NIGERIA – Armed gang attacks on villages in Niger state’s Borgu area in Nigeria on Sunday left at least 6 people dead, according to local authorities. Wasiu Abiodun, a spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, said around 200 armed individuals carried out attacks on villages in the Borgu area. Abiodun said six people were […]
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Nigerian Military Operation Hadin Kai Kills Over 30 Terrorists
NIGERIA – The Nigerian military Operation Hadin Kai over the past week killed over 30 terrorists and saw a return of over 700 refugees in the country’s north east, according to the Defense Headquarters. Director of Defense Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja told reporters late Monday that the successes resulted from aggressive, intelligence-driven ground and […]
Nigerian Police Officers Killed, Others Abducted in Benue State
NIGERIA – 3 Nigerian police officers were on Sunday killed, while 7 others were abducted in an armed attack in Benue State according to local authorities. Benjamin Hundeyin, public relations officer for the Nigerian Police, said in a statement that unidentified armed assailants targeted police personnel in the Agu area. Hundeyin confirmed that three officers […]
At Least 20 Northern Nigeria Gang Members Killed in Shawu Forest Operation
NIGERIA – A security operation in Shawu forest left 21 Northern Nigeria gang members killed in Katsina State on Friday as security forces conducted a raid targeting the gang’s hideouts. Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasiru Muazu, said a raid was conducted as part of the “Forest Sanity III” Operation in […]