Tag: Nigerian troops
Troops destroy 81 illegal refineries, arrest 81 oil thieves in N/Delta
They also destroyed 254 storage tanks, 173 cooking ovens, 118 dugout pits, and 36 wooden boats found at the sites.
Troops smash 5 bandits’ collaborators with N19.5m in Katsina
The troops also neutralised three bandits at Yambuki village in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara on Nov. 20 while…
Nigerian troops neutralize four terrorists in Kaduna
Troops of Operation Forest Sanity neutralized four bandits during clearance operations in identified hideouts around Tsohon Gayan, Chikun LGA.
49 Boko Haram fighters, 2 commanders surrender to Nigerian troops
Preliminary investigation revealed that the insurgents came out from Sambisa forest, where they have been hiding and waging campaign of…
Boko Haram Commander Abu Hassan, 13 other terrorists killed in battle with troops
It was gathered that the terrorists were killed after a gunner in the troops' patrol convoy opened fire on the…
Massive gun-battle in Zamfara: Eight bandits dead, four kidnapped victims rescued
Danmadami said that the troops, while on the fighting patrol engaged the terrorists in a fire fight, neutralising eight while…
Troops eliminate 44 terrorists, apprehend 50
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami made this known at a bi-weekly news briefing on the operations of…
Nigerian military reacts to troops’ ’emilokan video’, others
The Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Jimmy Akpor, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja said the videos sent a disturbing…
19 ISWAP terrorists dead in fierce gun-battle with troops in Borno
It was gathered that the troops, backed by a column of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), achieved the feat on…
Nigerian troops kill more than 252 ISWAP terrorists
By Sumaila Ogbaje More than 252 Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have been eliminated by troops of…
How vigilantes assisted troops to kill over 100 ISWAP terrorists in Borno
According to reports on Sunday, over 100 terrorists and their commanders were killed in the series of intelligence-led joint military…
Troops eliminate 3 terrorists during heavy gun duel (photos)
Troops of 1 Division, Nigerian Army have again neutralized terrorists along Sabon Birni, Dogondawa-Kuyelo, and Farin Ruwa in Kaduna in…
Nigerian troops capture 3 terrorists alive [ Photos]
The troops captured the terrorists during a fighting patrol in Buruku, Udawa, Manini, Birnin Gwari, Doka, Maganda, Kuyello, and Dogon…
57 terrorists dead in gun-battle with Nigerian troops
Danmadami said the operations were conducted through land and air raids on the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West…
Gun-battle in Kaduna: Scores of terrorists killed, AK-47 rifles, others recovered
Aruwan said during their advance, the security forces crossed River Kaduna and ran into stiff resistance from the insurgents.
Troops smash terrorists, notorious kidnappers in 3 states
The troops had on July 29, conducted clearance operation at Tse-Ibor, Tse-Igbakyor, Akwana and Ayinbe Villages in Logo Local Government…
42 Terrorists gunned down in battle with Nigerian troops
He said the Air Component of OPHK on July 11, conducted air interdiction operation at Tumbum Jaki and Tumbum Murhu…
Troops kill 2 deadly Plateau kidnappers Umar and Abdullahi
By Sumaila Ogbaje Two notorious kidnappers Abdulrazaq Umar and Idris Abdullahi operating in Plateau State have been killed by troops…
Troops neutralise terrorists, apprehend notorious kidnappers, robbers
The troops of Operation Safe Haven have apprehended two notorious kidnappers — Abdulrazaq Umar and Idris Abdullahi at Heipang in…
Five terrorists shot dead, 2 AK-47 rifles, three dane guns recovered in Borno
He said the troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, three dane guns, two AK47 magazines, 70 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and…
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…