But the Christmas of 2016 and New Year 2017 were the most peaceful in that part of the country, and that is attributed to the field training exercise, Python Dance I."
"Abubakar, who spent the Christmas day with troops in the Northeast and currently in Katsina to fete troops, called on them not to rest until criminal activities are reduced to the barest minimum," he said.
You always called to ask me if I have started sitting down after the operation . yes dad am sitting down sweets. You wanted to spend Christmas's in the playgirl mansion.. But... I traveled out... Am so sorry dad.. Pls call me.
Kavwam said security agencies knew that an attack was coming before the Christmas eve massacre. His words: "They received about 37 distress calls, that is operation Safe Haven or the Joint Task Force. About 37 distress calls!
A day after the operation, Anini, The Law, turned to a 'Father Christmas' as he strew wads of naira notes on the ground for free pick by market men and women at a village near Benin.
Iorember Ade, a police officer in Operation Department at the Police Head Quarters in Makurdi, Benue State Capital, for terminating Torkwase's life like an ordinary animal in the bush.
Checks by our correspondent showed that ahead of Christmas and New Year, many seats have been booked; and as the festive period draws nearer, available seats are becoming more expensive.
"Troops of Operation Safe Haven were reinforced in Mangu to enforce the curfew and bring the situation under control, thereby preventing its spread to other areas.