Troops Foil Plateau Attack, Kill Five Suspected Bandits
The attack was planned. The troops got there first. Troops of Operation Enduring Peace foiled a planned bandit attack on communities in Plateau State this week, killing five suspected bandits during an intelligence-led operation. The military described the intervention as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise a state that has suffered repeated deadly attacks in recent months. What Happened Acting on reliable intelligence, troops moved…
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Troops Foil Plateau Attack, Kill Five Suspected Bandits
The attack was planned. The troops got there first. Troops of Operation Enduring Peace foiled a planned bandit attack on…
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They Want To Change Election Rules Again. Guess Who Benefits
The Electoral Act of 2022 was celebrated as a victory for Nigerian democracy. It introduced electronic transmission of results. It…
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They Want To Change Election Rules Again. Guess Who Benefits
The Electoral Act of 2022 was celebrated as a victory for Nigerian democracy. It introduced electronic transmission of results. It…
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They Want To Change Election Rules Again. Guess Who Benefits
The Electoral Act of 2022 was celebrated as a victory for Nigerian democracy. It introduced electronic transmission of results. It…
