Tag: Nigerian troops
Troops nab wanted notorious bandit kingpin in Benue
The Army spokesperson added that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is closely linked to Dogo, a wanted armed group…
Troops kill over 14 terrorists, intercept N9m ransom in nationwide crackdown
Giving the breakdown of the operations, a source at Army Headquarters said in the North-East, the troops of Operation HADIN…
Nigerian troops rescue 318 victims in crackdown on terrorists, others
Onoja said the troops of Operations ENDURING PEACE and WHIRL STROKE, apprehended 32 suspects, neutralised multiple extremists, rescued 20 kidnap…
Fierce gun battle in Borno as troops repel terrorists attack on Chibok
The battle-ready troops of the 28 Task Force Brigade, backed by ambush teams and observation posts on surrounding mountains, picked…
Troops intercept man with 10 bags of cannabis in Kogi
The vehicle, driven by the suspect, was also found with a branded police hat and belt displayed on the dashboard,…
‘Troops kill 7 terrorists, recover weapons in renewed North East offensive’
According to the Army, an ambush by troops of 192 Battalion and hybrid forces at Gwadale general area in Pulka–Gwoza…
Nigeria troops hit terrorists, rescue kidnapped victims in nationwide operation
The troops also recovered over 200 stolen livestock with several hostages rescued from bandits in the nationwide operations.
Nigerian troops kill scores of terrorists, rescue 67 from kidnappers in nationwide offensive
The troops also recovered large quantities of arms and ammunition, including automatic rifles, machine guns, RPG tubes, locally fabricated weapons,…
Troops crush terrorists, foil bomb attacks in fierce North East battles
The clampdown extended to Adamawa State, where 232 Battalion troops intercepted smugglers transporting petrol and motorcycles believed to be aiding…
Nigerian troops kill dozens of terrorists, rescue 26 from kidnappers
The troops also recovered large quantities of arms and ammunition, destroyed terrorists’ camps and illegal refining sites to deny criminals…
Nigerian troops kill 17 terrorists, nab 85 suspects, rescue 10 from kidnappers
Toops of 195 Battalion, working with the Department of State Services (DSS), apprehended a notorious Boko Haram/ISWAP informant and ransom…
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…