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Soldiers, CJTF Lost Their Lives as Troops Stopped ISWAP Attack in Borno

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According to the Nigerian Army, several troops and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) lost their lives defending Mandaragirau in Borno state from a fierce ISWAP attack. Sani Uba, the media information officer for the Joint Task Force (north-east) headquarters, said in a statement that Nigeria troops stopped coordinated terrorist strikes in Pulka […]

Troops dismantle several terrorists networks, kill scores, says DHQ

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The Nigerian Armed Forces said on Thursday that it’s troops in conjunction with relevance security agencies conducted series of operations across the country last week dismantled several terrorists’ networks and killed several of them. Major General Markus Kangye, the Director of Defence Media Operations disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja.Hex said a high profile kidnapper […]

Troops of 3 Division JTFO arrest 15 militias

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Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) during operations on September 19, 2025 arrested 15, armed militias, in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. Major Samson Nantip Zhakom the Media Information Officer, JTF Operation ENDURING PEACE said in a statement their arrest followed credible intelligence on the activities […]

Troops arrest over 62 terrorists during operations in 42 towns,villages in August-DHQ

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Nigerian Armed Forces’ Defence Headquarters said on Wednesday that it’s troops conducted counter terrorism operations in more than 42 towns and villages in the country in August 2025. The Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye who disclosed this at press conference in Abuja the nation capital. He.said over ,62 terrorists including three oil […]

Troops kill several terrorists, deny thieves access to crude oil worth N291m- – DHQ

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By Andrew Orolua Nigerian troops, even as they mourn former late President Muhammadu Buhari, launched offensive attacks in several theatres resulting in heavy causalities on the part of terrorists and criminals . The huge successes achieved includes the foiling of oil theft worth over Two Hundred and Ninety-One Million, Three Hundred and Twenty-Six Thousand, Four […]

Troops bursts arms syndicate,arrest suspects , recover gun in Taraba

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By Andrew Orolua Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari have dismantled a gunrunning syndicate operating within the Southern region of Taraba State. Acting on credible intelligence regarding the activities of gunrunners at a settlement in Byepi Village along Tsukundi Road, in Wukari Local Government Area, the troops swiftly […]

Troops arrested over 1,191 terrorists, foiled N3.5bn worth of oil theft last quarter

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By Andrew Orolua Nigerian Defence Headquarters said on Thursday that it’s troops killed several terrorists’ kingpins and their foot soldiers, arrested over 1,191 of them and rescued 543 kidnapped victims in second quarter of this year. Troops also foiled oil theft worth a total sum of N3,500, 435, 234.00 bn during the period and consolidated […]

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai foil terrorists’ attacks on Buratai , Mallam Fatori

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By Andrew Orolua Troops of OPERATION HADIN KAI (OPHK) has foiled an early hour attack on their locations in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area and Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Areas of Borno State. In coordinated efforts by the ground forces and Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), troops neutralised scores of terrorists . […]

Troops foil attack on new Marte, Kumshe, neutralize scores of insurgents in Borno

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By Andrew Orolua The Nigerian Army Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in the early hours of Tuesday May 27, 2025 foiled attacks by terrorists on troops location in New Marte and a daring attempt to attack the the Foward Operating Base at Kumshe Maiduguri Borno State. Scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were neutralized by […]

Troops neutralize 16 terrorists, repelled attack in Damboa

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By Andrew Orolua The troops of Operation HADIN KAI in the early hours on Friday, May 23, 2025. neutralized 16 terrorists as they repelled a coordinated attack on Damboa town. Nigerian troops with powerful force and air support gained a decisive victory against the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the attack. Giving account […]

Troops embark on nationwide offensive operations to ensure safe environment for farmers

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By Andrew Orolua Nigerian military in conjunction with hybrid forces and other security agencies sustained their offensive operations in all theatres during the week to ensure that there are safe environment for farming activities. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja said the […]

Troops embark on nationwide offensive operations to ensure safe environment for farmers

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By Andrew Orolua Nigerian military in conjunction with hybrid forces and other security agencies sustained their offensive operations in all theatres during the week to ensure that there are safe environment for farming activities. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja said the […]

Troops arrests 23 suspected oil thieves, recover 180,000 litres of stolen products

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By Andrew Oota Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) have arrested 23 suspected oil thieves, successfully deactivated 13 artisanal refineries, and confiscated over 180,000 litres of stolen products across the region. In a statement signed by lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah, Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations,bl the feat was achieved in decisive […]

Troops foil gunmen attack, recover arms in Plateau

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By Kingsley Chukwuka Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has said it has foiled attacks that would have led to more bloodshed in the Plateau Bokkos LGA killings that has claimed several scores of lives. Spokesman for the Operation, Major Samson Zhakom, said arms have been recovered as assailants abandoned their weapons due to superior […]

Troops neutralized terrorists, loses 22 gallant soldiers in North East encounters

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BY ANDREW OROLUA Nigerian troops encountered deadly  terrorists in their strong holds and  enclave known as Timbuktu Triangle in North East weekend resulting in killing of 70 terrorists and three of their commanders.. But sadly, the encounters also led the death of gallant soldiers in the course of the operations, “troops sadly recorded 22 killed […]

Troops kill Turji’s son, score of terrorists

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BY ANDREW OROLUA Nigerian troops have killed the son of a notorious terrorist leader, Bello Turji and are closing up on the embattled terror leader as he runs from pillars to pole. The Defence Headquarters said in a statement late Sunday night that troops killed Turji son and scores of terrorists on Fakai high ground […]

Troops neutralize 156 terrorists, denied thieves N623m worth of crude oil

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BY ANDREW OROLUA Nigerian troops neutralised 156 terrorists, arrested 464 others and denied the oil theft of an estimated sum of N623,447,390.00 worth of crude oil this week , the Defence Headquarters has said. Out going Director Defence Media Operations Major General Edward Buba who disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja said troops also arrested […]

Troops neutralize 109 terrorists and arrest 81 others this week – Spokesperson

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BY ANDREW OROLUA In continuation of its counter-insurgency campaign against terrorist and their cohorts operating across the country, the troops of Nigerian Armed Forces neutralized 109 terrorists and arrested 81 others this week. it’s operational spokesperson has said. The spokesperson and Director of Defence Media Operations Major General Edward Buba also said troops arrested 6 […]

Troops neutralize notorious terrorist Ma’oli in Zamfara State

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BY ANDREW OROLUA Troops of 1 Brigade in Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised several terrorists, including a notorious kingpin known as Alhaji Ma’oli whose foot soldiers alway imposes levy on residents. The terrorists met their Waterloo in Mai Sheka village, near Kunchin Kalgo town, one of the local […]

Army offensive targets Lakurawa terrorists, neutralizes members

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There was trouble in the camp of the Lakurawa terrorists as troops of the Nigerian Army’s Operation Fansan Yemma destroyed 22 of their camps in Sokoto State. Brigadier General Ibinkule Ajose, the acting General Commanding Officer of the 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 said the troops also killed several members of the terrorists group […]