Fierce gun battle as military foils attack on Dikwa, pound ISWAP fighters
Terrorists on Tuesday evening received more than they bargained for in the hands of the Nigerian military troops deployed at Dikwa town. PRNigeria learnt that […]
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Troops repel bandits’ attack, neutralise many on Kaduna-Zaria highway – Commissioner
The Kaduna State Government said troops of 4Demo Battalion of the Nigerian Army have repelled an attempted attack by bandits on some locations along Kaduna-Zaria […]
UPDATE: Military debunks rumours of mass retirement
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja, has dispelled reports of looming mass retirement of officers in the military.According the DHQ, no retirement has been […]
Hours After New COAS, Nigerian Troops Eliminate 10 Terrorists at Rann
Barely hours into the tenure of the Chief of Army Staff Gen Faruk Yahaya, Boko Haram Terrorists attempted an audacious attack on troops of Operation […]
EU forces train Malian soldiers to strike jihadists from afar
The long barrel of a howitzer cannon aims into scrubland around a military base in conflict-hit central Mali. After a countdown, a soldier pulls the […]
Kaduna: Troops rescue two abducted victims in Jema’a LG
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have reported the rescue of two victims who were abducted by armed bandits along Gidan Waya-Godogodo-Jagindi road in Jema’a […]
Nigerian Army launches artillery bombardments of Boko Haram fighters in Konduga axis
Following credible intelligence, the Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai have bombarded a mass gathering of Boko Haram fighters at Dawuri village in the Konduga […]
Eid-el-fitr: Defence minister tasks Muslims on prayer for peace
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has urged Muslims to intensify prayer for the peace of Nigeria while they celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr. Magashi […]
Army investigates alleged killing of trader by soldier
The Nigerian Army is investigating the alleged killing of a water melon seller by a soldier in Zamfara. The deceased was said to have asked […]
Army confirms bandits’ attack on mosque, rescues victims
The Nigerian Army says the troops of 17 Brigade on Monday, in conjunction with the Nigeria Police, averted a planned attack by bandits on Magama […]
Troops decimate bandits’ leaders, camps in North-West, says Army HQ
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of 8 Division, Nigerian Army operating in North-West have made great progress in the fight against banditry and other violent crimes […]
Troops arrest 13 suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Kano
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of 13 suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Kano, Northern Nigeria. Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, Director Army Public Relations […]
Troops foil kidnap attempt, kill 1 bandit in Kaduna
Troops have foiled a kidnap attempt in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing one of the bandits on Friday. The Commissioner for Internal […]
Foiled attack: Troops kill, 11 IPOB/ESN ‘terrorists’ recover arms, vehicles – Army
A gang of IPOB/ESN terrorists mounted in vehicles on Thursday, 6 May 2021, stormed Orlu town with intention to attack the compound housing the Area […]
Kaduna: Troops, police operatives engage bandits in fierce gun duel
Troops and police operatives in the early hours of today, Friday, 7th May, 2021 engaged bandits in the Rigachikun axis of the Kaduna-Zaria dual carriage […]
Troops say Migrants in Kagarko are herders in transit- Official
Security agencies have confirmed to the Kaduna State Government that a group of migrating persons sighted around Tafa village in Kagarko local government area, were […]
Fierce battle as troops rescue 13 kidnap victims from bandits in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government said troops rescued 13 kidnapped persons from bandits after fierce gun duel in Chikun Local Government Area of the state. The […]
NAF advances technical output to end dependence on foreign technology
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday said it was poised to advance local technical output to end over-dependence on foreign technology. Air Vice Marshal […]
Human rights, threats to democracy in focus on day two of G7 meeting
Foreign ministers from G7 countries will discuss human rights and threats to democracy on the second day of a special meeting in London, according to […]
Stop sharing photographs of “killed-in-action soldiers” on social media – Army pleads
The Nigerian Army has pleaded with Nigerians who share on social media graphic pictures of personnel killed in the cause of defending and protecting the […]
Troops eliminate scores of terrorists in Mainok encounter – Army
The Nigerian Army says the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) in display of resilience, commitment and doggedness eliminated scores of Boko Haram terrorists, who […]
Nigerian troops impose strict measures after attack on Kumuya military base
…trail fleeing insurgents in Yobe The Nigerian Troops have restricted movement along Damaturu-Damboa-Biu road following attacks by members of ISWAP/Boko Haram on a Kumuya military […]
Kidnap: Ekiti traditional council calls for troops’ deployment
The Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers on Friday called for the deployment of troops in the state following attacks and kidnap of royal fathers […]
Troops rescue herders from attack in Zangon Kataf
Troops under the auspices of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) reported that two herders were rescued from an attack in Mabuhu village of Zangon Kataf local […]
Troops in total control of Damasak – Army
The Nigerian Army says its troops of Operation Lafiya Dole are in total control of Damasak in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno. Damasak was […]