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Armed bandits name replacement for slain commander and demand armament tax in Zamfara
A notorious bandit group has appointed a new field commander and is forcing Zamfara villages to fund weapon purchases following military setbacks.
Monday Morning Roundup: Top 10 Nigerian News Highlights
This morning's summary covers security operations in Enugu and Zamfara, political developments involving the PDP and ADC, drug enforcement crackdowns, and Nigeria's successful finish at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Investigating the fatal blast at a Moscow dining establishment
Russian investigators have cleared the scene of a fatal explosion at a Moscow restaurant that killed three people, while authorities point to a potential link to the war in Ukraine.
Afenifere Official Criticizes State Governors Over Insecurity and Security Management
Afenifere leader Ademola Folarin contends that state governors are neglecting their duty to manage regional security, arguing that the failure of initiatives like Amotekun stems from a lack of political will rather than a lack of resources.
Militants Lay Down Weapons as Nigerian Army Reports Security Progress in the South-East
Militants in the South-East are surrendering weapons and military operations have resulted in significant arms recoveries, marking a shift in the region's security landscape.
Bishop Kundi Decries Security Failure as 27 Victims of Southern Kaduna Attack Laid to Rest
Most Rev. Julius Yakubu Kundi presided over the mass burial of 27 villagers killed in a brutal raid, criticizing the lack of protection for civilians in Kaduna State.
Security operation in Katsina leaves prominent bandit leader and 60 gunmen dead
A security operation in Katsina State has resulted in the deaths of bandit kingpin Idi Abasu Aiki and over 60 of his followers after they were lured into a strategic ambush.
Security Operation Neutralizes Bandit Leader and 60 Gunmen in Katsina
A joint operation by the DSS and local security forces killed over 60 bandits, including a key leader, after trapping them during a planned raid on a Katsina community.
Military forces apprehend suspected Boko Haram accomplice in Borno state
Operation HADIN KAI troops have captured a 21-year-old suspected terrorist collaborator, Abur Mallam Shuaibu, in Magumeri, Borno State.
Nigerian Army Reports Militants Surrendering Weapons Under Military Pressure in Southeast
Militants in the Nigerian Southeast have surrendered arms following sustained military operations and intelligence-led raids by the 82 Division and Operation UDO KA.