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Katsina Hisbah Board Bans Night Hawking by Girls, Sets 10 PM Cutoff

The Katsina Hisbah Board has prohibited girls from hawking at night, effective immediately.

Soldiers in action during a rescue operation

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Soldiers Successfully Rescue Three Women Abducted in Plateau State

Three young women kidnapped in Plateau State have been rescued by soldiers after a swift operation.

Bauchi State Police Command officers during a rescue operation.

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Bauchi Police Rescue 17 Minors from Substance Abuse, Arrest Two Suppliers

Police in Bauchi have rescued 17 minors found abusing rubber solution and arrested two suspected suppliers.

Troops conducting operations in a forest area.

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Troops Arrest Notorious Terrorist and Dismantle Hideouts in Zamfara Forest

A suspected terrorist was captured in Kaduna as troops intensified operations against criminal groups in Zamfara.

Police officers investigating a case of sexual assault.

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Bauchi Police Arrest Five for Alleged Sexual Assaults on Minors

Five suspects have been arrested in Bauchi for separate incidents of sexual assault involving children.

Local government meeting in Plateau State discussing security measures.

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Plateau Local Governments Plan New Security Outfits to Enhance Safety

Chairmen from 17 local governments in Plateau State will create security groups to support existing agencies.

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Three Arrested in Connection with Woman’s Murder in Bauchi State

Police have detained three suspects linked to the murder of a woman in Toro Local Government Area.

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Military Forces Prevent Terrorist Attack in Zamfara, Rescue Abducted Herders

Troops in Zamfara repel an ambush and rescue two herders while recovering livestock.

Nigeria Police officers conducting operations against bandits

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Nigeria Police Begin Operations to Combat Banditry and Kidnapping Nationwide

The Nigeria Police Force has launched operations to target bandits and violent criminals across the country.

Police officers conducting a rescue operation

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Police Rescue Eight Kidnapped Victims in Benue, Two Suspects Arrested

The Benue State Police successfully rescued eight people kidnapped earlier this month and arrested two suspects.

Police arrest suspects in Bauchi following a violent attack linked to witchcraft accusations.

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Police Arrest 17 After Witchcraft Accusation Leads to Violent Attack in Bauchi

A family in Bauchi faced violence after a witchcraft claim, prompting police action.

Emergency responders at the site of the gas explosion in Eleme

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Gas Pipeline Explosion in Eleme, Rivers State Triggers Emergency Response

NNPC Limited confirms a gas explosion in Eleme and activates emergency measures.

A power distribution pole in a village setting.

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Man Escapes Mob Attack After Attempting to Steal Electricity Cables in Kebbi

A suspected thief narrowly avoids mob violence after being caught trying to steal cables from a power pole.

A Catholic school building in the Benue community.

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Catholic Diocese Closes Schools and Hospitals in Benue Due to Ongoing Attacks

The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has shut down its institutions in Ihugh, Benue State, following repeated violence.

Police officers conducting an operation in Plateau State

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Police in Plateau Arrest Two Suspects and Seize Three Firearms

Two men have been arrested in Plateau State for possessing illegal firearms as police ramp up efforts to enhance community safety.

A map of Benue State showing Ukum Local Government Area.

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Nine Killed in Attacks by Suspected Herdsmen in Benue State

Fresh violence in Ukum Local Government Area leaves communities in fear and mourning.

Police officers conducting an operation in Bayelsa State.

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Bayelsa Police Arrest 23 Suspected Cultists Amid Rising Violence

Police in Bayelsa State have arrested 23 individuals linked to cult violence and recovered various weapons.

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Nigerian Bar Association Warns of Anarchy from Ongoing Attacks in Plateau State

The Nigerian Bar Association condemns continuous violence in Plateau State and calls for government action.