DHQ Denies Civilian Casualties in Shiroro Air Strikes, Says 70 Bandits Killed

DHQ Denies Civilian Casualties in Shiroro Air Strikes, Says 70 Bandits Killed

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports alleging civilian casualties during recent aerial bombardments carried out by the Nigerian military in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. According to a statement signed by the director media operations Major General Michael Onoja, the air strikes were conducted by the Nigerian Army UAV Command between late May 9 and early hours of May 10, following intelligence reports on the […]

May 16, 2026 4

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Air Chief orders zero complacency as NAF intensifies intelligence-led strikes

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has directed the intensification of intelligence-led air strikes against terrorists and bandits, warning commanders that complacency would not be tolerated. According to a statement signed by Ehimen Ejodame, the Air Chief gave the directive during a strategic visit to the Headquarters Special Operations Command in Bauchi on April 29, 2026. Aneke told personnel that all operations of the […]

May 1, 2026 15

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Air Strikes Destroy ISWAP Boats, Kill Scores in Lake Chad

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Scores of ISWAP fighters have been killed and their waterway logistics network destroyed following precision air strikes by troops of Operation HADIN KAI around the Lake Chad axis in Borno State. According to a statement signed by the Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the strikes were carried out during sustained overnight operations on April 21 and 22, 2026, targeting terrorist activities around Kaniram Island. […]

April 29, 2026 9

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Dozens feared dead after air strike hits market on Borno–Yobe border

By Zainab Uzomah Dozens of people are feared to have been killed after an air strike struck a busy market in Jilli, a weekly trading hub on the border between Borno and Yobe states in north-east Nigeria. The incident happened on 11 April during ongoing military operations targeting Islamist militants in the area. Initial reports put the death toll at about 50, but local sources say the number could be […]

April 14, 2026 11

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Nigerian military says air strike destroys ISWAP logistics hub in Borno

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The military says it has carried out a precision air strike targeting a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) logistics hub in Jilli, Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. The strike, conducted on 11 April under Operation Hadin Kai, followed intensified surveillance over the Bindul–Jilli corridor, which officials describe as a key route used by militants and their collaborators. According to a statement signed by […]

April 14, 2026 8

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Nigerian Air Force investigates reported civilian casualties after Jilli air strike

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched an investigation into reports that a recent air strike in Jilli, near the Borno–Yobe border, may have caused civilian casualties. The move follows growing local accounts that a strike targeting suspected insurgents may have hit a busy market, with several people feared killed or injured, although the military has not confirmed casualty figures. According to a statement signed by Air […]

April 14, 2026 8

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Air Force strike kills scores of militants in Borno enclave

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has carried out an air strike on a suspected militant base in Kangarwa, in the Northern Tumbuns area of Borno State, killing many fighters. In a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the air force said the strike was carried out on 1 April at about 12:05 pm after intelligence and surveillance confirmed the presence of armed groups […]

April 4, 2026 18

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Nigerian Air Force pledges stronger security support for Taraba

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has pledged to strengthen security operations in Taraba State, as part of wider efforts to support stability and development in the region. The assurance was given by the Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke, during a meeting in Abuja with Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas. Air Marshal Aneke described the visit as an important step in boosting cooperation between the […]

March 27, 2026 26

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Air Chief: Military Success Now Depends on Trust, Not Just Firepower

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, says modern military success depends not only on firepower but also on building trust and cooperation with civilian populations. According to a statement signed by the Nigerian Air Force spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, he made the remarks at the Civil–Military Relations Conference 2026 held on 24 March, where he stressed the growing importance of integrating the […]

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