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Troops Kills 16 Suspected ISWAP Terrorists In Lake Chad Basin

The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has killed 16 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters during coordinated air and artillery strikes on three suspected terrorist locations in the Tunbunma area of South Lake Chad. This came as troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, neutralised eight suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during coordinated operations in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara States.

Troops Kill Eight Terrorists, Rescue Kidnap Victims In Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised eight suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during coordinated operations in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara States. In a separate operation on the same day, troops of Sector One, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, foiled a suspected terrorist ambush along Ungwan Iya in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, neutralising six suspected terrorists.

Military strikes ISWAP enclaves in Lake Chad, kills 16 terrorists

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have killed 16 suspected ISWAP fighters during coordinated air and artillery strikes on terrorist enclaves in Lake Chad.

Prison officers fear deaths in custody under Queensland bill

Queensland prison staff fear a human rights exemption for prisoners will make their jobs more dangerous.

Mumbai Police form SIT to probe Jarange’s ₹500 crore claim as Raut writes to Shah seeking ED probe

The claim by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil has stirred Maharashtra’s politics, drawing a wedge between the alliance partners

US court rules daughter of Trump critic James Comey was illegally fired

Maurene Comey had argued that she was fired because her father, former FBI chief James Comey, was target of Trump's ire.

‘Deflections’: Abdul El-Sayed responds to Trump’s anti-Muslim attacks

The Democratic candidate for the US Senate has been the subject of Islamophobic attacks from Trump.

OPHK troops destroy ISWAP enclaves in Lake Chad, kill 16 terrorists

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised 16 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters during coordinated air and artillery strikes on three suspected terrorist locations in the Tunbunma area of South Lake Chad, following intelligence on the presence of key terrorist leaders and fighters. According to the Joint Task Force, the operation followed sustained and relentless offensive against terrorist networks in the Lake Chad Basin.

Alleged Certificate Forgery: UNN, NYSC disowned Nnaji’s certificates, witness tells court

The ICPC investigator said his team was assigned to investigate the matter after the commission received two separate petitions alleging certificate forgery against Mr Nnaji.

Two midnight crashes, four deaths in Ernakulam: MVD, police call for more speed cameras, night patrols

Officials say luxury cars driven at over 100 kmph on Ernakulam roads expose gaps in enforcement, from idle patrol vehicles to an underused command centre

Medical centre targeted in Melbourne arson attack

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at the Moonee Vale Clinic overnight, as well as a separate incident outside a Brighton home.

Police confirm man, teenager swept away by flood in Aba

By Steve Oko Abia State Police Command has confirmed that a man who attempted to rescue a teenage girl from a water-filled ditch at Faulks Road, Aba, was swept away alongside the girl during Sunday’s downpour. The Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, disclosed this while responding to Vanguard inquiries, confirming that the incident occurred around the popular Ukwu Mango area of the commercial city.

Mass killing threat: Enugu ex-lawmakers place N5m bounty on terrorist ringleaders

By Precious Enaike The Chairman of the forum of former members of Enugu State House of Assembly, Dr. Josef Onoh, announced Monday that they have placed a bounty of N5m on terrorists threatening mass killings in Enugu State after watching a viral video containing treasonable, cowardly and bloodthirsty threats of invasion against the peaceful domain of the state. To accelerate the wheels of justice and unmask every single criminal hiding under these guises, I have, on behalf of the forum of former members of Enugu State House of Assembly announced the strategic rewards of N5,000,000 (Five…

When a police officer is caught at crime scene

The sight of a police officer at a crime scene should ordinarily inspire confidence, reassurance and hope. A police officer caught at a crime scene under suspicious circumstances presents a troubling contradiction.

Five shot dead in Guwahati hotel

The victims include a mother-son duo; police nab one suspect

Shabana Mahmood launches review into murder of student Henry Nowak

Move comes after claims that killer had history of using threatening behaviour and an obsession with weapons Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, has launched a review to examine whether opportunities were missed to prevent the murder of the student Henry Nowak. It follows claims that there were several warning signs that the perpetrator, Vickrum Digwa, had a history of threatening behaviour and an obsession with weapons.

Alleged N582m fraud: Court fixes Nov 23 for trial of ex-NNPCL boss

threatens to issue bench warrant By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA – A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday fixed November 23 for the arraignment of a former President of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) He explained that the defence had used the information available to it to communicate with Ogunbayo, who was said to be in Warri, Delta State, and unable to secure a flight to Abuja for the sitting.

Man swept away by flood while trying to rescue drowning teenager in Abia

Rescue team in desperate search for duo By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — In a heartbreaking twist of fate, a good Samaritan who risked his life to save a teenage girl from a flooded gutter in Aba, Abia State, was swept away by the same rushing water alongside the girl he tried to rescue. The desperate search entered a new phase on Monday as the Abia State Fire Service and other government officials joined residents in combing the drainage channels for the missing duo.

German police probe cruise ship captain after Bremerhaven collision

A three-ship collision has led to the cancellation of a cruise and expensive damages. Shipyard repairs are needed, and further cruises could be affected.

CEC can be removed only like a Supreme Court judge, ECI tells top court

A common affidavit filed for the EC, CEC Kumar and Election Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi say that any attempt to restrain the CEC’s functioning is contrary to the 2023 Act; asserts that Form 6 was not amended; West Bengal CEO’s officers filed appeals against inclusions

Mutilated body of motorcyclist found as similar mystery killings rise

The killing, reported on Monday, bears similarities to previous attacks on motorcycle riders in other parts of Plateau State

Rajasthan man arrested in Gujarat by Adilabad police in cyber fraud case

Arik Receivership: Court admits AMCON board resolutions

By Henry Ojelu The Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja, on Monday admitted certified board resolutions of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) as evidence in the ongoing criminal trial of its former Managing Director, Ahmed Kuru, and others over the receivership of Arik Air Limited. Kaltungo, head of the AMCON desk at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and leader of its investigating team, had maintained during cross-examination that Kuru, as AMCON’s managing director and chief executive officer, had unfettered powers and personally sanctioned the…

Labourer fined GH¢120,000 for possessing and selling cannabis, tramadol

A 20-year-old labourer, Kojo Sah Nkrumah, has been fined GH¢120,000 by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for possessing and selling cannabis and tramadol without lawful authority. He said Nkrumah, a resident of Tarkwa Railway Station, was arrested at about 0130 hours on January 21, 2025, during a routine night patrol by a police team, led by Chief Inspector Issahaque Yahaya.