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Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto

securitydigest — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:56:44 +0000

Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto By: Zagazola Makama At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday. Sources said the attack occurred […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Army Operations Restore Peace as Over 25,000 Villagers Return in Sokoto but Questions Linger Over Government Neglect

Zagazola Makama — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:41:40 +0000

EXCLUSIVE: Army Operations Restore Peace as Over 25,000 Villagers Return in Sokoto but Questions Linger Over Government Neglect By Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Army’s intensified counter-terrorism operations along the Sokoto–Niger Republic corridor have led to the safe return of more than 25,000 internally displaced persons to their ancestral communities, many of whom fled their homes […]

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Troops intensify operations to crush Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto border communities

Chidi Omeje — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:55:37 +0000

Troops intensify operations to crush Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto border communities By Chidi Omeje From the remote plains of Tangaza to the dry border corridors of Illela, a renewed military onslaught is underway against the remnants of the Lakurawa terror group, once feared, now retreating under the firepower of Operation Fansan Yamma. In Sokoto State’s […]

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Nigerian Army Makes Bold Strides in North West, Dealing Significant Blow to Banditry, Terrorism

Zagazola Makama — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:45:42 +0000

Nigerian Army Makes Bold Strides in North West, Dealing Significant Blow to Banditry, Terrorism By Zagazola Makama In a remarkable display of resilience and strategic resolve, Nigerian Army troops operating within the Northwest region have recorded impressive successes in the ongoing fight against banditry and terrorism. Operating under the banner of Operation FANSAN YANMA and […]

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Just in: Troops kill several bandits, recover weapons, motorcycles in Tokukatara forest, Sokoto

Zagazola Makama — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 14:46:53 +0000

Just in: Troops kill several bandits, recover weapons, motorcycles in Tokukatara forest, Sokoto By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Special Forces Troops of Forward Operating Base Raka Operation HADARIN DAJI have killed several bandits in the north-west state of Sokoto. It was gathered that the troops recorded the feats on September 24, 2023 during an aggressive […]

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Army Chief commissions 8 Div Garrison Htrs complex in Sokoto, charges personnel to remain committed to fight against banditry

securitydigest — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 20:21:07 +0000

The newly commissioned 8 Div Garrison Htrs in Giginya Barracks, Sokoto The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya today Tuesday 6 September 2022 commissioned newly constructed Headquarters 8 Division Garrison complex in Giginya Barracks, Sokoto state. The fully furnished and equipped complex will provide a conducive and enabling working environment for personnel […]

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Army Chief commissions 8 Div Garrison Hqtrs complex in Sokoto, charges personnel to remain committed to fight against banditry

securitydigest — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 20:10:16 +0000

Newly commissioned 8 Div Garrison Hqtrs complex in Giginya Barracks, Sokoto The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya today Tuesday 6 September 2022 commissioned newly constructed Headquarters 8 Division Garrison complex in Giginya Barracks, Sokoto state. The fully furnished and equipped complex will provide a conducive and enabling working environment for personnel […]

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Nigerian troops eliminate ISWAP terrorists in Sokoto following attempt on military base

Nigerian Security Digest — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 21:53:45 +0000

Nigerian troops eliminate ISWAP terrorists in Sokoto following attempt on military base Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in conjunction with other security agencies successfully repelled an attack by suspected Islamic States for West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists and bandits on the Forward Operation Base (FOB) at Burkusuma in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto […]

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