Tag: Nigerian troops
ISWAP fighters retreat after failed assault on military position
“The failed attack occurred when ISWAP terrorists, in a desperate bid to regain the initiative after recent battlefield setbacks, attempted…
Nigerian troops eliminate 30 terrorists, rescue dozens of victims
The troops also apprehended many key operatives of the terror groups, including logistics suppliers, tax collectors, and informants, the Director…
Nigerian troops nab 354 suspects, rescue 373 kidnap victims
Onioja said troops under the operation had effectively curtailed mobility and logistical capabilities Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province…
Anambra: Two arrested as troops dismantle IPOB/ESN terrorists’ Mother Valley
The troops advanced on foot for about three hours through difficult and restricted terrain to gain entry into the valley.
Troops kill 5 terrorists, rescue 3 children in Borno
The troops responded with overwhelming firepower, forcing the terrorists to flee in disarray. During exploitation, five terrorists were neutralised.
Troops neutralise 16 ISWAP terrorists, rescue 11 victims in Borno offensive
Uba added that in a related development, troops arrested suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers conveying large quantities of drugs intended for…
Troops kill Lakurawa terrorists, rescue 62 hostages Kebbi, Zamfara operations
According to the statement, the terrorists were wearing camouflage uniforms and riding motorcycles padded with thick blankets and fitted with…
Nigerian troops chase pirates, save 18 abducted travellers
”One pirate speedboat powered by a 15-horsepower engine capsised during the encounter, forcing the attackers to abandon their captives and…
Troops storm Plateau hideout, kill bandit, recover deadly weapons
Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating under the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, have neutralised a suspected bandit and…
Nigeria owes frontline troops immense gratitude — CDS
“Trust, cooperation and synergy between the military and the citizenry are indispensable to the attainment of sustainable peace and security…
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,…