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Insecurity: Troops Neutralise 554 Terrorists, Rescue 1,736 Kidnap Victims in Q3 – DHQDHQ

Our Reporter — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:48:56 +0000

Insecurity: Troops Neutralise 554 Terrorists, Rescue 1,736 Kidnap Victims in Q3 — DHQ The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria neutralised 554 terrorists and other criminals, arrested 1,333 suspects and rescued 1,736 kidnapped civilians during operations across the country in the third quarter of 2026. The Director, Defence Media Operations […]

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Borno Students Rally Behind Security Agencies, Reject Terrorism, Call for National Unity Against Boko Haram, ISWAP, Banditry

Zagazola Makama — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:56:09 +0000

Borno Students Rally Behind Security Agencies, Reject Terrorism, Call for National Unity Against Boko Haram, ISWAP, Banditry By: Zagazola Makama Students from various tertiary institutions in Borno State on Sunday declared their unwavering support for Nigeria’s security agencies in the ongoing campaign against Boko Haram, ISWAP, banditry and other violent criminal groups, urging all citizens […]

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Plateau Peace Committee Adopts Abuja Delegation Report, Moves to Launch ‘Plateau Resolve 2.0’

Zagazola Makama — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:17:25 +0000

Plateau Peace Committee Adopts Abuja Delegation Report, Moves to Launch ‘Plateau Resolve 2.0’ By: Zagazola Makama The Plateau State Peace Committee has adopted the report of its sub-committee chaired by former Governor of the state, Sen. Joshua Chibi Dariye, as a working document to guide the implementation of measures aimed at achieving lasting peace, security […]

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Gov. Mutfwang Urges Responsible Reporting, Says Plateau Remains Safe for Visitors

Zagazola Makama — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:22:45 +0000

Gov. Mutfwang Urges Responsible Reporting, Says Plateau Remains Safe for Visitors Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has urged journalists and social media users to exercise restraint and professionalism in reporting security incidents in the state, warning that unverified reports and sensational narratives were damaging Plateau’s image. The governor made the appeal during a stakeholders’ engagement […]

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Gov. Mutfwang Visits Attacked Plateau Communities, Bans Night Mining and Grazing

Zagazola Makama — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:19:39 +0000

Gov. Mutfwang Visits Attacked Plateau Communities, Bans Night Mining and Grazing By: Zagazola Makama Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has visited communities recently attacked in Barkin Ladi and Bassa Local Government Areas, assuring residents that the government would intensify efforts to restore peace and bring perpetrators to justice. The governor visited Nding community in Barkin […]

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Killings, Counter-Attacks Rock Plateau Communities Amid Intensified Troop Operations

Zagazola Makama — Thu, 07 May 2026 08:34:53 +0000

Killings, Counter-Attacks Rock Plateau Communities Amid Intensified Troop Operations By: Zagazola Makama Security forces in Plateau have intensified operations across several flashpoints following renewed attacks, reprisals, kidnappings and armed confrontations that left several persons dead and heightened tension in parts of the state. Findings by Zagazola Makama indicated that the latest disturbances were recorded in […]

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One Killed, Two Injured in Communal Clash in Niger

Zagazola Makama — Sat, 02 May 2026 16:08:06 +0000

One Killed, Two Injured in Communal Clash in Niger By Zagazola Makama One person has been confirmed dead while two others sustained injuries following a communal clash between Fulani and Gwari youths in Gambwa village via Fuka area of Niger State. Security sources said the incident occurred on April 30 when youths from both communities […]

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Why Insecurity Persists in Nigeria, Dr Salim Musa Umar, FCIDA

Salim Musa Umar — Fri, 01 May 2026 05:18:00 +0000

Why Insecurity Persists in Nigeria Dr. Salim Musa Umar, FCIDA Nigeria’s insecurity crisis has become so persistent, so normalized, that each new outrage risks blending into the background noise of national life. From banditry in the North-West to insurgency in the North-East, farmer-herder conflicts in the Middle Belt, and rising urban crime across major cities, […]

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How Plateau Communities Are Weaponising Protest to Commit Atrocities and Distort the Narrative

Zagazola Makama — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:13:14 +0000

How Plateau Communities Are Weaponising Protest to Commit Atrocities and Distort the Narrative By Zagazola Makama A disturbing and increasingly dangerous pattern is emerging across parts of Plateau State, one in which protests, traditionally seen as a civic tool for grievance expression, are being weaponised as instruments of violence, obstruction of justice, and direct confrontation […]

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Week-long reprisal attacks deepen tensions in Plateau as cycle of violence persists

Zagazola Makama — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:20 +0000

Week-long reprisal attacks deepen tensions in Plateau as cycle of violence persists By Zagazola Makama The coordinated and retaliatory attacks between farming and herding communities in Plateau State has intensified over the past week, illustrating the continued deadly violence marked by mutual suspicion, reprisals, and fragile peace efforts across several local government areas. Security reports […]

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