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“Don’t wait for order before shooting terrorists” – Defence Minister to soldiers

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has directed security personnel not to hesitate in confronting armed bandits and terrorists, declaring that any operative who fails to neutralise criminals under the excuse of awaiting orders would be treated as collaborating with them. Musa gave the charge yesterday in Sokoto State while commissioning 62 operational vehicles and security equipment worth ₦27.127 billion procured by the Sokoto State Government to strengthen security operations across the state. He said: “Once you are deployed, do not wait for any order from anybody to shoot…

Insecurity: Northern traditional rulers, Islamic scholars meet in Kaduna

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

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Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Tuesday led prominent traditional rulers and Islamic scholars from across Northern Nigeria to a high-level meeting of the ‘Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development’ in Kaduna. The meeting, chaired by the Sultan, who is also Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the foundation, focused on promoting peace, national unity, education, healthcare delivery and humanitarian support for vulnerable communities. Among the traditional rulers at the meeting were: Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli; the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn-Umar…

Northern Govs. inaugurate security trust fund

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has inaugurated the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund (NNSTF) and appointed former Minister of Defence, Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, and former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Martin Luther Agwai (rtd), as co-chairmen of its Board of Trustees. Other members of the Board include former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Umar Farouk Yahaya (retd.); retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Hafiz Mohammed Inuwa (Jigawa); retired Air Vice Marshal Kabiru Aliyu (Taraba); Prof. Usman Tar, Borno State Commissioner for Security; Senator Air Vice-Marshal Napoleon Bali (rtd) from Plateau;…

Sokoto: Bello Turji strikes again; abducts 37, kills 10yr-old

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

Fresh fear has gripped residents of Sabon-Birni local government area of Sokoto State, after notorious bandit leader Bello Turji and his fighters reportedly launched coordinated attacks on two communities, abducting dozens of residents and killing a 10-year-old child. The latest attacks were disclosed on yesterday morning by security analyst and conflict reporter Bakatsine in a post on his verified 𝕏 account. According to him, the first attack occurred in Tarah community, where the armed men reportedly engaged local vigilantes in a gun battle that lasted for about an hour. Despite…

DHQ unveils toll-free line; says troops killed 662 terrorists in Q2 ’26

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Defence Headquarters has unveiled a toll-free emergency line, 193, to encourage Nigerians to provide intelligence on security threats. This is as the military high command announced that troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria neutralised 662 terrorists and other criminal elements across the country during the second quarter of 2026. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major-General Micheal Onoja, disclosed this yesterday, while presenting the military’s operational scorecard for June and the second quarter of 2026 in Abuja. He urged members of the public to support ongoing military operations by…

Schools close in Borno community, after insurgent’s attack

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

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Borno state governor Babagana Zulum has dispatched a high-powered delegation to Lassa in Askira/Uba local government area, following Monday’s insurgent attack on Government Day Secondary School which left 39 students and teachers missing. The delegation, led by the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Lawan Abba Wakilbe, visited the community to sympathise with victims and assess the situation. During a meeting with parents of the affected students, the delegation conveyed Governor Zulum’s condolences and assured them that the state government was working closely with security agencies, community leaders and…

KADVS arrests 7 suspected armed bandits in Kaduna

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Recovers firearm, other exhibits Operatives of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KADVS) have arrested seven suspected armed bandits during a midnight operation in Kubau local government area of Kaduna State, recovering a locally-made firearm, cash, mobile phones, charms, and other items. The operation, conducted at about 2:12 a.m. on June 30, was led by the Kubau Sector Coordinator, Abubakar Shuaibu, following intelligence that prompted security operatives to lay an ambush along the Ikara–Zuntu route. The road has been identified as a major corridor frequently used by suspected bandits and kidnappers,…

‘Notorious bandit leader threatens to kidnap Govs.’ – Security informants

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

A notorious bandit leader, identified as Kachalla Maha, has threatened to kidnap top government officials, including state governors, while claiming he has informants within Nigeria’s security agencies who provide him with advance intelligence on military operations. In a recorded audio message that surfaced at the weekend and shared on social media, Maha alleged that he has access to confidential security information, including details of planned military offensives against his camp. The bandit leader claimed his renewed wave of attacks followed the arrest of some of his associates and the seizure…

“Biggest terrorist equipment haul since 9/11 recovered in Nigeria” – U.S.

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

The United States has revealed that electronic devices and intelligence materials seized during a recent counter-terrorism operation in Nigeria represent the largest haul of enemy equipment recovered since the September 11, 2001 attacks. U.S. Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism, Dr. Sebastian Gorka, said an extra aircraft was needed to transport the devices captured during the raid, which he described as a major success against ISIS-linked militants. According to Gorka, 199 terrorists were killed in a single operation in Nigeria, making it the biggest enemy neutralisation…

ISIS releases footage of military-grade weapons captured in Niger

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Aminu Imam

A video purportedly released by the Islamic State, (ISIS), following an attack on a Nigerien military base in Inates, in Niger state, has surfaced online, allegedly showing a cache of military-grade weapons seized during the raid. The footage, which has circulated on social media, appears to show heavy weapons, including artillery rockets, machine guns and anti-aircraft guns, reportedly captured from the military installation. The footage was shared yesterday by Bakatsine, a journalist known for reporting on conflict and insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West region. The authenticity of the video and the…