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Troops sustain offensive operations in North West, neutralize six bandits in separate encounter

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 20:46:17 +0000

Troops sustain offensive operations in North West, neutralize six bandits in separate encounter By Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have eliminated six bandits in a separate encounter in the Nigeria’s Northwest states of Zamfara and Katsina. The operation was carried out on Thursday July 20, 2023, when the troops of […]

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Terrorists, bandits ‘resort to camels’ as ban on sale of petrol in ‘jerrycans’ bites harder in Northwest Nigeria

Nigeria Security Digest — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 18:15:14 +0000

Terrorists, bandits ‘resort to camels’ as ban on sale of petrol in ‘jerrycans’ bites harder in Northwest Nigeria With the the ban on the sale of petrol in jerrycans hitting terrorists and bandits very hard as they could not fuel their motorcycles and vehicles, they have resorted to the use of camels, according to locals. […]

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Banditry in Northwest Nigeria not new, now buoyed by politicians, influx of foreign fighters, says Dr. Rufa’I

Nigeria Security Digest — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:19:55 +0000

A lecturer at the Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto and a leading researcher on banditry, Dr Murtala A. Rufa’I, says the phenomenon of banditry in Northwest region predates Nigeria’s colonial history but is now buoyed by politicians and the influx of foreign fighters and weapons from Libya and other regionals countries. Speaking at a public lecture […]

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NSA, Security Chiefs Meet North West Governors Over Spate Insecurity In Nigeria

Nigeria Security Digest — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:02:51 +0000

NSA, Security Chiefs Meet North West Governors Over Spate Insecurity In Nigeria A Federal Government delegation led by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd), met with the governors of north western states on Monday in Kaduna. Monguno disclosed the ongoing meetings with state governors and other leaders across the region in […]

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Zamfara Govt Secures Release Of 8 Kidnap Victims Through Negotiations

Nigeria Security Digest — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 19:13:44 +0000

Zamfara Govt Secures Release Of 8 Kidnap Victims Through Negotiations Yusuf Anka Send an email Bello Muhammad Matawalle, Zamfara State governor The government of Zamfara, a state in northwest Nigeria, has received eight victims of kidnapping from armed groups terrorising the region. This was announced to newsmen on Friday by AbdulMalik Saidu Maibiredi, Media Assistant to […]

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Nigerian Military Intensifies Onslaught Against Bandits in N’West

Bernard Onyeuko — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 20:12:09 +0000

Nigerian Military Intensifies Onslaught Against Bandits in N’West By BENARD ONYEUKO 1. As the dry season gradually sets in the North-West zone, troops of Operation SAHEL SANITY have stepped up operation as they continue to push into the remote and hitherto in-accessible areas due to unfavorable terrain with devastating effect on the marauding criminals. 2. […]

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Nigerian Troops Kill Bandits, Arrest Gun Runner, Informant In North-West

Nigeria Security Digest — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:16:13 +0000

Nigerian Troops Kill Bandits, Arrest Gun Runner, Informant In North-West The troops of Operation Sahel Sanity conducting clearance operations in the North-West Nigeria, killed two bandits and also arrested a gun supplier and several bandit informants in Zamfara and Katsina States. Briefing reporters at the Special Army Super Camp IV in Faskari, the Acting Director, […]

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Presidency says revenge killings worsening security problems in Southern Kaduna

Nigeria Security Digest — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:00:55 +0000

Presidency says revenge killings worsening security problems in Southern Kaduna “The Presidency wishes to state that the problem of insecurity in Southern Kaduna State is more complicated than many people are willing to admit. “From available records, Southern Kaduna enjoys comprehensive security deployments, including the Army, Special Forces of both the Army and the Air […]

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Lack Of Cooperation Among Northwest State Governments Promotes Violence In The Region

Nigeria Security Digest — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:08:35 +0000

Lack Of Cooperation Among Northwest State Governments Promotes Violence In The Region By Yusuf Anka Send an emailWhat seemed to be a community crisis in Zamfara has gradually become a regional menace which has spread to Katsina, Kaduna and Sokoto states and earned Zamfara the nickname of Sambisa of the NorthWest. Since the beginning of the […]

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Banditry: NAF builds Helipad for Attack Helicopters in Katari village

Nigeria Security Digest — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 06:40:49 +0000

Banditry: NAF Builds Helipad for Attack Helicopters in Katari village In furtherance of its aggressive efforts to rid the North West and North Central States of armed banditry and other forms of criminality through timely deployment of Air Power and air mobility of forces for swift response, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Friday, 12 June […]

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