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Security forces repulsed Lakurawa attack in Nigeria's northwest.

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BY; ADAMU ALIYU NGULDE The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have repelled a coordinated attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits on Sutti Village and Sutti Kwarakka Ward in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, northwest Nigeria. According to Intelligence sources, around 40 bandits on motorcycles, armed with rifles, stormed the communities late Monday night, April 7, 2025, and fired sporadically. After heavy gunfire, the troops reacted swiftly and forced the attackers to retreat and flee into the bush.  Two villagers were injured by gunshots during the confrontation, one on the right hand and the other on the left leg.  The injured victims were immediately taken to the General Hospital for medical treatment and are currently responding well. Medical attention was provided to the injured victims at the General Hospital right away and they are currently responding well. An appeal for Support BY INTERNATIONAL NEWS SYNDICATE DOLLAR ACCOUNT: 2356570987

Operation Munzo eliminated several fighters and recovered weapons in Zamfara.

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BY: ADAMU ALIYU NGULDE The troops from the Headquarters Operation Forest Yakin (HQOPFY) have initiated Operation Munzo, an operation designed to clear terrorist camps in Zamfara State . Sources were consulted by the International News Syndicate and it was reported that the operation started at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bagega in Anka Local Government Area, and troops proceeded to pass through Tibuki and Sabuwar Tunga villages to the notorious Mati terrorist camps. From the scene, there are items that have been recovered, including a PKT rifle with two belts and 90 rounds of 7.62mm, five AK-47 rifles, and 12 magazines with 487 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. In addition to other items recovered, there were three Baofeng radios, chargers, military and police uniforms, and other combat equipment.  Three motorcycles belonging to the terrorists were destroyed on site, while rustled cattle found at the camp were also eliminated. On site, three ...

Police rescued two kidnapped victims after gun battle with bandits in northwest Nigeria.

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BY ADAMU ALIYU NGULDE The Katsina State Police Command successfully rescued two kidnapped victims during a coordinated operation in the Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, northwest Nigeria. Intelligence sources reported to International News Syndicate that armed men had attacked the villages of Gidan Filoti and Gidan Mairabo earlier, and kidnapped Hafsat Amadu, a female resident, and Musa Sani, a male. After receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Malumfashi commanded a security team to rescue a group that was believed to be one of the bandits' hideouts. A fierce gun duel between the security team and the bandits forced the criminals to flee with bullet wounds, leaving the captives behind. After being rescued without any harm, both victims have been reunited with their families. An appeal for Support BY INTERNATIONAL NEWS SYNDICATE DOLLAR ACCOUNT: 2356570987

Despite launching a reprisal attack in Katsina, security forces restored calm.

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BY: ADAMU ALIYU NGULDE A group of angry young people from Katsayal village in Sandamu Local Government Area of Katsina State attacked Takude village in retaliation on Monday, burning down several houses. According to intelligence sources, the incident, which took place at about 11:00 a.m., prompted the swift intervention of security forces from Dauda to quell the unrest and restore normalcy to the area. Calm has returned and is now investigating the cause of the reprisal attack. To promote reconciliation and ease tension, the Emir of Daura, His Royal Highness Alhaji Farouk Umar Farouk, went to Takude and spoke with the affected communities, encouraging them to embrace peace and dialogue. To prevent any further breakdown of law and order, security patrols and monitoring efforts are being intensified. An appeal for Support BY INTERNATIONAL NEWS SYNDICATE DOLLAR ACCOUNT: 2356570987

Nigerien Army arrests JNIM commander in Tillabéri region.

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BY: NEWS DESK The Nigerien Army has apprehended a suspected senior member of the terror organization Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) in the Tillabéri region and recovered cash, weapons, and logistical items that were believed to be used for terrorist purposes. The army reported that the suspect was intercepted on April 3 at approximately 6:30 p.m. while driving a vehicle on the Torodi-Niamey route. Military sources claim that the vehicle's search led to the discovery of a firearm, multiple mobile phones, and a sum of 5,032,900 CFA francs.  According to the army, the money was intended for the purchase of logistics to support terrorist activities. After investigating further, troops came across a garden owned by the suspect in the village of Boborgou. According to reports, armed groups used the location as a logistical base.  Among the discovered items were food supplies, communication airtime credit, clothing, and black fabric that is believed to hav...