Tag: Troops
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…
Troops kill many terrorists, nab suspects in nationwide operations
“Troops of 50 Task Force Battalion and 134 Special Forces Battalion also recovered two artillery shells during an ambush along…
Troops rescue three kidnapped victims in Benue
The rescue took place on Wednesday and the victims were brought to Tor-Donga Outstation under Katsina-Ala Division, where they were…
Troops nab eight kidnap suspects, rescue two victims in Kwara
Troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade, deployed at the Forward Operation Base (FOB) Patigi, in Kwara have nabbed eight suspected…
Abeokuta smuggling bust: Troops intercept 88 bags of rice
Akari stated that the handover of the items underscored the unwavering commitment of the Nigerian Army, particularly 35 Artillery Brigade,…
Troops foil ISWAP’s attempted Invasion in Borno community
According to initial field reports, the soldiers engaged the terrorists in a prolonged firefight, effectively thwarting the attack and forcing…
Two soldiers killed in fresh Boko Haram attack on Borno military base
He said the Air Component provided immediate Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and offensive fire support. He said the terrorists…
Troops neutralise 16 terrorists in Damboa, Borno – Army
It added that the combined firepower from both ground and air forces overwhelmed the insurgents after about two hours of…
Army destroys bandits’ camps in Benue
“He also called on the good people of Benue to continue to support military operations by providing credible information on…
Troops sustain operations nationwide, nab wanted terrorists’ collaborators
“Within the period under review, troops successfully destroyed several terrorists’ camps as well as rescue of kidnapped victims and rehabilitation…
Troops kill two bandits, recover 1,000 stolen cattle
“During the encounter, troops neutralised two of the bandits and successfully recovered about one thousand rustled cattle.”
Troops rescue 49 kidnapped victims in Plateau, Kaduna
“The troops vowed to rid the entire Joint Operations Area of non-state actors and crisis merchants destabilising the peace of…