Troops Nab ‘High-Profile’ Boko Haram Member, Raid IED Materials Hub

Boko Haram

…a total of 281 (50kg) bags of urea were recovered from the warehouses in the market and two notorious Boko Haram distributors were arrested. The Nigerian Army says it has arrested a high-profile member of the Boko Haram terrorist group, Yawi Modu, in Damboa Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State. Troops also raided a … Read more

Troops Eliminate Six ISWAP Terrorists, Recover Arms

Terrorists

The troops also captured and destroyed an ISWAP logistics vehicle conveying assorted goods and contraband items belonging to members of the terrorist group Troops of 25 Brigade operating under the aegis of Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised four terrorists of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), recovering some … Read more

Extend Boko-Haram Pardon To Convicted Soldiers – Falana To Buhari

Femi Falana (SAN), has written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, demanding that the pardon given to repentant Boko Haram members should be extended to 70 soldiers convicted for mutiny during the Goodluck Jonathan administration. Falana expressed this in a letter titled ‘Request to grant pardon to 70 convicted soldiers. EkohotBlog reports that the human … Read more

Eight Arrested By Troops Over Alleged Murder Of Three Women In Plateau

Troops

…gunmen had attacked three women on a farm at the community, and instantly murdered two and injured one, who later died Troops of the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have apprehended eight suspects in connection with the murder of three women at Rafin Bauna community in Bassa LGA of Plateau State. Spokesman of … Read more

Troops Neutralise Four Bandits, Several Others In Kaduna

Gunmen

…the four bandits were neutralised through air interdictions, when the military engaged them at the location, as part of combined ground and air assaults on identified bandit enclaves.  Troops of the Nigerian military have neutralised four notorious bandits in Igabi local government area of Kaduna State. The success follows the ongoing military operations against armed … Read more

Scores Of Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists Surrender – Army

Boko Haram

The army also said it recovered arms and ammunition from the terrorists No fewer than 56 Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) terrorists have laid down their arms and embraced peace, the Nigerian Army has disclosed. According to army spokesperson, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the terrorists turned themselves in after suffering casualties as a result … Read more

Army Deploys Troops As Assailants Kill Soldiers In Enugu

IPOB

“We assure the general public of our commitment to providing adequate security in the general area in collaboration with other security agencies.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has deployed troops to checkmate the activities of gunmen at Adani community in the Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State over the alleged killing … Read more

Troops Capture Boko Haram Logistics Suppliers, Recover Items

Troops

During the operation, troops however came in contact with terrorists at Labe Village, who attempted to flee but were swiftly intercepted by the troops Joint troops of the Nigerian Army and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have captured two logistics suppliers to Boko Haran terrorists in Borno State. Items including one hand grenade, one axe, … Read more

Troops Trail Terrorists, Kill Several Insurgents And Recover Arms

Troops

The troops, who fiercely engaged and sustained heavy gunfire on the terrorists during the encounter neutralised five terrorists, compelling the terrorist group to retreat in disarray… Army troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion, in a battle with terrorists, have recovered gun trucks, AK-47 rifles, amongst other ammunition. This is according to a statement by … Read more

Boko Haram: Troops Foil Attack On Borno Town, Kill Six

Boko Haram

…the troops, who remained dogged and sustained heavy gunfire on the terrorists during the encounter, routed and forced the terrorists to flee… Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai deployed at the Forward Operational Base (FOB) of 152 Battalion, Kumshe in Borno State have on Sunday, foiled an attempted attack by … Read more

Kebbi Abduction: Troops Rescue Another Teacher, Three Students

Bandits

The Kebbi abduction is the latest in a series of increasing school abductions across the country. Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under the auspices of Operation Hadarin Daji supported by the Nigerian Air Force component have rescued more abductees of the Federal Government College Birnin Yawuri in Kebbi State. A statement signed on Sunday … Read more

Five Reportedly Rescued As Troops Engage Abductors Of Kebbi Students

Bandits

One of the students later died, although the military officer did not specifically state how it happened One of the abducted students of Federal Government College Birnin Yauri in Kebbi State has died. However, five others, comprising four students and a teacher have been rescued by the Joint Taskforce Component of Operation Hadari Daji. The … Read more

Three Soldiers Injured As Troops Kill ISWAP Terrorists In Borno

Boko Haram

The terrorist elements were said to have mounted five gun trucks, others mounted motorcycles, while others moved by foot Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Operation Hadin Kai have killed several ISWAP Terrorists in Dikwa town, Borno State. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed … Read more

Soldier Killed As Troops Foil Bandits Attack In Zamfara

Security

At least one soldier was killed when troops of Nigerian Army’s operation Hadarin Daji forestalled what could have been a devastating onslaught on Zamfara village. The troops from sector 3 of the operation on Tuesday engaged  the bandits in Kabasa village in Magami LGA of the state where the bandits had been terrorising locals. Mohammed … Read more