Tag: TERRORISM

FG reveals foreign terrorists behind most killings in the North

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The Federal Government has disclosed that a large number of terrorists carrying out deadly attacks in northern Nigeria are not Nigerians, saying these fighters entered the country through weak and porous borders. The revelation was made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, during a meeting with members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria in Abuja at the weekend, said intelligence reports from security agencies show that many suspects arrested after recent attacks could not speak English or Hausa. Instead, they communicated fluently in…

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Kwara Attack: Death toll hits 162, as terrorists overrun Kaima LGA village

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Kwara death toll

At least 162 people have been confirmed dead after suspected terrorists launched a deadly assault on Woro village in Kaiama LGA of Kwara State, in what humanitarian officials say ranks among the most lethal attacks recorded in Nigeria in recent months. The State’s Secretary of the Red Cross, Babaomo Ayodeji, disclosed that rescue teams and volunteers were still recovering bodies days after the Tuesday evening attack. “Reports said that the death toll now stands at 162, as the search for more bodies continues”, Ayodeji said, revising an earlier figure of…

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Terrorism: Sokoto leaders decry threats of Bello Turji attacks

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Bello Turji attacks

…Seeks Govt. intervention Stakeholders from the troubled eastern senatorial district of Sokoto State have called on the government and security agencies to come to the aid of the Tidibale and other communities sacked by the activities of a notorious bandit, leader Bello Turji.  Secretary of the Sokoto Eastern Zone Development Association, Mu’azu Shamaki, confirmed that the recent video circulating on social media, where members of Tidibale are seen vacating their communities following an alleged threat from Bello Turji, was a trend that had subjected residents to untold hardship. He said…

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Terrorism, security risks: US imposes partial travel ban on Nigerians

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…Suspends key visa categories The United States (U.S) government has announced fresh travel restrictions on Nigerians, escalating diplomatic strain between Washington and Abuja, amid renewed security concerns and allegations of persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Under the new policy approved by President Donald Trump’s administration, Nigerian nationals are barred from entering the US as immigrants or as non-immigrants on B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M and J visas. The suspension affects travel for business, tourism, academic studies, vocational training and exchange programmes. The White House confirmed the decision in a proclamation…

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U.S express optimism Nigeria will end insecurity, terrorism

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The United States (U.S.) has expressed optimism that the Federal Government will win the fight against insecurity and terrorism in Nigeria. A member of the US Congress, Rep. Riley Moore, gave this optimism yesterday through a post he shared on his official X account following a recent congressional delegation’s discussions with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribaɗu, on countering North-East terrorism and halting Christian killings in the Middle-Belt. Ribaɗu’s discussions with the delegation stems from an October 2025 directive by US President Donald Trump to the House Appropriations Committee…

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“Unite against Trump’s threat to our sovereignty” – AbdulSalami to Nigerians

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AbdulSalami to Nigerians

Former military head of state, Gen. AbdulSalami Abubakar (rtd), has urged Nigerians to put aside their differences and stand together in defence of the country’s sovereignty. AbdulSalami made the call in reaction to recent comments by former US president Donald Trump, which he described as a “grave threat to the country’s hard-won unity.”, Recall that over the weekend, Trump reignited controversy over Nigeria’s security situation after he redesignated the country as a ‘country of particular concern’. In a statement released on Friday, Trump claimed that Nigeria was experiencing a “Christian…

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Kano: Troops kill 19 bandits as terrorist attack border communities

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…Soldiers lose 2 gallant officers Troops of Joint Task Force ‘Operation MESA’ in Shanono local government area of Kano State, led by 3rd Brigade Nigerian Army  contained terrorists’ incursion into the area and protected vulnerable communities, but lost two officers while neutralizing 19 bandits. Captain Babatunde Zubairu, an Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Brigade, Nigerian Army, in a statement said, the gun duel with the bandits was following a tip-off on their movement around Unguwan-Tudu, Unuwan Tsamiya, Goron-Dutse axis of Shanono LGA of Kano State, at about 5:00pm on Saturday.…

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Over 40 Nigerian security personnel arrested for allegedly selling arms to terrorists – Investigation

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Nigerian security personnel

In a deeply troubling development, Nigeria is grappling with a growing scandal involving security personnel allegedly selling arms and ammunition to terrorists.  Recent investigations have led to the arrest of over 40 mobile policemen and soldiers in various States across the country, raising serious concerns about breaches in national security. These alarming findings emerged from discreet inquiries conducted by intelligence agencies, in partnership with the Theatre Command of North-East ‘Operation Ha?in Kai’.  The investigation uncovered a disturbing trend of security operatives facilitating the proliferation of weapons that fuel violence and…

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Insecurity: Terrorists kill 4 soldiers in Sokoto, 4 police officers in Enugu

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Terrorists have killed four military personnel in an ambush attack on troops of ‘Operation Hadarin Daji’ in Bachaka Kurya Forest, Gudu local government area of Sokoto State. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Edward Buba, who confirmed the incident in a statement released in Abuja on Monday, said the ambush took place near the Nigeria-Niger border. The statement said in the ensuing gun battle, several terrorists were killed, and troops recovered weapons and ammunition. Major-Gen. Buba, said: The corpses of the killed terrorist reveal that it was perpetrated by a terror…

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Terrorist fighters from Sahel havecrossedBenin border into Kainji National Park - Report

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Sahel terrorists

A new report says there is ample evidence that terrorist fighters from the Sahel region have crossed into Nigeria through the Benin Republic border. The report was released on Wednesday by a Dutch think-tank, the Clingendael Institute which has done extensive research in the Sahel. The Sahel region has seen a surge in terrorist attacks and extremism, particularly in countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic. The tri-border region in these countries has been particularly affected, with terrorist groups like Al Qaeda and the Islamic State expanding their…

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