Kaduna: Troops neutralize four bandits in Chikun
Four bandits have been neutralized and several others injured in an ambush operation conducted by troops around Gwagwada, Chikun local government area. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, […]
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Nigerian Troops Eliminate Scores of ISWAP Fighters at 4 Camps in Abadam
A successfully coordinated ground and aerial attacks by the Nigerian troops have eliminated scores of Boko ISIS-affiliated Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) Fighters […]
Army hands over arrested robbery suspects to police in Calabar
The 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army in Calabar, has handed over three suspected armed robbers to the Police Command in Cross River for further investigation and […]
Zangon Kataf: Troops arrest 9 over deadly attack
Nine suspects have been arrested in connection with the recently reported attack on Kurmin Gandu village, Zangon Kataf local government area. According to a statement […]
Troops restore normalcy along Kaduna-Jebba road, warns miscreants – DHQ
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja, has said that troops have restored normalcy along Abuja-Jebba road. The Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Onyeama […]
Army nab military imposters in Asaba
Troops of Operation Delta Hawk (OPDH) have arrested six suspected military imposters on Midwifery School Road in Okpanam area of Asaba in Delta. Brig.-Gen. […]
Gunmen kill 18 as troops neutralise bandits –Commissioner
Kaduna State Government says security personnel have neutralised bandits in several locations in the state. The government also announced that 18 persons died in several […]
Battle of supremacy in Boko Haram, ISWAP camps, again, leaves several terrorists dead
By Chimezie Godfrey A fierce battle between Abubakar Shekau-led Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) broke out and has led to the […]
Go after criminals, not innocent civilians, commander charges troops
Maj.-Gen. Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, the Commander of the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), which is maintaining peace in Plateau and environs has warned troops […]
After fleeing military onslaught, terrorists attack Police, Villagers in Bayamari,Yobe
Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists who fled from military operation in Sambisa Forest and the surrounding communities […]
Troops kill two most wanted Boko Haram commanders in Sambisa
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Operation Tura Takai Bango a subsidiary of Operation Lafiya Dole have killed two most wanted Boko Haram commanders, Abul-Bas and […]
Air raids neutralize bandits in Birnin Gwari, Kachia, Igabi, others
Air platforms conducted armed reconnaissance over Chikun, Kusasu, Gadani, Gadani Station, Kwafe, Kuduru, Kugo, Dakolo, Kudame, Abulo, Gidan Amale, Beni, Akilbu, Polewaya, Rijana and […]
Troops recover 4 AK-47 rifles from bandits in Kaduna
Troops of Operation Thunder Strike, in Kaduna have recovered four AK-47 rifles, believed to be part of arms belonging to a late bandits leader, Nasiru […]
Insurgency: Commander tasks troops on gallantry, discipline
Maj.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, has urged troops fighting against insurgency to show gallantry and discipline in the discharge of their duty. Yahaya […]
Troops foil Boko Haram’s attempt on Gamboru Ngala, recover gun truck, others
Nigerian troops on Thursday evening thwarted an attempt by elements of Boko Haram terrorists to attack Gamboru Ngala, Borno State by overwhelming them with firepower. […]
CDS assures troops of improved welfare to boost fighting spirit
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabo, has said that the welfare of troops fighting insurgents in the nation’s northeast remains one of […]
Troops eliminate Boko Haram commanders in fresh ambush as confusion hits ISWAP camp
In a renewed counter-insurgency operation, Nigerian troops in collaboration with the Multi-Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) have eliminated top Boko Haram Commanders Friday in strategic ambushes. […]
Hours after naming new Service Chiefs, Troops, MNJTF invade 4 Boko Haram strongholds
The Nigerian troops with the support of the Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) have invaded four Boko Haram strongholds in North-East. The accomplishment was revealed few […]
Troops sustain onslaught against terrorists, eliminate 5 in Borno – DHQ
Troops of Operation Tura Takaibango have eliminated five Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in their attempt to overrun Abbagajiri and Dusula towns […]
Troops neutralize 2 bandits in Kaduna
By Chimezie Godfrey The troops of Operation Accord have neutralized two bandits in Kaduna state. This was revealed by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence […]
NAF loses personnel, as troops neutralise 30 bandits at Maje, Zamfara — Spokesman
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has lost one of its Special Forces (SF) personnel in a gun battle as troops of ‘Operation Hadarin Daji’ neutralised […]
Troops neutralise 35 bandits, arrest 2 suspects in Zamfara, Katsina
Troops of the Operation ”Hadarin Daji”, have eliminated 35 bandits and arrested two of their collaborators in different encounters in Zamfara and Katsina State, the […]
Troops neutralise 64 terrorists in land operation, several others in airstrikes – DHQ
Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole and its subsidiary Operation Tura Takaibango, have eliminated no fewer than 64 terrorists in different encounters […]
Troops neutralise 10 suspected bandits, arrest 3 in Katsina State — Official
Troops belonging to Operation Sahel Sanity have neutralised 10 suspected bandits and arrested three suspected informants and collaborators to bandits in Katsina State, an official has […]
Troops rescue 3 hostages in Nasarawa State
The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation “Whirl Stroke”, rescued three kidnapped victims and killed one kidnapper in a daring rescue operation at Mararaba Udege […]