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Sokoto Strikes: DHQ Blames ‘Secondary Explosion’ For Death Of ‘About 10 Persons’

A few days back, the Sokoto Government said ten villagers were killed and others injured after military strikes in the Silame Local Government Area of the state. But

Sokoto accidental bombing: Military blames villagers as ex-gov, others demand probe

Defence News Ng4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has warned civilians harbouring suspected criminals to desist from such acts or face the consequences of their

10 Dead As Military Strikes Hit Two Sokoto Villages

Defence News Ng4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

The incident, which happened on Wednesday, left at least 10 innocent villagers dead and several others injured. The Sokoto State Government confirmed the incident in

Joint Task Force North West Clarifies Reports on Jet Strike in Sokoto

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(Statement) The Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma has addressed recent reports concerning a military fighter jet allegedly bombing civilian structures in the

Nigerian Army destroys 22 Lakurawa camps in Sokoto, Kebbi, recover arm

Defence News Ng1 month ago1 month ago0

Troops of 8 Division of the Nigerian Army deployed for ‘Operation Fasan Gamma’ have destroyed 22 camps of the Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto and Kebbi

Police clarify alleged secret arraignment of woman in Sokoto

Defence News Ng2 months ago2 months ago0

The Police Command in Sokoto State has refuted claims that it secretly arrested and arraigned a woman who allegedly criticised rising killings in the state.

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

Defence News Ng3 months ago3 months 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

Sokoto residents jubilate elimination of notorious bandits’ kingpin, Kachallah (Buzu)

Defence News Ng4 months ago4 months ago0

Some residents of Sokoto and environs have celebrated the demise of a notorious bandits’ kingpin, Kachallah Halilu Buzu, who was neutralised by gallant troops in

Banditry: MACBAN condemns killing of Sokoto traditional ruler

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the abduction, torture and brutal killing of Alhaji Isa Bawa, the Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa,