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Nigerian troops kill dozens of terrorists, nab 62 suspects, rescue 30 victims
Kangye added that troops of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralised several armed criminals, arrested 12 suspects, and rescued 17 kidnapped victims…
Alleged Delta cult gang kingpin Fragene Pessu arrested
The gang was implicated severally in kidnapping for ransom, with evidence of payments made to secure the release of their…
Nigerian troops kill 3 terrorist commanders, 16 fighters, others – Army
A terrorist informant and logistics supplier, who had secretly aided terrorists for more than four years, was also arrested around…
Nigerian troops kill 31 terrorists, recover gun trucks in Borno, Adamawa offensives
In Adamawa, Sector 1 OPHK troops with CJTF and hunters raided Umbo in Madagali LGA, neutralising three terrorists and seizing…
Troops kill 23 terrorists, rescue 26 victims in Katsina
Also four family members of ISWAP/JAS terrorists – two adult females and two children – surrendered to troops of 192…
Nigerian troops kill 11 terrorists, nab 64 suspects in nationwide operations
The source said the troops of 222 Battalion repelled threats around Alau Dam and seized weapons and ammunition.
Troops kill 20 terrorists, recover weapons in North East offensives
The operations were conducted by troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in Gujba, Gubio, Sabsawa, Whumtakum, Mandarari, Gajigana, Konduga, Banki…
Borno: Troops kill 2 Boko Haram commanders, 7 others
The operations conducted by troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with the…
Troops rescue 11 hostages from kidnappers, recover weapons in Benue, Taraba
The daring operations were conducted by troops of Sector I Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), between Saturday and Sunday,
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…