The Defence Headquarters has said that the military had eliminated a total of 8,034 terrorists, apprehended 11,623 suspects and rescued 6,376 kidnapped hostages from January to December. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military on Thursday...
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The troops of 6 Brigade, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have destroyed several bandits camps and recovered ammunition in Taraba. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Jalingo signed by Capt. Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations. It said the successes were recorded...
Troops of the Nigerian military eliminated no fewer than 135 terrorists, apprehended 185 suspects and rescued 129 kidnapped hostages through well executed operations across the country in the last one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in the Defence Headquarters weekly update...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the donation of eighteen (18) combat and patrol motorcycles to the 25 Brigade Damboa, as part of effort to boost the combat efficiency of the military unit. The presentation was made, on behalf of the State Government,...
The Defence Headquarters says it had deployed troops to provide assistance to the police in ensuring a hitch free off-cycle Ondo Governorship Election slated for Nov. 16. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Buba said the presence...
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, adjourned a N2 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Mr Lucky Okodeh, a former Caretaker Chairman, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa until Nov. 28. Justice Binta Nyako adjourned the case following an oral application by Okodeh’s counsel, Asmau...
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has honoured the bravery and sacrifice of its soldiers who were killed or wounded in action during Operation Lake Sanity II. Maj.- Gen. Ibrahim Ali, Force Commander of MNJTF, presented token compensation to the families of fallen heroes and wounded soldiers in Mora,...
Nigerian Army troops have killed eight notorious terrorist fighters and rescued 16 kidnapped hostages in sweeping operations against terrorists and insurgents in different parts of the country. The Nigerian Army, in a post on its official X-Handle on Monday, said the troops recovered a haul of firearms during the...
The Nigerian military troops have eliminated Halilu Sububu, a notorious terrorist in the North West. Sububu has been perpetuating his violent activities in Zamfara state, where he met his waterloo yesterday. A reliable defence intelligence source on Friday morning confirmed the daredevil criminal’s killing by troops to PRNigeria. “In...
Troops of the Nigerian Army have eliminated nine terrorist elements and recovered a substantial number of dangerous automatic weapons and ammunition in intense gun duel in Kaduna State. The army in a post on its official X Handle on Friday, said the encounter took place at Kampani Doka and...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – “The Theater Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Wahidi Shaibu, has commissioned a newly constructed Troops Training School (TTS) at the Headquarters JTF North East Theater Command, Maimamalari Cantonment, Maiduguri. The theater commander also renovated and upgraded the old TTS facility. During...
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, Maj.-Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar, has charged troops to be professional in handling protesters in Jos and environs. Abubakar, who doubles as Commander, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, gave the charge on...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army troops have successfully dislodged and destroyed a terrorist camp belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The army, in a post on its official X-handle on Saturday, said the operation was conducted early in...
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...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigerian Army troops deployed for special clearance operation in Sambisa Forest, have eliminated 11 Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. The Nigerian Army authority disclosed this in a statement issued on its official X Handle on Saturday. It said the feat was...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF).on Monday said the recent aerial operations have successfully obliterated terrorist camps situated on islets across the Cameroonian and Nigerian territories of Lake Chad, killing many terrorists and causing others to flee into Chad Republic. The Chief Military...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – No fewer than 3 additional Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in the ongoing ”Operation Lake Sanity II”. Lt.- Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, MNJTF, Chief Military Public Information Officer, Ndjamena Chad, made this known in a statement...
Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirle Stroke (OPWS), have apprehended Mr Young Danladi, who is alleged to have been posing as its recruitment officer in Taraba. This is contained in a statement by Lt. Olubondunde Oni, the Acting Assistant Director of Information of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has extended hearty felicitations and commendation to troops of the Nigerian Army and members of their families on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir. COAS Lagbaja also commended their commitment and gallantry in confronting emerging...