Niger State Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/niger-state/ Reporting Nigeria security Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:20:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://securitydigestng.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-Security-Digest-Favicon-32x32.png Niger State Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/niger-state/ 32 32 FG constitutes 10-member panel to probe deaths of 37 in NSCDC custody, suspends 20 officers https://securitydigestng.com/2026/09/19/fg-constitutes-10-member-panel-to-probe-deaths-of-37-in-nscdc-custody-suspends-20-officers/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:20:42 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24388 FG constitutes 10-member panel to probe deaths of 37 in NSCDC custody, suspends 20 officers By Zagazola Makama The Federal Government has constituted a 10-member independent committee to investigate the reported deaths of 37 people detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State over alleged illegal mining. The Minister of […]

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]]> Niger Police Command Confirm Abduction of Friday Worshippers in Borgu https://securitydigestng.com/2026/08/22/niger-police-command-confirm-abduction-of-friday-worshippers-in-borgu/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:31:54 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24244 Niger Police Command Confirm Abduction of Friday Worshippers in Borgu By Zagazola Makama The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of an unspecified number of Muslim worshippers by suspected bandits in communities within Borgu Local Government Area of the state. The incident, according to security sources and eyewitnesses, occurred on Friday shortly after […]

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]]> Troops Intercept Armoured Vehicle in Niger, Arrest Driver Over Suspected Irregular Documentation https://securitydigestng.com/2026/07/03/troops-intercept-armoured-vehicle-in-niger-arrest-driver-over-suspected-irregular-documentation/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:02:26 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23803 Troops Intercept Armoured Vehicle in Niger, Arrest Driver Over Suspected Irregular Documentation By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD have intercepted an armoured vehicle in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State and arrested its driver for further investigation over documents presented during the movement of the vehicle. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that […]

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]]> Troops Destroy Suspected Terrorists’ Hideout During Fighting Patrol in Niger https://securitydigestng.com/2026/06/17/troops-destroy-suspected-terrorists-hideout-during-fighting-patrol-in-niger/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:33:43 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23604 Troops Destroy Suspected Terrorists’ Hideout During Fighting Patrol in Niger By: Zagazola Makama Troops of Forward Operating Bases (FOB) AUDU and BABANNA have conducted a fighting patrol around the Saminaka–Kanau general area in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The operation, which took place at about 10:30 hours on 14 June 2026, followed credible […]

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]]> Christian Group Commends DSS For Arrest of Suspects Linked to Papiri School Abduction https://securitydigestng.com/2026/06/01/christian-group-commends-dss-for-arrest-of-suspects-linked-to-papiri-school-abduction/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:36:09 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23344 Christian Group Commends DSS For Arrest of Suspects Linked to Papiri School Abduction A group of Christians in Northern Nigeria have commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the arrest of five suspects reportedly linked to the November 2025 abduction of students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State. The […]

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]]> Residents Hail Troops as Joint Ground-Air Operation Clears Terrorist Hideout in Gulbi In Niger https://securitydigestng.com/2026/06/01/residents-hail-troops-as-joint-ground-air-operation-clears-terrorist-hideout-in-gulbi-in-niger/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:40:08 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23310 Residents Hail Troops as Joint Ground-Air Operation Clears Terrorist Hideout in Gulbi In Niger By: Zagazola Makama Residents of communities around Gulbi have commended troops for their bravery and professionalism following a successful joint ground-air operation that cleared suspected terrorist elements from the area and restored confidence among local inhabitants. The operation, conducted between 30 […]

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]]> Vigilante group allegedly kills three persons in Niger, framed them up as terrorists, presents weapon after incident https://securitydigestng.com/2026/05/28/vigilante-group-allegedly-kills-three-persons-in-niger-framed-them-up-as-terrorists-presents-weapon-after-incident/ Thu, 28 May 2026 20:00:07 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23270 Vigilante group allegedly kills three persons in Niger, framed them up as terrorists, presents weapon after incident By: Zagazola Makama A local vigilante group in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State has been accused of allegedly killing three persons and later presenting a weapon purportedly recovered from the scene after the incident. Security sources […]

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]]> Troops rescue 148 kidnapped victims in Niger https://securitydigestng.com/2026/05/28/troops-rescue-148-kidnapped-victims-in-niger/ Thu, 28 May 2026 19:57:14 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23268 Troops rescue 148 kidnapped victims in Niger By: Zagazola Makama Troops operating under Combat Sub-Sector (CSS) X have rescued 148 kidnapped victims in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. Security sources said the victims, comprising two adult males and 146 women and children, were rescued at about 1:30 p.m. on May 27 at Kotonkoro […]

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]]> How NAF Precision Strikes Took Out Terrorists, Disrupted Their Attack Plans in Niger State https://securitydigestng.com/2026/05/26/how-naf-precision-strikes-took-out-terrorists-disrupted-their-attack-plans-in-niger-state/ Tue, 26 May 2026 05:27:40 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=23223 How NAF Precision Strikes Took Out Terrorists, Disrupted Their Attack Plans in Niger State By Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame The Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma Sector 1 recorded significant operational successes against terrorist elements during a series of intelligence-led kinetic operations conducted between 20 and 23 May 2026 across Rafi and Mariga Local Government […]

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]]> One Killed, Two Injured in Communal Clash in Niger https://securitydigestng.com/2026/05/02/one-killed-two-injured-in-communal-clash-in-niger/ Sat, 02 May 2026 16:08:06 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=22872 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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