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Security agencies aware of Lakurawa terrorist group’s existence since 2016 – security expert

A human rights activist and expert on violent extremism in Sub-Saharan Africa, Bulama Bukarti, has said Lakurawa group is not a new terrorist organization...

Insecurity: I’m changing the narrative, says Kefas

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State says he will not compromise on security because the safety of everybody is his most important priority. According to...

Cult battle claims 11 in Anambra State capital

From Chuks Moses, Awka No fewer than eight lives were lost on Sunday evening after a group of suspected cultists opened fire at an eating...

Finally, “Jungle Matures” in Rivers State: LG hqtrs on fire, 5 killed

Rivers: 5 killed, LG hqtrs set ablaze, chairmen chased out No fewer than five persons were feared dead yesterday (Monday), following gunfire at different local...

Anambra: Four notorious cultists killed in gang war as Police foil kidnap attempt of foreigner

From Chuks Moses, Awka The officers of the Anambra State Police Command have foiled an attempt by a gang of criminals to abduct a foreign...

Explosion rocks APC secretariat in Port Harcourt

There are reports of an explosion at the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Aba Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, worsening...

Unknown gunmen strike again, abduct Anambra community leader, APGA chieftain

From Chuks Moses, Awka Unknown gunmen on Friday struck at Umunze, a major Anambra Community bordering Imo and Abia states, kidnapping the President-General of the...

Two soldiers, six civilians killed by Fulani militia in Benue

Independence Day fanfare turned bloody in Egwuma Community in Agatu County, as Fulani Jihadists showed impunity to the military, unleashing another round of mayhem,...

Five men sentenced to death for Offa Bank robbery appeal as 6-year old video of confession re-emerges (+Video)

Five men who stood trial in the Offa bank robbery in 2018 in which 30 persons were gunned down have indicated interest to appeal...

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