According to the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the airstrikes were conducted based on credible multi-source intelligence.

Ejodame explained that the strikes targeted key bandit enclaves linked to recent attacks in the North-West, with NAF air assets deployed to degrade the criminal elements’ combat capabilities and deny them safe havens.

According to him, the first strike at Turba Hill, a confirmed bandit hideout, destroyed a zinc-roofed structure central to the enclave’s operations.

“Post-strike assessment confirmed the destruction of the target and the neutralisation of several bandits.

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Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s spokesperson, spoke after a closed-door meeting of ADC leaders in Abuja, chaired by national chairman David Mark.

Former Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai was also in attendance.

Abdullahi said many states are shutting schools and sending pupils home instead of fixing security lapses. arguing that closing schools empowers violent groups and worsens fear, insisting the government should strengthen security rather than retreat.

He criticised the neglect of the Safe Schools Initiative and Safe Schools Programme, saying they once showed a commitment to protect children but have now been abandoned.

The ADC called on the Federal Government to deploy the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to all unity schools and take urgent, transparent steps to secure and reopen affected institutions.

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Abdullahi urged authorities to ensure children return to school safely and resist the spread of insecurity. He also congratulated families whose abducted relatives were recently released.

The Federal Government recently ordered the closure of dozens of unity colleges over rising security threats.

Source: Thecable

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You would recall that at least 30 people were taken during the evening attack, which also left three dead.

A community leader, Olusegun Olukotun, whose relatives were among the victims, said the abductors had begun contacting families and grouping hostages according to their relations.

He said he escaped through a window with one of his wards when the gunmen struck during a church service.

The church pastor, Abiodun Bamidele, said between 30 and 35 worshippers were abducted during a thanksgiving service held for 18 people earlier kidnapped and rescued.

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Angered by the incident, youths in Eruku blocked the Ilorin–Kabba highway in protest, accusing security operatives of failing to respond despite being stationed in the area. Community leaders also criticised the police for what they described as inaction.

Kwara State authorities have requested urgent reinforcement to tackle rising attacks in border communities, including the latest incident in Eruku.

Source: Channels

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The statement also said that the recent actions of the former governor amounted to a direct threat to peace and development, and accused him of plotting to destabilise the state through “provocation, manipulation and incitement,” warning that it would not tolerate attempts to drag the state back into violence.

“This Government will not fold its arms and allow a discredited former leader, who left the state in ruins, to ignite chaos and plunge the state into another era of ethno-religious tension, insecurity, and economic stagnation,” the Commissioner said.

The government also accused El-Rufa’i of convening “an illegal and chaotic meeting” on his political associates, which degenerated into violence, including gunshots that endangered innocent citizens.

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The Commissioner also noted that the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) had already dismissed the allegations made by El-Rufai, insisting that neither the Federal Government nor any agency under it had ever paid bandits.

The statement also listed achievements in education, healthcare and infrastructure, claiming that Kaduna now ranks 7th nationally in WAEC results, with millions of citizens integrated into the financial system and healthcare facilities upgraded across the 23 local government areas.

The commissioner warned El-Rufai to desist from acts that could threaten stability, stressing that security agencies had been placed on alert.

He urged residents not to fall for “the provocations of a failed leader trying to stay relevant by plunging the state into anarchy

Source: Channels

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This was confirmed by a member representing Malumfashi constituency in the Katsina State House of Assembly, Aminu Ibrahim, during a plenary session, saying that the attacks took place across several communities, including Gidan Adamu Mantau, Unguwar Yar Mai Dabo, Makera in Karfi ward, and Burdigau in Yaba ward.

“Thirty people were gunned down during morning prayers, and another 20 were burned alive in their homes, our people can no longer live in their villages because of these relentless attacks. The situation has become unbearable.”

A resident of Burdigau who spoke on the condition of anonymity said the villagers alerted the soldiers when astrange movement was noticed around six in the evening.

“But the soldiers came, stayed a short while, and left. By dawn, the bandits came back.” The lawmaker also clarified the story.

Following the attacks, the Katsina State Government sent a delegation, led by the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Faskari, to condole with the bereaved families.

While speaking on behalf of the governor, who is on medical leave, Faskari expressed sadness over the killings, calling it a “deeply painful and heartbreaking tragedy”.

He further affirmed that the administration is committed to strengthening security and restoring peace.

The government confirmed that 32 people were killed while praying, but it said the final death toll was still being verified.

Officials said an airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force disrupted the attackers as they attempted to abduct residents, leading to chaotic scenes in which captives scattered into the bush.

The massacre comes amid a wave of rural violence in Nigeria’s North-west, where bandits have terrorised farming communities through kidnappings, extortion, and mass killings.

Source: Premium Times

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Eyewitnesses told newsmen that the gunmen invaded the mosque on Thursday while worshippers were performing their early morning Subhi prayer.

Residents said the gunmen had been molesting the people of the community for some time now, even with the presence of security agents.

They noted that the timely intervention of the security agents led by the troops of the Nigerian Army, was able to curtail the activities of the gunmen.

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The Command’s spokesman, Ahmed Rufai, said the police authorities were working with other security agencies to rescue the abducted victims.

A member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, representing the Sabon Birni B state Constituency also confirmed the attack.

The lawmaker also commended the security agencies for their timely intervention.

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Tinubu particularly emphasised that the fight should be focused in the Northwest, where these criminals continue to threaten the lives and homes of innocent villagers.

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He expressed his profound sympathy to the military authorities following the loss of six brave soldiers during a dawn terrorist attack on January 4, 2025.

His condolence message is contained in a statement  by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, where the President sympathised with the families of the fallen soldiers, whose sacrifice in defending our nation will forever be honoured and remembered.

In the wake of this tragic event, he called for a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident and ensure that it serves as a valuable lesson to prevent similar occurrences.

The President particularly emphasised the Northwest, where these criminals continue to threaten the lives and homes of innocent villagers.

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The gunmen reportedly stormed the community around midnight on Thursday, with heavy gunfire, a development which reportedly overwhelmed the vigilance services in the area.

A resident said efforts to reach the vigilance services during the attack proved abortive as the men on duty were not taking their calls, apparently due to the heavy gunfire by the bandits.

Bandits, who usually operate in the fringes of Niger State, sometimes hit boundary communities in the nation’s capital and flee back to Niger State.

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