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Breaking: DSS Nabs Five, including 2 Foreign Collaborators, linked to Papiri School Kidnap

Daily Dispatch May 31, 2026

*Recovers Large Arms Cache- 15AK Rifles, 1434 Live Ammunition The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five persons, including two Nigeriens, suspected to be arms couriers to gunmen who, on November 21, 2025, attacked St. Mary’s Catholic school in Papiri village, Niger State,

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Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Neutralise Suspected Terrorist in Kogi

Daily Dispatch May 30, 2026

Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under the 2 Division, have foiled a kidnap attempt, neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered weapons during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the operation was carried out on May 30 following credible intelligence […]

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Oyo kidnap saga: DHQ’s needless political correctness

Daily Dispatch May 24, 2026

By Taiwo Adisa, PhD (Published by the Sunday Tribune, May 24, 2026) Discussions have been tempered, while activities are being ruled by sober moods and sombre moments since the news broke on May 15, about the abduction of no fewer than 25 students and seven teachers from their schools in Ahoro-Esinele community in Oriire Local […]

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Female Relative of ISWAP/JAS Terrorists Surrenders to Troops in Bama

Daily Dispatch May 22, 2026

A female family member linked to suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists has surrendered to troops operating in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources disclosed that the woman voluntarily surrendered at about 10:08 a.m. on May 19 to troops of the 81 Division Task Force Battalion under Sector 1 Area of Responsibility. According to the […]

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Several ISIS Trainers from Iraq Among 175 Terrorists Killed in Joint Nigeria-US Airstrikes

Daily Dispatch May 20, 2026

By: Zagazola Makama Several foreign ISIS trainers from Iraq were among 175 terrorists eliminated during ongoing joint counter-insurgency operations conducted in the joint United States Africa Command and Nigeria’s military airstrikes in North-East Nigeria. Sources who disclosed this on Tuesday described the coordinated offensives as a major breakthrough against the Islamic

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Military Confirms Death of ISIS Leader Tied to Dapchi Schoolgirls Abduction

Daily Dispatch May 16, 2026

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the killing of a senior ISIS commander, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, during a joint operation conducted by the Armed Forces of Nigeria and United States forces. In a statement issued on Saturday, Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the operation was made possible through enhanced intelligence sharing and