Tag: Nigerian troops
Troops clear IPOB/ESN camps in Anambra, Enugu, recover weapons
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army has said its troops of 302 Regiment and security agencies have dislodged camps belonging…
Three terrorists killed, four others arrested in Benue
Onyeuko said the troops had on June 24 arrested four suspected kidnappers at Igumale Council Ward of Ado Local Government…
Notorious terrorists’ informant Jabe Buba nabbed in Sokoto
In Operation Whirl Stroke, he said the troops eliminated a kidnapping gang leader and two others who were all dressed…
Troops shoot two wanted IPOB militants dead in fierce gun-battle
A statement issued by Army spokesman, Brigadier-General Onyema Nwachukwu, on Satuday said the troops dislodged the training camp after exchanging…
Fierce gun-battle in Imo: Troops shoot four IPOB militants dead
Army spokesman, Brigadier-General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement said the terrorists were killed on Monday, while shooting sporadically, threatening lives…
COAS Faruk Yahaya demands sallah gift from troops
Yahaya paid respect to military personnel that paid the supreme prize in the fight to keep the nation safe, pledging…
62 terrorists killed, 179 victims rescued in North West
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, stated this on Thursday in Abuja while briefing newsmen on the operations…
Nigerian troops eliminate 62 terrorists
Over 517 small arms and light weapons recovered from criminals have been handed over to the National Centre for the…
NSCDC, Army arrest six-man rail line vandals in Enugu
Manuel stated that the suspects gave their names as follows Zakari Ishaka (25); Amadu Danladi (40); Abdulkareem Haruna (19); Ousman…
Gun battle in Imo: 2 IPOB/ESN gunmen killed, 4 arrested
“The troops also recovered one IPOB beret, two motorcycles, four SIM cards, five wallets containing different Identity cards, charms and…
Rescued women: How we were abducted by Boko Haram, freed by troops
The women were rescued in the ongoing operations by the military against Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents in Sambisa forest and fringes…
Nigerian troops, IPOB members in gun duel; Double Lion escapes
The Nigerian Army said troops of 82 Division have dislodged the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate,…
Nigerian troops hit Sambisa forest, capture ISWAP’s stronghold (photos)
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have successfully overrun and captured the stronghold of the Islamic States West Africa Province…
Gun-battle in Borno: Troops send five Boko Haram terrorists to hell
Nwachukwu added that the troops in conjunction with CJTF were currently, combing the general area to track down the fleeing…
Troops kill 1,927 terrorists, bandits, rescue 3,831 captives
By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Federal Government on Thursday said no fewer than 1,927 terrorists and bandits were neutralised while 3,831…
Troops kill ISWAP commander, 37 fighters in revenge mission
The troops killed the terrorists in a military offensive, following the killing of senior army officer, Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu…
Nigerian Troops shoot 15 bandits dead, arrest 48 others
The Defence Headquarters said troops operating in North West and North Central have arrested 48 bandits and eliminated 15 in…
Troops foil attempted kidnap of Orlu Bishop Ukwuoma
The Nigerian troops said they have foiled the attempted kidnap of the Bishop of Orlu, Imo State, Most Reverend Augustine…
Troops bomb Boko Haram’s hideout in Sambisa, kill 37 terrorists
The Joint troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have bombed Boko Haram's enclave in Sambisa Forest, killing 37 terrorists and…
End of the road: Biafran National Guard gunman shot dead in gun-battle with troops
Nigerian troops conducting exercise Golden Dawn have gunned down one of the Biafran National Guard gunmen who attacked troops' location…
Nigerian troops send 11 Boko Haram terrorists to hell
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have killed 11 Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa…
Nigerian troops eliminate 85 terrorists; 2,783 surrender
The Defence Headquarters said the troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, eliminated 85 Boko Haram/Islamic…
Onslaught against bandits thickens in Zamfara (Photos)
Nigerian troops are overrunning bandits in Zamfara State with massive bombardment and arresting hundreds of them.
War in Zamfara: Nigeria mounts air, land offensive against bandits, many killed
Several camps have been raided, a large number of the bandits have been neutralised, said a security source
Why we’re surrendering to Nigerian troops – Modu Malaram, ex Boko Haram fighter
Modu Malaram, a former fighter of Boko Haram/ISWAP explains why he other members of the terrorists groups surrendered to Nigerian…
Welfare flights for Nigerian troops battling Boko Haram
He said the initiative was aimed at addressing problems such as distance and other associated challenges, while proceeding on pass…
Troops neutralize 11 Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force in the North-East have eliminated 11 terrorists and recovered a cache of arms, ammunition…
One bandit killed as troops rescue more kidnapped students of Kebbi College
Nigerian troops have gunned down one bandit and rescued more kidnapped students and teacher of Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri,…
Battle of Kumshe: Six Boko Haram terrorists gunned down, six AK-47 recovered
Nigerian troops have gunned down six Boko Haram terrorists as the insurgents attempted to invade Kumshe Town in Borno, Northeast…
Gun-battle in Dikwa: Six ISWAP terrorists gunned down, three soldiers injured
Six Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have been killed and three soldiers injured in a gun-battle that ensued…