Tag: Nigerian troops
Troops shoot two wanted IPOB militants dead in fierce gun-battle
A statement issued by Army spokesman, Brigadier-General Onyema Nwachukwu, on Satuday said the troops dislodged the training camp after exchanging…
Fierce gun-battle in Imo: Troops shoot four IPOB militants dead
Army spokesman, Brigadier-General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement said the terrorists were killed on Monday, while shooting sporadically, threatening lives…
COAS Faruk Yahaya demands sallah gift from troops
Yahaya paid respect to military personnel that paid the supreme prize in the fight to keep the nation safe, pledging…
62 terrorists killed, 179 victims rescued in North West
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, stated this on Thursday in Abuja while briefing newsmen on the operations…
Nigerian troops eliminate 62 terrorists
Over 517 small arms and light weapons recovered from criminals have been handed over to the National Centre for the…
NSCDC, Army arrest six-man rail line vandals in Enugu
Manuel stated that the suspects gave their names as follows Zakari Ishaka (25); Amadu Danladi (40); Abdulkareem Haruna (19); Ousman…
Gun battle in Imo: 2 IPOB/ESN gunmen killed, 4 arrested
“The troops also recovered one IPOB beret, two motorcycles, four SIM cards, five wallets containing different Identity cards, charms and…
Rescued women: How we were abducted by Boko Haram, freed by troops
The women were rescued in the ongoing operations by the military against Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents in Sambisa forest and fringes…
Nigerian troops, IPOB members in gun duel; Double Lion escapes
The Nigerian Army said troops of 82 Division have dislodged the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate,…
Nigerian troops hit Sambisa forest, capture ISWAP’s stronghold (photos)
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have successfully overrun and captured the stronghold of the Islamic States West Africa Province…
Gun-battle in Borno: Troops send five Boko Haram terrorists to hell
Nwachukwu added that the troops in conjunction with CJTF were currently, combing the general area to track down the fleeing…
Troops kill 1,927 terrorists, bandits, rescue 3,831 captives
By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Federal Government on Thursday said no fewer than 1,927 terrorists and bandits were neutralised while 3,831…
Troops kill ISWAP commander, 37 fighters in revenge mission
The troops killed the terrorists in a military offensive, following the killing of senior army officer, Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu…
Nigerian Troops shoot 15 bandits dead, arrest 48 others
The Defence Headquarters said troops operating in North West and North Central have arrested 48 bandits and eliminated 15 in…
Troops foil attempted kidnap of Orlu Bishop Ukwuoma
The Nigerian troops said they have foiled the attempted kidnap of the Bishop of Orlu, Imo State, Most Reverend Augustine…