Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed a notorious terrorist Commander, Munzur Ya Audu, in Yobe State. Ya Audu’s capture was disclosed at a press conference by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, in Abuja on Thursday. Buba said troops were also actively targeting terrorist logistics bases and other structures that … Read more
The National Counter Terrorism Centre, NCTC, has said that terrorist groups are using young girls as sex slaves and suicide missions wreaking havoc in various parts of the country. The centre’s national coordinator, Major-General Adamu Laka, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at the launch of a Technical Assistance Project on promotion and support … Read more
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) neutralised over 50 boko haram members during a cross-fire at Farin- Kasa Area, Chukun LGA in Kaduna. This is contained in a statement by the NSCDC Spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi. He said that the incident took place on Tuesday evening. Afolabi said that a special monitoring … Read more
The Dokan Karji community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has appealed to the Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa and the federal government to deploy the military to their community to end the ongoing kidnappings and killings by bandits. The community made this appeal in a statement by its youth leader, … Read more
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Badaru Abubakar, has reiterated Federal Government commitment to flush out Lakurawa and other terrorists groups in the country. Abubakar gave the assurance when he inspected newly established Airforce component of military operation against banditry, terrorism and kidnappings ‘Operation Fansan Yamma” on Monday in Sokoto. He said the military had taken … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, says its airstrikes against banditry have killed several bandits, including key loyalists of infamous bandit leaders Dan-Isuhu and Dogo Sule. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Akinboyewa said the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma executed … Read more
The Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma has smashed a major bandits’ enclave located within Dunya Hill and Batauna Forest in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Akinboyewa said the strategic … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has deployed a contingent of troops to the embattled Augie Local Government Area in Kebbi State, amid attacks by a new terrorist group, Lakurawa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the group recently attacked Mera village, killing no fewer than 17 people. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
The Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Prof Muhammad-Baba Tukur, has said that the Lakurawa terror group in some parts of northern Nigeria is not new. The chieftain of ACF also said that at some point, around 2017, the Department of State Services, DSS, and the group had reached a deal to leave … Read more
A Counter-Insurgency Publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, has said that members of the new terrorist group, Lakurawa, are offering financial incentives to recruit youths in Sokoto. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the Defence Headquarters, DHQ, recently declared nine suspected members of the terrorist group wanted. The Director of Defence, Media Operations, … Read more
The Nigerian Army has said that doors are still open for bandits and violent extremists to surrender. Commander of the 17 Brigade, Katsina State, Brigadier General Babatunde Omopariola, stated this on Saturday in Katsina. He, however, urged anyone involved in the business of kidnapping to desist or else face the consequences. Brigadier General Omopariola was … Read more
The Nigeria Airforce said its Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, in support of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), delivered a crushing blow to ISWAP terrorists, neutralizing more insurgents and obliterating strategic hideouts in the Southern Tumbuns at Arina. Air Commodore Olusola. Akinboyewa, Director Public Relations and Information Headquarters Nigerian … Read more
A new terrorist group, “Lakurawas,” also known as Mujahidin, has taken over five local government areas of Sokoto State, collecting levies from communities. It was gathered that the affected local governments are Tangaza, Gada, Illela, Silame, and Binji. The arm-wielding group, it was learned, communicates in multiple languages, including Hausa, Fulani, Tuareg, Kanuri, Tuba, and … Read more
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), says its troops have eliminated 481 terrorists, apprehended 741 suspects and rescued 492 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country in the month of October. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military on Thursday in Abuja. … Read more
The Nigerian Airforce says its airstrike has neutralised 50 terrorists, including a high-ranking ISWAP commander known as Bashir Dauda, during the operation in Marte Local Government of Borno State. The Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Olusola F Akinboyewa, in a statement on Monday night said the precision strikes focused on … Read more
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, says Nigerian troops have killed at least 187 terrorists, arrested 262 suspects and rescued 147 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country in the last one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, stated this while giving updates on the operations of the armed forces in a … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has denied the claim by the Niger State House of Assembly that the Nigerian Army Training Camp in Kotangora has been taken over by terrorists. A statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Wednesday, said no inch of the training area has been ceded to the terrorists. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, has on October 25, killed many Boko Haram terrorists at two locations in Bula Marwa in Borno. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, made this disclosure in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Akinboyewa said the NAF, … Read more
The Nigerian Army has deployed troops in Abejukolo and Bagana communities of Kogi to strengthen the security architecture of the state. The state Commissioner for Information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Omala and some neighbouring local government areas of the state have been enmeshed in conflicts over the past one … Read more
The Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru, has ordered troops of Operation Fansar Yamma to arrest Bello Turji, a notorious bandit leader. Badaru gave the directive during his address to the troops at the One Brigade Headquarters in Gusau, Zamfara state. The minister added that his visit was intended to receive updates on military operations. He … Read more