Tag: Troops
Troops crush ISWAP raids in Borno, 11 killed
According to him, soldiers recovered weapons and ammunition, including rifles, rocket-propelled grenade launchers and an armed drone, while other offensive…
Troops storm ESN/IPOB stronghold in Imo
He added that an ambush team also apprehended two suspected IPOB members during the operation.
Troops, police deployed to Bauchi troubled communities
“Despite recent incidents in neighbouring Gwana District, Mansur town remains unaffected, and there is no cause for alarm,” he added.
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…