Tag: Nigerian troops
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…
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…