Tag: Troops
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Troops Arrest Four Boko Haram Logistics Suppliers, Intercept 20 Fleeing Relatives
By Opeyemi Adelakun Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have arrested four suspected logistics suppliers to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during separate intelligence-led operations in Yobe and Borno states. The military also intercepted 20 suspected family members of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) fighters…
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Senior ISWAP Finance Chief Surrenders as 46 Terrorists, Families Lay Down Arms in Borno
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A senior finance operative of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Borno State, marking a significant breakthrough in Nigeria’s ongoing counter-insurgency campaign against terrorist groups in the North-East. The surrender occurred on Saturday, July 25, 2026, along the Ladari–Jegarawa–Tunokalia axis of…
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Troops Kill Four Kidnap Suspects, Rescue Three Victims in Kwara, Kogi Raids
By Opeyemi Adelakun Nigerian Army troops have intensified operations against criminal elements across the North-Central region, killing four suspected kidnappers, rescuing three abducted victims and arresting eight suspects during separate security operations in Kwara and Kogi states. The operations, carried out under Operation Savannah Shield and other ongoing military missions, also led to the recovery…
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Kidnapped NECO Students, Teachers Rescued By Troops Hours After Attack On School in Borno
By Paul Joseph Students and teachers of Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) a secondary school in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, who were abducted during an early morning attack have regained their freedom. The victims were reportedly kidnapped on Monday about 9 a.m. while students were writing the National Examinations Council (NECO)…
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Troops Block Escape Routes, Tighten Grip On Oyo School Abductors
By Opeyemi Adelakun Fresh hope has emerged for the release of 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as security operatives intensify efforts to rescue the victims. Multiple security sources disclosed that troops have tightened their grip around a forest hideout believed to be housing the abducted pupils…
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Send More Troops To Nigeria – American Psychologist Urges Trump
By Paul Joseph An American psychologist, Jeffrey Guterman, has appealed to United States President Donald Trump to deploy additional American troops to Nigeria, citing the country’s escalating security challenges, including mass killings, kidnappings and insurgent attacks. Guterman made the appeal through the White House’s official public communication platform, where citizens and residents can submit messages…
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Troops Rescue 23 Abducted Passengers in Kogi, Two Killed
By: Sunday Ameh Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 23 passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The rescue operation followed a distress call received by security operatives in the early hours of Monday after gunmen reportedly barricaded the highway and abducted several travellers.…
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Troops Repel ISWAP Attack in Borno, Kill Scores of Terrorists
By Abdulqadir Muhammad Alhaji Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province fighters in Magumeri area of Borno State, killing scores of insurgents and recovering a cache of arms and ammunition. This was contained in a statement issued by the Media…
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Troops Destroy Bandit Hideouts in Bauchi, Rescue Hostages, Recover Arms
By Paul Joseph Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Wutan Daji have recorded a major operational breakthrough following a coordinated clearance mission targeting bandit enclaves in Bauchi State. The operation, carried out in Kumbodoro Forest and Kumbodoro Village, dealt a significant blow to criminal networks operating in the area. Military sources confirmed that several…
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Troops Dislodge Terrorists from Mansur Village, Recover AK-47 Rifle
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In a decisive move to curb the activities of terrorists and other non-state actors threatening the safety of residents in Bauchi State, troops of 3 Division Nigerian Army recorded significant operational success as part of the ongoing Operation Bugun Karkanda. The Operation, which is focused on restoring peace and security in…
