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Service Chiefs have ordered the elimination of all identified bandits terrorizing Nigeria. They also reminded troops to always observe the rules of engagement in the battle with bandits in Zamfara and other states. The Armed Forces directed commanders in charge of the ongoing anti-banditry operation in the North-West to personally …

The Kaduna State Government on Saturday confirmed that troops of Operation Safe Haven have foiled the attempted kidnap of two persons, rescuing six others in different locations within Jema’a Local Government Area of the state. Mr. Samuel Aruwan, state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, said that the incident …

Members of Parliament and other officials of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will meet with chiefs in the Volta region on their next step as an ultimatum to government to withdraw troops from the region expires.   The meeting, scheduled for later this week “or the weekend” will deliberate on …

As part of measures in curbing the increasing insecurity in the area such as illegal activities of nomadic Fulani herdsmen and other heinous crimes, the government plans to build a military base in Asante Akim North District capital, Agogo in the Ashanti Region. “There have been a number of consultations …

There was heavy security at Ghana’s Paga border with Burkina Faso Tuesday evening, following a robbery incident targeting traders at a black market in Dakola near the latter’s border. “Personnel of the Formed Police Unit (FPU) and soldiers from the Airborne Force airlifted from Tamale, all of Operation Conquer Fist, …

In furtherance of several clearance operations to rid the northeast of terrorists, troops of the Nigerian Army have captured 23 Boko Haram/ISWAP elements including 2 Amir’s and 5 logistics suppliers who were caught with several drugs including sex enhancers. The gallant troops killed 3 of the terrorists in firefights, recovered …