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FCT Police dislodge bandits, rescue 16 abducted victims
Operatives of the FCT Police Command have dislodged several bandits and also rescued16 kidnap victims in some forests bordering Abuja and Kogi State.
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Insecurity: Buhari approves deployment of advanced surveillance technology to South-East
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the deployment of advanced surveillance technology to address insecurity and crime in Imo and other South-Eastern states.
Governor Hope Uzodinma…
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Ambassador Buratai, a national security asset, Nigerian envoy to Congo Iliya , Adekojo laud former…
Nigeria's Ambassador to Congo, Deborah Nana, has described the country's former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd) as a national asset.
This was as renowned…
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Badaru hails army for anti-banditry operations in N/West
Gov. Muhammed Badaru of Jigawa has expressed appreciation of the government and people of the state to the Nigerian Army over sacrifices and commitment of troops in tackling banditry…
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Boko Haram terrorists raze church, abduct 15 girls in Chibok
A church has been razed and 15 girls abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in a village near Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, following an attack on Thursday night.
A local…
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Gen. Alabi takes over as 5th Commandant, Army War College
The newly appointed Commandant of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN), Maj.-Gen. Bamidele Alabi, on Wednesday, took over as the fifth commandant of the college.
Alabi took over from…
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Troops eliminate 49 terrorists, 863 others surrender – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, said troops killed 49 terrorists and bandits across theatres of operations while 863 terrorists surrendered in the last two weeks.
The Director Defence…
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Katsina established village security structure to end banditry, disputes – Gov. Masari
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State says his administration has established village security structure as part of efforts to tackle insecurity in the state, especially banditry.
Masari…
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Bashir assumes office as NDC Commandant
The newly appointed Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Murtala Bashir, on Thursday assumed office as the 19th commandant of the institution.
Until his…
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Zulum names two Borno LGAs under Boko Haram control
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has disclosed that two Local Government Areas are under the control of Boko Haram.
In an interactive session with the Senate Committee on Army,…
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