have raided a suspected camp of criminal elements linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, Egbema West area of […]

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Joint security forces conduct raid operation in Imo

Zagazola Makama — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:13:15 +0000

Joint security forces conduct raid operation in Imo A combined team of security agencies has conducted a raid operation along the Eketutu–Uda axis in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State to deny suspected IPOB/ESN elements from re-establishing presence in the area. A security source said the operation, carried out at about 1:35 a.m. on […]

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