The Nigerian Army has said its troops on Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Thursday recovered two heavy Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) buried in the ground at Gombori Borno State after information provided by an arrested terrorism suspect, Lawan Abbai. This is in a statement released by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Usman Sani on... Read More

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July 31, 2013

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Kano bomber disguised as a fruit seller – Survivors give account as JTF, Ohanaeze, disagree on casualties

by Chi Ibe New details reveal that the suspected bomber from the Monday bomb blast in Kano hid the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in a wheelbarrow covering it with bananas and oranges as he disguised as a fruit seller passing by then they were detonated at New and Enugu/Igbo Road, all in Sabon-Gari, which is... Read More

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June 30, 2013

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Terrorism: Boko Haram attacks again killing 15 people in Borno

by Rachel Ogbu About 24 hours after Joint Task Force officials in Yobe State smashed a Boko Haram hideout and recovered arms and ammunition, gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram Saturday attacked seven communities in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State and killed about 15 people, new reports say. According to reports, the... Read More

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April 3, 2013

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Bomb-making materials, remote control devices among others found hidden in Jos trader’s shop (PHOTO)

by Rachel Ogbu Improvised Explosive Devices and bomb-making materials were recovered from a shop at Anguwan Rogo, in Jos North Local Government of Plateau State. On Monday Police forced their way into the shop after traders had complained that the occupant locked the shop after the expiry of his tenancy. Other incriminating items found were cables,... Read More

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September 30, 2012

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On the offence: Army explains why it attacked Boko Haram stronghold in Kaduna

by Isi Esene A Nigerian Army joint force today released a statement giving reasons for launching a pre-emptive strike on suspected militants at Gaskiya area of Zaria, Kaduna today. According to the statement, the Army received security reports indicating the group is planning coordinated suicide attacks top coincide with tomorrow’s Independence anniversary. The Army confirmed... Read More

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August 2, 2012

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Fear grips Kano residents as police defuse explosive devices

by Isi Esene There was panic in Kano yesterday with the discovery of several high-calibre Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) behind a popular bakery along Rijiyar Zaki quarters of the northern state. The news of the discovery and the movement of troops towards the area further fuelled the panic with many residents scampering for safety. Deputy... Read More

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Bomb-making materials, remote control devices among others found hidden in Jos trader’s shop (PHOTO)

On the offence: Army explains why it attacked Boko Haram stronghold in Kaduna

Fear grips Kano residents as police defuse explosive devices

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