Crime Facts

DHQ says kidnap kingpin Yellow Jambros has surrendered — a year after NAF ‘killed’ him

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the Nigerian army has recorded increased numbers of surrenders by terrorists, especially in the north-central. Edward Buba, director of defence media operations, said one of the several terrorist leaders and commanders who have surrendered is Yellow Jambros, a notorious kidnap kingpin. Buba listed Alhaji Mallam, Ardo Idi (Alhaji Lawal), Lawal […]

Boko Haram kills four security operatives in Kaduna

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the death of four officers ambushed by bandits at Farin-Kasa area of Chukun LGA in Kaduna state. On November 18, the agency said suspected Boko Haram terrorists had ambushed its monitoring team in Kaduna, leaving seven officers missing. Afolabi Babawale, NSCDC spokesperson, said the incident […]

Police recover eight explosives in Borno

The Borno State Police Command, on Friday, recovered eight unexploded ordnances from the Dala and Gwange areas of Maiduguri, the state capital. The command’s Deputy Public Relations Officer, ASP Grace Michael, disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday. The statement read, “On 22/11/2024, at about 0843 hrs, the Borno State Police Command received a […]

Boko Haram Attacks Military Camp In Borno, Kills Soldiers

A Nigerian military camp was subjected to a major attack by Islamic State fighters in northern Nigeria, resulting in deaths and significant material losses. ADVERTISEMENT Military sources told Channels that Islamic State fighters attacked the Nigerian Army camp in the town of Kareto in Borno State on Saturday with various weapons. Although there is no […]

NAF Strikes Kill Bandit Leaders’ Key Loyalists In Zamfara

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its airstrikes against banditry have killed several bandits, including key loyalists of infamous bandit leaders Dan-Isuhu and Dogo Sule. This was disclosed in a statement by the NAF Director Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa. He said the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma executed further air […]

Report: Lakurawa retreats as troops intensify ground, air attacks

Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, says members of the Lakurawa terrorist group have been retreating in the wake of a fusillade from troops. Makama reports that the coordinated air and ground attacks targeted Lakurawa camps in Kebbi and Sokoto states, leading to the seizure of livestock, a vital revenue […]

Report: Lakurawa luring Sokoto youths with financial incentives

Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, says members of the new terrorist group Lakurawa are offering financial incentives to recruit youths in Sokoto. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) recently declared nine suspected members of the terrorist group wanted. Edward Buba, director of defence media operations, said the new group emerged from […]