Tag: Sambisa Forest
Zulum calls for deployment of more air power against Boko Haram, ISWAP
“These areas are very difficult to be manned effectively by ground troops alone. We need a heavy air power in…
No more elephants in Sambisa Forest – Borno official
“So far, they have continued to roam around the border areas destroying farmlands but without moving down to Sambisa,” Peter…
Army rescues 386 civilians from Sambisa forest 10 years after abduction
“We also rescued some civilians; as of yesterday, we rescued 386 and I am sure the number will increase by…
MNJTF troops arrest 900 BHT/ISWAP terrorists’ collaborators
The MNJTF spokesman said that troops had apprehended some key terrorists’ logistics suppliers in different locations in recent times
NAF jet hits camp of ISWAP leader Ba Yuram in Sambisa, terrorists killed
Fiya Ba Yuram took over the leadership of the ISWAP insurgent group last year.
How we escaped from Boko Haram camp – Chibok girls
The two rescued girls also revealed that more than 20 missing other Chibok girls are still in Gazuwa camp of…
Army stumbles on bomb factory in Sambisa Forest
Earlier the troops uncovered the wreckage of crashed Alpha Jet aircraft (NAF475) that went off the radar with two crew…
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…
NAF bombs Sambisa Forest, several insurgents killed
The Nigerian Air Force has bombed Sambisa Forest, killing several insurgents and destroying their structures and logistic stores.
Many Boko Haram terrorists killed in airstrike on Sambisa forest – Military
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says the Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has eliminated several Boko Haram…
Insurgents’ logistics facility in Sambia forest destroyed
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed a Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) logistics facility at Gujeri in the Sambisa Forest…
NAF bombs Boko Haram’s meeting venue, terrorists killed
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has bombed a location at Boboshe on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest in Borno,…
Give us Sambisa forest for settlement – Fulani herdsmen
National President of Miyetti Allah Kautel Hore socio-cultural organization, Alhaji Abdullahi Bodejo, has said that the Fulani herders can relocate…
How NAF aircraft neutralised several insurgents in Sambisa Forest – Air Commodore Daramola
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, has neutralised several terrorists and…
NAF destroys Boko Haram’s logistics base in Sambisa forest
The Nigerian Air Force says its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed a Boko Haram logistics…
Sambisa forest to become tourist attraction soon – Buratai
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says Nigerian Army will work with National Park Service and Borno Government to…
4 Boko Haram insurgents killed, 4 suicide bombers neutralised near Sambisa Forest
Nigerian Army on Saturday said its troops killed four Boko Haram insurgents at Malumti village in the fringes of Sambisa…
‘Operation Deep Punch 2’ led to the fall of Sambisa forest – Buratai
The professionalism and determination of ‘Operation Deep Punch 2’ led to the fall of Sambisa Forest in the North East…
Army embarks on water project in Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Army on Friday said it had drilled a bore hole in Sambisa Forest to enhance water supply to…
Army commences road construction to open up Sambisa Forest
Nigerian troops have started building a major highway to open up Sambisa Forest, the fortress of the Boko Haram insurgents,…
Nigerian soldiers capture Boko Haram commander, rescue 212 hostages
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday rescued another 212 persons held hostage by the terrorists after they cleared remnants of insurgents…
NAF destroys insurgents building in Sambisa
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has continued to rain significant fire on insurgents hideouts, with intensive day and night aerial…
EFCC boss wants prison in Sambisa Forest for corrupt people
Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), says a prison for corrupt persons should be…
NAF jets destroys insurgents artillery in Sambisa
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets on Friday successfully destroyed an artillery piece being sneaked into Sambisa forest by insurgents.
See photos of Nigerian troops camouflage as trees in Sambisa forest
The true story of how Nigerian soldiers captured Sambisa forest is yet to be told but a glimpse of the…
National Museum to be built in Sambisa forest
Governor Kashim Shettima has announced a plan to seek partnership with the Federal Ministry of Defence and the Federal Ministry…
Fall of Sambisa: Borno declares Dec. 22 public holiday
The Borno Government has declared Dec. 22 of every year as Public Holiday to celebrate the defeat of the Boko…
Why we are holding championship in Sambisa Forest – Chief of Army Staff
Lt.-Gen.Tukur Buratai, the Chief of Army Staff, says this year’s Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship is holding in Sambisa forest…
Buhari heads to Sambisa Forest Monday
President Muhammadu Buhari is heading to the once dreaded Sambisa Forest on Monday to declare open the Nigerian Army Small…
Army Cancels Training Of Soldiers In Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Army has refuted report that it will be training the 76 Regular Recruits Intake (76RRI) in the Sambisa…