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Katsina government defends planned release of 70 bandits standing trial amid public outrage

The Katsina State Government has defended its plan to release 70 suspected bandits standing trial for kidnappings and killings in the state, amid public outcries. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Muazu, said the decision was aimed at sustaining peace accords reached between affected communities and “repentant bandits.” The commissioner stated this…

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Troops nab two suspected arms traffickers in Taraba

Security forces operating under the Nigerian Army’s Operation Whirl Stroke have disrupted an alleged arms trafficking ring in Taraba State with the arrest of two suspects. The Nigerian Army announced the development on Monday via its official X handle, explaining that the arrests followed a carefully planned intelligence operation involving troops of 6 Brigade, Sector…

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DSS officer accused of abducting, impregnating minor, arrested

The Department of State Services (DSS)  has arrested Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi, its personnel, for allegedly marrying a minor (name withheld) and forcefully converting her to Christianity. In a statement on Friday,  DSS Deputy Director of Public Relations, Favour Dozie, said the allegations against the officer are currently under investigation. “It is hereby confirmed that, an active…

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