Tag: Nigerian troops
Modu Ari notorious Boko Haram’s informant busted by troops
A notorious Boko Haram's informant, Modu Ari has been arrested by Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in Yobe State.
COAS Attahiru to troops: Deal decisively with threats confronting Nigeria
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru urges troops to be resolute in decisively dealing with any threat confronting the…
Troops neutralise scores of bandits in Zamfara
Officers of the Nigerian Army have neutralized scores of bandits during an attack on Kabasa village in Zamfara State
Troops recover Marte, kill many Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists — Army
The troops achieved the feat in less than the 48 hours given by the COAS Ibrahim Attahiru for the recovery…
Report: Nigerian troops capture 4 Boko Haram strongholds in Sambisa Forest
Nigerian troops with the support of the Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) have captured four camps being used as training grounds…
DHQ: Why troops abandoned their base during attack by Boko/ISWAP in Borno
By Johnson Eyiangho The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Thursday denied media reports that terrorists had overrun a military base in…
Nigerian military disputes claim ISWAP overran base in Borno
By Kazeem Ugbodaga, with Agency Report Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists are said to have overrun a…
Troops kill 10 bandits, arrest 3 informants in Katsina – Official
By Zubairu Idris Troops belonging to Operation Sahel Sanity have neutralised 10 suspected bandits and arrested three suspected informants and…
Troops rescue 3 kidnapped persons, kill bandit in Nasarawa
By Johnson Eyiangho Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued three kidnapped persons at Mararaba Udege in Nasarawa Local Government…
Many Boko Haram leaders killed in Alagarno, Sambisa forest – DHQ
The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram terrorists in their hideouts…
Nigerian troops kill 2, 403 criminals, rescue 864 kidnapped victims in 10 months – DHQ
By Johnson Eyiangho Nigeria’s Defence headquarters on Thursday gave a comprehensive update on achievements of troops participating in the various…
Nigerian troops kill 9 terrorists, capture equipment in Borno – Official
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Fire Ball, eliminated nine Boko Haram and Islamic States West…
Troops arrest notorious bandit in hospital, Katsina couple trafficking arms
A wanted notorious bandit has been arrested by Nigerian troops at a clinic in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State.
Nigerian troops repel bandits on notorious Kaduna-Abuja highway
Troops of ‘Operation Thunder Strike’ (OPTS), repelled armed bandits operating along the Kaduna-Abuja Road late on Monday night.
Boko Haram bomb maker arrested: DHQ
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters said the troops of Operation Fire Ball have arrested one of the bomb makers for the Boko…