Tag: Nigerian troops
Troops kill 50 terrorists, top ISWAP commander in North-East
The report also said that troops apprehended three suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers and informants, as well as a deserter soldier…
Troops rescue 31 from kidnappers, kill 5 terrorists in Northwest operations
Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, the spokesperson of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA who announced this in a statement of Friday…
Nigerian troops kill 317 terrorists, rescue 221 victims from kidnappers – DHQ
Onoja who spoke during the monthly press briefing on ongoing operations said the renewed offensive reflects the military’s sustained pressure…
Troops kill five terrorists, rescue abductees in fierce North East battle
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralised five Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, rescued abducted…
Troops rescue 4 victims, nab 6 suspects in Imo, Enugu, Cross River operations
In Imo, troops of 34 Artillery Brigade, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Izombe, in conjunction with local security outfit, rescued three…
Nigerian troops dismantle terrorist cells, nab over 40 suspects — DHQ
The troops sustained operational momentum during the period by dismantling insurgent camps, intercepting logistics supply chains, and recovering weapons and…
Troops nab 12 suspected kidnappers in raids on Edo forests
According to the statement, the troops cleared Ugbovbighan Village, Olelo Forest, Egoro Amede Village, and conducted cordon-and-search operations at the…
Nigeria, US fresh airstrikes kill over 20 ISWAP fighters in Borno
The Defence Headquarters on Monday announced that Nigerian troops, working in coordination with the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, carried…
Nigerian Troops Crush ISWAP Attack, Kill 50 Terrorists In Midnight Bloodbath
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have crushed a massive overnight assault by suspected ISWAP terrorists on military formations in Buni…
Troops rescue 32 kidnap victims, kill two terrorists in Katsina offensive
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with personnel of the Katsina State…
Troops nab terrorists, drug peddlers, rescue kidnapped victims in Northeast
Giving a breakdown of the operations, Uba said troops apprehended two suspected terrorists identified as Haruna Adamu (32) and Ibrahim…
Nigerian troops eliminate 31 terrorists, rescue victims in nationwide crackdown
The troops also intercepted arms, ammunition and explosive materials, while dismantling terrorist camps and illegal hideouts.
Troops dismantle illegal arms factory in Plateau, nab suspects
According to the statement, the operation, which was conducted at about 5:00 pm on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, resulted in…
FG fights back, reveals major military victories across Nigeria’s troubled regions
The Federal Government has pushed back against growing public criticism over insecurity, unveiling a series of recent military operations across…
Troops overrun bandits’ camps, capture family members in Bauchi Forest
The operations conducted by troops of 33 Artillery Brigade, in conjunction with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)…
Troops nab alleged kidnapper, recover N2m ransom cash, IED in Enugu raids
In one of the operations, troops of 82 Division Garrison, with 103 Battalion and the Air Component, conducted clearance operations…
Troops kill terrorists, nab suspects in North East offensives
Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, media information officer, Headquarters Operation HADIN KAI, in a statement on Sunday said the successes of…
Plateau: 3 killed, 2 arrested as troops continue battle against terrorists
“These impostors, dressed in tactical black uniforms, were caught actively participating in the arson of residential properties and the orchestration…
Troops foil terror attacks, nab 14 collaborators in Borno
The military said that the terrorists were detected advancing from the Timbuktu Triangle axis and were engaged with artillery and…
‘How troops killed ISWAP commanders, 84 fighters in Borno ambush’
Among those killed were two high-ranking ISWAP commanders identified as Amir Abu Aisha (aka Nagif) and Amir Abu Ali Chaptar…
ISWAP fighters retreat after failed assault on military position
“The failed attack occurred when ISWAP terrorists, in a desperate bid to regain the initiative after recent battlefield setbacks, attempted…
Nigerian troops eliminate 30 terrorists, rescue dozens of victims
The troops also apprehended many key operatives of the terror groups, including logistics suppliers, tax collectors, and informants, the Director…
Nigerian troops nab 354 suspects, rescue 373 kidnap victims
Onioja said troops under the operation had effectively curtailed mobility and logistical capabilities Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province…
Anambra: Two arrested as troops dismantle IPOB/ESN terrorists’ Mother Valley
The troops advanced on foot for about three hours through difficult and restricted terrain to gain entry into the valley.
Troops kill 5 terrorists, rescue 3 children in Borno
The troops responded with overwhelming firepower, forcing the terrorists to flee in disarray. During exploitation, five terrorists were neutralised.
Troops neutralise 16 ISWAP terrorists, rescue 11 victims in Borno offensive
Uba added that in a related development, troops arrested suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers conveying large quantities of drugs intended for…
Troops kill Lakurawa terrorists, rescue 62 hostages Kebbi, Zamfara operations
According to the statement, the terrorists were wearing camouflage uniforms and riding motorcycles padded with thick blankets and fitted with…
Nigerian troops chase pirates, save 18 abducted travellers
”One pirate speedboat powered by a 15-horsepower engine capsised during the encounter, forcing the attackers to abandon their captives and…
Troops storm Plateau hideout, kill bandit, recover deadly weapons
Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating under the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, have neutralised a suspected bandit and…
Nigeria owes frontline troops immense gratitude — CDS
“Trust, cooperation and synergy between the military and the citizenry are indispensable to the attainment of sustainable peace and security…