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Tag: Nigerian military

Terrorists

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Insurgents, terrorists will continue to bury their dead, Nigerian military vows

In the North Central, Buba said the troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) neutralised three terrorists, arrested 53 and rescued…
Nigerian military buries remains of 20 of its officers killed in action during recent crash of Air Force helicopter in Niger State in Abuja

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Nigerian military buries 20 officers killed in action

The 20 deceased officers were buried at the National Military Cemetery Abuja in line with military tradition as a mark…
Terrorists

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‘Highly unpatriotic, wicked’- Military rejects calls to sabotage Nigeria’s democracy

Nigerian military hierarchy says it detests any attempt by any individual or group to instigate the law abiding military to…
Tinubu

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Tinubu throws challenge to military on bandits, others

By Suleiman Shehu President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian military for the efforts put in to tackle Boko Haram…
Ex-militants defend Asari Dokubo, the Leader of NDPVF, over claims that military officers aid and abet oil theft in the Niger Delta region

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‘Can you mention names of culprits?’ Group tackles Dokubo over oil theft claims

The group gave the challenge to Dokubo while condemning his allegation that top Nigerian military officers are behind most of…
JIC North East Operation Hadin Kai says investigation of 1,450 arrested terrorist being investigated at the centre have been completed.

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510 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, family members surrender to troops

He added that the troops operating under the code name Operation Hadin Kai, had also in the last two weeks…
Nigerian Military reiterates that hand over of power from President Buhari to the President-elect Bola Tinubu, will hold without disruption.

Politics

‘Nothing will happen’- Military speaks on inauguration of Tinubu

He said the police and other security agencies were working hand-in-hand to neutralise any possible threat to the inauguration of…
Three repentant Boko Haram insurgents tell panel what they know about rights abuses by Nigerian military in North East as alleged by Reuters

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Ex- Boko Haram members open up on right abuses by military

The ex-Boko Haram members reacted to claims by Reuters in the series of reports that troops of “Operation Hadin Kai’’…
Troops of Nigerian Army rescue kidnapped victims from terrorists in Katsina, Kogi, Zamfara while Boko Haram kingpin surrenders in Borno.

Metro

Reuters lied, we didn’t engage in rights abuses in war against insurgency – Military 

Gen. Ali was testifying in Maiduguri at the resumed hearing of a special independent investigative panel on rights violations in…
JIC North East Operation Hadin Kai says investigation of 1,450 arrested terrorist being investigated at the centre have been completed.

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Nigeria: Terrorists surrender to troops with 411 women, 699 children

The surrendered terrorists comprised 222 adult males, 411 adult females and the 699 children, Maj. Gen. Musa Danmadami, Director, Defence…
Executive Secretary of NRHC, Tony Ojukwu, harps on critical role of security agencies to peaceful outcome of the 2023 general election.

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Justice Aboki heads panel to probe alleged secret abortions by military

Reuters had in the report, claimed that the Military was involved in the abortions of children as well as other…
St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, where the massacre occurred in June

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Updated: Military arrests terrorists who attacked Owo Church 

Over 40 worshippers were killed on June 5, 2022 when terrorists invaded the church during Mass Service and opened fire…
Retired Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi: Defence Minister

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War on terror: Nigerian military to get more platforms

Magashi said President Muhammadu Buhari’s continuous support for the armed forces had added tremendous impetus to the fight against insurgency.
L-R, GOC 7 Division, Eyitayo, Gov. Zulum, Theatre Commander Major General Christopher Musa

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Zulum makes case for enhanced pay for military

Zulum argued that military personnel had made lots of sacrifices under harsh conditions and paid the supreme price to secure…
Troops of Nigerian Army rescue kidnapped victims from terrorists in Katsina, Kogi, Zamfara while Boko Haram kingpin surrenders in Borno.

Opinion

Nigeria must rethink military strategy against insurgents

Abuja must restrategise. Localised policing and well-thought-out community engagement must be a key factor in the choices made for the…
ISWAP vehicles destroyed in the offensive on Sunday in Askira Uba

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Nigerian military slams curfew on Askira Uba after another ISWAP attack

After being decimated in an offensive on Sunday, the ISWAP rump launched an attack on the village of Dille.
Military, Police, Hunters march together in Maiduguri in show of solidarity

Metro

Military, Police, hunters march in Maiduguri

Brig. Gen. Abdulwahab Eyitayo said the route march was in line with the vision of the Chief of Army Staff…
Buhari

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Buhari: Army recruits 17K soldiers, 60K new policemen in six years

Buhari said the Armed Forces had recruited over 17,000 personnel across all ranks to support the fight against bandits and…
Left, the urea fertiliser supply gang, top right wanted terrorist, fertiliser in warehouse

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Military busts suppliers of bomb materials to Boko Haram, arrests wanted terrorist

Spokesman Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu also revealed the arrest of a wanted terrorist, Yawi Modu. He was arrested along Damboa-Wajiroko…
Turji Kachala chief bandit terrorising Zamfara arrested

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Updated: Many Zamfara bandits, ringleader arrested in intense military raids [Photos]

Zamfara, Katsina and Niger State have been the playground of bandits in the country, as the criminals captured residents at…
An armoured tank destroyed by ISWAP on Sunday

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Updated: Nigerian military mum over Mainok attack by ISWAP

Nigerian military authorities have kept mum many hours after ISWAP ambushed a military convoy and also attacked the military base…
General Lucky Irabor, Nigeria's chief of defence staff: a new idea to end Boko Haram war

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View from USA: How Nigeria can end Boko Haram war without fighting

A fresh idea from USA on how Nigeria's military authorities can end the 12 year-old Boko Haram war and the…
Kidnappers release two siblings abducted on their way back from back school in Igarra, Edo State after payment of N6 million ransom.

Opinion

Abuja under siege by bandits as DSS, army hunt agitators in South-east

Abuja is under siege. Terror lives here. Citizens are kidnapped every day from their homes but these tragedies escape the…
Boko Haram terrorists

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FACT CHECK:  Did Boko Haram terrorists seize Marte military base ?

Did Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists seize Nigeria's military base in Marte, Borno state and capture Nigerian troops as widely reported?

Metro

Military escorts rescue woman, shoot kidnapper dead in Edo

A military escort on Wednesday, in Benin, Edo state, shot and killed a yet-to-be-identified suspected kidnapper.

News

How we rescued Kankara schoolboys – Military

By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Nigerian military on Saturday made some disclosures on how it carried out the rescue operation of…

Headlines

Army kills 450 Boko Haram terrorists , arrests 53

Nigeria's military said on Friday that troops killed 450 terrorists in the North east, 419 bandits in the north west…

Headlines, News

Nigerian military smashes Boko Haram cells in Nasarawa, Kogi states

A recent joint military operation by Nigerian forces has smashed Boko Haram cells in central Nigerian states of Kogi and…

Metro

Coronavirus: Military donates 2 laboratories

The Nigerian Military says it has provided two laboratories to carry out tests for coronavirus cases.

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Coronavirus: Chinese firm donates materials to Nigerian military

A Chinese firm in Nigeria, Mutual Commitment Company Ltd, has donated medical face mask and hand gloves to Nigerian military…