Tag: Troops
Troops dislodge terrorists, recover ammunition in Benue raid
The troops also recovered links of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, and seven empty 7.62mm NATO cartridge casings, while a red Toyota…
Troops neutralise dozens of terrorists in north east offensive
The military said: “The general security situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable. Troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain…
Troops clear Edo forest corridor, arrest 13 suspected criminals
He said the clearance exercise, codenamed Operation IGBO DANU 1, led to the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and drug…
Terrorists neutralised as troops overrun hideout
He said the NAF component was currently conducting interdiction missions to intercept fleeing bandits, while ground forces continued to dominate…
Troops kill top ISWAP commander, foil multiple attacks
“The elimination of the terrorist leader has thrown ISWAP elements in the area into disarray… representing a major blow to…
Troops repel bandits after overnight gun battle in Kano communities
Babatunde said the attack was a revenge mission following the loss of some of the bandits’ fighters to superior military…
You must wipe out bandits, terrorists – COAS charges troops
He lauded their operational successes, noting that their sustained efforts have significantly improved security within the Area of Responsibility.
Christmas Security Boost: Special forces, air assets on high alert
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria have emplaced robust and proactive measures aimed at preventing attacks during the Christmas festivities,” Onoja…
Army operations save truck drivers, villagers from kidnappers
“Efforts are ongoing to rescue four other victims abducted at Owa Onire in Ifelodun LGA during a road project,” the…
Troops repel ISWAP assault on military base
“Recovered items included AK-47 rifles, magazines and ammunition, PKT rounds, hand grenades, motorcycles, communication devices, combat gear, medical supplies, and…
ECOWAS deploys troops to Benin Republic after foiled coup
Troops, including soldiers from neighbouring Nigeria, are to support the government and protect the country’s constitutional order, ECOWAS said in…
Army rescues 21 Kidnap victims, foils terror attacks in nationwide raids
“Troops also rescued five persons and a baby along the Unashi–Doka road in Danko Wasagu LGA of Kebbi, after terrorists…
Troops rescue 86 kidnap victims, crush terror camps in Borno
The soldiers reportedly engaged the insurgents in a fierce gun battle, pursuing them towards Mangari where a follow-up operation led…
Troops neutralise 19 bandits in Kano border communities
"The Commander, 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ahmed Tukur, assures law-abiding citizens of the Army’s commitment to maintaining peace…
Army rescues two kidnapped victims, recovers ₦3.8m ransom in Kogi
“They are currently in safe custody at the troops’ location pending handover to the appropriate authorities,” Abdullahi said
Troops crush terror cell in Borno, recover weapons cache
He said the troops of Sector 1 under 24 Task Force Brigade conducted a precision night operation that foiled a…
Crackdown on oil bunkering: Army nets suspects, dismantles refineries
According to the statement, the operations were carried out between 6 and 19 October 2025, targeting known criminal hideouts and…
Troops free 21 abductees in coordinated military operations
Okoye said the troops have sustained efforts to eliminate bandits and other criminal elements operating in Kwara and neighbouring states.
Army debunks report of bandits overrunning troops in Kwara
“The publication is a fabrication designed to mislead the public and undermine the morale of gallant troops diligently working to…
Terrorist kingpin killed in major military operation
The military source said the operations underscored the Nigerian Army’s superiority in combat and intelligence-led precision, reaffirming its resolve to…
Troops break up bandits’ gathering in Taraba
“During the operation, the following items were recovered; one locally fabricated pistol, two dane guns, three rounds of 7.62 mm…
147 suspected criminals, oil thieves arrested as troops rescue dozens
Providing further details, he said that between 15 September and Monday, troops operating under Operation Hadin Kai in the North-East…
Military operations sweep Nigeria: Two terrorists down, 32 suspects nabbed
In Benue, the source said the troops of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralised one extremist in Katsina-Ala and rescued 10 kidnapped…
Nigerian Army foils major ISWAP offensive
“Their sacrifice stands as a testament to the Army’s unwavering commitment to securing peace, dignity, and safety for Nigerians returning…
Airstrikes rain fire as NAF, troops slaughter 30 terrorists in Borno
In a barrage of three successive, precision airstrikes, the terrorists were cut down in their tracks, with more than 30…
Soldiers kill dozens of ISWAP fighters in fierce border battle
More than 35 terrorists were killed in the joint operation, while several others sustained injuries.
Troops smash terror cells, bandit camps, others in nationwide sweep
He said, “On arrival at the location on 17 August 2025, troops recovered 3 AK47 rifles, magazines and ammunitions through…
Troops gun down seven bandits in Katsina raid
“Troops responded swiftly to the intelligence, engaging the armed bandits in a fierce gun battle. Seven were neutralised, while others…
Troops launch multi-state crackdown, 12 rescued
In a statement released on Friday, Kangye said the troops also recovered arms, ammunition, motorcycles, and vehicles from the terrorist…
Troops overwhelm kidnappers, rescue 11 victims in Benue, Taraba
He said the Force Commander OPWS, Maj.-Gen. Moses Gara, who was on ground to oversee the mission, commended the troops…