Tag: Nigerian troops
Troops kil 10 terrorists, rescue 9 kidnapped victims
While the 10 terrorists were killed in Katsina, the kidnapped victims made up of four women and five babies were…
Over 50,000 Of Nigerian troops can’t be with their families during Christmas – Army chief
The Army boss commended the soldiers for their unwavering dedication and sacrifice in ensuring safety and security of Nigeria’s territorial…
Troops kill terrorists, rescue 52 kidnapped victims in Sokoto
The feat was recorded on 22 December 2023, when the troops cleared and destroyed terrorist enclaves at Saruwa, Kubuta, Gundumi…
Notorious terrorist kingpin, Kachalla, 3 commanders, killed in Niger air strikes
He was killed in a synchronised strike between air and ground forces in Munya Local Government Area of Niger along…
Kaduna: Troops subdue bandits in gun duels, recover weapons, motorcycles
Acting Deputy Director, Public Relations of Division 1 of Nigeria Army, Lt-Col Musa Yahaya in a statement said the troops…
Nigeria troops capture 304 terrorists, kill 80, rescue 44 kidnapped victims
Buba said that a total of 121 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and their families comprising of five adult males, 41 adult…
Suspected killer of Plateau teacher couple arrested
Gunmen had invaded the school and killed the teachers who were newly married on Aug. 14, 2023
Nigerian troops kill 50 terrorists, rescue 182 hostages in one week
Giving details of the operations, Buba said in the North East, the troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 33 terrorists,…
Troops kill 6 bandits, recover 9 motorcycles, 40 uniforms in Kaduna
The operation was carried out on Nov. 16, adding that 40 pairs of police and military uniforms and nine motorcycles…
Troops kill 3 bandits, recover weapons in Kaduna
By Mohammed Tijjani Troops of the Nigeria Army have killed three bandits and recovered weapons during a clearance operation in…
Nigerian troops kill 113 terrorists, rescue 91 kidnapped hostages
Giving a breakdown of the operations, Buba said in the North East, the troops of Operation Hadin Kai, while conducting…
Troops kill notorious Kebbi bandit Mai-Nasara, arrest 5 gang members
By Muhammad Lawal Wanted Kebbi notorious bandit nicknamed Mai-Nasara has been killed while five members of his gang were also…
Troops kill 3 IPOB/ESN operatives, arrest 2 others
Giving breakdown of the operations, Unuakhulu said in the statement that troops of “Operation UDO KA II’’ conducted a clearance…
Nigerian troops kill 4 bandits, arrest 120 others in Plateau, Kaduna
The suspects were arrested for alleged kidnapping, armed robbery, cattle rustling and drug peddling, among other criminal acts, Capt. James…
Nigerian troops neutralize bandits, armed robbers; nab wanted kidnappers
In the same vein, troops on 12 October 2023 arrested a suspected gunrunner, Mohammed Kabiru at Koko Ibi Lau LGA…
Nigerian troops ambush Kebbi terrorists, rescue 17 kidnapped victims
The troops also captured operational motorcycles from terrorists during the rescue operation.
Firefight in Anambra: 4 IPOB/ESN gunmen shot dead
The encounter between the troops and the IPOB/ESN irredentist group took place on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.
Nigerian troops kill 191 terrorists, arrest 184
A total of 104 Boko Haram and Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and their families also surrendered…
Nigerian troops rescue seven more Zamfara Varsity female students (Full list)
Six of the female students were earlier rescued by the troops the day they were abducted by the terrorists.
Enugu: Troops rescue victim after gun battle with kidnappers
Ayim was rescued unhurt on Thursday following a distress call to Nigerian Army troops presently deployed at the Udi checkpoint…
52 terrorists killed, 60 others apprehended in battle with military
Buba said a total of seven terrorists comprising of five adult male and two adult female surrendered to troops within…
Troops rescue six of the kidnapped Gusau Varsity students
Scores of students, mostly female were abducted by the bandits around 4.00am on Friday, as the gunmen invaded students hostels…
Deadly terrorist shot dead, 25 hostages rescued by troops
He said the troop, in conjunction with Hybrid Force, extricated 14 hostages in a clearance operation at Gobara village in…
Nigerian troops kill 23 terrorists, rescue 41 hostages from kidnappers
He added that the troops also arrested 109 criminals, five kidnappers, one informant and 22 suspected oil thefts during the…
Troops capture IPOB/ESN commander Ezege, kill 2 fighters in Enugu
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of Nigerian Army working with other security agencies have apprehended a notorious IPOB/ESN Commander, simply identified…
Nigerian troops kill 38 terrorists, rescue 89 hostages from kidnappers
The arrested suspects include 175 gunmen/criminals, 20 kidnappers, 30 collaborators and 17 pipeline vandals, the Defence Headquarters said in a…
Troops rescue former FCE Provost, son after gun-battle with bandits in Zamfara
The army said the troops engaged the bandits in a fierce fight for several hours, and that due to the…
Troops shoot three bandits dead, recover arms in Kaduna
A statement on Tuesday in Kaduna by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Musa Yahaya said that the…
Nigerian troops uncover major illegal refining site in Delta
A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu on Sunday said a combined team of anti-oil…
Nigerian troops kill 59 terrorists, rescue 88 victims from kidnappers
As at 28 July 23, the military has neutralised 59 terrorists, arrested a total number of 88 criminals, 10 kidnappers,…