Army Raid Destroys Notorious Bandit Hideout in Sokoto
The Nigerian Army troops, alongside local vigilantes and community defense groups under Operation FANSAN YANMA, have destroyed a notorious bandit stronghold named “Dabar Dan Dari Biyar” in the Sakkarawa Forest, western Sabon Birnin, Sokoto State. The raid, which occurred on February 17, 2025, resulted in the death of several bandits, although some, including their […]
Sustained Military Operation in Zamfara Choke Bandits in Hideouts, as Starvation Set in
Nigerian troops under Operation FANSAN YANMA have intensified their campaign against banditry in Zamfara State, extending their operations from the Zurmi/Shinkafi axis to the Anka/Bagega corridor. This strategic move aims to prevent bandits from regrouping after over 17 days of deep forest incursions. According to Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst […]
Medical Professional, Three Others Abducted by Gunmen in Adamawa
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in a daring early morning raid, attacked Mayo Kila, a village close to the Nigeria-Cameroon border in Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The assailants abducted four individuals, one of whom is a medical professional from Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola. According to intelligence sources that revealed […]
Terrorists Invade, Takeover Community as Residents Flee
In a distressing turn of events, the village of Tanwalbougou in eastern Burkina Faso has been overrun by suspected terrorist groups, leading to a mass exodus of residents seeking safety in Fada N’Gourma, confirmed local sources on Monday. The takeover underscores the escalating security challenges in the region, where armed insurgents continue to extend […]
Police Nab Two Suspected Boko Haram Members Linked to Garkida Attack in Gombe
The Gombe State Police Command has successfully arrested two individuals suspected of being part of the Boko Haram group involved in the recent assault on Garkida town in Adamawa State. The suspects, identified as Abubakar Mohammed, 22, and Abubakar Usman, 20, both from Lawanti area in Akko Local Government Area, were captured on […]
Boko Haram Faction Attacks ISWAP Strongholds in Borno, Kills Over 30 Fighters Including Top Commanders
A violent clash broke out between rival Islamist factions in Abadam, Borno State, on Friday, as Boko Haram faction from the Bakoura-led Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad (JAS) launched a fierce attack on Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) camps. According to impeccable sources, the assault targeted ISWAP positions at Toumbun Gini and Toumbun […]
ISWAP Militants Attack Military Post in Niger, Invade Community, Cart Away Properties
In a daring overnight raid, suspected fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked a military position in Diffa, Niger State, leading to the temporary abandonment of the post by security forces. The militants then briefly infiltrated a civilian neighborhood before retreating with looted goods. The assault commenced just after midnight on […]
Troops Eliminate Kidnappers, Rescue Victims in Kaduna Raid
Troops from Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have neutralized two suspected kidnappers and liberated four hostages in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to intelligence sources which revealed to Zagazola Makama, a West African Security Watchdog and Analyst, the operation was initiated following a distress call on February 14 at around 8:30 PM, […]
Notorious Bandit Leader Neutralized by Troops in Plateau State
In a significant blow to criminal activities in Plateau State, troops from Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) successfully neutralized Hamisu Saleh, known as “Master,” a notorious militia leader and kidnapper, during a raid in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The operation, conducted on February 11, 2025, was based on intelligence gathered after Saleh’s initial arrest […]
‘Negotiation with Bandits Has Failed’ — Analysts Call for Tough Action Against Terrorism
Amid persistent security issues in Nigeria’s Northwest, experts and citizens alike are voicing strong opposition to further negotiations with bandit leaders, highlighting the repeated failures of past peace agreements. The resurgence of discussions on negotiating with bandits comes after continuous reports of violent attacks, abductions, and mass displacement in Sokoto and Zamfara States, even […]