Tag: Nigerian Army Troops
ISWAP Commander killed as troops thwart terrorists’ attacks in Borno
Army said through battle discipline, firepower, tactical foresight, and steadfast resolve, troops held their ground, inflicted heavy losses on the…
Nigerian troops overrun terrorists’ camps, recover weapons in Kogi
The Army added that the operation involved troops dismounting and advancing on foot to achieve tactical surprise and operational dominance…
Troops destroy ISWAP terrorists’ camps, kill 32 fighters, free more than 70 captives
According to Uba, the sustained military pressure also led to the escape of more than 70 captives, many of whom…
Army confirms armed drone attacks on troops by ISWAP terrorists in Borno
The attack followed a series of well-coordinated successful night, dawn surprise operations at Bula Dalo on Wednesday during which more…
Troops nab 27 illegal miners in FCT, neutralises terrorists nationwide
Under Operation Enduring Peace, he said troops responded to a kidnapping incident at Rantya in Jos South Local Government Area…
Troops neutralise terrorists, rescue kidnapped victims in nationwide offensive
Troops of 8 Division Garrison Strike Team carried out a dawn offensive into terrorist hideouts in Sububu Forest, destroying several…
Plateau: Five killed, AK-47 magazines recovered as troops foil bandit attack
The operation conducted as part of Operation Peace Shield in Wase Local Government Area of the state helped foiled planned…
Kogi: Troops rescue 2 kidnapped victims, retrieve N3.8m ransom money
The statement indicated that the operation followed reports to the troops that relatives of some of the kidnapped victims were…
Five ISWAP Commanders, many fighters killed as troops repel terrorists’ attacks in Yobe, Borno
“The death of the five commanders marked a significant setback for ISWAP’s command and tactical operations in the North East.…
Suspected gunrunner, wife caught with 1,207 rounds of ammunition in Kaduna
The suspects were intercepted at a snap checkpoint established by the joint troops of JTF OPEP and OPFY at the…
Troops nab notorious gunrunner Bulyami Shuaib in Taraba
Shuaib, is suspected to be key player in arms trafficking within the region.
Troops rescue three kidnapped victims in Benue
The rescue took place on Wednesday and the victims were brought to Tor-Donga Outstation under Katsina-Ala Division, where they were…
Troops nab 3 suspected kidnappers in Delta
The troops and Operation Delta Safe operatives tracked the suspects to their hideout following a tip-off,
Troops kill terrorist, recover weapons in Kaduna
Yahaya said that four AK-47 magazines (three fully loaded with total quantity 60 x 7.62mm Special ammunition and one empty…
Troops kill 5 ISWAP terrorists, 44 surrender in Borno
According to the post, troops had on Monday conducted a raid operation on an Islamic West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists’…
‘How troops foiled Boko Haram attempt to destroy electricity towers in Yobe’
The attempt by the Boko Haram insurgents was foiled by troops of Sector 2 Joint Task force, North-East Operation Hadin…
Troops repel attack on Ebonyi police station, kill 5 terrorists
Nwachukwu said the attack on the police station resulted in the torching of the facility and several vehicles. He said…
Troops rescue passengers after battle with kidnappers in Delta
A post on its official X Handle on Sunday, the Nigerian army said its troops’ swift response to a distress…
Nigerian troops kill five terrorists, rescue 78 people in North East
During the operation, the CT came in contact with the terrorists and fiercely engaged them in a gun battle, eliminating…
Nigerian troops kill 35 terrorists, nab others
Ibrahim said the troops in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force conducted ambush operation at Mandara mountain in Gwoza Local…
Troops nab 2 kidnappers, rescue 5 victims in Akwa Ibom
During the operation, the leader of the kidnapping syndicate simply identified as Jeam Nas escaped with an AK 47 rifle.
Fierce battle leaves 15 Boko Haram terrorists dead in Borno
The Nigerian Army Troops of 242 Battalion in conjunction with elements of Sector 2 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and…