Tag: Militants

August 8, 2012

Unknown gunmen strike in Kogi again, kill two soldiers

by Isi Esene The Kogi State governor, Idris Wada, yesterday ordered a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the Central Senatorial District of the state. He announced this in a state-wide broadcast as…

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August 7, 2012

#Don’tLaugh: Robbers steal Defence Headquarters’ number plate

by Isi Esene The Defence Headquarters (DHQ)in Abuja yesterday alerted the public on its number plate, stolen from one of its official vehicles where it was parked on Sunday. It…

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August 7, 2012

16 people killed in Kogi Deeper Life Church attack

by Isi Esene 16 people have been confirmed dead in a Deeper Life Bible Church attack in Okene, Kogi State on Monday night. The attack was carried out by unknown…

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August 5, 2012

Gunmen again attack security patrol team in Yobe

by Isi Esene Guerrilla attacks on security patrols seem to be the preferred attack tactic by militant groups who are determined on destabilizing the fragile security structure of the country.…

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August 4, 2012

Pirates kill two sailors, kidnap four foreigners off the coast of Nigeria

by Isi Esene The Nigerian Navy has today confirmed that pirates off the coast of the Niger Delta have killed two Nigerian navy sailors and kidnapped four foreigners. It was…

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July 30, 2012

Sad Photos: The Sokoto suicide attack in pictures (GRAPHIC)

Suicide bombers attacked two police formations in Sokoto this morning killing three people. A suicide bomber drove a bomb rigged car towards the office of the assistant inspector-general of Police…

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July 30, 2012

Suicide bombers hit Sokoto police formations

by Isi Esene Suicide bombers attacked two police formations in Sokoto this morning killing three people. Several policemen including civilians were injured in the multiple attacks with one of the…

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July 30, 2012

Police foil Kano mosque attack

by Isi Esene Policemen attached to the Kano State Police Command yesterday foiled a suicide bomb attempt on a mosque at Janbulo area, along Bayero University, by four armed militants.…

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June 24, 2012

“Jonathan is indecisive, vindictive, petty, and I pity him” – Henry Okah

by Hauwa Gambo Henry Okah, Niger-Delta activist accused of the October 1 2010 bombings in Abuja has remained locked up in a South African jail - even as he continues…

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June 18, 2012

Campus mayhem: Battle between ex-militants and cult members at Igbinedion University (Warning: Graphic photo)

by Tolu Orekoya At least 15 people were injured and 50 cars destroyed on Sunday as Igbinedion University became the latest battle ground, with ex-militants and cult members clashing on the campus. For…

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March 21, 2012

More, Please – Asari Dokubo rejects N74 billion amnesty for ex-militants

by Lekan Olanrewaju   The Leader of the Niger Delta Volunteer Force, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, on Monday stated that the  N74bn meant for the rehabilitation of ex-militants from  the Niger Delta region, made public…

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