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Terrorism
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Three Individuals, Including Nigerien National, Receive Death Sentences for Terrorism in Sokoto
A Sokoto High Court has sentenced three men, including a foreign national, to death by hanging for terrorism and arms proliferation offenses.
Military Thwarts Terrorist Raid in Zamfara, Seizes Weapons and Gear
Military forces in Zamfara State successfully thwarted a planned terrorist attack, recovering a cache of weapons and military uniforms from the retreating suspects.
US Penalizes Lagos ISIS Financier and Currency Exchange Firms in Global Anti-Terror Effort
The US has sanctioned a Lagos-based ISIS financier and three currency exchange firms to disrupt global terrorist funding networks.
Nigerian Army apprehends suspected terrorist, seizes weapons in Kano
Troops from the 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army raided Konan Dumawa village in Kano State, resulting in the arrest of a suspected terrorist and the recovery of various weapons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.