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Army, DSS, Other Security Agencies Rescue Seven Kidnapped Ogun Students

Daily Dispatch August 6, 2026

The combined efforts of the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies have led to the successful rescue of seven students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State, who were abducted earlier this week by suspected

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Man Allegedly Defraud Bandits of N95 Million Meant for Firearms Deal

Daily Dispatch August 2, 2026

Tension is reportedly mounting in parts of Katsina State following allegations that a man disappeared after collecting N95 million from a suspected bandit leader under the guise of supplying high-grade firearms. The allegation was made public by Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu, popularly known as General, who represents the Musawa/Matazu Federal Constituency. According to his

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Of banditry and a shared sovereignty (3)

Daily Dispatch July 19, 2026

By Hassan GimbaThis is the concluding part of this series. The first two editions were published two weeks ago. Although the article was originally written in 2022, its message remains as timely and relevant today as it was then. With insecurity continuing to ravage every region of the country, leaving citizens in constant fear and […]

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Tinubu Monitored Oriire Rescue Daily, Pressed Troops for Updates – GOC

Daily Dispatch July 14, 2026

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Chinedu Nnebeufe, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu closely monitored the rescue operation for the abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, demanding daily updates from troops on the ground. Speaking after the successful rescue of […]

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Good News from Oriire, and Lessons from Endless Insecurity

Daily Dispatch July 12, 2026

By Taiwo Adisa, PhD (Published by the Sunday Tribune, July 12, 2026.) The much-awaited good news hit the airwaves on Friday, July 10 — exactly 56 days after toddlers, students, and their teachers were kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State — as the victims regained their freedom. Apprehension among friends, family, and […]

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The General Behind the Successful Rescue of Oyo’s Abducted Pupils and Teachers

Daily Dispatch July 11, 2026

Major General Chinedu Ralph Nnebeife, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Ibadan, coordinated the intelligence-led operation that resulted in the unconditional release of 44 pupils and teachers abducted by terrorists in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The victims, who were kidnapped on May 15, 2026, were held captive […]