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Nigerian Troops Arrest Notorious Terrorist Leader Habu Dogo
Troops involved in Operation Fansa Yanma in northwest Nigeria have made significant strides in their efforts to combat terrorism by arresting a notorious leader known as Abubakar Bawa Ibrahim, also referred to as Alisa Habu Dogo.
This arrest took place in Rumji village within the Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, issued a statement confirming that Habu Dogo is a wanted figure on the security agencies’ watch lists in both Nigeria and Niger Republic due to the cross-border nature of his terrorist activities.
Also, troops operating in the southeastern part of Nigeria successfully apprehended seven commanders and operatives linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
The accomplishments of the troops during this operational period have been impressive.
They neutralized a total of 187 terrorists, demonstrating their determination to dismantle terrorist networks.
Additionally, the military arrested 262 individuals suspected of being involved in terrorist activities, underscoring their proactive approach to tackling insecurity.
In a further effort to secure the safety of citizens, troops rescued 147 victims who had been kidnapped, bringing relief to families affected by these heinous acts.
The military also recovered a significant cache of arms, which is vital in reducing the firepower of terrorist groups operating in the area.
These operations highlight the dedication of the Nigerian military to restoring peace and security in affected regions.
The ongoing collaboration between various security agencies and the military aims to ensure that individuals engaged in terrorism and related activities are brought to justice, thus contributing to a safer and more secure Nigeria.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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