By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Nigerian military has achieved a significant milestone in the fight against Boko Haram, rescuing 330 women and children from the terrorist group’s enclaves in Sambisa forest. The survivors, comprising 110 women and 220 children, were handed over to the Borno state government on...
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The Defence Headquarters has said it is rejigging on-going operations to combat crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region through comprehensive approach. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, stated this on Friday in Abuja, while giving an update on the operations of the military...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, Theater Command, have rescued 277 women and children from Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists’ enclaves. Major General Ken Chigbu, Deputy Theater Commander, disclosed this while handing over the rescued individuals to the Borno State government through the State Ministry...
Former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Doyin Okupe, has said the creation of state police will help address the security challenges facing the country. Okupe, gave the view in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. ...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has commended the military veterans for their sacrifices and dedication to peace and security of Nigeria and the development of Armed Forces of Nigeria. Musa, represented by the Director of Plans, Defence Headquarters, Rear Adm. Ibrahim Shettima, said this...
The Defence Headquarters has said the operational adjustments have been made by the military to prioritise protection for farmers to ensure a successful rainy season farming. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known on Friday in Abuja while giving updates on the operations of...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – In a bid to build resilience against violent extremism, insurgency, and terrorism, a Non-Governmental Organization under the aegis of BRAVE-IT, dedicated to promoting peace and stability has cautioned Nigerians against misinformation and destabilizing the polity. In a statement issued to Journalists on the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Shehu of Borno, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Umar- Ibn Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, has called on the federal government and Nigerian military to clear remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists still occupying Guzamala local government headquarters, and other communities in Kukawa, Abadam...
The UN’s top court has ordered Israel to “immediately” halt its military assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafa, saying the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territory was “disastrous.” The ruling read by judge Nawaf Salam at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday in The...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A Boko Haram Commander, Adamu Muhammad and 5 other fighters have surrendered to the military authorities in Borno State. The Chief Military Public Information Officer, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF),, Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Maiduguri. Lt....
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, has said no fewer than 9,300 bandits and terrorists have been neutralised within the last one year by the Nigerian Armed Forces. Badaru disclosed this at the Ministerial Sectoral Briefings, organised by the Ministry of Information, to mark the first anniversary...
The Divisional Police Officer of New Marte in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State has been killed by members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP). It was gathered that the DPO, a Superintendent of Police, was killed on Monday night while defending the police...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Theater Command, Operation Hadin Kai JTF North East, has rescued over 350 persons during a 10 day clearance operation in Sambisa Forest. The rescued persons comprised of women , children and men who were handed over to the Borno State Government after...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A total of 47 individuals associated with Boko Haram and the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to troops of 403 Amphibious Brigade of MNJTF Sector 3, Nigeria. The group includes: 7 men, 9 women, and 31 children, who turned themselves...
Groups of terrorists in the North West have suffered heavy casualties when the laid ambushes for troops of Operation ”Hadarin Daji” in Zamfara. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Buba said the troops had on...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Vice Chairman of Marte LGC of Borno State, Alhaji Mustapha Mohamed, has appealed to Governor Babagana Zulum to impress on the Nigerian military and Multi Joint National Task Force (MNJTF) to liberate Kirnewa town of Marte LGC to enable the residents of the...
A retired military officer, Mr Thomas Olawaye, on Monday prayed a Mapo Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan to grant his request for divorce to his wife of 52 years, Victoria on grounds that she was ill-tempered. Olawaye, the father of five, told the court that in spite...
The Defence Headquarters has said its troops neutralised no fewer than 2,352 terrorists, apprehended 2,308 and rescued 1,241 kidnapped hostages in different operations nationwide between January and March. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj -Gen. Edward Buba, made this known on Thursday in Abuja, while giving update...
The Police Command in Delta has handed over Mr Clement Ikolo, the traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom in Ugheli South Local Government Area of the state to the military authority. The spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development to newsmen on Friday through a terse...
Clement Ikolo, one of the eight suspects declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in connection with the murder of 17 army personnel at Okuama in Delta, has surrendered himself to the police. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development in...