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Terrorism
40 posts
Suspected Lakurawa militants obstruct Mokwa–New Bussa Road in Niger State
Suspected Lakurawa militants caused significant traffic disruptions and public alarm by blocking the Mokwa–New Bussa Road in Niger State, until security forces intervened.
June 22, 2026
Edinburgh man faces terrorism-related attempted murder charges
Lewis Hawkes appeared in court facing five attempted murder charges linked to terrorism following a string of attacks in Edinburgh that left five people injured.
June 22, 2026
Sheikh Gumi claims mediation with bandits is no longer viable
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has announced that he and other religious leaders will cease negotiations with bandits, criticizing the Nigerian government's decision to label them as terrorists.
June 22, 2026
Civil society groups in Akwa Ibom advocate for public-security partnership to combat terrorism
Akwa Ibom civil society groups are urging citizens to cooperate with security agencies and adopt local defense strategies to effectively combat the rising threat of terrorism in Nigeria.
June 21, 2026
Zakaria Garba sentenced to death for 2014 Nyanya bombing
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Zakaria Garba to death by hanging for his involvement in the 2014 Nyanya motor park bombing that killed dozens.
June 21, 2026
Governor Lawal Rules Out Peace Pacts with Zamfara Terrorists
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has declared that his government will not negotiate with bandits, emphasizing a commitment to military force over peace deals.
June 21, 2026
Russia, Libya, and Qatar Denounce Deadly Assault in Niger
Russia, Libya, and Qatar have condemned a fatal attack at Niger's Diori Hamani International Airport that claimed the lives of 11 soldiers and two civilians.
June 20, 2026
General Abdulsalami Abubakar Calls for National Unity to Tackle Insecurity
Former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar has called for national unity, urging citizens to move past political and religious divisions to support security agencies in the fight against terrorism and crime.
June 19, 2026
Defence Minister Musa Alleges Maiduguri Bombings Aimed to Sabotage Tinubu’s UK Trip
Defence Minister Christopher Musa claims recent bombings in Maiduguri were politically motivated acts designed to disrupt President Tinubu’s diplomatic travel to the UK.
May 29, 2026
Defense Minister Christopher Musa Reports Significant Decline in Nigerian Terrorism
Defence Minister Christopher Musa claims terrorism in Nigeria has dropped significantly, rating current security performance between 65 and 70 percent.
May 29, 2026