Tag: Nigerian troops
Several terrorists killed as troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Borno
The attempted incursion by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists was launched by insurgents advancing from the Damboa axis, according…
Troops nab 62 for oil theft, confiscate 350,000 litres stolen products
Army spokesman said the troops also intercepted a Sienna vehicle with no registration number, loaded with 32 sacks filled with…
Army swoops on 183 cyber fraudsters in Warri raid
The suspects are currently undergoing preliminary investigations to determine the next course of action, Capt. Bawa stated.
Troops reject N13.7m bribe from terrorists intercepted in Plateau
Troops arrested two suspects, recovered weapons, ammunition, a vehicle and the sum of N13.7 million from them.
Troops intercept suspected gunrunners, recover 9 AK-47 rifles, others in Kaduna
The suspects were presently under custody for further interrogation and investigation.
Troops gun down 24 Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters in Borno, Adamawa
Later that night, troops intercepted and gunned down two insurgents transporting logistics in Kawuri, Konduga Local Government Area, with additional…
‘How troops nabbed alleged kidnappers of Anambra NDLEA Commander’
The NDLEA Commander of Anambra State Command was abducted on June 12
Nigerian troops kill notorious terrorists’ kingpins, rescue 543 kidnapped victims
The quarter also witness mass surrender of Boko Haram and ISWAP/JAS terrorists due to troops overwhelming firepower.
Nigeria deploys 197 troops to ECOWAS mission in Gambia
“Nigerian peacekeepers have repeatedly earned global citations and medals for leadership, bravery and professional competence."
Nigerian soldiers gun down kidnapper, free hostage in daring raid
The soldiers responded swiftly, engaging the kidnappers in a gun battle. One member of the gang was neutralised in the…
Troops kill ISWAP commander Malam Jidda, other terrorists in North East
He was killed in a special operation conducted at Ngazalgana village, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe where troops also…
Doom for ISWAP: Troops smash 150-man terrorists attack, kill 12 in 4-hour gun duel in Borno
Troops also seized a cache of deadly weapons, including seven AK-47 rifles, three General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs), two Rocket-Propelled…
Two soldiers killed as troops repel deadly insurgent ambush in Borno
Tragically, two brave soldiers lost their lives during the operation, a stark reminder of the high cost of Nigeria’s war…
Army unleashes fury on terrorists in Gajibo: Deadly night raid ends in bloodbath
In the thunderous counter-attack that followed, troops stormed the battlefield, neutralising at least five terrorists and forcing the rest to…
Bloodbath in Taraba: Troops gun down 20 bandits, recover stolen cattle in daring ambush
Swift to respond, troops from the military base in Jeb Jeb sprang into action, racing to Komodoro village where they…
Gun battle in Zamfara: Five bandit leaders killed, weapons seized by Nigerian Army
Reinforcements from the 1 Brigade Quick Response Force and Special Forces chased down fleeing militants, recovering a lethal assortment of…
Troops nab wanted bandit, fake Army Major in Taraba
It added that on April 19, acting on credible intelligence, troops apprehended one Yusuf Hammadu, also known as Dogo in…
Nigerian troops kill 1,770 terrorists, nab 3,073 in 3 years across Northwest – CDS
The CDS who was represented by Brig.-Gen. Dahiru Abu-Mahawashi, the Deputy Director, Defence Media Operations explained that the military had…
Gun Battle rocks Plateau: Militia gunman killed, Civilians dead, soldier wounded
Refusing to back down, the soldiers gave chase and re-engaged the fleeing criminals. One militia member was gunned down in…
Nigerian troops smash 42 illegal refineries, nabs 42 oil thieves
Nigerian troops of Operation Delta Safe discover, deactivate no fewer than 42 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta region…
Military sustains onslaught against terrorists, eliminate, apprehend scores -DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje Military sustains onslaught against terrorists, eliminate, apprehend scores -DHQ Terrorists By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigerian troops have sustained…
Nigerian troops kill 92 terrorists, rescue 72 hostages from kidnappers
The troops also recovered a total of 117 assorted weapons and 2,939 rounds of ammunition. The recovered weapons included:58 AK47…
Nigerian military rescued 320 kidnap victims, 221 terrorists in February
“Troops neutralized four terrorists and arrested 24, while 10 kidnapped hostages were rescued. They also recovered 3 AK-47 rifles, nine…
Fierce gun battle as Troops rescue 25 kidnapped victims in Niger
As the smoke cleared, livestock stolen by the criminals were recovered, though some animals scattered into the bush amid the…
Troops wipe out 44 terrorists in devastating onslaught
But the battle was far from easy. The insurgents, heavily armed and dug into defensive positions, had laid Improvised Explosive…
Army unleashes fury, wipes out 50 terrorists in Zamfara’s deadliest stronghold!
The high-stakes battle, part of Operation FANSAR YAN BINDIGA, saw the elimination of dreaded terrorists such as Kachallah Sanni Bammuwa,…
Nigerian troops kill 156 terrorists, rescue 181 hostages from kidnappers – DHQ
The troops also apprehended 29 perpetrators of oil theft and denied the oil thieves an estimated sum of N623.4m within…
Troops nab smugglers, impound 139 bags of rice in Kwara
The smuggled consignment of rice loaded in two vehicles were intercepted by troops from the 22 Armoured Brigade deployed for…
Nigerian troops kill 109 terrorists, rescue 43 from kidnappers
The troops also arrested 81 suspects, Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba revealed in a statement on Friday in…
End of the road: 109 terrorists killed, 81 arrested in one week
According to Buba, the troops also arrested six individuals involved in oil theft, preventing an estimated N618.7 million in losses.…