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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Nigerian President Blows Hot, Rules Out Amnesty For Terrorists
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says his government would not consider amnesty for terrorists who some call ‘bandits’, terrorising many parts…
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Shekau Claims Responsibility For Boko Haram Attack On Maiduguri
Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, the Abubakar Shekau-led Boko Haram faction, has claimed responsibility for the Tuesday attack on Maiduguri,…
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Don’t Label Terrorists As Criminals, Islamic Cleric Tells Media, Nigerians
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, has asked Nigerians not to label terror groups abducting citizens and attacking places…
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Boko Haram Gives Government A Week Deadline To Free Pastor
The Abubakar Shekau led faction of the terror group Boko Haram has given an ultimatum for the release of Bulus…
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Fear Grips CAR Town As Rebels Move Closer
There is palpable fear in Berberati town of the Central African Republic following confirmed reports that combatants of the Coalition…
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3 Die In DR Congo Army, Rebels’ Clash
Two Mai-Mai militiamen were Wednesday evening killed by soldiers of the Congolese national army during an attack on the Mangina…
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Violent Criminals Kill 4 Policemen, Burn Patrol Vehicles In Southeast Nigeria
At least four policemen were killed in two separate attacks on patrol teams in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria, on Wednesday.…
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Catholic Bishop Gives Condition For Terrorists’ Amnesty
Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja Diocese, Nigeria, says criminals must show true repentance before amnesty can be…
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Police Arrest 5 Suspected Kidnappers In Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State, Northwestern Nigeria, have arrested five suspected kidnappers in the state. Muhammad Jalige, the Command’s…
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How Terrorism Has Tripled Distance Between Kaduna, Birnin Gwari
Salisu stood face-to-face with the HumAngle reporter, swiftly turning to and scrutinising any commuter vehicle advancing into the Ahmed Mohammed…
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