Armed assailants identified as members of the Lakurawas group launched a violent attack on Bazaga village in the Alela commune, Konni department, in the Tahoua region late Sunday night. According to local sources, the attackers stormed the village around 11 p.m., firing several gunshots that caused panic among residents. The assailants reportedly looted livestock and […] More
The Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), a terrorist group, has claimed responsibility for multiple attacks targeting the Nigerian Defence and Security Forces (SDF) in the TillabĂ©ri region of Niger. The group made the claim in a statement issued on Jan. 19, 2025. According to the statement, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were used to destroy […] More
In a surprising turn of events, notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has reportedly released all individuals held captive by his group. The development comes amid heightened military operations aimed at capturing the fugitive and dismantling his network in Zamfara State and surrounding regions. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that Turji’s decision to free the captives […] More
A photo of Na’ballo, a notorious bandit leader and close ally of Ado Aleiro, has surfaced, highlighting his central role in some of Nigeria’s most high-profile banditry operations, including the Kaduna train abduction. Na’ballo, described as one of the most dangerous bandits in the Northwest, was a key player in the March 2022 Kaduna train […] More
A devastating inc!dent occurred today on Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway, resulting in the loss of life of a BMW driver. The vehicle was involved in a f4tal acc!dent and subsequently caught fire, claiming the l!fe of the driver. Watch Video Below: The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and our thoughts and prayers are with […] More
A notorious bandit leader, Na’ballo, known as an ally of Ado Aleiro, has been killed during a violent clash. Na’ballo, a high profile bandit with a history of terrorizing communities, was reportedly based in the eastern Takulawa, in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara, where he coordinated criminal activities. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that […] More
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has applauded the remarkable efforts of the 402 Special Forces (SF) Brigade in safeguarding the Kaduna-Abuja road and rail corridor. The commendation came during his operational visit to the Brigade Headquarters in Kaduna on Monday, January 20, 2025. Arriving to a ceremonious Quarter Guard reception, […] More
Burkina Faso’s Combat Forces have recorded significant victories against terrorists in a series of operations conducted during the first two weeks of January 2025, the Burkina Information Agency (AIB) reports. The operations, which combined ground offensives and airstrikes, led to the elimination of dozens of terrorists, the recovery of significant war materials, and the consolidation […] More
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned Ahmed Kuru, a former Managing Director of the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), alongside four others, over allegations of defrauding Arik Air of N76 billion and $31.5 million. The arraignment, confirmed in a statement by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media & Publicity, took […] More
Troops of Sector 7, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have arrested a notorious gunrunner and his accomplice, recovering a cache of arms and ammunition during an operation in Kaduna State. It was gathered that the operation was conducted on Sunday, Jan. 20, following intelligence about the suspects. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were […] More
Following the trending news on the brutally murdered of the EFCC officer,Late Aminu Sahabi Salisu who reportedly lost is life during official duty in Anambra after a claim of a clash between the commission and Yahoo Boys. Reno Omokri the renowned politician through his X page as reacted and accused the Southern Nigeria to be […] More
Reports have emerged indicating the suspected presence of notorious bandit leader Bello Turji in Maradun Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State. Loyalists to Turji, traveling on motorcycles and carrying casualties, were observed by local residents on the evening of January 19 and the morning of January 20, 2025, moving toward the Garsa/Kadanya area in […] More