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Badaru hails Zamfara governor for supporting fight against bandits

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru has lauded Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara’s commitment and continued support to the military operations in the state. Badaru

Jubilation in Sokoto as Bandits’ Nemesis Matawalle Arrives to Encourage Troops on War

Defence News Ng1 month ago1 month ago0

Sokoto residents erupted in jubilation on Wednesday as Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, arrived in the state to rally troops in the

Go after kidnappers, stop arresting protesters, Obaigbena tells Army

Defence News Ng2 months ago2 months ago0

By Augustine Aminu The Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of ThisDay newspaper, Chief Nduka Obaigbena, has urged the Nigerian military to go after kidnappers and

Neutralized bandit kingpin Halilu Sububu alleged to have died with Gov Dauda Lawal treasures

Defence News Ng2 months ago2 months ago0

Security analyst Col. Anthony Wonah (rtd), shed more light on the reasons why Zamfara State governor Dauda Lawal embarked on media campaign against the Federal

We will get Bello Turji soon, says CDS

Defence News Ng2 months ago2 months ago0

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has vowed to ensure that the notorious terrorist and bandit leader , Bello Turji is captured

152 terrorists eliminated!

Defence News Ng3 months ago3 months ago0

*DHQ says troops eliminate 152 terrorists, apprehend 109 in one week *91 hostages rescued In a sustained onslaught against terrorists across the country, the Defence

Police foil bandit attack, rescue 5 kidnapped victims in Katsina

Defence News Ng3 months ago3 months ago0

Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have foiled two bandits’ attacks and rescued five kidnapped victims in Malumfashi local government area of the state.

Troops neutralise 5 terrorists, 44 surrender in Borno

Defence News Ng3 months ago3 months ago0

The Nigerian Army said its troops have in a series of coordinated counter-insurgency operations neutralised five terrorists, while 44 others surrendered to the troops on

Police neutralises 6 bandits in Benue – PPRO

Defence News Ng4 months ago4 months ago0

The Police Command in Benue said it neutralised six bandits during their operation in a bandit camp at Mbavuur Ward in Logo Local Government Area

2 dead as Boko Haram attacks Police barracks in Borno

Defence News Ng4 months ago4 months ago0

The Borno Police Command on Sunday said two lives were lost as its men repelled an attack by Boko Haram terrorists at Jakana Police Barracks