Security Report
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Group opposes establishment of police anti-terrorism unit in A’Ibom; Doubts INEC’s ability to conduct credible polls
By Isaiah Eka Uyo, Jan. 7, 2019 Some residents of Akwa Ibom, under the umbrella of Akwa Ibom Leaders Vanguard,…
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Armed soldiers storm, seal Media Trust office in Borno; Arrest Editor, Reporter
By Ahmed Mari, Maiduguri Armed soldiers, on Sunday, stormed the Media Trust regional office in Maiduguri, Borno state and arrested…
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Governor Yari threatens to resign over Zamfara killings
Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari has said that he is ready to sacrifice his position for a state of emergency…
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Boko Haram: 5 Air Force Officers die in crashed Helicopter
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has announced the death of five crew…
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War-on-Terror: NAF loses helicopter in North-East
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Helicopter was lost in combat while providing close air support to troops of 145 Battalion…
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Boko Haram: Again, CDS, Service Chiefs visit Maiduguri to assess security situation; Buratai celebrates Christmas with troops
By Johnson Eyiangho Maiduguri, Dec. 29, 2018 The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olanisakin, accompanied by the Chief of…
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Our troops have taken over Baga town – Gen. Buratai; I’m not sure who is in control – fleeing resident
By Abdullahi Isah. Maiduguri The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. General Tukur Buratai has confirmed that Baga town is…
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Police arrest suspected 7-man armed robbery gang terrorising Enugu
Enugu, Dec. 29, 2018 The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested a seven-man suspected notorious armed robbery gang disturbing…
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Boko Haram beheads Governor’s body guard
Boko Haram insurgents have beheaded one of Governor Ibrahim Gaidam’s security aids in Kukareta, a suburb of Damatutu, the Yobe…
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Gunmen kidnap 2 Catholic priests in Anambra
By Francis Onyeukwu Awka, Dec.25, 2018 Unknown gunmen have kidnapped two Catholic priests at Nneyi Umeri area of Anambra. A…
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Terrorism: Notorious terrorist, bomb expert, killer of Police Officers nabbed in Lagos; Gang members also arrested
A prominent leader of the Boko Haram terrorist group and Improvised Explosives Devices expert, Umar Abdulmalik, has been arrested in a…
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Enforce ban on checkpoints, roadblocks especially in South East Nigeria – NOPRIN charges Police authorities
The Network on Police Reform in Nigeria (NOPRIN), has called on Police authorities to enforce the ban on check points…
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Stop spreading misinformation on Badeh – NAF
By Doris Esa The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has called on those spreading the misinformation about the unfortunate incident that…
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Police kill 2 gunmen in shoot out
Danjuma James, Sokoto Two gunmen have been killed during a shoot out, just as the Police bust a group of…
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Air Chief Marshal Badeh killed by gunmen along Abuja-Keffi Road (See pictures)
Nigeria’s former Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh, has been shot dead by gunmen. A…
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NGO sues Police Service Commission over attempt to demote 4000 Officers
Robert Awokuse A Non Government Organization (NGO) Gani Fawehinmi Memorial Organization (GAFAMORG) has instituted a suit at a Federal High…
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Provide details of money spent fighting Boko Haram, CSOs write Buratai
Robert Awokuse Three civil society organisations, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Enough is Enough (EiE) and BudgIT have sent…
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Boko Haram: Cowardice caused death of soldiers in Metele, says new Theatre Commander
The Army said 39 soldiers fell when terrorists overran 157 Task Force Battalion, Metele, Borno State, last month but other…
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Ritualists kidnap 13-day-old baby beside sleeping mother
Report says suspected ritualists have allegedly kidnapped a 13 day-old baby at Uro Quarters of Ajowo in Akoko Northwest local…
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Boko Haram: Bodies of 23 soldiers killed in Metele attack buried in Borno
By Abdullahi Isah Maiduguri Bodies of Lt Col. Ibrahim Isah Sakaba and 22 others soldiers that were killed in the…
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Boko Haram: Nigerian Army suspends UNICEF activities in North East
By Abdullahi Isah, Maiduguri The Operation Lafiya Dole Command of the Nigerian Army has suspended the activities of the United…
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Why malnutrition is higher in northern Nigeria – Dr. Davis Bamidele
A nutrition consultant, Dr. Davis Bamidele Omotola has attributed the activities of Boko Haram insurgents as the greatest driving…
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Boko Haram: Police deploys 2000 Mobile Police, Counter Terrorism Unit personnel, Sniffer Dog unit to North East for military duties
The Inspector General of Police has deployed additional 2000 Police Mobile Force (PMF) and Counter Terrorism Units (CTU) Personnel of the…
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President Buhari rallies Lake Chad Basin Commission leaders against terrorists
It was a renewed call to arms in N’djamena, capital of the Republic of Chad, on Thursday, as President Muhammadu…
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Boko Haram plans to attack Abuja – FCT Security Chief; Army confirms insurgents use drone, foreign fighters
The Director, Security Services, Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Abuja, Nigeria, Mohammed M. Mohammed has warned that Boko Haram insurgents…
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