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The Nigerian Army deployed troops in the North Central region on June 6th as part of security operations addressing issues in Kwara State.
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What happened
The Nigerian Army deployed troops in the North Central region on June 6th as part of security operations addressing issues in Kwara State.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD took place in Kwara State involving the Nigerian Army.Sub-event
Army conducted clearance operations in North Central, rescuing kidnapped victims, including Mohammed Sani.1 source
Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Michael Akaliro commands the 6 Brigade in Operation Whirl Stroke.1 source
Nigerian Army deployed in North Central region (Kwara context) on June 6th.1 source
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Part of
Rising kidnappings and abductions are occurring across multiple states including Ekiti, Borno, and Kwara.Also in this story
- UNICEF addresses child abductions in Nigeria, working with Borno State Government.
- Residents in Kwara State are demanding the rescue of youths who have been abducted.
- A terrorist gang is operating across both Kogi State and Kwara State.
- Babagana Zulum is the Governor of Borno State, and Maiduguri is identified as the judicial division of Borno State.
The entities involved
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Nigerian Army
land warfare branch of Nigeria's military
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North Central
National Resource Management Region of Victoria, Australia
Nothing else this week.
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Kwara State
state in Nigeria
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- Military operations are ongoing in Kebbi State, Nigeria, to secure the region.
- A joint operation involving the State Security Service and Nigerian Army is underway in Nasarawa State to apprehend a suspect and investigate kidnapping threats.
- Collaboration needed for complex security issues between the Nigerian Army and Nigeria Police Force.