EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said it has deployed special forces in various hotspots in the country, especially in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Plateau State. The Director of Defence, Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: … Read more
The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with special forces and CJTF, has carried out an operation in Sambisa Forest. The operation has led to the killing of 35 Boko Haram terrorists and the rescue of some captive women. The troops have recovered weapons and cleared multiple insurgents’ camps. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than … Read more
The terrorists were said to have used cows as cover to avoid detection… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Forces and Air Task Force of the Nigerian military on Sunday foiled an onslaught at the School of Special Forces in Yobe. However, seven insurgents were eliminated in a separate attack on civilians at Buni … Read more
Kaduna and other states in the northwest zone are facing difficult times as a result of the rising case of banditry and kidnapping in the region The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has deployed 302 Special Forces to Kaduna State as part of efforts to tackle banditry, kidnapping and other related crimes in the … Read more