Troops Kill Two Lakurawa Terrorists, Recover Arms in Kebbi

Troops Kill Two Lakurawa Terrorists, Recover Arms in Kebbi

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two suspected Lakurawa terrorists and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a foiled attack in the Sabarumawa axis of Kebbi State. According to a statement signed by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the operation was conducted on June 27 following credible intelligence that […]

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Troops Rescue 366 Captives, Arrest Terror Suspects, Recover Arms Across Nigeria

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Armed Forces of Nigeria have rescued 366 abducted civilians, arrested scores of terrorist collaborators and criminal suspects, and recovered a large cache of weapons and ammunition during operations conducted across the country between June 5 and June 11. According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, troops operating in various theatres of operation also disrupted kidnapping networks, foiled […]

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Troops Bust Interstate Arms Trafficking Network, Arrest Dismissed Police Inspector in Plateau

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have arrested a dismissed police inspector allegedly linked to a major interstate arms trafficking syndicate, recovering ammunition, weapons and other incriminating items during an intelligence-led operation in Plateau State. The suspect, identified as Danjuma Yusuf, a former inspector attached to Nigeria Police Force Base 7 in Abuja, was intercepted by troops on Sunday while allegedly transporting illegal weapons through Riyom Local […]

June 15, 2026 19

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Troops Intercept Suspected Arms Courier, Recover Over 1,000 Rounds of Ammunition in Zamfara

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have arrested a suspected arms courier and recovered more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition during an operation in Zamfara State. In a statement signed by the Media Information Officer of Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the suspect, identified as 42-year-old Mustapha Abubakar, was arrested at a checkpoint in Kaura Namoda while travelling towards Shinkafi Local Government Area. The military said […]

June 8, 2026 14

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Two Suspected Bandits Neutralised, Arms Recovered in Taraba

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Two suspected bandits have been neutralised by troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) during a clearance operation in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation followed credible intelligence on the activities of armed criminals at a hideout around Dooshima District in Sarkin Kudu area of the state. According to a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, […]

May 21, 2026 30

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Troops Thwart Terror Attack, Recover Arms in North East Operations

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have thwarted a planned terrorist attack and recovered arms and ammunition during ongoing operations under Operation DESERT SANITY/VIGILANT SIEGE in the North East. The troops foiled the attack after discovering an improvised explosive device (IED) planted along a route behind an Internally Displaced Persons camp near a military location in Ladari. In a statement signed […]

May 19, 2026 21

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Chief of Defence Urges Border Synergy, Indigenous Arms Production

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has emphasised the need for stronger border cooperation and indigenous defence production as key elements of the country’s evolving security strategy. According to a statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the CDS made the remarks on Tuesday while delivering his closing address at the inaugural lecture of the Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre. […]

March 25, 2026 22

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OPERATION HADIN KAI- Over 16,000 Bandits Lay Down Arms, Military Confirms

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian military says more than 16,000 bandits and insurgents have surrendered to troops under Operation Hadin Kai, while over one million displaced households have now been resettled in Malam Fatori, Borno State. The figures were disclosed during a media tour organised by the Defence Headquarters to reinforce what it described as the Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa Oluyede’s commitment to transparency and open access […]

January 23, 2026 31

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Nigeria, China plan collaboration on military training, arms production

China announces CN¥1bn grant for Nigeria, others, to train over 7,000 military personnel The Federal Government says it is deepening its security partnership with the People’s Republic of China for local arms production and military training. It says this forms part of its broader strategy to tackle terrorism and other forms of insecurity within and outside its borders. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, stated this when he briefed […]

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