Armed Violence
HumAngle’s Armed Violence Desk focuses on stories from the security sector and covers the main actors of the regional conflict ecosystem. It also tracks down sources and combs through records to generate and verify information about trends in insecurity.
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Unidentified Assailants Kill 17, Burn 58 Buildings In North-central Nigeria State
At least 17 persons were killed and 85 houses were burnt in recent attacks in two local government areas (LGAs)…
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3R Rebels Hold 2 Soldiers, 7 Civilians Hostage In Central African Republic
Nine persons including two soldiers of the Central African Republic have been abducted and taken hostage by the rebels of…
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Abba Kyari: Nigeria Police Chief Appoints New Intelligence Unit Head
Usman Alkali Baba, Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, has approved the appointment of Tunde Disu as the new head of…
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How Misinformation Aggravates Farmers-Herders Conflict In Nigeria
The crisis between farmers and herders, which has claimed thousands of lives, has become one of Nigeria’s gravest security challenges…
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Equatorial Guinea Releases 6 French Soldiers, Helicopter After Apology From France
Six French soldiers and their helicopter that have been detained in Bata, Equatorial Guinea since July 28 have been released.…
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Central African Republic Cleric Missing After Home Raid By Russian Mercenaries
The Imam of the Koui central mosque in the Central African Republic has been missing since Sunday, August 1, morning…
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Terrorists Ambush Military Convoy In Kareto Area Of Borno
A Nigerian Military Convoy was ambushed by ISWAP terrorists on Saturday, July 31, while moving through a road that cuts…
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Police Commission Suspends Abba Kyari, Indicted Nigeria’s ‘Super Cop’
The Nigeria’s Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the suspension of Abba Kyari, celebrated Nigerian cop, linked to a $1.1million…
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From Grace To Grass? The Rise And Fall Of Kyari, Nigeria’s ‘Super Cop’
When his presence at the opulent burial of businessman Obi Cubana’s mother raised eyebrows, Nigeria’s highly decorated police officer Abba…
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Abba Kyari: Nigeria’s ‘Super Cop’ Recommended For Suspension Over Fraud Scandal
Abba Kyari, a celebrated Nigerian cop, linked to a $1.1million bribery case has been recommended for suspension. Kyari’s suspension was…
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