By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a major attack by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Bitta, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State. The assault took place around 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, with insurgents approaching from the Damboa axis,...
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By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau – Community of Banga village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, Zamfara State, is reeling from grief after bandits killed 38 kidnapped residents, even after receiving over ₦50 million in ransom, according to multiple reports. Chairman of Kaura-Namoda LGA, Mannir Haidara Kaura, confirmed to newsmen...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Troops of the Nigerian Army and hybrid forces, backed by intelligence support from the Department of State Services (DSS), on Friday evening in Iburu village, Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, killed no less than 45 bandits terrorizing the area. Security sources disclosed...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri– In a courageous show of gallantry, the troops of OPHK deployed in Monguno, have successfully foiled terrorists‘ infiltration attack into Monguno. This is contained in a statement issued and signed by the DAPR, OOHK, Theater Command Headquarters North East JTF, Maiduguri, Captain Ruben Kovangiya and...
By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo – Osun Amotekun Corps has reported the tragic death of one of its operatives, Peter Tope, who was allegedly attacked by a soldier on Saturday in Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State. In a statement released to journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Corps Commander Mr. Isaac Omoyele disclosed...
In a significant victory, troops deployed under Operation FANSAN YANMA neutralized a feared bandit leader, Dan Dari Biyar, during a clearance mission in the western part of Sabon Birni Local Government Area, Sokoto State. A reliable source from Army Headquarters confirmed to journalists on Thursday that the operation took...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- In a series of intelligence-led operations across Nigeria, the Nigerian Army has dealt a significant blow to terrorist networks, eliminating numerous insurgents and apprehending multiple suspects. This is contained in a statement released on Saturday by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has directed an immediate investigation into a viral video circulating on social media, in which soldiers reportedly voiced concerns over inadequate food supplies. The COAS gave the directive in a statement issued by the Acting Director of...
In a series of decisive operations, the Nigerian Army apprehended 199 suspects, including terrorists and other criminals, while neutralizing several threats across various regions, demonstrating tactical precision and unwavering commitment to national security. A senior official at Army Headquarters, speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), revealed that...
Nigerian Army has prepared 173 personnel for a peacekeeping operation in Guinea Bissau under the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission (ESSMGB). The training took place at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAILPKC) in Jaji, Kaduna State. Chief of Operations Army, Maj.-Gen. Uwem Bassey, represented by Maj.-Gen....
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – Nigerian Army’s 6 Division has arrested 62 individuals linked to oil theft, vandalism, and related crimes in the Niger Delta, confiscating over 350,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in a series of operations. In a statement released on Sunday, Acting Deputy Director of 6...
Nigerian Army has intensified its crackdown on terrorist networks and criminal syndicates, achieving significant successes nationwide. In a series of operations, troops neutralized scores of terrorists, arrested suspects, and recovered stolen livestock. In Borno, troops of 29 Task Force Brigade launched a precision ambush along the Lambawa-Kalari axis, killing...
By Amos Mathew, Kaduna – Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has signed a joint venture agreement with SP Offshore Nigeria Limited, paving the way for local manufacturing of military hardware, including weapons, ammunition, fast assault craft, drones and security vehicles. This was made known during the signing ceremony...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur, has received the senate committee on the Army led by the Chairman Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua in the council Chamber of the Deputy Governor office. Senator Yar’Adua while delivering his remarks said they were in Maiduguri for their...
Federal High Court in Abuja has deferred judgment in a N550 million fundamental rights abuse suit filed against the Nigerian Army and seven others. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the case until July 14 for hearing after the respondent’s counsel, Mr. Chris Agbeti, applied for an extension of time to...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – As part of activities, marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025, the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) over the weekend commissioned a Crèche and Nursery School along with tricycles and shuttle shelter in Ribadu Cantonment, Kaduna. Speaking on behalf of the President...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the Nigerian Army and other security agencies a clear order to decisively confront and defeat terrorists, bandits, insurgents threatening the peace and unity of the country. According to the President, “To the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian...
By AMOS MATTHEW, Kaduna – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has commissioned a renovated multipurpose science laboratory at Government Day Secondary School Jaji, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state, as part of activities lined up in commemoration of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2025 (NADCEL)....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have captured 60 heavily primed Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and assorted weapons in a recent operation against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno. The operation, conducted in Marte and Dikwa areas, led to the elimination of several terrorists. Acting Deputy...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that the military has killed scores of “high profile” terrorists and apprehended 1,191 others across various theatres of operation in the second quarter of the year. Director of Defence Media Operations, who disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Thursday in...