Tag: Nigerian troops
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…
Fierce gun-duel in Kaduna: Notorious bandit gunned down
Fierce gun-duel ensued at Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Friday as Nigerian troops battled bandits, gunning down…
Army in Gwoza offensive, downplays casualties in Mainok: Reports
The Nigerian army may have downplayed its casualties when fighters of ISWAP attacked its super camp in Mainok, Borno state…
Battle of Geidam: 21 Boko Haram terrorists gunned down
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have killed 21 Boko Haram terrorists in Geidam, Yobe State.
Modu Ari notorious Boko Haram’s informant busted by troops
A notorious Boko Haram's informant, Modu Ari has been arrested by Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in Yobe State.
COAS Attahiru to troops: Deal decisively with threats confronting Nigeria
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru urges troops to be resolute in decisively dealing with any threat confronting the…
Troops neutralise scores of bandits in Zamfara
Officers of the Nigerian Army have neutralized scores of bandits during an attack on Kabasa village in Zamfara State
Troops recover Marte, kill many Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists — Army
The troops achieved the feat in less than the 48 hours given by the COAS Ibrahim Attahiru for the recovery…
Report: Nigerian troops capture 4 Boko Haram strongholds in Sambisa Forest
Nigerian troops with the support of the Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) have captured four camps being used as training grounds…
DHQ: Why troops abandoned their base during attack by Boko/ISWAP in Borno
By Johnson Eyiangho The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Thursday denied media reports that terrorists had overrun a military base in…
Nigerian military disputes claim ISWAP overran base in Borno
By Kazeem Ugbodaga, with Agency Report Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists are said to have overrun a…
Troops kill 10 bandits, arrest 3 informants in Katsina – Official
By Zubairu Idris Troops belonging to Operation Sahel Sanity have neutralised 10 suspected bandits and arrested three suspected informants and…
Troops rescue 3 kidnapped persons, kill bandit in Nasarawa
By Johnson Eyiangho Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued three kidnapped persons at Mararaba Udege in Nasarawa Local Government…
Many Boko Haram leaders killed in Alagarno, Sambisa forest – DHQ
The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram terrorists in their hideouts…
Nigerian troops kill 2, 403 criminals, rescue 864 kidnapped victims in 10 months – DHQ
By Johnson Eyiangho Nigeria’s Defence headquarters on Thursday gave a comprehensive update on achievements of troops participating in the various…
Nigerian troops kill 9 terrorists, capture equipment in Borno – Official
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Fire Ball, eliminated nine Boko Haram and Islamic States West…
Troops arrest notorious bandit in hospital, Katsina couple trafficking arms
A wanted notorious bandit has been arrested by Nigerian troops at a clinic in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State.
Nigerian troops repel bandits on notorious Kaduna-Abuja highway
Troops of ‘Operation Thunder Strike’ (OPTS), repelled armed bandits operating along the Kaduna-Abuja Road late on Monday night.
Boko Haram bomb maker arrested: DHQ
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters said the troops of Operation Fire Ball have arrested one of the bomb makers for the Boko…
Nigerian troops kill 75 terrorists, lose 3 soldiers in North-East
By Sumaila Ogbaje/Ahmed Abba The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Fire Ball have eliminated 75 Boko Haram/Islamic State…
Troops eliminate 16 Boko Haram terrorists, 11 arrested
The Defence Headquarters said the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, have eliminated 16 Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP)…
Troops massacre 80 bandits, arrest 33 others in Northeast
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said its troops under the Operation SAHEL SANITY had killed 80 bandits and arrested 33…