Operatives of the Katsina State Police have killed one terrorist and recovered one AK-47 riffle in an attack on Mararabar Yakawada community, Sabuwa LGA, Katsina State. The command also revealed that four operational motorcycles used by the assailants were also recovered during the operation. According to state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Gambo Isah, “well armed terrorists,
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Four Killed as Terrorists invade Kogi Community
No fewer than four persons have been reportedly killed while two sustained injuries when suspected terrorists opened fire at the vehicle conveying them. THE DAILY VENDOR gathered that the attacked occurred at Ofeapo along Idrisu-Bagana road in the Omala Local government Area of Kogi State. Sources say the terrorists attacked the victims while returning from
Read more200 Terrorists Killed in Joint Land, Air Military Operation in Borno
The military high command has confirmed that troops of Operation Hadin Kai in a joint land and air coordinated attack killed no fewer than 200 terrorists at Gauchene in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major-General Musa Madami, who disclosed this while briefing the media on military operations across
Read moreScores of ISWAP terrorists neutralized in Borno
Scores of Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in the Bama and Sambisa axes of Borno State have been killed. The terrorists eliminated at the weekend included many fighters and some high-ranking commanders. Their names are Ibn Hassan, Abuo Uzaifa, Abou Hauwa, Amir Shettima Bargo, Akura Buri, Abuo Zainab, and Abuo Idris. Military sources
Read more47 LGAs prone to terrorists attack in North West, Investigation reveals
Forty seven Local Government Areas in the northwest zone are troubled by bandits who terrorise, kidnap and kill innocent citizens. Investigation indicates that most of the local government areas suffer constant terror attacks from the bandits as they operate unchallenged, leaving areas ungoverned due to the absence of any symbol of authority. The bandits in
Read moreTension as gunmen kill Worshiper in Plateau
A worshiper was shot dead by gunmen on Saturday night in Riyom Local Government of Plateau State. THE DAILY VENDOR learnt that the deceased identified as Lyop Dalyop was killed shortly after returning from the church where she had gone to sweep on Saturday evening. It was gathered that the incident occurred in Bachi community around
Read moreSoldier killed, workers abducted as Terrorists invade Kaduna farm
A soldier was repeatedly killed and two workers abducted when some terrorists on Wednesday invaded a farm in Anchau town in the Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State. THE DAILY VENDOR learnt that among those abducted by the terrorists during the attack was a Zimbabwean. A source said security operatives are currently combing nearby
Read moreUnspecified number of terrorists neutralized in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command on Monday evening said an unidentified number of terrorists were believed to have been killed on Monday during a gun battle with its operatives in two simultaneous operations in Kurfi Local Government Area of the state. The encounters were at Dadawa and Barkiya villages in the council. The spokesman for the
Read more[Breaking] Insecurity: FG has what it takes to crush bandits, terrorists, restore peace –Lai Mohammed
Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture has given Nigerians assurance that Federal government will in due time tackle insecurity in the nation and restore peace. He further says contrary to widespread belief, the Federal Government is not overwhelmed with the escalating insecurity in the country. lai, who personally spoke at a press briefing
Read moreJust in: 13 Boko Haram terrorists, 23 family members surrender in Borno
The Defence Headquarters. says 13 Boko Haram terrorists alongside six women and 17 children from Kodila village, have surrendered to troops of 151 Task Force Battalion at Banki Junction in Bama Local Government Area of Borno. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Enenche said
Read moreTerrorists open fire on gov’s convoy; kill 8 policemen, 3 soldiers
Jihadist fighters linked to the Islamic State group on Friday killed 15 security personnel in an ambush on the convoy of a governor in restive northeast Nigeria, three security said. Sources told AFP that eight policemen, three soldiers, and four members of a government-backed militia were killed in the attack on vehicles carrying Borno governor
Read moreBandit, ISWAP Terrorists Killed In Kaduna, Zamfara Couriers Arrested With N1.5m, Rescues Victims – Military
The Defence Headquarters says the military has killed several Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and bandits and also arrested their collaborators in the Northwest and Northeast zones during an operation. This was achieved through separate airstrikes carried out on the heels of intelligence reports indicating that the two locations were being used as staging areas by the
Read more[BREAKING] Bandits ransack Katsina Villages, kill 18, abduct APC Chairman, other
The banditry attacks in the North Central State of Katsina continued unabated despite the operation of the military to flush them out. The bandits on Monday Killed not less than 18 Persons, abducted the All Progressives Congress in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, Yusha’u Dissi, and a woman when they attacked some villages
Read moreTroops eliminate armed militia, arrest kidnap kingpin in Taraba, Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have eliminated four-armed militia men at Rafin Kada in Wukari Local Government Area and Yojaa in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said the troops operated under the Operation Accord. Enenche said the troops
Read moreBREAKING: Many feared dead, properties looted as Boko Haram attacks Goni Village of Borno
In what appears to be a slight on the President claim to have degraded the Boko Haram Terrorists, they are currently attacking Goni Village in Borno state sending many residents fleeing for their dear lives. The terrorists are currently attacking Goni Sulemanti Village under Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State. Though residents said they
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