Tag: Terrorists

Soldiers Clash With Terrorists In Zamfara, Kill Notorious Leader’s Allies

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Soldiers Clash With Terrorists In Zamfara

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, in partnership with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have effectively thwarted a retaliatory assault by terrorists on Bilbis town, located in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, during the early hours of Sunday. According to intelligence sources relayed to AIT, this attack was a direct reaction to the recent elimination of a notorious terrorist leader, Kachalla Jafaru, who was killed in a military operation in Bilbis. Jafaru had gained infamy for his involvement in kidnappings for ransom and instilling fear in communities…

FG To Arraign Five Suspected Terrorists Linked With Infamous Bandits Leader, Bello Turji

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FG To Arraign Five Suspected Terrorists Linked With Infamous Bandits Leader, Bello Turji

The Nigerian Government is set to arraign five individuals suspected of terrorism associated with the infamous terrorist leader, Bello Turji, at a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. The suspects, apprehended by security forces, will be presented by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) before Justice Emeka Nwite, who is serving as a vacation judge. The arraignment was originally scheduled for Friday, but it was postponed due to the suspects’ lack of legal representation. The AGF’s attorney, David Kaswe, requested a brief adjournment so the defendants could secure counsel…

Terrorism: FG Secures 20 To 70-year Jail Terms For Suspected IPOB, Boko Haram, Others

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Terrorism: FG Secures 20 To 70-year Jail Terms For Suspected IPOB, Boko Haram, Others

The Federal Government of Nigeria has made a notable advancement in its efforts to combat terrorism, which encompasses the Boko Haram insurgency, IPOB-related unrest, and banditry. On Sunday, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) reported that more than 200 terrorists were successfully prosecuted and convicted during the recently completed Phase 6 Terrorism Trials held at the Kainji Detention Facility from December 9 to 13, 2024. A statement from the Department of Strategic Communications indicated that: “A total of 237 cases were adjudicated during the trials.” The convicted individuals received…

DHQ Confirms Emergence Of New Terrorists’ Group In Nigeria

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DHQ Confirms Emergence Of New Terrorists’ Group In Nigeria

The Defence Headquarters has officially confirmed the emergence of a new terrorist organization referred to as ‘Lukarawas,’ which has intensified insecurity in the northwestern region of Nigeria. During a press briefing on military operations held on Thursday in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba provided this information. Buba indicated that this new terrorist group originated from the Republic of Niger following a coup that disrupted military collaboration between Nigeria and Niger. He noted that the terrorists have begun to infiltrate the northern regions of Sokoto and…

We Will Deal With Bandits, Terrorists In Northwest – Tinubu Govt Declares

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We Will Deal With Bandits, Terrorists In Northwest - Tinubu Govt Declares

President Bola Tinubu’s government has reiterated its commitment to eliminating bandits, terrorists, and other criminal organizations that are causing distress in the Northwest region of the country. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, conveyed this information during a press briefing in Sokoto on Wednesday. He stated that his visit to Sokoto was to spearhead a renewed offensive against bandits, terrorists, and other Northwest criminal elements, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu instructed. The Minister said: “As directed by Mr President, I am back in Sokoto state to coordinate this…

Court Frees Rivers APC Chieftain Of Terrorism Charge, Others

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Court Frees Rivers APC Chieftain Of Terrorism Charge, Others A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Deputy Chairman of Youth Movement in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chief Fubara Ohaka, has been discharged and acquitted by a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt. The court found Ohaka not guilty of the charges filed against him by the Federal government. The APC chieftain had been facing trial on six counts, including alleged involvement in illegal oil bunkering, terrorism, dealing in illegal refining products without a license, and…

Borno Gov’t Frees 500 Suspected Terrorists

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Borno Gov’t Frees 500 Suspected Terrorists Borno State government led by Governor Babagana Zulum has recently discharged and cleared 500 suspects who were previously detained at Giwa Barracks for their alleged involvement in terrorism. The State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Zuwaira Gambo, revealed this in Maiduguri, the state capital while reiterating that the government is working closely with the military to ensure justice and fairness to all suspects. This announcement came in response to the concerns raised by Hajja Gana, a leader representing a group of aggrieved women in…