The Kano state government has declared a 24-hour curfew following the election petition tribunal judgement that sacked the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf.
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has charged operational commanders to ensure that no terrorist, bandit or any criminal is spared in their various areas of responsibility.
Terrorists, on Thursday, killed four and abducted 18 other persons in Giyawa village of Goronyo local government area of Sokoto state.
ASHENEWS reports that the troops of the Joint Task Force of the Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD) in the Northwest, have rescued several kidnap victims and recovered equipment, including motorcycles used by the bandits in Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina and Sokoto states.
ASHENEWS reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has posted and deployed the seven officers who were recently promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police by the Police Service Commission, to various departments.
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday, said it has identified politicians’ ring leaders, who are planning to mobilize students leader, and ethnic associations to stage violent protests across the country.
The Zamfara state government has announced the closure of eight cattle markets in response to the persistent security challenges in the state.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says airstrikes on Friday knocked out known terrorist camps in Borno and active illegal oil refining sites in Rivers.
ASHENEWS reports that the Commander of 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Gusau, Zamfara state, Brigadier General Sani Ahmed has donated 100 sets of BAOFENG Communication Radios (Walkie talkies) to members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
A statement from the Niger Republic’s Ministry of National Defense says its Defense and Security Forces (SFDS), has killed dozens of terrorists who were preparing to attack Banibangou and Abala (Tillabéri region).