Tag: Nigerian troops
‘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,