Tag: Troops
Troops nab two over attempted NIPSS attack as security probe deepens
The arrests come days after troops repelled an attempted attack on the strategic national institution on July 2, engaging suspected…
Two suspected Lakurawa fighters killed as troops seize weapons
He said the tactical deployment enabled the soldiers to intercept the group before it could carry out the planned assault.
Troops rescue eight kidnap victims in Plateau forest operation
Troops of Sector 9, Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, have rescued eight kidnap victims during an offensive operation in…
Troops free 47 ISWAP captives in Borno rescue operation
“The unrelenting ground and air offensives forced the terrorists to abandon their positions in confusion, enabling the victims to escape…
Troops smash Kogi bandits’ camp, rescue two kidnap victims
“Several fleeing bandits moving with more than 30 rustled cattle were engaged during the operation,” the report stated
Troops seize weapons, arrest suspected arms supplier
It also said that the operation was initiated after information emerged that a suspected arms dealer was transporting weapons in…
Troops repel ISWAP attack on Military Base in Borno, recover explosive devices
During the clearance exercise, security personnel recovered three unexploded RPG-7 high-explosive ordnances and two torchlights believed to have been abandoned…
Troops kill terrorist, rescue three kidnapped victims in Zamfara offensive
A gun battle ensued, during which one terrorist was neutralised, while several others escaped under sustained military pressure.
Two ISWAP commanders, bomb expert surrender to troops in Yobe
The surrender took place on 8 June in Geidam, where soldiers of the 159 Battalion received Ismail Mohammed and Abu…
Troops neutralise bandits, destroy hideouts in Sokoto border offensive
“The army engaged them in a fierce battle. The bandits later retreated and fled into forests in neighbouring states.
Army ambush thwarts kidnap plot, kills terrorist in Kogi
The operation took place in Lokoja Local Government Area following intelligence reports that armed criminals were preparing to carry out…
Troops rescue 179 kidnap victims, gun down scores of terrorists nationwide
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) rescued 179 kidnapped victims and neutralised…
Troops kill two Lakurawa suspects in Sokoto operation
“The troops made contact with the terrorists, neutralising two terrorists in the ensuing firefight, while others fled due to overwhelming…
Troops arrest gunrunner, dismantle criminal network in South-East
Military authorities said efforts are ongoing to trace the weapons and dismantle the wider supply chain linked to the suspect.